Topic: Social Justice

Draw the Circle Wide

For decades, Unitarian Universalists throughout the country have been wrestling with our aspirations to build an anti-racist, anti-oppressive and multicultural society—beginning with our own congregations. In the current era of hyper-consciousness about how prevalent white supremacy ideas and practices are in our national history and … read more.

Imagining Beloved Community

In our last service during a month in which we focused on Imagination, we turn to imagine the Beloved Community, as envisioned by Martin Luther King, Jr. What would a world founded on justice, equity, and love look like? How can Summit take part? And … read more.

Social Justice in Action

Social Justice in Action (SJIA) Members will share their vision for putting justice into action with an emphasis on addressing homelessness and participating in the Shelter Program.

There is no recording available for this service.

Service is Our Prayer

 A recognition and brief introduction of members of the board, and an explanation of what the board does. Also including an overview of the different main committees, what they do, and how to explore how members can be of service as well. 

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In It for the Long Haul

The pandemic will be affecting us for a long time. Likewise, movements for social justice have long stretches where law and public opinion seem to be motionless, punctuated by moments where all the preparation pays off. In these and other fallow periods, how do we … read more.

A Call For Moral Revival

Today—in large measure due to Covid-19—we are confronted by our society’s fundamental lack of concern for the plague of poverty we now face, and the false moral narrative that has perpetuated and rationalized its existence as an inescapable and necessary condition. Together, people concerned to … read more.

Justice and a Woman’s Soul

What are the spiritual and moral implications of how women are being regarded and treated in our society today? On this Social Action Sunday, worship will revolve around a personal and intimate sharing by one Summit member, and how her life has been impacted by … read more.

Hating the Haters

Why should I love my enemy? How can I possibly act with care toward those who violate and harm me and others? In this winter of our discontent, rising hate speech and destructive partisanship reflect an ignorance of how to answer such questions. As a … read more.