Faith in Action
social concerns

Volunteer Opportunities // Call to all!
Are you a retired teacher or other professional? Do you have hobbies, interests or skills that you would like to share? Considering joining with members of the Economic Justice & Social Concerns Committee in volunteering to work with the children at Gateway-Longview -- our next-door neighbor & home for disadvantaged children.

All kinds of assistance are needed: mentoring, tutoring, skills sharing or just helping with school operations, reading, playing games, etc.

Our church volunteer activities are a part of our Social Concern/ Economic Justice Committee. If you would like to help, contact Anne Gayley. She can help arrange a meeting or discuss ways you might volunteer.

You can see UUCA activities listed in
our monthly events calendar.

VOICE-Buffalo
Unitarian Universalists have long been an important part of community dialogue and social action. The UU Church of Amherst has always been part of the movement. Our participation in VOICE-Buffalo affirms this committment.

VOICE-Buffalo affirms that the pursuit of the common good is the fundamental organizing principle of a good society. All citizens of our neighborhoods, city and region deserve the opportunities and resources to live in healthy communities. Any church member can attend the quarterly VOICE meeting. Pat Burke

Feast of the Tables
This is one of the two major fund raisers that VOICE Buffalo holds each year. It is in its 3rd year and has been very popular - good food, great chances to win theme baskets, and activities for children make for a great evening. Each church that belongs to VOICE creates a theme table of food items.

Social Concerns / Economic Justice

Social Concerns / Economic Justice Committee
This committee is actively involved in social justice issues in our community. Working with the UU Board of Trustees, members organize collections of goods & monies to promote the health and well-being of our community. Charities have included: The Peace Center, Sr. Ann Marie Zon for Nicaragua, WNY Food Pantry, Gateway-Longview Center, and many others. If you are interested in changing the world, come join us!

Cell phone collection
Thus far, we have collected 24 used cell phones that have been donated to Haven House, a transitional living center for women & children in domestic crisis. UU member Bunny Malone has been overseeing this effort.

Fair Trade Coffee  - Orders for Fair Trade coffee will be taken on the first Sunday each month after the service, for delivery the following Sunday. This is an ongoing program of the Economic Justice Task Force to promote the economic advancement of indigenous coffee farmers throughout the world. The delicious coffee that you enjoy on Sunday is Fair Trade Coffee. We buy it through Premier Gourmet and receive a 30 % discount. Try it at home! Also for sale on 1st Sundays: Dark chocolate, tea, almonds and cocoa. These are all Equal Exchange products. – Jim Park

BoxTops/Labels for Education As part of our volunteer work with Gateway-Longview, we are requesting that you save certain box tops and labels. Gateway can redeem them for cash for their school programs. There will be a basket in the book room/coat closet for you to deposit your labels and box tops. - Ellen Doyno

You can see UUCA activities listed in
our monthly events calendar.

Neighbor News

UNIVERSALIST CONVOCATION 2010
May 14-16, 2010 at First Universalist Society of Rochester, NY. Keynote: The Rev. Mark Morrison-Reed, “Dragged Kicking and Screaming to Heaven.”
For more information please go to nmuc.org/Convo

Travel Opportunity
Follow the Footsteps of Margaret Fuller I
n Rome, Rieti, Florence
What: a guided 11-day tour; Four Star Hotels; 10 full American breakfasts; 3 lunches, Tuscany wine tasting and lunch, Farewell Dinner; Private Coach Tour; Private Local Guides.
Why: to Celebrate Margaret Fuller’s 2010 Bicentennial! To help commemorate her work and achievement in history and literature.
When: OCTOBER 17 – 27, 2010
Where: Meet in Rome at Hotel Michelangelo, travel by private coach to Rieti and Florence.
Who: Sponsored by The Margaret Fuller Bicentennial Committee of the UU Woman’s Association, and UU Women & Religion-Metro District, funded in part by The Fund for Unitarian Universalism.
How Much: $2400 – 3195 double occupancy depending on number of participants and fluctu-ation of euro (excluding airfare). Reduced prices for registering before March 1. More Info: Lynn James 516 785 8921 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 

The Food Pantry at University Presbyterian Church needs volunteers on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30-4:00.Work with 3 or 4 other volunteers filling grocery bags, checking out clients, or stocking shelves. You can work with a friend. For more information, call the church office.
 

Habitat for Humanity Buffalo is planning "WOMEN BUILD 2010". The home will be built in May through October 2010, and they have scheduled many events before ground breaking. If you want to help a Congolese family settle in their new home, then join us at our next meeting & e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it