Category: Council for Faith in Action

Update from the Racial Justice Initiative Praxis Group, December 2017

by Dan Tuft, Co-Chair, Racial Justice Initiative The Praxis Group is a part of the overall Racial Justice Initiative and is taking this entire church year to assess/audit where UUCWC is currently in terms of living, or putting into practice our commitment to racial justice. Nine areas of focus are being examined, one each month … Continue reading Update from the Racial Justice Initiative Praxis Group, December 2017

Calling Community Volunteers! Information Needed!

by Sallie Dunner, Chair, Council for Faith in Action “Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” – (Sherry Anderson) The living tradition of Unitarian Universalism calls some of us to participate or volunteer in local community organizations and causes outside of church. UUCWC has a long tradition of members giving … Continue reading Calling Community Volunteers! Information Needed!

New Political Realities for Justice Making in NJ and Beyond – Nov. 12

New Political Realities for Justice Making in NJ and Beyond Sunday, November 12, 12:30pm – 3:00pm at the UU Congregation at Montclair Remember to cast your vote on Election Day, November 7th. Simply voting, however, is only the first step: the next one is to consider what we can do make sure that our votes … Continue reading New Political Realities for Justice Making in NJ and Beyond – Nov. 12

UULMNJ is Now UU FaithAction NJ

It’s Official: The Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of New Jersey has changed its name. It is now UU FaithAction NJ  (Unitarian Universalist FaithAction New Jersey) After 7+ years of working on legislation, advocacy and greater social justice on behalf and alongside UUs in New Jersey, the Board, Task Force chairs, long time activists–and many of … Continue reading UULMNJ is Now UU FaithAction NJ

What White People Can Do About Racism – Nov 4

UUCWC’s Racial Justice Initiative and Council for Faith in Action are co-sponsoring the workshop What White People Can Do About Racism Fundamentals, Part 2 How to act against racism from a position of unearned (and unwanted) racial privilege Saturday, November 4, 2017 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing Presented by … Continue reading What White People Can Do About Racism – Nov 4

Thanksgiving Dinner Drive 2017

Thanksgiving Baskets should include: Grocery store gift card for a turkey (Your local Shop Rite or Acme offers these gift cards.) Canned vegetables, fruit, and cranberry sauce Dry boxed mashed potatoes and stuffing mixes Fruit juice Dessert items Anything else you would like to include Please – No perishable items! Send Questions to: socialjustice@uucwc.org  

Racial Justice Initiative – September Opportunities

by Dan Tuft, Co-Chair, Racial Justice Initiative The Racial Justice Initiative continues to provide you opportunities to engage, act, study and reflect on issues related to racial justice both within UUCWC and in the surrounding communities in which we live. As we endeavor to live our UU principles regarding equality and justice, remember to encourage … Continue reading Racial Justice Initiative – September Opportunities