Social Justice
It’s important to WHUUF’s Members that we live our values.
Monthly Meetings
Anyone is welcome to attend our monthly Social Justice Community meetings. Meet new folks, bring ideas, and learn what we’re all about! Meetings are typically held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 4pm in Forest Hall. Next meeting is May 6th, 4pm. Contact Wendy if you would like the agenda beforehand!
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WHUUF is active in social justice events, including:
Social Justice Conversation & Camaraderie monthly after the Service
Next one takes place on April 28th
Join the Social Justice Community for Conversation and Camaraderie in Forest Hall after the service. Gather with other social justice conscious WHUUFers most every 4th Sunday. We’ll discuss what issues are important to you, what you’d like to see more folks get involved in, and learn more ways to assist immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees! Ask questions about social justice work at WHUUF, and find out how you can be a part. So grab a snack and join in on the conversation! All are welcome.
Questions? Wendy Cluse wendycluse@gmail.com
Welcoming Congregation
WHUUF is a proud Welcoming Congregation. This means we affirm and include people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer at every level of congregational life—in our Sunday services, in programs, and in social occasions.
Donate the Basket
Every month, WHUUF gives the collection taken at one of the Sunday services to a group such as Red Lodge Transition Services, a Native American-led organization that provides culturally focused programs for women releasing from jail, prison or treatment. The Social Justice Committee votes on the organizations that will receive these donations.
Donate the Basket Partner for April/May/June is Planting Seeds Community of Beaverton
Next date is April 28th
This quarter’s Donate the Basket is Planting Seeds Community of Beaverton. Since January of 2017, Planting Seeds Community of Beaverton has been supporting Beaverton refugee and asylum seeker students. Our mission is to help people understand the power they have to change lives for the better. Money you donate will go to support families in need as the school year ends and families are waiting for summer food programs to start. Thank you for supporting these families! If you’d like to find out more, please visit www.plantingseedscommunity.org or speak with Jen Fife-Adams or Roger Golliver.
WHUUF Giving Tree
Be a part of an honored WHUUF tradition and help fulfill the holiday wishes of the children of members of Western Farm Workers Association! This year we are supporting 32 kids ranging from 1-15 years old.The tree will be up starting Sunday, November 26th.How it works:Check out the tree in the Sanctuary foyer and choose a child’s tag (their wishes are printed on the back of the tag). Fill out your name and contact information on the sign up sheet next to the tree.UNWRAPPED gifts can be dropped off at WHUUF either of these times:Saturday, December 9 between 10am 12pmSunday, December 10 between 10am and 1pmWe will send out reminder emails to everyone participating. If shopping online for your gifts, PLEASE make sure your gifts will arrive on time.
Thank you in advance for your love and generosity, and for making this an honored WHUUF tradition.Any questions or comments contact Wendy Cluse wendycluse@gmail.com252-725-5328
Letter Writing for Human Rights
Write a Letter. Save a life! on December 16th at 10am 
This activity is over, but please contact Terrie Rodello to write more letters and to find out more!
Holiday Write for Rights Party!
Saturday Dec 16th 2023
10:00AM-1:00 PM (set up starts at 9:00AM)
WHUUF Coffee Area
Write for Rights Party! Please join us before the holidays for our annual December letter-writing party in honor of Amnesty International’s Write for Rights 2023! We’ll write letters to stand in solidarity with and free human rights defenders across the world and shine a light on human rights abuses.
Questions? Reach out to Terrie Rodello
Backpack Program
Our food backpack program volunteers do a great job helping at Aloha-Huber Park K-8 School to send the elementary kids home every weekend with enough food for the whole family.
Pride Parade
WHUUF Members and our minister participate in local Pride celebrations.
Social Justice Services
Our Sunday Worship Service on May 28, 2023 was hosted by the Social Justice Community, showcasing the work that WHUUFers are involved in. The Service featured a series of testimonials accompanied by music and slideshows titled “Freedom & Justice … I am only One. I cannot do Everything, but still I can do Something”. It is available for viewing on our youtube channel. Here is a listing of websites and links mentioned during the service that you might be interested in checking out.
Black Lives Matter and Race Talks
WHUUF members actively support Black Lives Matter and the Race Talks programs.
Move to Amend
WHUUF members have participated in the Move to Amend (the Constitution to say that money is not speech and corporations are not people).
Raging Grannies
Raging Grannies Portland was founded by WHUUF members and continues to provide spicy commentary on current issues.
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
Some of our members participate in the social justice programs of the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon.
Oregon UU Voices for Justice
WHUUF is active with this statewide advocacy network that mobilizes Unitarian Universalists and our congregations to work for public policies in the state of Oregon that embody our UU principles of justice, equity, compassion in human relations and global stewardship.
Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice
WHUUF is a member of Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice, a coalition of over 20 diverse faith communities encompassing UU, Catholic, Protestant and Jewish congregations. Through advocacy and outreach, we strive to educate the community about the injustices of current immigration policies and provide real opportunities to take action for change.
Link to Resource Page handed out during October 1, 2023 service on Asylum support