We are …..
Oregon UU Voices for Justice is a statewide liberal religious advocacy network that seeks to educate, organize, and mobilize UUs and their congregations to advocate for policies designed to build an Oregon that:
- Recognizes the interdependent web of all existence.
- Affirms the worth and dignity of every person.
- Promotes justice, equity, and compassion in human relations.
- Supports religious freedom.
- Upholds the right of conscience and the democratic process.
Oregon UU Voices for Justice is part of the Coalition of Unitarian Universalist Sate Action Networks (CUUSAN) nationwide.
VISION
We envision an Oregon that provides justice and equity for all its residents; empowers its residents to participate in the process of government; embodies respect, fairness, and equity; provides opportunities for everyone to thrive; and affirms the sanctity of the built and natural environments. (Sept. 28, 2012; rev January 9, 2016)
MISSION
“Congregations Acting For Justice Together”
We educate and encourage Oregon Unitarian Universalists to act for policies that promote respect, equity, compassion and global stewardship.
We seek to empower Oregon Unitarian Universalists and their congregations to join or support partnerships and coalitions with similar values. (Sept. 28, 2012; rev Jan 9, 2016, rev June 9, 2019)
Organization
Oregon Unitarian Universalist Voices for Justice is organized with a board of directors. The Board once a year calls our annual membership meeting. At that meeting, we jointly agree what our focus shall be for the coming year.
Board Members and Staff
Sue Craig, President, UU Church in Eugene
John Prohodsky, Treasurer, UU Congregation of Salem
Jean Pierce, First Unitarian Church, Portland
Jim Henry, Florence UU Fellowship
Emilia Gonzalez-Clements, UU Congregation at Willamette Falls, Oregon City
Bob Wood, UU Fellowship of Central Oregon
Staff
Lisa Lake, Administrator, UU Community Church of Washington County
