Social Justice

WE PROMOTE AND AFFIRM:

The inherent worth and dignity of every person

We believe that torture is a moral wrong and support the National Religious Campaign Against Torture and its Washington Region Chapter

We believe in equal protection under the law for all people regardless of sexual orientation and identities. We support Equality Maryland

UUCC is a Welcoming Congregation supportive of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals and their families.

UUCC is on a Journey Toward Wholeness to become an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, multicultural religious community.

The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.

UUCC is a recipient of the UU Service Committee’s (UUSC) James Luther Adams Award and is a member of the UUSC’s Creating Justice Banner Society in recognition of its financial and membership support of the Service Committee’s goal to advance the cause of justice worldwide. Please continue your generous support of UUSC by renewing your membership or joining. Check the address label on your Rights Now! Magazine to find out when your membership expires. Thank you.

Learn about the “Peacemaking” UUA Congregational Study/Action Issue.

LEGISLATIVE WATCH COMMITTEE

UUCC’s Legislative Watch Committee keeps a close eye on local, state and national legislation and frequently prepares fact sheets for members and friends of the congregation and to 20 other Maryland UU congregations along with suggested letters that can be sent to legislators and other public decision makers. These letters and fact sheets are sent via email to the UUCC mailing list and entitled “An Item For Your Consideration.”

If you have an item you want considered, please send an email message to Keith Smith.

UUCC is an active participating congregation in the UU Legislative Ministry of Maryland and the UU’s For Social Justice.

The Legislative Watch Committee pairs members of the congregation with legislators to make face-to face contact on various issues when legislatures are in session.

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY TIPS

Face-to-face visits to legislators and staff are the most influential method of advocacy. You will find that state and county legislators are much more accessible and approachable than U.S. Representatives and Senators. Most state legislators have usually only one part-time staffer. Unlike Washington, in Annapolis you may find your legislator in her office alone, without "gatekeepers." As local representatives, they want to hear from their constituents, who just happen to be their neighbors.

How to prepare a personal message to a legislator

Legislative Advocacy Tips For Face-to-Face Contact, Letter Writing, Email Messaging and Telephone Calls

Contact Your Legislator

UU RESOURCES

UU Service Committee

UU Legislative Ministry—Maryland

UU’s for Social Justice

UUA Washington Office

Unitarian Universalist Association

Washington Region Religious Campaign Against Torture