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The Social Action Committee provides opportunities for spiritual and personal growth through social action, meaningful action that has an impact on the world outside our congregation. We sponsor programs to directly engage members and friends of UUCMC in social action. We provide information and education to the UUCMC on peace and social justice issues of importance to the membership. We engage with other organizations outside UUCMC and let the UUCMC community know about opportunities to attend or volunteer at activities sponsored by these other organizations.
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Monmouth Center for World Religions and Ethical Though (MCWRET) and the Social Action Committee present: "Selma: Now and Then" on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ~ January 21, 2013 at 7 pm in the Earth Room
Two
ministers, Gil Caldwell and John Licitra, discuss the meaning and
experience of the historic 1965 Selma march and celebrate the legacy of
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rev.
Caldwell marched with Dr. King in 1965, and John Licitra retraced those
steps in his "Sanofka Journey"--"looking back in order to look forward."
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On Sunday, October 10, members of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County in Lincroft participated in writing more than 80 letters to climate negotiators, legislators, and regulators demanding action against human-caused global warming and climate change. A specific energy-saving program of carpooling to the Meetinghouse was also initiated. These activities were organized for October 10, 2010 (“10/10/10”) as part of the nationwide appeal by Bill McKibben and website 350.org.
The Sunday service on 10/10/10, celebrating UN Sunday, was based on the theme chosen by the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office, “Ethical Aspects of a Climate Treaty”. Previously the congregation had adopted as policy a strong statement urging action to counter global warming and climate change through individual and collective activities.
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Share the Plate is a congregational outreach program that supports non-profit organizations that benefit our community and world and express our Unitarian Universalist values. Together, the Social Action Committee and the congregation select ten charities, one for each month from September through June. Half of the contributions to the collection plate go to support our congregation, the other half to the Share the Plate recipient for that month. Two years ago our Share-the-Plate charities received more than $8,500; last year they received more than $9,100. |
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As a result of the congregation’s vote to focus on the issue of global warming, the Climate Change Action Team CCAT was formed this past spring. The CCAT meets regularly and welcomes participation at any level – attend a meeting, assist in planning an activity, or participate in an action. Whatever you can do helps us all. For more information please contact either Jan Dash at
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At its annual meeting on June 13 the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County added its voice to the calls for decisive action to combat man-made global warming. By unanimous vote, the members adopted a position statement on climate change action, to take steps to reduce their carbon footprint and to urge others, including the world's leaders, to take action.
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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF MONMOUTH COUNTY