The Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis 615 West 43rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA Telephone: (317)283-4760 Fax: (317)931-3238 http://www.uui.org/
For information on the UUI Social Justice Committee to sign up for our weekly social justice mailing, or for questions or comments about this blog, please email Susanne Hinson-Rieger at susannehinson@gmail.com
Committee Events
What's your passion? What breaks your heart? Join the Social Justice Committee in the Cottage at noon on the first Sunday of each month. Our next meeting is Sunday, June 6.
FAMILIES ARE WELCOME!
What are we working on next?
Second Saturday--May 8
Pride Parade and Festival--June 12
Peace Day Camp--June 14-18
Donation bins for non-perishable food items to benefit the MLK Center, children and teen underwear to benefit the Underneath it All, We're all the Same campaign, and women's/children's toiletries to benefit a domestic violence shelter.
Social Justice Film screenings
"Ethical Eating" which is a Congregational Study/Action Issue (CSAI) of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations.
Past Social Justice Events at UUI
Guest At Your Table 2009
Christmas Giving Tree 2009
C.R.O.P. Walk for Hunger
Film Screen: F.L.O.W. (For Love of Water)
Marched in the Indianapolis Pride Parade
Booth at the Midwest Peace and Justice Summit at IUPUI
March 5th Sunday Offering--Ambassadors for Children
Alternative Gift Fair featuring free trade items
Sponsored 9 Password Families at our annual Christmas Giving Tree
November 5th Sunday Offering--MLK Community Center
Letter Writing Table "What Scares You the Most?!?" at the RE Halloween Party
Social Justice workshop at the Districe Youth Con, October 2008
Peace Meditation co-sponsored with Heartland Unitarian Universalist Church
CROP Walk for Hunger
Bake Sale for CROP Walk for Hunger--we made $331.00!
If you have 10 minutes this week: Write a letter to your congressperson! To see a list of UUA’s legislative objectives for the 111th Congress or to find your congressperson, see our list of links.
If you have an hour this week: The weekly vigil protesting the US Occupation in Iraq will take place on Fri. from 4:30-5:30 pm in front of the Federal Building, North and Pennsylvania, sponsored by the Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center. Bring an appropriate sign or have one provided.
Department of Peace: Work for establishing a U.S. Department of Peace. From the Peace Alliance website: [A]ugment our current problem-solving options, prove practical, nonviolent solutions to the problems of domestic and international conflict. For specific actions you cantake, visit the website. http://www.thepeacealliance.org/. UUI contacts arekehessler@yahoo.com or archerdje@yahoo.com.
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