Social Justice Team
Upcoming special event: Sunday, October 18 at 5 Pm on Zoom
The Washington Hebrew Congregation is hosting author Isabel Wilkerson who will be discussing her book: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.
For more information click here
About us:
The Social Justice team was initiated by our Jim McGailliard and we are excited and energized by the synergy of ideas shared by our members.
Our purpose is to focus attention on current issues of social justice and to suggest ways that we as a spiritual community may address these issues.
We are a small but dedicated team and we enthusiastically welcome others to join us in this exciting new Team.
If you would like to join our group, send an email to admin@unityofgaithersburg.org
Given that Election Day is quickly approaching, our first article will focus on voting. Regardless of who you favor in the election, we believe this truly is the most important election in our lifetimes. We urge you to exercise your right as a U.S citizen to vote. Make your voice heard on the Presidential election, down ballot races, and a range of local issues.
Important Dates to Remember for Voting in Montgomery County:
October 22 (Thursday) at 9PM – Third and final Presidential Debate
October 26 through November 2 – Montgomery County In-person early voting
November 3 (Tuesday) Election Day 7AM to 8PM hours for in-person voting
Voting Instruction Excerpts From MOCO County Executive, Marc Erhlich’s Newsletter of 9/11/20
Here in Montgomery County, we will only have about 40 polling places open throughout the County on election day (usually there are 255 voting locations). Here’s some important information:
• There are three ways to vote: by mail, in-person early voting (Monday, Oct. 26, through Monday, Nov. 2) and in-person election day (Tuesday, Nov. 3).
• Voting by mail is the best way to avoid lines and crowds. You must apply for a ballot – either with the application you should have received in the mail or online.
• If you apply for a mail-in ballot, please request a ballot in the mail – not through an email link (unless you have to).
• The email link/internet version requires two people to hand copy the results onto a ballot that can be scanned – that is a lot of work and will slow the final vote count.
• You can check the status of your ballot application online.
• Paper ballots will begin to arrive in the mail in late September or the beginning of October. They come with a postage pre-paid envelope to mail back.
• Vote by mail ballots must be postmarked on or before election day. Mail early or plan to put your mail-in ballot in a voting drop box.
• Secure drop boxes will be located at all early voting sites beginning Oct. 1 and at all voting centers on Oct. 15. A list of all locations will be included with your ballot.
• Please SIGN THE AFFIDAVIT printed on the envelope that holds your ballot. Do not sign the ballot.
• Early voting from Oct. 26 through Nov 2 will be available at 11 sites around the County. Hours will be 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can early vote at any center, regardless of where you live in the County.
• You can register to vote until Tuesday, Oct. 13, and also at early voting centers and on Election Day. More information on how to register is available at MD Board of Elections website. Online registration is recommended if possible. Click here to go to their website
• Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.”
Voting Resources:
League of Women Voters Montgomery County: Voting Hotline Tel. 301-984-9585; website: lwvmocomd.org |
Montgomery County Board of Elections website: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/elections/index2.html
The Washington Hebrew Congregation is hosting author Isabel Wilkerson who will be discussing her book: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.
For more information click here
About us:
The Social Justice team was initiated by our Jim McGailliard and we are excited and energized by the synergy of ideas shared by our members.
Our purpose is to focus attention on current issues of social justice and to suggest ways that we as a spiritual community may address these issues.
We are a small but dedicated team and we enthusiastically welcome others to join us in this exciting new Team.
If you would like to join our group, send an email to admin@unityofgaithersburg.org
Given that Election Day is quickly approaching, our first article will focus on voting. Regardless of who you favor in the election, we believe this truly is the most important election in our lifetimes. We urge you to exercise your right as a U.S citizen to vote. Make your voice heard on the Presidential election, down ballot races, and a range of local issues.
Important Dates to Remember for Voting in Montgomery County:
October 22 (Thursday) at 9PM – Third and final Presidential Debate
October 26 through November 2 – Montgomery County In-person early voting
November 3 (Tuesday) Election Day 7AM to 8PM hours for in-person voting
Voting Instruction Excerpts From MOCO County Executive, Marc Erhlich’s Newsletter of 9/11/20
Here in Montgomery County, we will only have about 40 polling places open throughout the County on election day (usually there are 255 voting locations). Here’s some important information:
• There are three ways to vote: by mail, in-person early voting (Monday, Oct. 26, through Monday, Nov. 2) and in-person election day (Tuesday, Nov. 3).
• Voting by mail is the best way to avoid lines and crowds. You must apply for a ballot – either with the application you should have received in the mail or online.
• If you apply for a mail-in ballot, please request a ballot in the mail – not through an email link (unless you have to).
• The email link/internet version requires two people to hand copy the results onto a ballot that can be scanned – that is a lot of work and will slow the final vote count.
• You can check the status of your ballot application online.
• Paper ballots will begin to arrive in the mail in late September or the beginning of October. They come with a postage pre-paid envelope to mail back.
• Vote by mail ballots must be postmarked on or before election day. Mail early or plan to put your mail-in ballot in a voting drop box.
• Secure drop boxes will be located at all early voting sites beginning Oct. 1 and at all voting centers on Oct. 15. A list of all locations will be included with your ballot.
• Please SIGN THE AFFIDAVIT printed on the envelope that holds your ballot. Do not sign the ballot.
• Early voting from Oct. 26 through Nov 2 will be available at 11 sites around the County. Hours will be 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can early vote at any center, regardless of where you live in the County.
• You can register to vote until Tuesday, Oct. 13, and also at early voting centers and on Election Day. More information on how to register is available at MD Board of Elections website. Online registration is recommended if possible. Click here to go to their website
• Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.”
Voting Resources:
League of Women Voters Montgomery County: Voting Hotline Tel. 301-984-9585; website: lwvmocomd.org |
Montgomery County Board of Elections website: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/elections/index2.html
