Justice work at HUUC

Justice work is at the core of Unitarian Universalism. Our congregation is called to make a positive difference in our community and the world. We advocate, organize, and act for justice to live out the values of our faith. The most powerful thing any one person can do to make the world a better place is not to go it alone, but to join together in community with others doing the same work. 

We have long been active in social justice and human rights — for example, racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant rights, women’s rights, and voting rights. We refuse to remain silent when our democracy is under attack. We partner with activist organizations outside the church and the justice work of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA).

We partner with organizations such as:

No Kings Logo

A nonviolent, grassroots movement to protect democracy and protest executive overreach, overly aggressive immigration enforcement, and other authoritarian policies.

black lives matter logo

A movement to combat systemic racism and anti-Black injustice.

UUSC Logo

An organization that advances human rights and social justice around the world.

Arm in Arm

A Harvard group whose mission is to promote and uphold a safe, inclusive social climate in the town that values diversity and fosters respect for one another.

League of Women Voters Logo

A grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy.

Current initiatives include:

Sharing Our Plate

Once a month, we donate all the cash received from our Sunday Offering to a non-profit organization that provides a service to our community or that works for justice.

Loaves & Fishes

Donating food to Loaves & Fishes, a food bank for individuals in need who reside in Ayer, Devens, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, and Shirley.
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Fair Trade Fair

Annual church fair to benefit women artisans in developing countries.

Concord Prison Outreach

A coalition of individuals and faith communities committed to helping people who are incarcerated build better lives for themselves and their families.
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Glean Team

A group of dedicated volunteers who pick up food from local supermarkets that might otherwise go to waste and deliver it to local food banks.

International Institute of New England

Donating warm clothing to the International Institute of New England, which has been serving immigrant families since 1906, offering humanitarian relief, skills training, English language learning, and immigration legal services.
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CityReach

An overnight urban outreach program in Boston in which our youth participate. The program gives young people the opportunity to learn first-hand about homelessness from people who have experienced it.
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