Social Justice Presentation Series
We are pleased to share these past presentations with you!
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February 16, 2025 – presentation of historian Kristan De Mez’ speech “”Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured and Nation.”
December 17, 2024 – “An Inside Look at Extremism in the PNW & How it is Shaping Our Lives & Politics” with Heath Druzin
“An Inside Look at Extremism in the PNW & How it is Shaping Our Lives & Politics” with Heath Druzin – Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Moscow, Idaho’s 1912 Center
Hosted by the United Church of Moscow (UCM),
the Latah Human Rights Task Force (LHRTF) of Moscow, Idaho, and
the Community Congregational United Church of Christ (CCUCC) in Pullman,
Heath Druzin presented information about extremism in America, particularly the Northwest. The three part event included a discussion between Druzin and Dale Gentry, Elder for the UCM, a question and answer session with Robert (Todd) Bailey, Kenton Bird, Joann Muneta, Tom Newhof, and Elizabeth Stevens, and concluded with questions posed by members of the audience.
June 30, 2024 – Out in the Middle of Nowhere – LGBTQIA+ life in rural America – this presentation includes a video recording of the presentation, a video created by Kathy Sprague several years ago, and handouts provided during the presentation. Click each one to open and view them:
Out in the Middle of Nowhere – June 30th presentation by Nick Koenig, Kathy Sprague, and Tabitha Simmons.
Slide show accompanying the presentation – Bios and headshots of the presenters and sides covering some of the anti trans legislation in Idaho.
Stories about LGBTQI people in scripture – document shared by the Community Congregational United Church of Christ, Pullman, Washington
LGBTQIA+ Terminology – provided by Inland Oasis, Moscow, Idaho
Additional Terminology Information – provided by Inland Oasis, Moscow, Idaho
Steep Mountain, a declaration– provided by Chris Talbott, UCM member
Out in the Middle of Nowhere – Video featuring several LGBTQIA+ community members. Link provided by Inland Oasis, Moscow, Idaho
May 5, 2024 – Books Under Fire – this presentation includes a video recording of the presentation and two handouts. Click each one to open and view them:
Books Under Fire – presentation by R. Todd Bailey and Annette Pimentel on Sunday, May 5, 2024
History of Banning and Burning Books – document provided by Dale Gentry
Idaho Legislation – House Bill 710 – provided by R. Todd Bailey
April 28, 2024 – Poverty
November 5, 2023 – Climate Justice
Related information: Local Action to Combat Climate Change