ADVOCACY


The Social Justice Committee supports those who wish to improve their capacity to advocate for social justice issues locally and at state and federal levels. Chair: Deb Hall, halldeb@aol.com, 696-3418

COFFEE HOUSE/SCHOOL PROGRAMS

The primary goal of this sub-committee is to promote educational equity for children living in poverty in the Charleston Tri-County area. Funds generated through monthly Gage Hall Coffee Houses and an annual Christmas Eve offering are used for academic enrichment activities at Mitchell School. During 2009-2010, enrichment activities included enhanced math and science programs in grades K-5, and 250 children participated in 28 field trips. School Program Contacts: Bill Morris, Bill10838@aol.com, 216-0283 and John Narkunas, narkunas@bellsouth.net, 849-0726. Coffee House: Mark Farnham, mfarnham@bellsouth.net; 216-0283;

COMMUNITY OUTREACH GIVING 


Donations from special Sunday offerings are donated to two charities each year. Since the fall of 2007, the UUC has collected more than $30,000 to support organizations in the Charleston area that provide goods and services to under-served populations. South Carolina Strong (www.southcarolinastrong.org) has been selected to receive support in the fall of 2010. Nominations for spring 2011 are currently being solicited. Click here for nomination form  Chair: Diane Narkunas, dmntou@yahoo.com, 849-0726

CRISIS MINISTRY


Volunteers prepare and serve dinner at the Men’s Shelter on the first Wednesday of every other month, and prepare and serve breakfast at the Family Shelter the following morning. Chair: Catherine Townsend, ctownsend@D2L.org, 871-0051

GREEN SANCTUARY


The Green Sanctuary Subcommittee serves as the coordinating group for environmental activities within the church. In February 2009, the subcommittee secured Green Sanctuary accreditation for the church from the UU Ministry for Earth. Chair: Jonathan Lamb, weatherfeller@gmail.com, 469-0654
 

 

 

• To coordinate the activities of the church in promoting social justice
• To engage on the church’s behalf in active efforts toward the pursuit of justice, love and truth
• To actively encourage those in our church who wish to be active in furthering social justice to bring their skills and abilities to bear on social justice issues
• To provide information, education, and inspiration about social justice needs and opportunities, and to keep the church membership informed at all times about ongoing initiatives. 

Social Justice Committee Structure 
(click name to send e-mail)

Chair: Diane Narkunas  843-849-0726
Co-Chair: Cathie Currin 518-232-3436

Meetings are scheduled for Oct 4, 2010, and January 10 and May 2, 2011. Subcommittees (action groups) meet as needed. Members and friends are encouraged to contact any of those in charge to become involved.

 

• To coordinate the activities of the church in promoting social justice
• To engage on the church’s behalf in active efforts toward the pursuit of justice, love and truth
• To actively encourage those in our church who wish to be active in furthering social justice to bring their skills and abilities to bear on social justice issues
• To provide information, education, and inspiration about social justice needs and opportunities, and to keep the church membership informed at all times about ongoing initiatives. 

Social Justice Committee Structure 
(click name to send e-mail)

Chair: Diane Narkunas  843-849-0726
Co-Chair: Cathie Currin 518-232-3436

Meetings are scheduled for Oct 4, 2010, and January 10 and May 2, 2011. Subcommittees (action groups) meet as needed. Members and friends are encouraged to contact any of those in charge to become involved.