Last week, I talked mostly about what it means to me personally to be a Unitarian Universalist.  This week, I will continue to talk about the importance of giving generously during San Gabriel’s pledge drive (which is continuing through the month of October).  This time I will be taking a much broader view.  What does — or might — Unitarian Universalism mean in the wider world, looking through the lens of social justice work?

During the four-plus decades that I have been a Unitarian Universalist, I have watched the UUA, our Association of Unitarian Universalist congregations tackle:  climate change; economic disparity; immigration injustice; racism; women’s struggles against sexual harassment; the misconceptions and challenges faced by the LGBTQ community; and so much more!

I am in awe, though, of what we are trying to do now, especially since General Assembly in 2017 and in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder and all the other murders over the past 400-plus years in this country.  We are taking an amazing leap of faith, as well as a leap into the unknown, trying to live out our values by restructuring our organization so that it will no longer reflect or condone or participate in the system of white supremacy.  Why wouldn’t we give as much financial support as possible to this faith community so that it can carry on this kind of dedication and determination to change the world?