UUCIA Social Justice Committee

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Andover, Massachusetts
Six Locke Street - Andover, MA 01810 • 978.475.4454

A Liberal Religious Voice in the Merrimack Valley since 1847

Social Justice Committee

The SJC is the umbrella organization encompassing a variety of efforts devoted to social causes and actions. We particularly support programs dedicated to addressing hunger, affordable housing, and environmental concerns.

The SJC meets and engages the Congregation in activities such as carrying out service projects, bearing witness, fund-raising, writing grants, and raising awareness on legislation around issues of concern. Sometimes social action can be promoted with the simple decisions, such as active recycling of plastic and glass used at UUCIA, or by choosing to use ceramic mugs instead of Styrofoam cups to enjoy our Sunday coffee.

In addition, many individual members of our congregation are active in groups working to eliminate racism, secure civil rights for gays and lesbians, promote literacy, and stop domestic violence. In pursuit of Unitarian Universalist principles, which uphold the dignity and worth of all individuals, members of the Andover congregation participate both in Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) national and international programs and in a number of local programs, listed below.

The focus areas are a reflection of the passions of our congregation family. They change to match the interests of our members with the needs of our changing world. No matter what your interests, you will find people of energy, creativity and caring to join you in your own efforts. Overall guidance of our congregation's social justice programs is directed by Social Justice Committee. Permanent funding comes from the Congregation's Social Justice Endowment investments as well as from operating budget support.

SPOTLIGHT

Weekly Services
Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.
Summer Services: 9:30 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Andover • 6 Locke Street, Andover, MA 01810 • (978) 475-4454