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 … read more.
David Shilton retired from the Environment Division of the U.S. Department of Justice in 2017 and currently serves on the Board of UUSJ.
David Shilton, Arlington Unitarian Universalist Church
I was intrigued one day after services at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington to see people writing … read more.
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 … read more.
In 2010, after belonging to the Unitarian Universalist faith for 30 years, I began to ask if the search for personal spiritual growth was enough. I concluded that belief without work to achieve UU goals lacked real value to me. So I began to look … read more.
We asked, why UUSJ?
Kelly Perry is a former Ph.D. national laboratory scientist assigned to the U.S. Senate and Department of Energy. She puts her UU faith in action to protect our environment for everyone including her two sons.
I am overwhelmed with racial injustice, the climate … read more.
Pat Behenna, member of Paint Branch UU Church, MD. Pat is a retired elementary school teacher and counselor.
“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 … read more.
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 … read more.
Doris Marlin, member of All Souls Church, Unitarian, DC. Doris is a green lay leader activist and retired water resource expert.
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 … read more.
Bob McCarthy, member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, VA. Retired from defense and information technology industries.
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 … read more.
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 … read more.
