Our Mission:
“The Social Action Committee believes that a commitment to social justice is a natural extension of both our fellowship’s mission statement and the Unitarian Universalist principles. We further believe that integrated and coordinated social action is integral to the life and growth of our fellowship. Our mission, therefore, is to identify and facilitate involvement in social action projects to which we can make a positive and substantive contribution.”
Our Committee includes:
- Karolynn Flynn, Committee Contact
- Julie Ann Dakin
- Carol Ann Davidson
- Gerlind Jenkner
- Carolyn Kempkes
- Diane McCann
- Helen Nissani
- Mary Ann Rossing
- Kassia Sing
- Veronica Todd
We meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm. We welcome your ideas, participation, and consideration. If you’re interested in learning more about our work or joining our committee, please e-mail Karolynn Flynn.
Recent Social Action Announcements
Special Collection for May: 350.org
The Social Action Committee has chosen 350.org for this month”s special collection on May 29th. This dynamic organization is working to build a global grassroots movement to solve the world’s climate crisis. To preserve our planet, scientists tell us that we must restore CO2 levels to 350 ppm (parts...Read More »
April Special Collection
The Special Collection on Sunday, April 28th will go to Butler Green Farm, a small organic farm on Bainbridge Island which provides fruits and vegetables for families in Kitsap County through Community Supported Agreements (CSA’s).
The Social Action Committee has again this year chosen to use this special collection to...Read More »
Justice Advocacy Event at the Western Regional Assembly
April 26–28, 2013
San Jose, California
Washington UU Voices for Justice and the UU Legislative Ministry of California are planning a State Advocacy Networks (SANs) gathering on Friday, April 26, 3–5 p.m. This event will feature speakers on immigration justice, opportunities for start-up SANs to learn more about organizing in their states,...Read More »
Cedars Successfully Meets Matching Grant For Hôpital Albert Schweitzer, Haiti (HAS)
Congratulations goes out to the congregation for everyone’s generosity in support of HAS. We met our $3OOO matching grant and will be sending $6150 to HAS. This is our 6th year of supporting HAS, and we can all feel great about our continuing commitment to this stellar organization. This year...Read More »
Bringing Legislative Justice Advocacy Home
Events happen fast in Washington’s legislative sessions! Often bills are introduced and move to a committee hearing with only a few days notice, so citizen advocates must respond quickly.
Fortunately, tools are available that we as individuals and congregations can find the information we need on critical legislation and follow its...Read More »