Values in Action

Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert

Values in Action

UUCOD AT THE GREATER PALM SPRINGS PRIDE PARADE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2009

There are seven principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote:

* 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.

We seek to ally our church with other social justice entities in keeping with these principles.
We regularly have speakers from such organizations
and every other month designate fifty percent of the Sunday offering to one of them.
Some current examples:

Other Ongoing Efforts:

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INTERNATIONAL:
Many UUCOD members belong to the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, an affiliated but independent organization devoted to social justice issues around the world.

Fair Trade Coffee Project logo

We participate in the
UUSC Coffee Project
by serving
Equal Exchange Fairly Traded
coffee, tea and cocoa for
coffee hour after Sunday Services
and at church-sponsored social events.

Links:

UU Legislative Ministry California

Equality California

Coachella Valley Marriage Equality Coalition

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LOCAL: OASIS SCHOOL, Coachella.
During the school year, members bring canned goods, clothing and household goods to the church basket each Sunday and Vivian Penniman, long-time member of the Social Action committee, takes them to the school for distribution to migrant families.

A Spiritual Oasis

MISSION STATEMENT

UUCOD...a sanctuary for diversity, spiritual growth, and social justice.