Archive: Social Action News

  • Social Justice Letter Writers June 17, 2020 - Social Action is forming a social justice letter writing group to keep senators, representatives, and all other decision-makers aware of our opinions on important issues.
  • IJTF Seeks Member Affirmation for Hospitality Program June 10, 2020 - Last July, the Immigration Task Force of the Social Action Committee (IJTF) agreed to respond to a call by Three Spinners to provide hospitality and emergency refuge for our immigrant friends and neighbors who feel threatened when the U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) is in town.
  • June is Pride Month June 3, 2020 - Pride Month is largely credited as being started by bisexual activist, Brenda Howard.
  • Faithify Community Relief Fund May 21, 2020 - The prediction for Illinois is that the worst of the COVID pandemic will be happening from now through June. However, recovery from the economic effects will take much longer.
  • Harvey Milk Day – May 22 May 18, 2020 - Harvey Milk Day is celebrated each year on his birthday, May 22.
  • UU Generosity Continues May 17, 2020 - The combined giving from our shared offering collections continue to provide substantial support for local agencies.
  • Transforming Hearts: Transgender Inclusion May 6, 2020 - A 6-week online course for UUCUC members and friends. It is important that we learn more about what it means to be fully inclusive of our transgender, gender fluid and non-binary members, friends and neighbors.
  • Volunteers Needed for CU-Better Together May 6, 2020 - The Social Action Committee is seeking a few youngish volunteers to work on CU-Better Together.
  • elizaBeth Simpson Receives Distinguished Service Award From The University YMCA April 29, 2020 - Our own Beth Simpson is receiving a Distinguished Service Award from the University YMCA!
  • Supporting Local Causes and Stimulus Checks April 22, 2020 - The Social Action Committee has received a large donation from a church member to support local Covid-19 relief efforts.