Working for justice is an important part of Unitarian Universalist practice and theology. Sometimes we work to ease the suffering of those impacted by unjust systems. Sometimes we work to transform the systems. Sometimes we work to understand how we’ve been impacted and how we are part of these systems and our identities. (link to the identity page)

Local Program Ideas

• Plan local service project
• Local justice week summer camp

Central East and UUA Programs

• College of Social Justice Youth Programs
• Central East Youth Racial Justice Weekends
• UUA Justice resources
• Standing on the Side of Love

Learn and Teach

• Teen Racial Justice Curriculum from the New England Yearly Meeting of Quaker Friends
• Teaching Tolerance Film Kits
• The Subtle Linguistics of Polite White Supremacy article
• Heeding the Call: Developing the Qualities of a Justice-Maker
• UU United Nations Office Spring Seminar

Do Something!

• Diversify your Facebook feed - follow great thinkers and writers of color
• Check out racial and social justice podcasts
• Take the Harvard Implicit Bias Tests

Resources:

• When Youth Lead: A Guide to Intergenerational Social Justice Ministry This book offers guidance, suggestions and advice for youth programs generally and social justice work specifically. It includes 101 project ideas.
• Journeys of the Spirit: Planning and Leading Mission Trips with Youth A guide for youth and advisors to plan, lead and unpack a transformative service project. This guide covers everything from choosing a mission and gaining support to logistical and safety concerns.