Social Justice at KUUF
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Who at KUUF engages in social justice activism?
Just about, if not, everyone at KUUF. It flows from our UU values of interdependence, pluralism, justice, transformation, generosity, and equity with love at the center. Every committee and circle have some role in social justice and our economic insecurity drives and charitable giving program offer an opportunity for those whose circumstances don’t allow participation in committees or formal roles.
It is not necessary for you to be a card carrying, every meeting attending Social Justice Committee (SJC) member to make a meaningful difference in the world in which we live. Nor is it necessary for you to read every word on this website. Don’t misunderstand. We want and need to have an active Social Justice Committee but that is just one of many options for involvement. One of the nice things about Unitarian Universalism is YOU get to choose your own path to social justice activism.
The ways and extent to which you go about activism is your choice to make. There is no one size fits all way to do it. Your activism could be as simple as wearing a “Side with Love” t-shirt and having a ready response when someone asks you about it. Or it could be exploring and then embracing one or more of the opportunities presented on this website.
In what kind of social justice activities do KUUFers engage?
SJC members and others at KUUF …
- Participate in community events (Juneteenth, Pride Day and MLK celebrations);
- Join resistance demonstrations (i.e. No Kings),
- Plan their own events (Sun Day & Pancake Breakfast for Democracy),
- Conduct drives (food, clothing, school supplies & hygiene products)
- Participate in legislative coalitions (JUUstice Washington & Faith Action Network),
- Work with other entities (RESULTS, KIAC, Ground Zero Center, Kitsap for Racial Justice),
- Create art for justice,
- Host documentary film nights
- Attend and/or lead adult education classes with social justice related themes,
- Assist with planning of worship services that have a social justice related theme, and
- More.
What roles in social justice activism
align with my cicumstances?
Whether you want to work…
- as a SJC member or not,
- in a supportive or leadership role,
- at home or on the streets,
- on a range of issues or focus on a single issue,
- at a local, state, national or international level, or
- on one-off or ongoing assignments…
There are opportunities for you to make a difference.
The KUUF Social Justice Committee (SJC) is here to help facilitate your involvement in whatever way you choose.
How does a KUUF newcomer get involved?
- Attend a SJC monthly meeting.
- Email or have a conversation with a SJC Co-Chair – Mark Stroh or Lane Daniel
- Send an email here and ask to be added to the social justice email list.
Currently we have three groups:
- Climate & Environmental Justice;
- Democracy, Rights & Liberation; and
- Economic Insecurity.
Accessibility & Accommodation Statement
KUUF’s Social Justice Committee (SJC) is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive environment for all, ensuring our digital platforms, meetings, and activities are accessible as possible to everyone who wishes to participate. We encourage all would be participants to share their specific accessibility and accommodation needs by writing: Lane Daniel or Mark Stroh.
How Does SJC Conduct Its Business?
Monthly Meetings
Currently, the Social Justice Committee (SJC) meets monthly on the third Sunday of the month following the worship service. In between meetings members communicate on the using the social justice listserv. Write kuuf.sj@kuufjustice.org if you'd like to be added to that list. Listees will receive meeting notices, event announcements, social justice action opportunities. The listserv is also used to conduct business between meetings.
Ride Sharing
KUUF members, attendees and friends looking for a ride to a social justice related event can write kuuf.sj@kuufjustice.org to find out if one is available.