Social Justice

The Social Justice/Anti-Oppression Committee partners with organizations in Manchester and the greater Hartford area on a variety of racial, economic, and social justice initiatives. As a member of the Greater Hartford Interfaith Action Alliance (GHIAA) and the Connecticut UU Justice Ministry, we join with others across the state in efforts to address injustice. The Committee also draws on the resources and justice initiatives of the UUA. The issues we engage with are driven by the concerns of our community partners, the priorities of the coalitions of which we are a part, and the interests of our members and the broader congregation. In recent years, we have mobilized around Black Lives Matter, voter turnout, affordable housing and tenant protections, healthcare access, reform of state fiscal policy, immigrant rights, and trans rights. The Committee also engages in service initiatives. We have an active partnership (including tutoring and other supports) with one of the Manchester schools. Many UUSE members and friends are part of our Good Neighbor Teams which respond to financial and material needs of individuals and families identified by partner organizations.For additional information on the committee, to stay up-to-date on the committee’s activities, and/or to join our monthly meetings, contact the office or reach out to the co-chairs listed in the directory.

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