Social Justice at First UU Richmond

Banner with an "H" logo and text about racial justice and social advocacy.

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“H: Healing a Broken World: Opportunities centered around our commitment to racial justice and social issue advocacy”

Acting in Service to Justice is one very significant part of First Unitarian Universalist’s way that we are in the world.

Individually and as a community, we strive to be multi-cultural, anti-oppression, anti-racist human and humane beings.

We strive to be good stewards of our Earth.

A colorful collage of community event promotions, including "SIDE WITH LOVE," "PLEDGE TO END RACISM," "Love is Love," and details for "TRANS ALL NIGHT" and "MIDDLE EAST PEACE CONVERSATION SERIES."

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  • SIDE WITH LOVE
  • PLEDGE TO END RACISM
  • LIVING LEGACY PROJECT
  • PRIDE MONTH: LOVE IS LOVE
  • The Church Hill Planned Parenthood Community Care Pantry is in Need of Donations!
  • TRANS ALL NIGHT: SUN, JUNE 21ST AT GALLERY 5
  • MIDDLE EAST PEACE CONVERSATION SERIES: Sunday, June 21, 11:30 am

Various logos and text of organizations and initiatives related to inclusivity, environmental interfaith efforts, justice, and community building.

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He She Ze and We
Education, Support, Advocacy & Community Building
virginia interfaith power & light
virginia interfaith center for public policy
LIVING LEGACY PROJECT
earth care initiative
Motivated by climate change
Rooted in our 7th Principle
SOUTHSIDE ReLEAF
First Unitarian Universalist RICHMOND
LGBTQ Welcoming Congregation
SIDE WITH LOVE
EDEN VILLAGE #NoOneSleepsOutside
UU the VOTE
JUSTICE DEMANDS RISC

Adhering to our principle of valuing the democratic process, we encourage participation in our local, state, and national government, from actions as simple as yard signs and postcards, to voting, to running for elected office.

We support actions of social justice with funds through our Share The Plate program.

Read on to explore the ways we Act; you are welcome to join in any of the activities.

Cook With a Global Neighbor

Cook With a Global Neighbor is a free, six-week cooking series where culture, cuisine, and community come together. Beginning Tuesday, June 30, participants will learn how to prepare dishes from different cultures while connecting with neighbors from around the world in a welcoming, hands-on environment. Offered by Culture Encounters (a previous Share The Plate recipient), open to youth, adults and seniors.

Duration: Six weeks, Tuesday, June 30 through Thursday, August 6
Tuesday Classes: 6:00–8:00 PM, open to pre-teens and adults
Thursday Classes: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM, for seniors only
Location: The Oak Avenue Complex, 15 S Oak Ave, Highland Springs, VA
Cost: Free
Space: 16 participants per session

Register with this Google Form!

Prison Justice

VICPP and the Virginia Consensus for Higher Education in Prison (www.vchep.org) are planning this convening to learn and strategize how to increase access to education for our neighbors who are incarcerated. Hear from panelists with lived experience in higher education, re-entry, and the justice system. Discover what advocacy is already underway, and how you can get involved in the continued work of extending pathways of opportunity to all who need it. Light refreshments will be provided, and you will end the night with next steps and a clearer picture of how to make Virginia a better place.