Social Justice Activities
Social Justice Activities
For the most complete information about current and up coming activites, subscribe to the the SAC Flash, published online on the 1st and 3rd Fridays each month during the program year. You can subscribe by contacting sac [at] firstunitariansociety [dot] org (sac [at] firstunitariansociety [dot] org). Events and activities are also included in the Order of Service and on the Social Action table in the Lower Assembly Hall.
Food Collection for Local Food Shelves - ongoing
The FUS food collection box is in the lower level to the left side of the cabinet with the glass display windows. We alternate deliveries betweeen the food shelf in Masjid An-Nur mosque in north Minneapolis and Sabathini Food Shelf in south Minneapolis.
Volunteer at the Dignity Center - ongoing
The Dignity Center is a mentoring program for homeless community members. It is located in the Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church. Members volunteer as one-one mentors for the clients on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings. Other volunteer opportunities at the Center include greeting clients, clerical work, data entry on the computer, etc. To make an appointment to see the Center in action, contact Ann Carlson, the director, at CarlsonAJ99 [at] msn [dot] com (CarlsonAJ99 [at] msn [dot] com).
Making Sandwiches For the Dignity Center - ongoing
On one Sunday a month, usually the last Sunday, after the service, you can be part of a small crew that makes sandwiches for the Dignity Center for distribution to their clients during the week.
Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness
The Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness (DCEH) mission is to work together as people of faith to end homelessness. By working together on our shared values we increase our power to end homelessness, not just manage it!
FUS is an active member of DCEH. Our members serve on the Steering Committee, the Interfaith Committee and the Advocacy Team. All FUS members and friends are given an opportunity and encouraged to attend events sponsored by DCEH and to respond to Action Alerts during the legislative session.
Next Social Action Committee Meeting
Sunday, September 12, 12:15 to 1:15 in room 108. Agendas will be on the SAC table during social hour.
