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Our mission is to coordinate and support the congregation in its efforts to advocate, educate, organize, serve and witness for peace and social justice; to establish our church as a beacon for social action in our community. As Unitarian Universalists, we covenant to work for a democratic, peaceful, equitable and earth-friendly world. The Peace and Social Action Program is committed to empowering church members to keep this covenant.
We hope to keep you informed about our plans and concerns. Most 3rd Sundays, after church, in the coffee room, Bill Conway will share of his extensive collection of videos for folks to take home and watch. Click here for a list of Bill's videos. Bill is happy to share his films with others! At the Peace Rally in Ellsworth on March 15, 2008, which we co-sponsored, Rob Shetterly gave a very moving speech. Click here to read Rob's speech. Rev. William G. Sinkford, president of our UUA, issued a pastoral letter, "Witnessing for Peace" on March 14, 2008, to mark the beginning of the sixth year of the U. S. occupation and war in Iraq. You can read the letter and watch the video through the UUA at www.uua.org/news/newssubmissions/102137.shtml. Watch or listen to the Winter Soldier testimony through the Iraq Veterans Against the War website. We support the weekly Vigils for Peace. In Ellsworth, we vigil at the Bridge every Sunday from noon to 1 pm. This vigil has been ongoing since some months before the War in Iraq began. Vigils are held throughout Maine every week. You are welcome to stand with us for any amount of time. There are usually plenty of signs so just bring yourself. Please visit our Truth-in-Recruiting and Alternatives - TIRA page. Haitian Refugees Need Help Now Watch this two minute youtube.com video on the costs of war! Good Works of some members of our congregation
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