Social Justice

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Want to be an agent of change in the community and the world? This is the place for you.

For more information:
Jeri Bigbee
209-931-6871
jeribigbee@gmail.com

The First UU Church Social Justice Committee is involved in a variety of efforts, including ...

Supporting Local Non-Profit Organizations
On one Sunday of each month, our offering goes to support a local non-profit organization. This effort raises over $2,500 annually.

Addressing Homelessness and Hunger
We are a leading congregation in supporting Family Promise of San Joaquin (http://familypromisesjc.org/), a local interfaith effort that proactively addresses homelessness in our  community through providing comprehensive services to families at risk. We also coordinate food and clothing drives to support local agencies supporting families facing food insecurity and poverty.


Environmental Action
We  are leaders in promoting a healthy, sustainable and equitable  community. In 2022 we established the First UU Church Waterwise Garden  in collaboration with the Master Gardeners of San Joaquin County and Cal  Water. On the third Saturday  of each month we host a "parking lot event" where we collect  recyclables and donations for community organizations. In September each  year we also participate in Coastal Cleanup Day, cleaning up the Calaveras River. We also maintain an “Adopt-a-Road” crew that provides ongoing clean-up on a county road and we host an annual water-wise plant sale with plantings from our own gardens. .


In Addition....
We  coordinate and participate in a variety of community efforts to promote  peace, justice, equity, and inclusion, including community forums,  petition drives, and demonstrations. Each year we also participate in  the Peaceful Holiday Fair, sponsored by the Peace and Justice Network of  San Joaquin County and the San Joaquin Pride Festival.