Social Justice Corner

Community Outreach and Social Action  
WUUC has been involved in a variety of social action and community outreach activities over the years. Here are some of the activities we have been invovled in over the years.

Welcoming Congregation
WUUC has been a Welcoming Congregation since a unanimous congregational vote to be a part of this program dedicated to creating congregations that are inclusive towards bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender people and being visible advocates for GLBT rights in our larger community. There are several opportunities for members and friends to support this effort such as attending Equality Day in Olympia and marching in the local Gay Pride Parade in Seattle.

Blood Drives
Several years ago, local Cottage Lake area churches gathered their resources and began organizing Blood Drives that rotate to each church location. Several of our own members have benefited from the gift of life that donated blood offers, so we are as dedicated as ever to this important cause.

Hopelink
Throughout the years we have been involved in various ways with this local social sevice organization that serves homeless and low income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities. We've collected food and held special collections. Individuals have also contributed in their own way, including our own Matt Wesley who serves on the Hopelink Board of Directors.

Habitat for Humanity
In 1997 WUUC took part in Project SHARE, a group of five local churches who raised money for and constructed a duplex for two families that would otherwise not have had homes.