This page lists the Service and Justice Ministries programs sponsored by the UUAC. Some programs run year-round whereas others occur seasonally. All programs have need of volunteers, whether you can spare a few hours or want to take up the cause.
The Service and Justice Ministries Committee oversees all of the yearly and ongoing social justice projects. If you have any questions or want to join the Social Action Committee, contact ServiceAndJustice@uuac.org.
Year-round Social Action Projects
1500 Acts to End Hunger – Provides non-perishable food items, paper products, toiletries and money to A Place to Turn, an emergency food pantry serving the entire Metrowest area.
Prison Ministry – The Prison ministry at UUAC is coordinated through the faith-based, non-profit organization, Partakers, Inc. The vision of Partakers includes a commitment to advancing restorative justice, and the healing transformation of both prisoners and society.
Yarn Spinners – We knit for Project Linus, a national organization that distributes handmade blankets to children 0-18 in the United States who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need of the warm embrace of a hand-crafted blanket.