The
Social Action Committee seeks to inform ourselves, the church community, and the public about areas of social concerns and to find ways to improve our world while working toward peace and justice. People from the congregation step forward to lead various areas of interest, forming sub-committees or acting as individual leaders. We are proud of our rich history of pursuing social justice in our community and around the world.
Each
second Wednesday, September through June, we follow a potluck (6 - 6:30) by a meeting (6:45 - 8:30) to discuss and work on our many interests. Newcomers are always welcome! Please feel free to explore and learn about the area(s) that interest you most. For more information, please contact the Chair of the Social Action committee or the contact person of the specific areas.
African American Interests increases our own knowledge of the African-American community in Portland, while supporting and assisting with selected projects, such as the Portland Freedom Trail.
Allies of the Wabanaki seeks to promote and support education about the Wabanaki people while acting as allies.
Amnesty International collaborates in educating the public abou
t torture and other human rights abuses at home and abroad through forums, protests, lobbying, exhibits and letter-writing campaigns advocating for prisoners of conscience.
Green Earth informs church members about environmentally related issues, selecting activities in the wider community while encouraging green-favorable actions within the church, including complete in-house recycling and weekly ride-shares.
Habitat for Humanity works cooperatively with the Portland Interfaith Habitat group to build simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need.
Healthcare Issues works for single payer, universal healthcare coverage through bringing letters and petitions to legislators’ offices.
Peace Issues aims to educate ourselves and our church community about issues of war and peace, while developing a vision of a culture of peace.
Project FEED provides support for a food pantry housed at Woodfords Congregational Church, transporting weekly contributions from our church members of non-perishable food and volunteering for restocking shelves and serving clients.
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
provides us with a way to have a national and global reach through our national denomination.
Wayside Evening Soup Kitchen
prepares and serves an evening meal every fourth Tuesday together with First Parish UU Church of Portland.
Welcoming Congregation promotes acceptance, inclusion, understanding and equity of persons of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity.