Social Action Ministry
The heart of Unitarian Universalist religious practice is working for wellbeing, peace and justice in the world through social action. From service to the poor and hungry to transforming economic systems, from planting trees to ensuring that role of humanity on this earth is sustainable, from creating peace between individuals to forging peace in the world, the Social Action Ministry Committee (SAM) helps the people of SUUC coordinate our social action. If we do our work well, we will leave the world better than we find it.
The SAM sorts our efforts into three simple categories: Action we all do, Action many of us do, and Action that some of us do. The SAM is the coordinating group for all the social action in our congregation, but we do not direct or “own” much of that action.
The SAM sorts our efforts into three simple categories: Action we all do, Action many of us do, and Action that some of us do. The SAM is the coordinating group for all the social action in our congregation, but we do not direct or “own” much of that action.
SAM assists the congregation to express our UU values by identifying, developing, and communicating opportunities to assist those in need by direct action, or to influence public policy to create a more just world.
For more information on getting involved, please contact the office.
For more information on getting involved, please contact the office.
Ongoing Social Action
THE OAKS
The Oaks is transitional housing for formerly homeless people to assist them in gaining permanent housing, employment, and address substance abuse and mental health issues. Shoreline UU has assisted The Oaks by providing weekend meals. The congregation collects items that will be of benefit to their residents.
The Oaks is transitional housing for formerly homeless people to assist them in gaining permanent housing, employment, and address substance abuse and mental health issues. Shoreline UU has assisted The Oaks by providing weekend meals. The congregation collects items that will be of benefit to their residents.
FOOD BANKS
SUUC has an ongoing collection for delivery to local food banks.
SUUC has an ongoing collection for delivery to local food banks.
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FAITH ACTION NETWORK (FAN)
Shoreline UU is a long time member of the Network of Advocating Faith Communities with over 150 communities across Washington State, committed to partnering with FAN and each other to build a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world. Learn more here. |
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ANSWER
This is a project in which congregants sponsor Nepali students who otherwise could not afford to attend school to pay their tuition, books and lab fees to increase the level of education in Nepal. Sponsors typically pay approximately $500 per year, all of which goes towards their sponsored students' needs. Sponsors get together periodically to share letters from their students and get ideas for their letters to their students. Another goal of the project is to increase sponsors. It is anticipated that there will be an annual lunch or dinner to learn more about Nepal and to raise money for the administrative costs of ANSWER. For more information contact J. Earl Canfield J. Canfield jecan314 at gmail.com
This is a project in which congregants sponsor Nepali students who otherwise could not afford to attend school to pay their tuition, books and lab fees to increase the level of education in Nepal. Sponsors typically pay approximately $500 per year, all of which goes towards their sponsored students' needs. Sponsors get together periodically to share letters from their students and get ideas for their letters to their students. Another goal of the project is to increase sponsors. It is anticipated that there will be an annual lunch or dinner to learn more about Nepal and to raise money for the administrative costs of ANSWER. For more information contact J. Earl Canfield J. Canfield jecan314 at gmail.com
Past Social Action Projects
Meaningful Movies
Climate Action and Environmental Justice
Duwamish Support
Anti-Racism study and actions
Ending Homelessness
Anti-poverty Efforts
Ending Gun Violence
UU the Vote
Climate Action and Environmental Justice
Duwamish Support
Anti-Racism study and actions
Ending Homelessness
Anti-poverty Efforts
Ending Gun Violence
UU the Vote
