The mission of the Social Justice Committee is to effectively address systemic causes and results of social injustice by involving current and prospective members and friends of First Unitarian Church in worthwhile efforts that align with our principles and church mission. The committee coordinates our social justice work and meets the 3rd Saturday of the month at 9:30 am.
Chair:
Karen Rohrer , This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Activities Overview:
Interfaith Hospitality Network
IHN is our largest volunteer project. Since 2006, we have housed homeless families at the church three to four weeks of each year. About 70 volunteers from First and other churches provide meals, a clean bed, fellowship, and safe harbor for homeless families.Contacts:
Beth McDaniel, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., phone 317.605.5482
South Avondale Tutoring
Volunteers from First Church are trained and serve as tutors for kindergartners, Tuesdays 1:00-2:00, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12:30-1:30 at South Avondale Elementary School.
Contact: Patricia Rohrer, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Shiloh Food Pantry
Volunteers from First Church provide food donations, volunteer labor, and financial contributions to the Shiloh Food Pantry in Avondale.
Contacts:
Tom Rohrer, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., phone 513.518.9213
LGBTQI Advocacy
The Unitarian Universalist Association recognizes First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati as a Welcoming Congregation. We welcome people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Members and friends participate in the annual Cincinnati Pride Parade, and many members and friends advocate for gender equality.Contact: Linnea Lose, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., phone 513.207.5673
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)
UUSC advances human rights and social justice around the world, partnering with those who confront unjust power structures and mobilizing to challenge oppressive policies.Contacts:
Debbie Davidson, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., phone 703.200.7895
Collaborations with Other Churches
The Unitarian Universalist Council of Greater Cincinnati and the Metropolitan Area Religious Coalition of Cincinnati focus on social justice issues such as homelessness and affordable housing, and police-community relations in greater Cincinnati. First Church contributes to the activities of both groups.Contact: Lee Meyer, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., phone 513.256.7577
The Faith Community Alliance of Greater Cincinnati
The Alliance provides a forum for the sharing of information and community action.Contact: Liv Ramstad, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., phone 513.543.9012
Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio (UUJO)
Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio organizes justice seekers statewide to promote education, service and advocacy consistent with Unitarian Universalist liberal religious principles and to witness with and on behalf of marginalized groups and individuals. uujo.orgContact: Dan Schneider, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., phone 513.561.0849