Social Action
Social Action Summary
Social Action Activities for Sept, 2012 to July 2013
The Social Action Committee meets the second Sunday of the month at 11:30 a.m. Questions? Contact Social Action Committee Chair
Everyone is welcome to plan and coordinate, as well as participate, in the social action events. Please keep the committee informed of your plans so we can assist.
Sept: Centre House (preparing a meal for residents of homeless shelter) More info
Oct: Crop Walk More info
Soup Kitchen serving and preparing soup. More info
Centre House (preparing a meal for residents of homeless shelter) More info
Nov: Book for Every Child More info
Guest at Your Table (raising funds for UUSC): More info
Centre House (preparing a meal for residents of homeless shelter) More info
Dec: Interfaith Human Services, Bell Ringing More info
Soup Kitchen serving and preparing soup. More info
Centre House (preparing a meal for residents of homeless shelter) More info
Jan: Centre House (preparing a meal for residents of homeless shelter) More info
Feb: Soup Kitchen serving and preparing soup. More info
Centre House (preparing a meal for residents of homeless shelter) More info
Mar: Freedom Seder (Friday March 22): More info
Work Trip to CentrePeace, Bellefonte, March 3 -6, 2013 More info
Centre House (preparing a meal for residents of homeless shelter) More info
Apr: Soup Kitchen serving and preparing soup. More info
Centre House (preparing a meal for residents of homeless shelter) More info
May: Centre House (preparing a meal for residents of homeless shelter) More info
June: Centre House (preparing a meal for residents of homeless shelter) More info
General Assembly Justice Work in Louisville, KY, June 19 – 20: More Info
July: Summer Book Discussion
During the month of July the Social Action Committee will sponsor a 3 week discussion on the book American Furies, Crime, Punishment and Vengeance in the Age of Mass Imprisonment by Sasha Abramsky. Discussions will take place at the Fellowship from 7-8 p.m. on three Mondays in July: July 15 (Part I), July 22 (Part II), and July 29 (current and local issues).
Here is a link to the book: http://www.amazon.com/American-Furies-Punishment-Vengeance-Imprisonment/dp/0807042234. For those interested in participating, copies of the book will be available for a nominal fee at Sunday services beginning June 1.
All are welcome. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested or want more information.
The Social Action Committee plans social justice programs, including offering educational forums and speakers, advocacy, raising money through First Sunday Plate Collections, and providing volunteer opportunities. We also serve as a link to the UU Service Committee.
Our Mission
Our Social Action work is an expression of our Unitarian Universalist principles in action. We effectively address social justice issues at local, regional and global levels, raising awareness within the UUFCC community and inviting participation of all those who are able.
Come and Inspire Us
If there is a critical issue you feel strongly about, this is the place where you can get the support and encouragement to put your passion into action.
Social Action Programs
Here are some of the things we do:
Direct Action
Hands-on involvement in social action projects such as- Crop Walk
- CentrePeace
- State College Food Bank
- Interfaith Human Services
- Justice trips to West Virginia, Puerto Rico
- Annual Freedom Seder
- Marriage Equality
- Economic Justice
- Environmental issues
First Sunday Plate Collections
Providing financial support for organizations doing important work such as- Park Forest Day Nursery
- Centre Volunteers in Medicine
- Midstate Literacy Council
- Center for Alternatives in Community Justice
- Planned Parenthood
- UU Service Committee
Twice a year the congregation votes for the charities who receive the 1st Sunday plate collections. Please submit your nominations by November 2 by filling out the First Sunday Plate Collection Suggestion and sending to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or dropping in the Social Action box at the Fellowship. We will vote at the Annual Meeting on May 19 for the collections that take place from August, 2013 through January, 2014. All are welcome to participate in this very successful outreach program. We have given approximately $14,000 each year to local, national and international charities.
