Congregations Take Action: Resources for Justice
Congregational Best Practice
New Orleans Congregations Take Lead with Local Interfaith Worker Justice: The Unitarian Universalist congregations of greater New Orleans have come together to join in an exciting partnership with Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ) and the New Orleans Worker Center for Racial Justice. Their joint work has produced a model of congregational and community cooperation that has begun transforming efforts for economic justice in the city. Together, they have opposed wage theft, protested the abuse of immigrant workers and fought the closing of the Avondale Shipyard, the largest employer in New Orleans. The strength of the partnership comes from strong leadership, especially from the Unitarian Universalists ministers and their efforts to communicate and work with their congregations and other local organizations. Read the complete story and see the Action Steps.
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Our Top Resources
- Congregation-Based Community Organization (CBCO)
- Inspired Faith, Effective Action (PDF, 31 pages) A Social Justice Workbook
- A People So Bold: DVD and study guide reflecting on how might congregations be beacons of Unitarian Universalist (UU) values for the larger world.
- The Real Rules (PDF, 20 pages) Congregations and IRS—Guidelines on Advocacy, Lobbying, and Elections
- Social Justice Empowerment Workshop
- Socially Responsible Investing
- Standing on the Side of Love: a campaign to mobilize UUs and allies in response to identity-based violence, exclusion and oppression
More Resources
- Legislative Advocacy
- Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression, Multiculturalism
- Effective Congregational Programs
- Ethical Investing & Corporate Advocacy
- Funding & Awards
- Grassroots Organizing
- Green Sanctuary
- Identity-Based Ministries
- International Resources
- Lifespan Faith Development Curriculum
- Public Witness & Media Advocacy
- Welcoming Congregation
- Worship (WorshipWeb)
Action Center
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Immigration Justice
- Tell your Representatives: NO to Mandatory E-verify!
- Register your congregation for DREAM Sabbath 2011!
- Urge your Members of Congress to Support the Uniting American Families Act!
Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender (BGLT) Equality
- Help pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)
Environmental Justice
- End Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining (from iLoveMountains).
For more information contact socialjustice @ uua.org.
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Last updated on Monday, February 6, 2012.
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