Social Justice
Serving Flint, Genesee County, the State of Michigan, and the World
Social Justice and Outreach Ministry at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Flint (UUCF) has a long history of direct giving, volunteerism, support for oppressed and minority group rights and issue advocacy. Many see this as our version of evangelism and mission work guided by reason, compassion, dialogue and tolerance. Whether sparked by member, denomination effort, clergy, secular partner or church board or committee initiative, all efforts must align with our principles and be non-partisan. We often take public stands on human rights’ issues such as the Flint Water Crisis, Immigration, Marriage Equality, and Black Lives Matter.
MI Faith in Action
MICHIGAN FAITH IN ACTION www.michfa.org, formerly FACT, is a congregationally based community organizing state affiliates of Faith in Action (formerly PICO). Organized to advance systemic change in housing, education, health care, public safety and housing; all faith traditions, racial and ethnic groups and secular partners are welcome.
Green Sanctuary Second Sunday Collections
The UUA provides the framework for congregations to begin specific projects and activities that lead to recognition as a Green Sanctuary. We continue to use safe products in our building and on our grounds, volunteer to clear litter from our roadway, continually improve our energy footprint and encourage members to do the same.
Learn More About the Green Sanctuary Movement
Welcoming Congregation Program
We are officially a Welcoming Congregation. Originally certified in 1999, renewed in 2005, repeated and affirmed in 2010, and we recertified once again 2021. The Welcoming Congregation Program is a completely volunteer program for congregations that see a need to be inclusive towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
UUCF Pantry - Currently Closed
Located in the upstaires Religious Education wing of our church we maintain a pantry of non-perishable food items and toiletries. This is available to all UUCF member, friends of the church, and the greater community. A basket for donations can be found just as you enter the church, in the narthex.
Second Sunday Collections
A 22-23 program of member-selected local non profits plus 3 board-authorized denominational asks. This year, we are supporting: Jul-MUUSJN www.uujustice.org; Aug-Eisenhower Elementary School Backpacks with Food Bank of E. MI www.fbem.org; Sept-Genesee Co. Free Medical Clinic www.gcfmc.org; Oct-Motherly Intercessions www.unlocktheirfuture.org; Nov-YWCA Domestic Violence program & shelter www.ywcaflint.org; Dec-Family Promise of Genesee Co. www.familypromiseofgc.org; Jan-UU Service Committee www.uusc.org; Feb-Leadership Development Fund UUC uuflint.org; Mar-Shelter of Flint www.shelterofflint.org; Apr-Food Bank of E. MI wwwfbem.org; May-Planned Parenthood of MI www.plannedparenthood.org; Jun-Wellness HIV Services Inc. www.wellnessaids.org;
Side With Love
Unitarian Universalists affirm unconditional, universal love as a foundation and grounding for our actions in the world. We strive to be of service to our communities and advocate for change on local, state, national, and international levels. It is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Association and all are welcome to join. Through our Side with Love campaign (formerly “Standing on the Side of Love”) we amplify the voices of the oppressed through online media; we show up in partnership at justice events across the country; we lobby national leaders on immigration reform, racial justice, equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, religious freedom, and more; and above all we work to make love real in the world.
Learn More About Side With Love
Other Opportunities
From picking up trash to getting out the vote, the opportunities at UUCF to help the community at large are endless. Please join our weekly e-update, follow us on Facebook or join us on Sunday to be kept in the loop to see what new activities you can be involved with as we act on our faith and values!