UUCY Social Justice
Commitment Through Consistent Service and Partnerships
Our Mission: The UUCY Social Justice Committee, fueled by our commitment to love, recognizes that diversity, inclusivity, and equity strengthen our democratic society. Our purpose is to facilitate the congregation's work on racial, economic, environmental, and other social issues while building bridges in our community.
Meeting Time/Place: The UUCY Social Justice Committee holds monthly meetings that are open to the congregation and community. Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday from 6:30-8:00 PM or over Zoom. To have your topic added to our upcoming agenda or for the Zoom link, please email sgchair@uucy.org
Meeting Time/Place: The UUCY Social Justice Committee holds monthly meetings that are open to the congregation and community. Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday from 6:30-8:00 PM or over Zoom. To have your topic added to our upcoming agenda or for the Zoom link, please email sgchair@uucy.org
“There is always something to do. There are hungry people to feed, naked people to clothe, sick people to comfort and make well. And while I don't expect you to save the world I do think it's not asking too much for you to love those with whom you sleep, share the happiness of those whom you call friend, engage those among you who are visionary, and remove from your life those who offer you depression, despair and disrespect.” ― Nikki Giovanni
Ongoing Goal: Create a More Equitable World by Engaging in the Work of Social Justice
- Conduct analysis on community needs so we can narrow our focus on how to meet our mission
- Partner with community groups and programs to support social equality
- NAMI and local organizations on Mental Health Justice
- YWCA on Racial Justice
- LGBTQIA+ Resource Center / Equality Fest and Planned Parenthood’s the Curve on matters of LGBTQIA+ Equality issues
- Our Daily Bread and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church along with our Food Pantry Garden and Family Gardens on Food Security
- UUPlan and March on Harrisburg on Good Government concerns
- CASA on Immigration Justice
- Promote Voter Registration and overcome voter disenfranchisement to ensure more voter representation in upcoming elections
Our Commitment: Share the Plate Partnerships
UUCY shares half of all our donation plates each month with a local community organization, what we call Share the Plate (STP). Our Share the Plate partners are identified through input from the Congregation and decided upon by the UUCY Social Justice Committee. We use the STP to cement our commitment through generous donations to our local partners.
Do you have an Organization you would like Social Justice to consider for UUCY's Share the Plate Partnership program in the next fiscal year? If so, and you are a member or pledging friend, please click the button below and fill out the form. Hard copies of the form are available at the Visitors Desk or on the Social Justice Stand.
UUCY shares half of all our donation plates each month with a local community organization, what we call Share the Plate (STP). Our Share the Plate partners are identified through input from the Congregation and decided upon by the UUCY Social Justice Committee. We use the STP to cement our commitment through generous donations to our local partners.
Do you have an Organization you would like Social Justice to consider for UUCY's Share the Plate Partnership program in the next fiscal year? If so, and you are a member or pledging friend, please click the button below and fill out the form. Hard copies of the form are available at the Visitors Desk or on the Social Justice Stand.
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Social Justice Teams
Learn more about the purpose and work of each team, and to find out how you can get involved, by clicking on their name to the right, or using the drop down menu under the “Social Justice” tab above. |
