Social Action

The purpose of the Social Action Committee is to provide opportunities for our fellowship to apply the UU principles and values by learning, contributing, and acting on social action issues in our local and wider communities.

Mission

The mission of the Social Action Committee is to provide opportunities for our fellowship to apply the seven Unitarian Universalist principles into action.

Vision

The vision of the Social Action Committee is a world where justice and peace thrive in a way that supports the interconnected web of life.

Goals

  • Identify a variety of opportunities related to social justice and environmental stewardship for the fellowship, including education, service, witness, and advocacy.
  • Partner with other groups that promote justice, peace, equality, and environmental responsibility.
  • Present and identify activities related to social action for people of all ages and abilities to participate in.

How to Get Involved

We are always accepting new people that want to work on a particular issue, or just come and find out about our activities.
Our upcoming meetings, including time and location, can be found on the calendar.

If you have questions, please contact the office, office@mnvalleyuu.org

Our Work

Sunday Sharing is an effort to support a different local non-profit each month by donating half of our collection plate and monies to the organizations. Recent sharing partners have included: Outfront MN, VEAP, Get Out The Vote, MN Indian Women’s Resource Center, Oasis for Youth and Pride.

Current Focus

Areas of Focus

Green Sanctuary

In 2013, MVUUF achieved the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Green Sanctuary certification in recognition of our dedication to  addressing climate change, pursuing environmental justice, and adopting more sustainable practices.

  • Air Quality
  • Land Stewardship
  • MVUUF Compost Program
  • UU Solar Garden Program
  • Supporting Pollinators
  • Water Quality & Aquatics
  • Wind Energy Adoption

Social Justice

We strive to live our values and principles through action.
We are proud of the impact of our outreach activities on our community, nation and the world.

Immigration & Refugees

Social & Economic Equality

  • Power of the People
  • Homelessness & Hunger
  • Racial Equality

Violence, War, and Peace

  • Bullying
  • Domestic Violence
  • Gun Safety

Welcoming Congregation

Our congregation represents many communities consisting of people of all ages, from the very young to the well-seasoned in life and different sexual orientations. We hold a mix of religious beliefs, a factor we consider one of our strengths.