Purpose: To express the mission of the fellowship in serving our larger community and our world. To inform and educate the fellowship and public in areas of social concern; to find ways and means to rectify social injustices; to sponsor and support groups organized to deal with social problems.Membership: The committee shall consist of a chairperson appointed in a manner consistent with Bylaws Articles VII, Section 1(a) and Article VIII, Section 1(b).
Responsibilities:
- Develop a budget to allocate the financial resources of the committee.
- Solicit congregational approval for the use of these resources.
- Provide opportunities for members and friends to participate in social service projects.
- Arrange educational programs (workshops, forums, discussion series) on topics of social relevance.
- Support the training of members in organizational and social change skills.
- Make available to the congregation the resources of UUA social change programs. Develop appropriate contact with these programs.
- Create alliances with community organizations involved with social justice issues.