Social Justice
Mission:
The Social Justice Council (SJC) provides leadership to engage our congregation on social justice issues, offering opportunities for dialogue, service, education, advocacy, and action within the congregation and our wider community guided by our UU values. Contact justice@westsideuu.org to get involved.
Service Projects
Monthly Plate Offering – SJC coordinates the plate offering. Each month, the Sunday collection supports an organization aligned with our faith’s liberal values. Unless designated as your pledge, all donations go to this cause.
Community Crossroads – Donations of cleaning supplies are collected annually for the Community Crossroads Cleaning Closet.
KIVA – A task force meets to donate from our Gino Kennedy KIVA Fund. It was established in 2007 to honor a former church member and supports KIVA’s micro-credit program.
Samaritan House Supper Club – Westside volunteers share food and fellowship with the residents on the third Thursday of each month.
Social Action
Environmental Justice – We are a Green Sanctuary congregation committed to conserving energy, recycling, and promoting environmental education and action.
Gun Violence – We support efforts that ensure a future free of gun violence.
Immigrant Justice – Texas is home to many immigrants. Whatever their status, just and humane treatment is required. We work to be a supportive source for this community.
LGBTQIA+ Justice – We are a Welcoming Congregation, an inclusive congregation for our LGBTQIA+ community, and advocate for its justice and equity efforts.
Racial Justice – We support the 8th Principle of Unitarian Universalism, “We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.”
Reproductive Justice – We are a Reproductive Justice congregation; we support accessible, affordable reproductive healthcare, including abortion. Learn about our path here, Just Texas.
Voting Rights – Voting is a constitutional right. We work to expand voter engagement and access to the ballot.
Partners in Justice
TXUUJM – We are a member of the Texas UU Justice Ministry partnering on statewide issues, especially legislative advocacy.
JNTC – We are a member of the Justice Network of Tarrant County, partnering on local issues
