The Social Justice Team is seeking input from the congregation to understand the congregation’s social justice priorities. Taking this 2-minute survey will provide guidance for the Team. The results of the survey will be in the June newsletter. Click here to take the survey.
On May 13 beginning at 7 pm via Zoom, the social justice meeting will view and discuss the Simon Sinek video, “Life Advice Will Change Your Future“. Simon Sinek, the author of Start with Why and The Infinite Game, has books in several Amazon top 10 and top 10 categories. He shows the importance of … Continue reading Social Justice Meeting May 13 @ 7 pm
The UUA was founded on democratic principles. How did democratic process get lost in the operation and governance of the Unitarian Universalist Association? Why should it matter to us? Join Rick, Kate Rhode and UUA Board of Trustee candidate Jay Kiskel in a lively Zoom conversation about the loss of democracy and congregational participation in … Continue reading What is Happening in the UUA? And, Why We Should Care – May 11
What is Share the Plate? During each Sunday service, we take a collection. This voluntarily given money is then shared between our congregation and an organization from the local community which has goals that align with Unitarian Universalist principles. This month’s Share the Plate recipient is Salem Harvest. Salem Harvest is a non-profit organization that … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for May 2021 is Salem Harvest
At the April 28 social Justice meeting we will discuss the impact of Derick Chauvin’s conviction for killing George Floyd on systemic racism. Suggestions on how UUCS and its members can work to increase police accountability and reduce racism in police departments will be discussed. A summary of the meeting will be posted on the … Continue reading Social Justice Monthly Meeting April 28
Edit Habitat and Hope Village reports that financial support for “A Women’s Shelter of Hope” planned for UUCS property is receiving strong interest from others outside the UUCS community. Their pending commitments are contingent on completion of the memorandum of understanding with Arches and finalization of the land use agreement with UUCS for the building … Continue reading Habitat and Hope Begins Funding Campaign
What is Share the Plate? During each Sunday service, we take a collection. This voluntarily given money is then shared between our congregation’s general fund and an organization from the local community or affiliated ministries which has goals that align with Unitarian Universalist principles. This month’s Share the Plate recipient is the Minister’s Discretionary Fund. … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for April 2021 is the Minister’s Discretionary Fund
Join us for a six week directed exploration of Irshad Manji’s acclaimed book Don’t Label Me: How to do Diversity Without Inflaming the Culture Wars. (Alternate title-Don’t Label Me, An Incredible Conversation For Divided Times.) Book Study: Wednesdays April 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19 at 6:00 to 7:30 PM Webinar: May 26 at … Continue reading Diversity Without Division – Book Study and Webinar
UUCS is scheduled to host Family Promise the week beginning April 4. We will need to provide meals on Sunday, Thursday, and Saturday for 11 people. The meals are delivered to 2 places. The UUCS Family Promise Team is ready and able to assist you with cooking and meal delivery. It is also possible for … Continue reading Family Promise Needs Your Help April 4-10
The Social Justice Team is implementing the UUA’s recommendation that social justice initiatives be selected by the congregation and implemented by the Social Justice Team. In our twice monthly meetings will be discussing possible social justice actions, how UUCS can select social justice actions, and who we can work with to achieve social justice goals. … Continue reading Social Justice Team Meeting March 24, 7 pm
