Making our world a more just and compassionate place is at the heart of our faith. Our members are public witnesses advocating for change and standing up for what we believe by serving those
in need, providing educational opportunities, contacting state legislators and congressional representatives, and showing up at rallies.

Our Social Justice activities are in alignment with Unitarian Universalism’s Seven Principles:

1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person;

2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;

3rd Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;

4th Principle: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;

5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;

6th Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;

7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

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.

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 environmentalstewardship to the church and the larger community
• Recommending tithing recipients so we can share our financial resources withorganizations that support our principles
• 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 book group
• Supporting democracy through postcard 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, entering Social Justice Committee on the subject line, and someone from the Social Justice Committee will contact you and provide more information about our activities and opportunities