“Turns out, when you are a member of an organization that provides you with the structure for giving your time, energy, creativity, and financial assistance to others, you just do it. It becomes a natural part of your life in the way you wanted all along but didn’t have the energy to start doing on your own. When your awareness is appropriately raised to the needs of others on a regular basis, you see the opportunities everywhere.”

- Jordan Sadler, Member of Second Unitarian (read more…)

We are dedicated to acting on our faith and values in the world.  Second Unitarian Church has a long history of social justice work that has helped to make Chicago and the world a better place.  Our Social Justice Ministry is dedicated to providing opportunities for people of all ages to serve others. 

“Gay Marriage is OK” - Artwork by Second Unitarian 5th Grader

It’s easy to help us work for justice, from addressing homelessness to protecting the environment to standing up for the full rights of bisexual, gay, lesbian and transgender people.

1. Read the weekly 2U E-News to find out how to participate in one of our social justice events or ministries.  Sign up for the E-News by contacting our Membership Coordinator at 773-549-0260 ext. 11 or secondunitarian@att.net.

SAMPLE SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS

         

• Cook and serve food for The Night Ministry’s Youth Outreach Program.   

• Work for affordable housing and healthcare by attending a Lakeview Action Coalition convention.

• Help to make our church a green sanctuary by delivering our recycling to a drop off center.

• Trick or Treat for the Lakeview Pantry with our Young Adult Group.

• Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the North Park Village Nature Center with the youngest members of our congregation.

CURRENT & UPCOMING EVENTS

• Join with other people of faith in the Lakeview neighborhood and donate your economic stimulus tax rebate check to the Lakeview Pantry as part of the Lakeview clergy Compassion Stimulus Campaign.  Your donation will help 7,000 men, women and children right in our neighborhood who struggle to put food on their tables each night.  

• June 29, 2008: March in the Gay Pride Parade with Second Unitarian

                                

2U Members March in Gay Pride Parade                                 

2. Join us for worship and contribute to the collection - half of the money will go to an organization that embodies our shared values.

2008 SUNDAY COLLECTION DONATIONS

January - World Bicycle Relief, founded by members of our congregation

February - Unitarian Universalist Association

March - Meadville Lombard Theological School (Unitarian Universalist Seminary in Hyde Park)

April - The Night Ministry

May - Lakeview Pantry

June - Unitarian Universalist Association

July - Howard Area Community Center

Last Updated on July 7, 2008 - LT