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ICUJP Friday Forum
Nov. 21st 7:30-9:30 am Pacific  

Stephen Fiske: The Calling of the Activist

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Event Description: 

In song, poetry, video, and discussion, Stephen Fiske will speak about the calling which has been activated across the U.S. as we the citizens rise up in resistance to the wrecking ball that the Trump regime has been wielding against democracy. The calling is both an individual commitment born within the heart of each of us, and a collective engagement to speak truth to power, and to “get into good trouble” as activists pursuing social justice.

We are urgently called in this turbulent and challenging time to the spiritual values of Interfaith understandings, non-violence, Earth Stewardship, and to the protection of the ongoing process of reaching to fulfill the ideals of democracy, of “a more perfect union.”.

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As a long-time activist since the Civil Rights Movement, a Conscientious Objector during the Vietnam War, and a musician, poet, author, filmmaker, and ICUJP member and presenter, Stephen Fiske brings a rich background to the discussion.

Video: Rising Up by Stephen Fiske

In collaboration with filmmaker/partner Robert Corsini, ICUJP Board member Stephen Fiske wrote the song Rising Up as a call to action protesting Trump’s trashing of democracy.

As a long-time musician/activist since the Civil Rights Movement, Fiske wrote an adaptation of the traditional freedom song Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around, to address the immediacy of these troubled times and to capture the spirit of the nationwide rallies in opposition to the relentless march towards fascism by this administration.

You can see the video here: Rising Up

7:30 - 7:35  Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45  Welcome and introductions 
7:45 - 7:50  Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15  Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20  Announcements
9:20 - 9:30  Closing circle and prayer

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Facilitator: Rebecca Arvizu
Reflector: Steve Rohde

** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **

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To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.

If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward. 

If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.

ICUJP Friday Forum 11/21/25
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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