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Social Action Committee

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.
10/10/10 Letter Writing Campaign PDF Print E-mail

10/10/10 Letter Writing Campaign

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.
 
Share the Plate PDF Print E-mail

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.
 
UUCMC Climate Change Action Team PDF Print E-mail

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Regina Knowlton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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Climate Change Action Statement PDF Print E-mail

 

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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Get involved with the Social Action Committee PDF Print E-mail

Here are some opportunities to take action NOW. To participate, email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Prepare and serve suppers for homeless families for the Family Promise project at Middletown United Methodist Church during the week of October 4.
  • Help organize UUCMC volunteers in the Red Bank CROP Walk between now and October 18.
  • Participate in CROP Walk October 18 (get a sponsor form in the Community Room on Sunday)
  • Participate in the 7th Generation Project by looking at your home energy use and taking action to reduce your carbon footprint.
  • Volunteer to serve lunch at the Kitchen at St. Mark's on the fourth Friday of the month.
  • Help run a film presentation on global climate change on October 24, the International Day of Climate Action.
  • Work on nuclear power safety concerns through letter-writing and petitions.
  • Join the Social Action Committee where you can participate in planning and organizing upcoming events.
  • Seek out timely information on an issue and update our bulletin boards.
  • Organize an Action Alerts email list to push information on time-sensitive social action opportunities to people who opt-in to receive alerts.
  • Become a Champion for an issue that you care about, and develop programs to educate and engage UUCMC.