Unitarian Universalists (UUs) believe in the inherent worth of each person, mutual interdependency, and the need to create a world in which each person has the opportunity to flourish. These values reflect our deeply rooted beliefs in social justice as a direct expression of our faith.
Our MUUF Faith In Action Committee meets regularly to coordinate our Fellowship’s work on a number of issues:
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Advancing Peace by ending the present war in Iraq;
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Ending our country’s shameful participation in torture of prisoners;
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Advancing a fair recovery for New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina;
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Decreasing consumerism through our Annual Alternative Gift Fair (held annually in early December);
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Promoting environmental consciousness through our Green Sanctuary Committee aimed at decreasing our collective energy use at the Edgecomb Town Hall and educating each MUUF member in ways to conserve energy and preserve Mother Earth.
Go to our calendar for the current listing of activities.
For additional information go to the national Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
www.uusc.org.
MUFF has recently offered donations to these organizations:
New Hope for Women, Tina Tucker
The Midcoast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship gave a $500 donation to New Hope for Women on Sunday, Oct. 11. The check was presented by MUUF treasurer Jean Howe, left, to Tina Tucker of Damariscotta, the Community Educator for New Hope for Women. She spoke briefly prior to the service and set up the "empty table" display in the foreground with objects from two area women killed by domestic violence. A special offering was also taken to add to the donation as part of the Fellowship's ongoing Social Concerns program.
Damariscotta Food Pantry,
Madeline Pierce
Ugandan Rural Development, Patti Seybold
Patricia Seybold of Boothbay accepted a $500 donation from the Midcoast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship last Sunday on behalf of the African Food and Peace Foundation (an American 5013C) whose sole mission is to support the Uganda Rural Development and Training Programme (
www.URDT.net
). Making the presentation was Jean Howe, MUUF treasurer.
Cambodian Arts and Scholarship Foundation, Rev. Fred Lipp
The Midcoast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship made a donation to support a grade school student for one year through the Cambodian Arts and Scholarship Foundation. Sandra Barth, program committee chair, gave the check to Rev. Fred Lipp of Alna following the annual holiday service. The founder and president of the foundation, Rev. Lipp told the congregation "you have just saved the life of a young girl." Author of the award winning children's book "The Caged Birds of Phnom Penh," the retired UU minister led a Fellowship service in the Fall based on his latest children's book, "The Mud Truck." More foundation information can be found at www.cambodianscholarship.org.