Our mission: To offer service, educational, and advocacy opportunities based on congregational values in areas of social concern and to support groups organized to deal with social justice issues.
JOIN OUR SOCIAL ACTION GROUP
Interested in making a change to the world around you? Become part of Social Action. Visit our Idea Page to see what we will be working on this year.
DRUMBEAT FOR DARFUR
THE SOCIAL ACTION BOOK CLUB AND DISCUSSION GROUP
The Social Action Book Club is designed to get people thinking about issues and taking action as a result of their reading. We meet at 6 p.m. in the UU Fellowship, 937 Charles Ave.
As a group, we have discussed the following books:
- What is Marriage For? by E.J. Graff
- The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver
- The World is Flat by Tom Friedman
- The Middle of Everywhere: Helping Refugees Enter the American Community by Mary Pipher
- Nickel & Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
MAKING CONNECTIONS AT THE LINCOLN CENTER
UU members and friends are volunteering an hour or two a week helping immigrants and other adults prepare for their GED test at the Lincoln Community Center.
This is a great opportunity to see the world through new eyes as you and your family help, as well as learn, from immigrants who come from all corners of the world.
Read a first-hand connection story about the program, written by participants Kathy Vos, Greg Abbott and Ben Abbott.
If you are interested in helping with this initiative, contact Jane Schostag 345-5355. The adult classes at Lincoln continue through the summer. Both Jane and Joan Christensen are tutoring and can give you more details on how to help at the center.
ECHO FOOD SHELF
The UU Fellowship sponsors an on-going collection spot in our narthex for the Echo Food Shelf.
FREE TRADE COFFEE
This congregation purchases bulk free-trade coffee for our social events as well as for members of the congregation.
SERVING MEALS AT THE SALVATION ARMY
Members of this committee support and organize serving meals at the Salvation Army. We serve four meals a year in rotation with 10 other churches. We have been performing this service for more than 12 years.
Past Events:
WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED RACE?
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, March 15 and April 12: You are invited to a 3-part PBS-film series. This acclaimed film series will be shown at 6:30 over a three-month period followed by discussion facilitated by some of our area's community leaders. Each session is free and open to the public. Find out the 10 things everyone should know about race and explore racism and how it affects our community.
The Difference Between Us - Thursday, February 15th
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship,
937 Charles Avenue, Mankato, MN
Facilitated by Bukata Hayes, Executive Director of the Greater Mankato
Diversity Council.
The Story We Tell - Thursday, March 15th
United Church of Christ (UCC),
150 Stadium Court, Mankato, MN
Facilitated by Pastor Al Thompson, United Church of Christ
The House We Live In - Thursday, April 12th
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship,
937 Charles Avenue, Mankato, MN
Facilitated by Bukata Hayes, Executive Director of the Greater Mankato
Diversity Council.
Attend any or all sessions. Each showing is not dependent on previous films. This film series is sponsored by: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Mankato, United Church of Christ, the Greater Mankato Diversity Council and YWCA.
Visit
the PBS web site for background readings and resources
Download the free Discussion Guide
Visit the Race: Are We So Different
at the Minnesota Science Museum
For more information on any of these activities please contact: Diane Dobitz 507.549.3872 or Peter Johnson 507.386.0499.