Social Justice and Climate Action

Social Justice and Climate Action Meetings

Our Social Justice and Climate Action program prioritizes support for our local community while also contributing to needs in the wider world. We welcome participation from members and friends, be it joining a one-time event or committing to a project over time. The Social Justice/Climate Action Support Team provides logistical and mentorship support to the program. At this time, we typically meet on the third Thursday of the month via Zoom from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Please check the Events Calendar, as we sometimes meet on the fourth Thursday. All are welcome to join our monthly meetings as we discuss and plan activities. Contact social.justice@uufs.org.

Social Justice Team

Since the inception of our Fellowship in 1962, social justice has been woven into the fabric of who we are as a congregation. We have initiated and implemented many programs over the years. Issues we have targeted include:

Climate Action Team (CAT)

Our Climate Action Team has invited speakers and sponsored events to educate and inspire, challenging ourselves, our congregation, and our community to make better choices and to change our behaviors in positive ways. Climate change affects each of us, and it is also a social justice issue we are passionate about. Climate-forced mass-displacement, including increasing food and water insecurity, poses disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. Our Climate Action Team has merged with our Social Justice Team.

Our 2024-25 Community Partners

We have a non-religious fund from employer matches that we use to donate to local organizations that support our UU values.