Yesterday, April 1 (but it’s no joke) a letter spearheaded by ACLU-VT went live with 119 Vermont organizations signing on, including our congregation (as approved by our Board). You can read the text of the letter here, as well as see the other organizations advocating for Vermont Governor Scott to use his power and position to … Continue reading FUUSB Signs ACLU-VT Letter Calling State Lawmakers to Action
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The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) joined more than two dozen Christian and Jewish religious denominations and associations on February 11 in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration’s new policy that allows immigration raids, arrests, and other enforcement actions at houses of worship. Read full article here.
From the UUA President: Fierce Love Compels Us To Action By Sofía Betancourt January 23, 2025 Fam, Family, Familia, There are mornings when I wake with a deep need for wisdom that comes from sources beyond my own individual self – times when the struggle toward justice and the next faithful action eludes me and … Continue reading From the UUA President: Fierce Love Compels Us To Action
The Meeting House Grounds Group (part of the Radical Welcoming Team) heard about a need for Sunday mornings when the Food Pantry is not open and other places are not serving breakfast. We researched and visited other food distribution programs and decided to start feeding the community from 8-9 a.m. on the front path of … Continue reading Sunday Morning Breakfast – Sign Up to Bring Food and Help
Want a great way to express (and remember) our new UU Values? Ask JET-PIG for help! Yes, JET-PIG: Justice Equity Transformation Pluralism Interdependence Generosity All with Love at the Center! FUUSB didn’t create the JET-PIG mnemonic, but we have created a great t-shirt/sweatshirt for youth & adults, sizes S – 4XL. It’s for … Continue reading JETPIG Shirts – On Sale Now!
In this election year, you may be wondering how to act on behalf of Unitarian Universalist Shared Values while remaining compliant with the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit. What follows is a quick guide to some of the rules that apply to nonprofits including the Unitarian Universalist Association, and UU congregations and organizations. This is meant as … Continue reading Advocating for Change as a Tax Exempt Congregation
