We had the privilege to host representatives of Africatown Community Land Trust (see ACLT’s website here) at UUC for our November dedicated plate collection this past Sunday, November 13, 2022. There is still time to...
Sunday, November 13 We are excited to feature the Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT) for our monthly second Sunday dedicated plate collection. Recognizing the dramatic, long-standing effects of bias in housing and gentrification, ACLT’s mission...
Tuesday, October 4, 7:30 pm via Zoom All are invited to meet with the Economic Justice Team on Tuesday, October 4, at 7:30 pm via Zoom. We will discuss and determine our priorities for...
First Monday and third Saturday of each month, 10–11 a.m. at UUC Did you know that volunteers at UUC prepare sack lunches for unhoused people twice per month? We’re looking for new volunteers, ages...
Sunday, September 25, 12:30–2:00 p.m. via Zoom At our meeting on Sunday we will plan efforts in the coming year to help address economic inequity. We’ll discuss how to best support efforts to aid...
UUC’s Interfaith Justice and Economic Justice teams are working together to encourage UUC members to join with volunteers from other congregations to help build a tiny house, a small, but concrete way to address...
Sunday, June 19, 12:30–2:00 p.m. via Zoom Homes for people experiencing homelessness are scarce. The needs are immense and are being accentuated by increasing sweeps of encampments. King County estimated that at least 40,871...
Saturday, May 21, and Sunday, May 22, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in the lower atrium Church members and friends are invited to donate new or gently used tents and tarpaulins as well as new toiletries...
Sunday, May 22, 12:30–2:00 p.m. via Zoom The 2022 legislative session in Olympia enacted bills that made progress toward economic justice, but more progress is needed. The Washington Faith Action Network (FAN) summit meeting...
Sunday, April 24, 12:30–2:00 p.m. via Zoom The 2022 legislative session in Olympia enacted bills that made progress toward economic justice, but more progress is needed. The Washington Faith Action Network (FAN) summit meeting...
Sunday, March 27, 12:30–2:00 p.m. via Zoom UUC’s Economic Justice Team meets to celebrate legislative victories addressing income inequality in Washington State. We’ll take stock of remaining concerns, including our status as the most...
First Monday of each month, at UUC UUC’s Lake City Partners Project is seeking a few volunteers available the first Monday of each month for our Sack Lunch Program. Some to donate and drop...
Sunday, February 27, 12:30–2:00 p.m. via Zoom Low-wage and medium-wage workers have been hit hard during the pandemic. This has been especially hard for women. We’ll discuss key economic justice bills pending in the...
Last fall, members of UUC gave generously to Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness (LCP) for a “diversion fund.” This fund was to help with up front move-in costs, including first and last month’s rent, security deposits,...
Monday, February 7, 9:30–11 a.m. in Nathan Johnson Hall, by sign-up UUC’s “Lake City Partners Project” is seeking a few volunteers make sandwiches and pack lunches to be distributed to unhoused people. Volunteers ages...
Sunday, January 23, 12:30–2:00 p.m. via Zoom We will be organizing for advocacy during the short session of the Washington State legislature, focusing on bills related to low- and middle-income housing, the state’s long...
Our January 9 plate collection went to the Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT). There is still time to contribute to this vital organization through UUC, and we invite you to make a donation online...
Sunday, January 9 We are excited to feature the Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT) for our monthly second Sunday dedicated plate collection on January 9. Recognizing the dramatic, long-standing effects of bias in housing and...
Rather than meeting in the midst of the year-end holidays, we have decided to take a break and meet next on the fourth Sunday in January. Meanwhile, we’ll continue supporting the Lake City Partners...
We are pleased to report that our second Sunday dedicated plate in November raised $8,922 in donations to benefit Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness (LCP). These funds are earmarked to help people with move-in expenses...
Sunday, November 21, 12:30–2:00 p.m. via Zoom We’ll discuss opportunities to help people in need through efforts led by Lake City Partners and Habitat for Humanity. The Washington State legislature convenes in January to...
Sunday, November 14, both services (9:30 and 11:15 a.m.) Sunday service plate donations received on November 14 will go to support Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness (LCP). University Unitarian Church members have been providing...
Sunday, October 24, 11 a.m. via Zoom Economic inequality accelerates as consumer prices rise and stocks prices rise much faster. The end of the eviction moratorium could leave many more people unsheltered. We’ll meet...
Sunday, September 26, at 11 a.m. via Zoom Volunteer opportunities are available with Habitat for Humanity in Renton and with Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness. Meanwhile economic disparities have increased dramatically over the last...