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Ours is a faith which seeks to address injustice at the local and global levels. As individuals, and as a congregation, we continue to learn about, speak out, and act on specific social issues, guided by our Unitarian Universalist beliefs in tolerance, freedom, and the inherent worth and dignity of all persons.

The Mission Statement of the Social Action Committee is to inform and educate congregation members and, as appropriate, the larger public about matters of social concern; to explore ways and means of rectifying identified social injustices; to lend appropriate support to groups and individuals working to address recognized social problems; and to encourage and assist public officials to foster a just and peaceful community, nation and world.

The Social Action Committee normally meets the first Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at Stephen and Neva Allen's house, 43 Union St., Apt 1, Belfast. This location is wheelchair accessible, and everyone is welcome. For more information contact Stephen Allen (338-0613).

Active committee members include: Stephen and Neva Allen (co-chairs), Mary Anne Clancy, Phyllis Coehlo, Cathy Mink, Bonnie Savitz, Steve Savitz, and David Whalen.

Special Activities and Ongoing Activities of the committee span a range of social justice issues.

Current Actions

We Need Your Help

The Social Action Committee has taken on the project of Accessibility for the Ambulatory Disabled in Belfast. Ambulatory Disabled means people who have to use canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, or scooters to get around. A survey by a member of the committee which was done this past December indicated that there are about 30% of the businesses which are not accessible but which COULD be made accessible. We have put together a list of these businesses, and you can pick up the list at the church. We would appreciate it if when you visit any these (please DON'T boycott them), you would ask them in a nice way why their business is NOT accessible to the ambulatory disabled. For more information, contact Neva or Stephen Allen at 338-0613 or NevaBythesea@gmail.com.