The Justice Team helps focus UUCM’s justice initiatives through the work of task forces. These are voted on by the congregation each January.
UUCM’ formed the Carbon Dividend Task force several years ago, which has continued its steadfast focus on one objective – get congress to pass H.R. 763, The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. We are partnering with the local chapter of the Citizen’s Climate Lobby. This bipartisan organization has over 400 chapters across the United […]
A Justice Team Task Force The Bending the Arc Toward Racial Justice Task Force works to reduce the effects of white privilege and systemic racism while increasing justice, equity, and compassion, helping UUCM and its members to live their justice values. “I do not pretend to understand the moral universe: the arc is a long […]
Join us in creating a network of generosity and care as we welcome and support the Andou-St. Fort family, Haitian refugees in the Humanitarian Parole Program. The family has experienced violence and terrorism on their streets and has fled their established and productive lives for their safety. Father and husband Nazaire has finally been able […]
The UUCM Nisenan Project Team: A UUCM Justice Task Force Supports foothill Nisenan Tribe efforts to stabilize their people and reinstate federal recognition. Provides educational opportunities for the congregation and community. Organizes UUCM members/friends in support of the Nisenan with presence at their events. Informs the community and invites support regarding indigenous issues and actions […]
UUCM’s Stop the Mine Task Force advocates, supports, and organizes UUCM’s informed opposition to the proposed Rise Gold Mine in Grass Valley. A corporation originating in Canada proposes to reopen one of the largest gold mines in the world after it failed over 70 years ago (the Idaho-Maryland Mine). Rise Gold Corp. wants to build […]