Category: Testimonials

I feel like I am helping make a small difference in progress on a difficult social justice problem

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Sean McCarthy, Immigration Task Group, UUSJ Board Member, UU Congregation of Rockville   I retired in early 2014. I’d had a career in corporate law, but I now wanted to do something that would be of greater benefit to society. When my local bar association put out a call for volunteers to help unaccompanied children … Continue reading I feel like I am helping make a small difference in progress on a difficult social justice problem

Finding Out That Our UU Voices Matter on Capitol Hill

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David Shilton, Arlington Unitarian Universalist Church I was intrigued one day after services at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington to see people writing letters at tables with big UUSJ signs. Closer inspection revealed that the letters were personal statements about the importance of preventing proposed cuts to the SNAP nutrition program. Putting aside concerns … Continue reading Finding Out That Our UU Voices Matter on Capitol Hill

Jula Kinnaird on Envisioning a Just World (Why I Commit to UUSJ)

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I am inspired by the vision of a just world. It is a world that embraces and perpetuates Unitarian Universalist Principles of dignity, democracy, justice, and interconnectedness. I committed to volunteering for the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice Advocacy Corps to be a part of making this vision a reality. The year 2016 marked a … Continue reading Jula Kinnaird on Envisioning a Just World (Why I Commit to UUSJ)

Kelly Perry on What side of history do I want to be on (Why I put my faith into action with UUSJ)

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We asked, why UUSJ? I am overwhelmed with racial injustice, the climate crisis, and pandemic fear. I ask myself on what side of history do I want to be on? What do I want to stand for? I put my faith into action with Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ). Ysaye Maria Barnwell wrote, “we are … Continue reading Kelly Perry on What side of history do I want to be on (Why I put my faith into action with UUSJ)

Pat Behenna on Amplifying Voices at the Margins (Why I Witness with UUSJ)

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“Show me what Democracy looks like. This is what Democracy looks like.”  This chant is often heard in nationwide protest rallies. I love it! It affirms that we Americans have freedom of speech, freedom to assemble and the right to urge our government to make changes. It also affirms our Unitarian Universalist principles of the … Continue reading Pat Behenna on Amplifying Voices at the Margins (Why I Witness with UUSJ)

Gary Magnuson on the Need for an Unremitting UU Presence in Washington, DC (Why I believe in the role and potential of UUSJ…)

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It has been my honor to represent two Unitarian Universalist congregations on the Board of Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ).  Why? Because I believe in the role and potential of UUSJ.   Like many of you, I belonged to a different religion prior to becoming a Unitarian Universalist.  I was Lutheran for many years, but … Continue reading Gary Magnuson on the Need for an Unremitting UU Presence in Washington, DC (Why I believe in the role and potential of UUSJ…)

Doris Marlin on Raising Our UU Values and Voices in the Nation’s Capital (Why I Participate With UUSJ)

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This Unitarian Universalist journey of mine has taken me to many places.  I have voiced my UU values at Fort Benning, Ga. at the School of the America’s Watch, joining with thousands holding crosses and calling out the names of the disappeared.  I stood with the International Faith contingent in Morocco declaring “We Are Still … Continue reading Doris Marlin on Raising Our UU Values and Voices in the Nation’s Capital (Why I Participate With UUSJ)

Bob McCarthy on A Most Memorable Advocacy Corps Visit (Why I Engage on Federal Policy)

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Three years ago, I realized that I needed to do more than bemoan the 2016 presidential election results and started looking for opportunities. I first became aware of the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ) Capitol Hill Advocacy Corps and its efforts to deliver the UU vision to federal lawmakers from Adam Wasserman, a member … Continue reading Bob McCarthy on A Most Memorable Advocacy Corps Visit (Why I Engage on Federal Policy)

David Strauss on I Never Saw UUs on Capitol Hill Until… (Why I support UUSJ’s Federal Advocacy)

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One way I promote and live out my Unitarian Universalist values in the world is by being a part of the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ). I got to know UUSJ some 15 years ago when one of the members of my congregation received an award for its social justice work. Later, I participated … Continue reading David Strauss on I Never Saw UUs on Capitol Hill Until… (Why I support UUSJ’s Federal Advocacy)