| Commission on Social Witness |
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Social Justice Unitarian Universalists believe in the inherent worth of each person, our mutual interdependency, and the need to create a world in which each person has the opportunity to flourish. The direct expression of social justice is deeply rooted as a reflection of our faith. Unitarians and Universalists have been deeply engaged in social justice work for centuries. Prior to their consolidation (in 1961) both the Unitarian and the Universalist denominations worked to abolish slavery, secure voting rights for women, and champion the needs of the poor. Today, the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA) continues this work of conscience, advocating for issues such Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian and Transgender (BGLT) rights, racial justice, environmental justice, and peace, to name just a few. Social justice infuses our work, our ministry and our community. We strive for greater inclusiveness, diversity, and multiculturalism, working to create the Beloved Community of which we dream. Along with other UU congregations and churches around the country, and in conjunction with the Unitarian Universalism Association, we at UUCM carry this mission forward advocating for Unitarian Universalist values in our societies, bearing witness to injustice, and providing resources for effective congregational advocacy, organizing, and education. We are currently offering a series of workshops and gatherings toward becoming a: * The Welcoming Congregation program One of our tradition's most inspiring figures, Theodore Parker, once said in a sermon, "The arc of the universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Parker's words guide our feet, our words, and our actions today as engaged and committed Unitarian Universalists working for justice in our world. |