The Social Action Committee met in the church basement on November 14, 2006, for a potluck at 6 p.m. and a meeting at 7 p.m.

HUNGER
One new idea discussed was working with university student groups on raising awareness and addressing needs relating to hunger in our community. Ellen Thiem reported that there are a number of campus groups focusing attention on the hunger issue, and they would love to involve our church and other community groups in their work. Speak to Ellen Thiem if you would like to get more involved.

Speaking of hunger, we are continuing to collect food for those in need in our area. Thanks to all those who have given and those who will continue to give, through the holidays and beyond.

CLIMATE CHANGE
The Social Action committee is also working with the Climate Change group to host a series of Adult RE sessions on climate change and sustainability issues. Our congregation is incredibly fortunate to have scientists and others who are knowledgeable and passionate about these issues, and we hope to have our resident experts lead several sessions in February and March, 2007 for those of us who would like to know more and do more. If you would like to get involved in planning, please contact Mary Jo Hamilton.


DR. JILL SEAMON
Another cause we’d like to promote in 2007 is the missionary work of Dr. Jill Seamon. Jill grew up in our church, as was recently heralded as a leading missionary in Time Magazine. Reverend Kayle will lead efforts to raise our community’s awareness of Jill and her selfless work in Sudan, and also to raise money to support her medical mission.

COMMUNITY WALK
Finally, late next spring, we’ll be participating in the CommUnity
Walk. Check out Jill Maxwell’s article for more details.

NEXT SAC MEETING
Our next meeting will be preceded by a potluck at 6 p.m.. with the meeting at 7 p.m., on December 7, 2006, in the Church Basement. Please come and get involved!

On Thursday, November 2, "Idaho Votes No on HJR2" will present the
Palouse Premiere of Seth Randal's documentary film, "The Fall of '55," at 7:00 PM at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre in Moscow. The film is free and open to the public.

In the fall of 1955, the citizens of Boise were told there was a menace in their midst. On Halloween of that year, three men were
arrested--accused of being part of a giant "sex ring." There was no such ring, but the result was a widespread investigation which some people now call a witch hunt. Bythe time the investigation ended 16 men were charged with sex crimes.

The investigation attracted the attention of "Time Magazine" and
newspapers across America. The subsequent publicity left scars which remain to this day.

Head of Special Collections and Associate Professor at Boise State
University Albertsons Library, Alan Virta, who was the historian on the film, will participate in a panel discussion immediately following the film.

The film is being sponsored by the Latah County Human Rights Task Force,the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse Social Action Committee,Tabikat Productions, WSU YWCA, and the UI Student Chapter of ACLU.

For more information, contact:

Julie Ketchum
Executive Director
Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre
P.O. Box 8126
Moscow, ID 83843
208-882-4127
www.kenworthy.org

Learn more about the film at www.fallof55.com.

Call Mary Jo Hamilton for more information.