Social Justice in Action

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  • 2nd Annual Giving Tree

    The Giving Tree is in place in the Sanctuary. We will be collecting donations of warm socks, scarves, hats, sweatshirts and jackets. Take a tag from the tree and bring your items to the Sanctuary by December 28th. Socks needs to be new and all additional items should be new, or clean and in good…

Making our world a more just and compassionate place is at the heart of our faith.

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We have a legacy of “deeds not creeds.” Our work for a better world calls us to unexpected places as we harness love’s power to stop oppression. From grassroots community organizing to interfaith state, national, and corporate advocacy, Unitarian Universalists put our faith into action.

Our justice efforts are grounded in our congregationally-driven social justice statements and our call to break down divisions, heal isolation, and honor the interconnectedness of all life and all justice issues. We model these commitments by creating just, welcoming, and inclusive congregations. We act in partnership with groups and communities most impacted by injustice on local, state, national, and international levels.

The Unitarian Universalist Church in Livermore (UUCiL) are public witnesses (the spiritual practice of taking a public position in support of justice), advocating for change and standing up for what we believe by serving those in need.

Social Justice Committee

Our Social Justice Committee offers educational opportunities to the church and the larger community with our forums and other events, covering an array of topics including LGBTQ+ issues, environmental concerns, immigration, homelessness, and racial justice. The committee also recommends tithing recipients, so we can share our financial resources with organizations that support our principles through funds from the Sunday collection.

A yard sign with various colors states, "Love your neighbor who doesn't look like you, think like you, love like you, speak like you, pray like you, vote like you. Love your neighbor. No exceptions."

Our Church’s Social Justice Committee is thriving and busy. Here is a list of just some of our initiatives:

  • Offering educational opportunities on anti-racism, radical inclusion, and environmental stewardship to the congregation and the larger community;
  • Taking care of the UUCiL community garden, where the vegetables go to local food pantries;
  • Assembling Friendship Bags for monthly distribution to our unsheltered neighbors;
  • Organizing distribution of free bus passes to those in need;
  • Hosting the Social Justice Book Club;
  • Supporting democracy through postcard and letter writing campaigns;
  • Direct involvement in collecting clothes and food for those in need.

The committee meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month, in person at the Church and on zoom.

To get involved, please contact the UUCiL office, with “Social Justice Committee” as the subject line, and someone from the Social Justice Committee will provide you with more information about our activities and opportunities.