Unitarian Universalist for Social Justice celebrates its 10th Anniversary this year. The SJC’s financial contribution enables the UUSJ to continue coordinating regional collaboration and cooperation among UU congregations. Activities this year have included the following:

• A booth at the Green Festival in Washington, DC (annually since 2005)

• The Second Annual Social Justice Award Benefit Gala, the proceeds from which go to the Collaborative Fund that supports programs promoting cooperation among congregations and organizations to enhance social justice endeavors. The  Ethical Investing Conference, Interfaith Youth Core Training, and scholarships at Bowie State University have received grants from the Collaboration Fund.

• A program with A Dialog on Race and Ethnicity (ADORE), including a workshop on the Public Church in November 2009

• An environmentally themed program promoting activism in March 2010

• Support for the Maryland Interfaith Legislative Committee and the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy

The UUSJ also publishes UUSJ E-News, a twice-a-month listing of social justice activities and events in the region and maintains a Web site advertising area events.

Pat Karlsen is the SJC Liaison to the UUSJ and Kay Scott is Cedar Lane’s representative to the UUSJ.

Link to UUSJ