Social Action

The commitment of our Fellowship to social action is grounded in the Unitarian Universalist principles that affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person; promote justice, equity, and compassion in human relations; and strive for the achievement of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all people. The Social Action Committee takes a leadership role in identifying issues of importance to our congregation and in organizing its response. These issues vary from year to year and may be local, national, or international in scope. Current and recent projects include:

	Augusta Free Clinic: Once a year the UUFW provides a meal for clinic volunteers. Casa de la Amistad: UUFW members volunteer as tutors for Hispanic children in the Waynesboro community. Crop Walk: UUFW members participate in and contribute to this local annual fund-raiser to combat world hunger.
		UUFW Members at 2004 March for Women's Lives in Washington, DC

• Fair Trade Coffee: To support small coffee growers and human rights on three continents, the UUFW purchases Fair Trade coffee to serve at all Fellowship events. Individual members may also purchase Fair Trade coffee through the UUFW for personal use.
• Grenada Relief: The UUFW organized a special collection of goods and funds to help victims of the 2004 hurricane in Grenada.
• Guest at Your Table: Each year the UUFW participates in the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee's annual campaign to help people from around the world who need our support in their struggle for basic human rights.
• Heifer International: As a special project for 2004-2005, the UUFW is planning creative fund raising activities to support the purchase of a dairy cow through Heifer International With a gift of Heifer livestock and training in environmentally sound farming methods, the UUFW will not only help hungry people obtain a sustainable source of food, and income, but will also promote strong communities, environmental protection and peace.
• Monthly Collection On one Sunday each month the UUFW takes a special collection for a charitable organization identified by the Social Action Committee. Past recipients, to name just a few, include the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank which combats hunger, CASA which advocates for children within the legal system, New Directions which works to end domestic violence, and Rebuilding Together which repairs homes for people in need.
• Sunday Services: In order to highlight social justice issues, the Social Action Committee plans and carries out two Sunday services each year.