The mission of the Social Justice Committee is to identify and give expression to the social justice concerns of Bull Run Unitarian Universalists. Okay, so what does that mean?

We –

• Foster communication, education, advocacy and action on social justice issues
• Facilitate setting priorities and direction in the use of social justice resources
• Initiate, coordinate, support, and foster endeavors of Task Forces addressing various issues
• Solicit, distribute, and administer outreach funds
• Identify social justice issues appropriate for congregational positions and action
• Provide opportunities for Bull Run Unitarian Universalists members and friends to be active in community and global social justice initiatives
• Integrate social justice into the overall life of the congregation

Social Justice Task Forces

• Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement (VOICE)
• SERVE
• Racial Justice
• BRUU Emergency Food Pantry
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) through the BEACON program
• Affordable Housing
• A Green Sanctuary
• An LGBTQ Welcoming Congregation

Split the Plate

One Sunday each month, we share the non-pledge monies of our collection plate with a deserving local non-profit. These are a small sampling of the groups we have contributed to in this way:

• Independence Empowerment Center
• Court Appointed Special Advocates of Greater Prince William (CASA)
• Prince William Drop-In Center
• Project Mend-A-House
• Virginia Organizing Project
• Virginians Against Payday Loans
• Churches for Middle East Peace
• Equality Virginia
• Prince William Habitat for Humanity
• The Trevor Project
• Action in the Community Through Service (ACTS)
• Prince William Professional Fire Fighters – Operation Warm

All other Sundays, we split the plate with our Emergency Food Pantry.