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Social Justice

 

 

We are committed to social justice within our congregation, our community, and our larger world. We are called by our faith tradition to be the change we want to see in the world. We at UUCJ have a long history of putting our faith into action from the civil rights and women's movement in the 1960s and 1970s to LGBTQ equality and immigrant rights struggles today.

 

On February 5th we will meet to plan our social justice focus for 2012. Please plan to attend and actively participate.

Upcoming Meetings

 

Social Justice Committee

First Wednesday of every month, 6:30 p.m.

The SJC meets in the sanctuary. You may participate in-person, online or on a conference call. For more information contact Stacy Callender [601.540.1869 or email].

Join the meeting online at: www.anymeeting.com/UUSocialJustice1

Toll Number: (218) 895-4640 | Attendee PIN: 6775968

Social Justice Group Study

Date:  February 5th  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

The SJC will meet in sanctuary for group study. We will explore social justice as a religious activity, a process for selecting focus issues, and develop an action plan for the year. For more information contact Stacy Callender [601.540.1869 or email].

 

Group Study (Inspired Faith, Effective Action)

 

Immigrant Rights

If you are interested in assisting with this topic, see Patricia Ice.

 

Immigration Study We will complete the UUA Congregational Study/Action Issue Study on Immigration as a Moral Issue.  We will complete the six session course during the Forum (9:30-10:30 a.m.) on the last Sunday of January-June 2012. Get the study resources here.

 

Immigration Roundtable We are planning to host several community roundtable events to discuss issues about immigration. If you have ideas to add, please share them with Patricia Ice.

 

Cafe MIRA Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance (MIRA) hosts Cafe MIRA featuring films, speakers, and discussion on immigration issues. (MIRA HQ, 612 N. State Street, 2nd Floor, Jackson) Free for current dues-paying members, $1 for students, & $5 for all others. Drinks and snacks for sale. Come out every 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm!

Social Concerns Collections

Thank you for your donations!

 

December 2011 Collection: CARA & ARF -  We are pleased to report that we food, toys, and supplies for animals at our local no-kill shelters!

 

November 2011 Collection: Stewpot -  We are pleased to report that we collected food and money donations to support the increased needs of our local food pantry!

 

October 2011 Collection: UNICEF -  We are pleased to report that we collected donations for our annual UNICEF drive!

 

September 2011 Collection: Immigration as a Moral Issue -  We are pleased to report that we collected donations to support social justice work in our community on this critical issue!

 

August 2011 Collection: Brown Elementary -  We are pleased to report that we collected school supplies to be donated to the children attending on August 21st!

 

July 2011 Collection: Jackson Community Design Center -  We are pleased to report that we collected $150 for their work with our community on July 31st!

 

June 2011 Collection: Rise Above for Youth -  We are pleased to report that we collected $261 for their work with homeless teens on June 19th!

 

May 2011 Collection: Elder Justice Center Emergency Shelter -  We are pleased to report that we collected $296 for the Shelter on May 15th!

 

March & April 2011 Collection: UUSC/UUA Japan Relief Fund & UUSC Humanitarian Relief Efforts   -  We are pleased to report that we collected $664 for UUSC Humanitarian Relief Efforts and Japan Relief Fund in March and April!

 

February 2011 Collection: Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance - We are pleased to report that we collected $110 for MIRA on Feb 27th!

 

January 2011 Collection: Capitol Street Boys & Girls Club - We are pleased to report that we collected $269 for the Capitol Street Boys & Girls Club on Jan 16th!

 

December 2010 Collection: The Good Samaritan Center - We are pleased to report that we collected two overflowing large laundry baskets full of hats, scarves, sweaters, mittens, and gloves as well as $283 for Good Samaritan.

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The Social Justice Committee recommends organizations and/or issues to receive donations to the Board. If you would like to offer a suggestion, please contact a Social Justice Committee member.

 

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Every Sunday, we collect donations to support the Henley-Young Juvenile Justice Detention Center, Stewpot Community Services, and Community Animal Rescues and Adoptions (CARA), a no-kill animal shelter, and Boxtops for Education to support Brown Elementary. Please place your donations for these organizations in the containers provided in the sanctuary.

 
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CARA needs donations of dog/puppy and cat/kitten food, clay cat litter, and other pet supplies. Find the most pressing needs on the CARA wish list:  www.carams.org/wish-list

 
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The Henley-Young Juvenile Justice Detention Center needs multi-packs of (yellow) Dial Soap and all-white cotton tube socks in men's sizes.

 
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Find more information about the Boxtops for Education program at:  www.boxtops4education.com

North Korean Human Rights Crisis

Even if you missed the film, you can still help refugees trying to reach freedom!

Hiding Teaser II from LiNK Global on Vimeo.

Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) is the only grassroots organization in North America working full-time on the North Korean human rights issue. You can help them by becoming part of a local chapter or donating directly to help North Korean refugees hiding in China today as they attempt to escape the starvation and oppression of the totalitarian regime of Kim Jong Il. Through LiNK’s networks, these refugees can be helped and given new lives in South Korea or America.

 
 

 

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