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Our mission is to apply Unitarian Universalist principles to actions that create positive changes in the local community and the larger world.
Our mission is to apply Unitarian Universalist principles to actions that create positive changes in the local community and the larger world.
Commitment to social justice is one of our deeply held principles. The Advocates for Social Justice connects the concerns of our congregation to the larger community and educates our members about important issues — locally, nationally, and globally. We coordinate the overall justice-making activities of the congregation, using the Unitarian Universalist (UU) Principles as our guide to action. We host talks on emergent issues. We also support the UU Service Committee, UUs for a Just Economic Community and additional programs and projects adopted by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA).
Social justice work at UUCSR encompasses many groups, each with individual target goals. The umbrella group is called Advocates for Social Justice. Affiliated teams include the Adrienne Swenson Award team, the Climate Action Group, the Diversity Project, the Film Project, Share the Offering, Borders & Beyond, the North Bay Organizing Project, and Saturday Breakfast for our Neighbors.
Additional Programs and Projects
Additional Programs and Projects
In addition to the focused activities above, the Advocates for Social Justice:
Choose a local organization or program to receive one half of the collection basket on the first Sunday of each month
Circulate petitions and assist in letter writing about current political issues
Encourage voter registration and hold an educational forum on ballot initiatives before each election
Lobby local governments on issues relating to our principles
Work with the Unitarian Universality Legislative Ministry, California, our lobbying arm in Sacramento
Send delegates to justice workshops at the UU General Assemblies and UU Pacific Central District Assemblies
Support fair trade and economic justice
Collaborate with other faith communities in the Network of Spiritual Progressives
Advocate for sustainable agriculture and efforts to combat global climate change
Adrienne Swenson Scholarship
In memory and honor of Adrienne Swenson, a long-time UUCSR member who was a tireless and dedicated social and environmental justice worker, each year a scholarship is awarded to a local senior high student who has demonstrated a passion for social justice in their communities.
Join the Advocates for Social Justice
Join the Advocates for Social Justice
Participation in the Advocates for Social Justice is open to the public. We meet on the second Monday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We invite you to join us! For more information, Contact Elaine Wellin, President. Visit our table in the social hall any Sunday.
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