Unitarian Universalists (UUs) believe that we are most powerful when we understand. We seek to understand others because each of us has worth and dignity. We seek to understand political issues because, either directly or indirectly, those issues effect the world we live in. We seek to understand the Earth because all life is interconnected and creating a sustainable way of life is central to our view of a just and compassionate world. Everything we care about most deeply about is fundamentally interlinked, and each of us has a role to play in building a world in which all people can be free and thrive.

Our Social Justice Committee raises the consciousness of our congregation and the community about people, issues, and the world by arranging educational events including discussion groups, films, book club selections, trainings, speakers, and forums, such as: 

• Food for Thought Forums (i.e., facilitated discussions on social justice topics guided by our Unitarian Universalist principles);
• Education of children and youth about human sexuality and human relations using the Our Whole Lives (OWL) curriculum, which is open to the wider community;
• Social-justice-themed Sunday Services;
• Social justice updates and inspirations during our services;
• Support for equality for the LGBTQ+ community;
• Anti-racism training.

Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote seven Principles, which we hold as strong values and moral guides. One that applies to our purpose of providing educational opportunities is:

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