Social Justice at UUCS
Current and Future Endeavors:
- Plate donations & goods— A portion of our Sunday service offering goes to the local charitable organizations: currently Mobile Hope and Backpack Coalition. In addition, church members have been directly involved with these causes – donating clothing and goods, and also lending help with sorting and packing.
- UU the Vote & Swing State Voting— We have recently fostered participation in voting in the 2022 primaries and elections. Most volunteers helped with the highly effective post writing. Some also participated in phone-banking, texting, and more. Our 30 plus volunteers have helped produce over 3,500 postcards for the November 8 election. Our outreach is to underserved voters, new voters, young people, and previous voters. We will be active again in future elections.r.
- Supporting Allyship— Beginning with history and moving to current day events, we discuss and educate ourselves about racism, how people of color have been disadvantaged, and how we can help stand together to promote equity. Members have attended training sessions and we would like to share this information with whoever would like to learn. We plan to hold educational sessions to present key parts of this fascinating material, and discuss how we can best promote Allyship in the future.
- Event participation— These include rallies, vigils, and other important gatherings that promote equality for all, mourn for victims of mass shootings, support transgender and LGBTQ rights, and draw attention to other important issues. As activities occur, we hope to provide information and help organize UUCS congregants who would like to attend.
- Poetry Slam— this yearly event gives people from a wider community and a voice about social and personal issues in an art-form that entertains and brings people together. Help us plan the 2023 Poetry Slam.
- Environmental & Climate Justice— We are looking for ways to broaden our work and education regarding conservation, park cleanup, best environmental practices, and planning for our children’s futures. We need ideas and volunteers for this.
- The Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is a local all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the preservation and proliferation of healthy wildlife habitats throughout Loudoun County. Their work includes education, events, publications, environmental research, as well as habitat restoration.
- Planning More— Help us take on more issues and activities to promote social justice. Please share your thoughts.
To participate or hear more please contact us directly or through the email below. We are looking for your opinions and suggestions about Social Justice.
The Social Justice Committee
Active Contacts: Denise Dittmar, John Gallant, Sharon Coviak, Yvonne Centala, Sharon Williams
Upcoming UUCS Social Justice Meetings
Sunday, January 7, 2024 – at 11:15 am (after service)