Social Action in Our CongregationSocial Action Committee
The UUFR Social Action Committee (SAC) serves as a catalyst for peace and social justice to realize the seven UU principles within our Fellowship and the global community. The SAC takes a stewardship role in relation to social action initiatives undertaken at UUFR and allocates resources across the different social justice projects. Drop by the Social Action table during coffee hours on first and fourth Sundays to chat, sign up for events or pick up materials of interest. Meetings are the 1st Tuesday of the month, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Music Room. All are welcome, but agenda items must be submitted at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The Social Action Committee also sponsors free use of UUFR space for occasional meetings or events for outside groups whose purpose support the mission of UUFR and of the Social Action Committee. To apply for sponsorship, please fill out this form and return to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Fourth Sunday CollectionsAs a concrete indication of its commitment to social justice, our congregation voted to allocate all undesignated collections taken on the fourth Sunday of the month towards social justice projects or organizations. Part of the work of the Social Action Committee is to make responsible decisions as to the allocation of these funds to further our shared social action goals. Members of the congregation can submit requests for these funds. Please follow this link to view a financial report of how our social action funds have been used or to submit a request for fourth Sunday funds. Thank you for living your values through your generosity on fourth Sundays! Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Fifth Sunday Collections
Food PantryAs an ongoing congregation-wide Social Action project, UUFR has committed to fill two large barrels each month with food to be donated to the Urban Ministries Food Pantry. This contribution has become increasingly valuable as the demand among needy families rises. Please donate non-perishable food items by placing them in the designated barrels. The items most desired are: canned meat and fish, canned fruit, cereal, powdered milk, dried beans, rice, dry pasta, canned pasta and peanut butter. We cannot accept baby food and/or items in glass containers. Please also avoid green beans and corn. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Journey Towards Wholeness (JTW) Anti-Racism TeamOur mission is to inspire our members and others to actively oppose racism locally and globally. With other grassroots organizations, we have successfully lobbied the city of Raleigh to enforce the Fair Housing Act at the local (city) level. In fall 2008, we conducted a congregational survey of attitudes toward becoming a more multicultural/ multiracial congregation. That survey provided much of the data for a report submitted to the Board of Directors. See the full report here: Developing and Sustaining a Multicultural/Multiracial Congregation (November 2009). Our group meets on fourth Sundays, noon-2 p.m. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it LGBT AdvocacySource Force donationsSource Force supports people in our community living with AIDS or cancer who are at or near the poverty level. We can use gently used clothes, especially men's, in large sizes. Please drop off your donations in the bins labeled "Source Force" in the closet on the north side of Founders' Hall. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Together in ServiceOur group plans hands-on social justice projects that involve all members of the congregation, from the very young to the very old. Some recent projects: Angel tree at Christmas, Neuse River Cleanup, making school and hygiene kits for needy people around the world (kits are a project of Church World Service). Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it UUFR's Community Clothing Bank for Kids
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Months with five Sundays create a special opportunity for social action at UUFR. On fifth Sundays, all undesignated collections are contributed to a specific pre-selected non-profit organization. Recipients of these funds are chosen by the Social Action Committee via a nomination process that occurs at the beginning of each fiscal year. Click