Category: Social Justice
Reflection
By Cesar Cornier, Social Justice Coordinator. As I reflect on last week’s experience with Public Allies, I come back inspired… More >
Connecting Across Difference: Beloved Conversations in 2020
In the winter and spring of 2020, you have an opportunity to learn to connect more authentically across difference. The… More >
Welcome New Social Justice Coordinator and Public Ally Cesar Cornier
With great enthusiasm, I would like to welcome to First Church our new Social Justice Coordinator Cesar Cornier! Cesar comes… More >
Sustainable Business Guide Available Online
by Amy Monahan. As a member of the Earth Justice Ministry at First Unitarian Society, I was busy this last… More >
Summer Share the Plate
by Dawn Blackmore. The Grand Avenue Club (GAC) is our summer Share the Plate recipient for the months of June,… More >
May Share the Plate – Kyle’s Korner
by Dawn Blackmore. The May Share the Plate recipient is chosen each year by the children in our Religious Education… More >
Reflections from Your Social Justice Intern
When I walked into this building eight short months ago, I had no idea what I was walking into. I… More >
April Share the Plate – River Revitalization Foundation
by Dawn Blackmore. The River Revitalization Foundation (RRF) is our April Share the Plate recipient. Cash collected in the plate… More >
News from Your SJ Intern
Throughout my internship, I have faced a lot of questions. People often ask me what my plans are for the… More >
Going to City Hall is a Religious Act
By Terry Wiggins. Notice the woman in the foreground of the photo. That’s me, Terry Wiggins, and I’m wearing a… More >
Global Warming: A Matter of Intergenerational Justice
By Terry Wiggins, Earth Justice Ministry. Here are some recent examples of why it is: Dr. Natasha DeJarnett, research coordinator… More >
Share the Plate – Pathfinders
Every spring, our Religious Education Program youth members choose an organization to receive Share the Plate donations. Pathfinders, an organization… More >
Reflections on Teaching Black People Matter
When our Religious Education Coordinator Cami Thomas asked me to help with teaching Black People Matter this winter, I was… More >
Taking Time to Walk the Walk
Within social justice circles, the dilemma of “talking the talk” versus “walking the walk” is often brought up. I often… More >
Guest House Meal on Saturday, December 15 – A Chance to Cook, Serve, or Donate
Attention First Church friends: First Church will provide supper for the 86 men of the Guest House Shelter on Saturday,… More >
Emergency Wildfire Relief Special Collection This Sunday
The Camp wildfire in Paradise, California is the most destructive wildfire in California history, with the Woolsey fire and Hill… More >