Background

Social Justice is an important part of our church and our history. We participate in many events throughout the year where you can be of service.

One of the great ways to start is to attend the Social Justice Committee meeting. Also, you can check our calendar for any upcoming opportunities.

The Social Justice Committee (SJC) consists of at least five members elected at a congregational meeting. Members serve two-year terms and may be re-elected. Other persons may serve on the committee as non-voting members. The SJC keeps informed of events and issues of concern to religious liberals and encourages the study of such issues by church members. It informs the membership of needs and opportunities for social action and makes recommendations of ways and means to achieve effective action. 

Currently, the committee is focused on economic justice, racial justice, and voting rights. The committee decides how to take action in these and other areas and how funds should be disbursed. Committee members also decide on speakers to invite to upcoming Saturday Afternoon Forum programs. Please contact the church office if you would like to attend the monthly Zoom meeting.

Support Our Unhoused Neighbors ~ sack lunch prep every Friday from 2-4pm - each week we'll prepare 48+ lunches. You can help assemble lunches and/or bring food & drinks. 

SJC 3rd Saturday Afternoon Forum, time varies - For more information please contact us at (657) 208-3606 or uuanaheim@gmail.com. 

• June 21, 1pm - Tenants United Anaheim

Fundraiser for Ruth Shapin Memorial Fund 

You can help raise funds for our ongoing social justice programs when you purchase books in the link below. In addition to 10% of the purchase price going to UUCA, bookshop.org will set aside an additional 10% that will be distributed to local, independent book sellers. 

• bookshop.org/shop/uuanaheim 

• Disclosure: We are an affiliate of Bookshop.org where your purchases support local bookstores. We will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. 

Voting Rights

UU the Vote - UU the Vote is a non-partisan faith initiative to engage our neighbors, educate our communities, mobilize voters, and rally around key ballot initiatives. All through 2024 the UUA is supporting congregations and UU organizations in activating thousands of Unitarian Universalists to mobilize for electoral justice at the local, state and national levels. Want to do more? You could:

• • Pledge to register a new voter, and make sure they vote!

  • Help expand the electorate by volunteering at a citizenship fair.

  • Remember to vote in every election! Every registered Orange County voter will receive a mail in ballot, and no postage is necessary to return it by mail through USPS or drop it off in a ballot drop box location around Orange County. To learn more go to Orange County Registrar of Voters. 

Power the Polls by becoming a poll worker!

Racial Justice

Support for the Black Lives Matter Movement

On July 19, 2020, the UUCA Board and Social Justice Committee issued the following statement of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement:

"We, the members of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, in recognition of the long, pervasive history of racism against African-Americans and other People of Color in the U.S., wish to voice our support for the Black Lives Matter movement. We express our strong support for this movement by opposing police brutality, mass imprisonment of African-Americans, racial profiling, racial discrimination, economic injustices, voter restrictions, and other injustices which negatively impact the Black community. We vow to join the BLM struggle for justice and equality, and stand in solidarity with our African-American brothers and sisters."

Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of California

• • Immigrant Justice Action Team The Immigrant Justice Action Team (IJAT) provides leadership on immigration issues for the UU Justice Ministry of California.  Comprised of volunteers from multiple congregations across California, the team works with UUJMCA’s staff and colleagues at our partner organizations to identify legislative, witness, and program priorities for the statewide UU Justice Ministry, including California UU congregations and individuals.