At Neighborhood Church we are called by our faith to respond actively and publicly to the injustice and suffering in our community and the larger world. As we put our UU beliefs into action through Church programs and in collaboration with other Social Justice agencies we help create a more caring and just society. Many of our Social Justice programs at Neighborhood often involve all ages while others require older teens and adults. Some of the issues the congregation rallies behind are the environment, education, marriage equality, homelessness, affordable housing, healthcare and peace activities. And always, we strive for equality and work for justice by advocating politically and publicly around critical issues with the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry and many other interfaith groups.

The social justice program at the Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church engages the congregation in a range of projects and facilitates participants' spiritual growth. For a more in depth commentary on our social justice vision watch our video: Deepening Faith Through Service.

Alliance for the Care of Abused Children (ACAC)
Neighborhood Church has "adopted" 2 Social Workers who make known needs of clients in crisis. "Scroungers" supply items for the children and youth. Be a "Scrounger"!
Please contact Lynn Miyamoto if you'd like to be added to her Scroungers list, or have items to donate.

Big Saturday
An all-church event one Saturday in May (as part of Big Sunday) where we partner with the community to help beautify a local public school.
For more information, please contact Rev. Hannah Petrie

Building Bridges Task Force
Meeting once a month, programs are developed to increase understanding of American Muslims and build friendships.
Visit our Facebook page.
For more information, please contact Rev. Hannah Petrie

Esperanza International
We travel two weekend trips a year in the Fall and Spring to Tijuana to help build permanent housing for residents with limited resources. Take a look: Esperanza April 2011
For more information, please contact Tres Izzard

Everyone A Reader
Trains volunteers to tutor in elementary schools helping students develop confidence and fluency in reading.
For more information, contact: Beth Colcord

Friends in Deed
Friends in Deed is run by the Ecumenical Council of Pasadena Area Churches and provides donated food and sundries to those in need. Place items every Sunday morning in the shopping cart.
To learn which items are most needed, or to volunteer to deliver, contact Beth Colcord

Girls on the Run of Los Angeles County
A prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Sadlon

Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace
ICUJP seeks methods consistent with UU Principles to develop peaceful alternatives to war & violence.
For more information, contact Bonnie Blustein

Jackson Elementary School
"Adopted" by NC to help provide unmet student needs. Volunteers needed for tutoring, garden project, donate library books.
For more information, please contact Monica Villegas

Jericho Road Project of Pasadena
Connects volunteers who have professional skills with local non-profits in need of those skills for time-limited projects, building both operating capacity for the non-profit and a rewarding volunteer experience.
For more information, contact: Melanie Goodyear

Planned Parenthood
Provides access to family planning and repoduction health care through medical services, education and advocacy.
For more information, please contact Beth Colcord.

Rainbow Connections
This is a safe space program for LGBT, questioning, and straight ally youth, ages 12-18. Youth meet in Neighborhood House at the church on the third Saturday of the month, 4-6 p.m. A facilitated program concludes at 5 p.m. when dinner is served.
Check out the Facebook page.
If you'd like to volunteer as an adult, contact Rev. Hannah Petrie.

Seventh Principle Green Council
Coordinates educational opportunities and participates in public rallies and campaigns to align with the "Respect for the interdependent web of all existence."
For more information, contact Susette Horspool.

Social Justice Knitting
Meets every other Wednesday to knit projects that help meet the needs for warmth wherever needed. All skill levels welcome.
For more information, contact: Leslie Gaudineer

Union Station Homeless Services
Provides shelter, life skills coaching, and career placement counseling for the homeless. We provide year round dinner once a month and weekly sandwiches in the summer.
For more information, contact: Beth Colcord

Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of California
This state-wide organization addresses legislative issues in CA important to Unitarian Universalists. Focus areas include healthcare, marriage equality, and climate justice.
For more information, please contact Rev. Hannah Petrie

Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)
Leads efforts to achieve human rights locally and globally.
For more information, please contact Rody Stephenson or Kris Ockershauser

Young & Healthy
Provides access to health care for uninsured and underserved children in the Pasadena area.
For more information, contact: Beth Colcord