Changing the World Event by Event

Social Justice Ministries


Steering Committee

Volunteer Opportunities
Barriere Lake
Childhaven
Environment
Fair Trade Goods
Global Justice
Green Sanctuary
Hitschnamova
Minorities Awareness
Hospice at Maycourt
Multifaith Housing Iniative
Parkdale Food Centre
Partner Church
Peace Watch
Poverty Awareness
Refugee
Riverbank Adoption
Unitarian Service Committee
United Nations

Unitarian Universalist United Nations
Office Working Group


CONTACT: Katrin Nagelschmitz

PURPOSE/ACTIVITIES: Assist our congregation to learn about and participate in major United Nations issues such as: human rights, peace, equity, and the environment. We interact with the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office (UUUNO) in New York; participate in the UNO’s annual international intergenerational seminar, financially assisting youth attendees; encourage UN curriculum content in our RE program; support UN Sunday services and denominational action programs; and undertake fundraising for international development projects.

OPPORTUNITIES: (duration ranging from one hour to a weekend) Selling UNICEF [UNICEF Canada site]cards and flower bulbs, attending forums and the UUUNO seminar, writing articles for The Ottawa Unitarian, serving on the committee, and studying current issues.

MEETINGS: Monthly, first Sunday.

 

 


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Updated: October, 2007