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Unitarian-Universalist Service Committee:
Social Justice at CUUC
Win-Win-Win Holiday Gifts
Around the world, a warm pot of coffee is often the
centerpiece of fellowship, celebration and social gatherings.
Yet small farmers who grow our coffee often struggle just to
make a simple living in some of the poorest countries in the
world. Many lack access to adequate housing, healthcare,
education or even running water and electricity.
Through the UUSC Coffee Project our church can make a
difference in the lives of our global neighbors while enjoying
delicious, fairly traded coffee, cocoa and chocolate. When
farmers earn a fair price for their coffee, something as simple
as the cup of coffee we drink becomes an opportunity to put into
practice the UU principles “to affirm the inherent worth and
dignity of every person” and “to respect the interdependent web
of all existence”.
Coffee, hot cocoa mix, and chocolate bars are available for
purchase each Sunday after church. Coming soon – Spicy Hot Cocoa
– hot cocoa mixed with cinnamon and cayenne pepper for hot cocoa
with a kick! Stop by the sales table in our lobby, check out our
products and consider buying something for your own use or as
terrific, affordable gifts. When you buy Equal Exchange products
at church you receive an excellent product while helping the
church, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, and small
farmers around the world. The farmers “win”, CUUC “wins” and you
or the person you are giving a gift to “wins” as well.
ABOUT UUSC
Why is UUSC a membership
organization?
UUSC is a membership organization that is a voice for human rights
and social justice. By neither seeking nor accepting government
funds, UUSC maintains a high level of independence. UUSC receives
approximately 60% of its annual budget from member contributions. As
an organization with an active membership base, UUSC can advocate
vigorously for justice-oriented public policies across the political
spectrum.
What are the differences between UUSC
and the UUA?
UUSC is an independent, nonsectarian, nonprofit agency. The UUA
(Unitarian Universalist Association) is a religious organization for
Unitarian Universalist congregations. UUSC is an affiliate of the
UUA, but does not receive funding from it. More than 90% of UUSC
members are also members of UU congregations. Being a member of CUUC
and/or contributing to the congregation does not make you a members
of, or donor to, UUSC.
Membership
Become a member of UUSC. Your
contribution will support important work for justice in the United
States and around the world. As a member, you will join a community
of more than 32,000 UUSC supporters who share your ideals. You will
also stay up-to-date on human rights issues through regular
mailings, action alerts, and a subscription to our newsletter,
Rights Now.
Student/youth fees are $10, seniors $20, and regular
members are $40. Memberships run for 12 months from the month the
gift was received. Gifts of $75 or more are matched dollar for
dollar by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock in
New York.
Join now online at
http://www.uusc.org/info/membership.html or mail a check
membership form (available at CUUC).
Help us at CUUC flex our social justice muscle!
Committee Chair Person: Sue Fraley,
(720) 733-7935
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