Social Justice Ministry

Our Social Justice Ministry enables our congregation to apply our UU faith in action and engage in the work of social justice in the broader community, recognizing that to do this work, is itself a spiritual practice.

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• Seeds of Support

  Each Sunday the plate offering and designated checks are given to a local organization helping others and doing justice work.

• Social Justice Ministry Council

  The SJMC provides oversight for all current and proposed GPUUC Social Justice Ministry activities.

• Albert Lovejoy Social Justice Dinner & Award
  This annual event honors an exceptional person who has advanced the cause of social justice in our community.

• Tom Pettit Grant

  This annual monetary grant is given to an organization that is promoting justice work in our community.

• Equal Exchange Fair Trade
  Granite Peak sells Fair Trade coffee, chocolates and other items in our “store” every Sunday.

• Food Collection

  Every Sunday morning there is a non-perishable food collection taken to support local Food programs in feeding those in need. Food pantry hours are listed on our home page.

• UU Justice Arizona

  Granite Peak is a member of UUJAZ assisting them in engaging UU’s in justice making by nurturing congregational social justice ministries, connecting UU congregations across the state, and working for justice at the State Legislature.

• Quad-City Interfaith Council

  We work with this interfaith organization to promote justice projects in our local community.