The East Shore Social Justice Council is actively involved in promoting a more just world by providing opportunities for the congregation to support, take action, and become involved in activities that reflect our UU Values and Principles.
The main categories of Social Action and Justice work at East Shore are:
- Food and Economic Justice (monthly donations to the Old South Food Pantry and the Community Church of Chesterland Meal Kit Ministry
- Climate and Environmental Justice (participation in FaCT – Faith Communities Together)
- LGBTQ+ Justice (participation/sponsorship of Pride events throughout Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties each year. East Shore is a UUA Welcoming Congregation)
- Domestic Violence Awareness (Silent Witness program, clothing drives, and outreach events)
- Promote Peace (Hiroshima Day Observance – service and ceremony at our Peace Pole)
- Fall Read / Spring Read (books are chosen on a variety of social justice topics to remain informed and focused on our work)
- UU the Vote – by taking action on topics of political and social justice importance in alignment with our UU values and principles
- Other community projects throughout the year such as the Mitten Tree Project for the Hope Chest of Lake County and other service projects
Everyone at East Shore is invited to attend our meetings which are held once a month, in-person, on the third Sunday of the month. If you would like to be added to the Social Justice Council email list, simply send an email to Ron Prosek at rprosek@icloud.com.
When visiting East Shore UU, please make sure to stop by our Social Justice Resource Room for more information on how you can get involved and make a difference!
