Apply by July 11 for the Young Adult Affinity Group to the Line 3 Frontlines, July 26-Aug 1! | Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth

An affinity group of UU/adjacent Young Adults (ages ~18-35) is being organized by UU Young Adults for Climate Justice, UU Ministry for Earth, UU College of Social Justice, and many partners, to take action on the frontlines in northern Minnesota over the week of July 26 – August 1.

Fill out the form below by Sunday, July 11 to indicate your interest in the Affinity Group, and to ask for financial support. PLEASE READ this entire page before applying!

ABOUT: An “affinity group” in this context means a small group of people that comes together to prepare for and take direct action together. We are looking for folks who can commit to bringing different skills and gifts in supporting each other in a cohesive group to take strategic, escalated action and support those doing so. We are looking for folks with experience in jail support, escalated direct action, street medics, movement chaplaincy, protest art, live tweeting, photography, storytelling, facilitation, organizing, and more.

There will be a variety of roles to fulfill with varying risk-levels, but there is always a risk of arrest when being on the frontlines. We are prioritizing funding and accompaniment for those who are willing to be arrested, for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color; for YAs based in the Great Lakes region, and folks with a long term commitment to the water protector movement.

ACCESSIBILITY & SAFETY: Financial support can go to transportation, camping gear, and food.

Details are still being worked out with frontline leaders, but we expect camps will have some infrastructure, like kitchen stoves, and some running water. Temperatures in late July will likely be in mid-70s to mid-80 degrees, and humid (more details will be available closer to the date.) Most of the affinity group will be camping in tents in rugged conditions, and other accommodations are available for those who need.

LOGISTICS: Frontline camps are a 3-4 hour drive north of Minneapolis. Please plan to arrive to Minneapolis by the afternoon of Monday, July 26 — and leave from Minneapolis in the afternoon/evening of Sunday, August 1 (or you can of course plan to stay longer at the frontlines, though funding is not guaranteed after August 1). There will be a van/transport available from Minneapolis to the camps the afternoon/evening on July 26, and the morning/afternoon of August 1.

Questions? uuyacj@uumfe.org

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What is your spiritual or religious tradition?

Do you have a role in a spiritual community?

Are there any other relevant groups that you are part of?

Why are you interested in being part of this affinity group? *

I understand that participating in this action carries a risk of interaction with police and/or arrest. *

What is your experience with frontline direct action campaigns? Ex: jail support, escalated direct action, street medics, movement chaplaincy, protest art, live tweeting, photography, storytelling, facilitation, organizing...(Share as much info as you feel comfortable; we will use mostly encrypted channels moving forward).(Share as much info as you feel comfortable; we will use mostly encrypted channels for sensitive information). *

What has been your experience with police at direct actions? *

How and when will you plan to arrive in Minnesota? (ex. Plane, car, train…) *

Will you have access to a car during the week? For those willing to carpool, how many seats does it have?

Do you have any extra camping gear you could loan to others in the affinity group? (Think tents, sleeping bag/pad, sunscreen, bug spray, rain coats/pants, outdoor clothing, hat, socks, camp stove, camp utensils, water bottles and big water jugs...)

What are your dietary needs? *

Have you been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or do you plan to be fully vaccinated before this trip?

It is our hope to make this opportunity as accessible as possible. What do you need for this trip to be accessible to you (physically, emotionally, spiritually…)?

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What do you need funding for?

Travel
Camping gear
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I don't need any funding

How much money do you need for this to be accessible to you? Please keep in mind we have a limited budget and appreciate if you can estimate how much of the costs you can front yourself.

Do you need UU Ministry for Earth to makes purchases on your behalf, or will you need to be reimbursed?

Thank you! We will reach out to you via email in the next week or so with more information about this opportunity, including next steps.

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