 |
The Social Justice Fund was created to make grants of up to $1,000 to congregations for use in integrating social justice work into the active life of their congregation. Recipient congregations are expected to fund a portion of program costs. The intention of these grants is to build community awareness of UU values in action. Examples of programs to be funded are:
Grants AwardedFall 2009: First Unitarian Society in Minneapolis used grant money to help pay expenses for a community talk and discussion with Aviva Chomsky, author of “They Take Our Jobs and 20 Other Myths About Immigration.” More than 100 people attended; most were from outside the congregation. This event was promoted by immigrant advocacy agencies. After the talk Ms. Chomsky spoke at the opening of an immigrant photo exhibit at the White Bear UU Church. Spring 2010: People’s Church Unitarian Universalist of Cedar Rapids, Iowa organized a weekend of activities led by Reverend Richard S. Gilbert, UU minister, theologian, social justice activist, and author of “The Prophetic Imperative.” You can help turn up the volume for our liberal religious voice by making a gift to this important new fund. You can contribute to this fund online through Prairie Star District’s Prairie Store. The Social Justice Fund is administered by the Chalice Lighters Grants Committee. |