Justice Coordinating Council

OUR MISSION

Organizing the talents and voices of our congregation to advocate for policies and practices at all levels of government and society that will positively impact the worth and dignity of people and our planet. 

Immigration Justice at First UU Church
Houston is a major resettlement city for refugees from Afghanistan, who need support with language and cultural integration. Volunteers from First UU, Emerson and Northwoods UU Churches are assisting an Afghan family of eight to settle into Houston. Our current donations needs are for gently-used tablets and laptops, new or gently-used children's clothing of all sizes (to be distributed to multiple families), and prepaid Visa gift cards. To volunteer, or donate supplies, please contact immigration@firstuu.org, or see Linda R. or Thorpe B.

Harnessing Love's Power to Stop Oppression

Side with Love — First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston

Side with Love a public advocacy campaign of the UUA, seeks to harness love's power to stop oppression. Subscribe to their Newsletter for action updates on Climate Justice, Democracy & Voting Rights, Public Safety, and LGBTQ+ & Gender Justice.

Make Your Voice Heard

The 89th biennial Texas Legislature is in session. Help Legislators Get the Message: It's Time to Fix the Texas Abortion Ban. Texans don’t have to agree on every abortion question to know that pregnant patients deserve the best care, and doctors deserve respect. Texas legislators should fix Texas’ abortion laws to reflect our shared Texas values. Sign a postcard Sunday at JCC table between services or online at Texas Impact.org.

Guided by Unitarian Universalist principles, TXUUJM educates & organizes member congregations, and partners of sympathetic organizations to advocate effectively for public policies in Texas that:

  • Uphold the worth and dignity of every person;
  • Further justice, equity, and compassion in human relations;
  • Ensure the use of the democratic process;
  • Protect religious freedom; and,
  • Promote respect for the interdependent web of all existence.
Texas UU Justice Ministry

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