Current Social Justice Events, Programs and Volunteer Opportunities
FCC’s Social Justice and Witness Committee publishes a list each week of social justice events, programs and volunteer opportunities that may be of interest to our faith community. For the most current information, sign up to receive this list through the daily FCC email by contacting the church office at 541-345-8741 or danac@fcceugene.org.
Join the Committee
The Justice and Witness committee meets monthly via zoom, and we welcome new members. There is much to be done and if you are able to join us, contact socialjustice@fcceugene.org.
Take Action for Racial Justice
First Congregational Church proclaims that black lives matter and as a church, we are committed to addressing injustices, oppression and racism. Here are a few ways to take action, big and small.
Join the UCC Justice and Peace Action Network!
The Justice and Peace Action Network (JPANet) is the arm through Justice and Witness Ministries of the United Church of Christ, and it is our denomination’s grassroots advocacy network composed of individual members and local UCC congregations across the country. The JPANet both educates and engages its members in shaping public policy in keeping with God’s vision of a just and loving society.
Go to Join the Network and sign up today! (Scroll down to find the sign-up form).
Sign up for the UCC Environmental Justice blog – The Pollinator
Get regular updates about environmental issues, keep track of what others in the UCC are doing, and find ways you can be involved.
https://www.ucc.org/category/column/the-pollinator-ucc-environmental-justice-blog/
