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Social Justice

MLUC regularly presents speakers, film screenings, and discussions about a variety of social justice issues. Two groups that are very involved in the church's Social Justice programming are Justice in the Middle East and ECO Task Force.

Upcoming Events

Sunday, February 19, 12:30 p.m.

"Waking Up to Shatter the Silence"

Video screening of Hanan Watson's award-winning sermon from General Assembly 2011.

Thursday, March 1 

Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa

Potluck Dinner in the Fireside Room at 6:00 p.m. followed by an author presentation at 7:00.

One Church, One Book

Each year the Leadership Council recommends a book that corresponds with a social justice issue of interest and relevance to the entire congregation.

2011 - 2012

Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa

Palestinian - Israeli Conflict

2010 - 2011

The Death of Josseline by Margaret Regan

Immigration Reform

2009 - 2010

Half the Sky by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn

Women's Rights and Health

Advocacy

The Racial Justice Committee and the ECO Task Force educate and advocate for changes in our public policies.

Main Line Unitarian Church is recognized as a Welcoming Congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association. The purpose of this program is to reduce prejudice by increasing understanding and acceptance among people of different sexual orientations.

MLUC Members and Youth participate in the annual Philadelphia Gay Pride Parade.