Statements of Public Witness by the Board

Various social justice issues addressed by the Board.

Black Lives Matter

UCWC has hung a Black Lives Matter banner on the front of our building and has empowered a group to work with other local faith-based and lay community organizations.

Criminal Justice Reform

Focusing on ending mass incarceration, especially of people of color, particularly in Pennsylvania, which has the highest incarceration rate in the Northeast and the second highest rate in the country as well as promoting programs to rehabilitate prisoners and assist returning citizens.

Gun Violence Prevention

Tom Buglio was instrumental in the formation of the local grassroots Gun Violence Prevention group, which is called GunSenseUs today. He is the UCWC liaison to that group, and the host of the UUJusticePA monthly teleconference on Gun Violence Prevention.

Reproductive Justice

NEW! Working with an active committee at the Main Line Unitarian Church to create educational events around current Reproductive Justice topics in Pennsylvania.

Sustainable Living Email Discussion List

The Sustainable Living Email Discussion List is used for tips, events, advocacy alerts, and cooperation to promote a more sustainable world.

Climate Justice Email Discussion List

The Climate Justice list is a discussion list for sharing ways to advocate for policies that address climate change.

Defenders of Democracy

Inactive. To help members put Unitarian Universalist values into action by being part of the democratic process and urging public officials to support constitutional principles, uphold democratic norms and ensure integrity in our government.