“Right attitudes are never sufficient alone. They must find embodiment in social institutions. Indeed, one must say that one does not even understand the meaning of ‘right attitudes’ or even of a theology until one recognizes their implications for social organization.” ~James Luther Adams

Our congregation includes “justice” as one of our primary values. This leads us to act on our beliefs out in the world. We strive to host community events in our building, to show up for justice-making actions out in the community, and to partner with local groups and organizations doing the work of making our world a better place for all.

We have a “Social Action Huub” that gives administrative support to the various “Social Action Teams” that arise from the passions of our members and the needs we see in the world around us.

Social Action and Faith
At UUCB, Social Action is a part of the regular cadence of worship and faith development. In addition to our annual Social Justice Sunday, the first Sunday of every month follows a 1st hour/2nd hour format with a typical worship hour followed by an hour of workshops.
The workshops give us a chance to learn more interactively and in greater depth about the issues that matter to us and to put our convictions into action as a whole congregation.

Some past or planned workshops include:
Assemble Easter Baskets for soup kitchen. Prepare “to go” Bags for at-risk LGBTQ Youth. Civic Action Bootcamp. Sanctuary Movement. Prepare bagged lunches for the YWCA. What is a Social Action Team? Parent/Child Racial Justice. Culture of White Supremacy Teach-in.