Social Justice in Action
Get Involved: SJA Events
Seeking Asylum – Movie Screening & Discussion
Friday, January 30 | 6:30 pm | Adams Hall at Eliot Chapel
Seeking Asylum is a powerful documentary by Rae Ceretto and Kelly Scott that follows Kensy, a Honduran mother, and her children on their arduous journey to the U.S. to escape violence in their home country.
Join Eliot's Social Justice Team for a screening followed by a panel discussion featuring a woman from Honduras and a community leader with an undergrad major in Latin American studies who continues to stay abreast of the socio/political/economic realities of Honduras. The movie is free, and refreshments will be provided. All are welcome!
Vigil for Hope and Healing
Tuesdays
4:00 pm on Eliot's front lawn
Since the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson early in August 2014, members of Eliot Unitarian Chapel and people from the greater community have stood in a weekly vigil.
Immigration Justice Team
Watch for monthly action meetings with the Immigration Justice Team as well as special education events happening at Eliot. Find events in This Week at Eliot or contact the team directly at immigration@eliotchapel.org.
See more opportunities for involvement with Social Justice on our Adult Enrichment pages.
Our work is driven by Unitarian Universalist principles including
- The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
- Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
- Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
- A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
- The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
- The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
- Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
At Eliot, we create a community of deep relationships by working toward a more just society, dismantling racism, and improving the environment.
Our Mission:
The Social Justice Program will inspire and equip individuals and the congregation to work effectively for justice both locally and beyond. We will continue to be challenged by the teachings of Martin Luther King's vision of the beloved community:
"In the beloved community, poverty, hunger and homelessness will not be tolerated because international standards of human decency will not allow it. Racism and all forms of discrimination, bigotry and prejudice will be replaced by an all-inclusive spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood."
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Birth of a New Nation"
1957
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