First Parish, Sherborn Unitarian Universalist Area Church Reverend Nathan W. Detering, Minister

A role of the Social Action Committee is to act as an informational resource. Please check the site regularly to learn what the Social Action Committee is up to. Another way to learn about the various activities and programs sponsored by the Social Action Committee is to attend our meetings. Meetings are generally held in the UUAC library at noon on the second Sunday of the month from September through June. Holidays and scheduling conflicts may result in a schedule shift. Please check the church calendar for the current schedule.

Legislation is one way that Social Action and Social Justice change takes place. In order to make contacting your local legislators easier a current listing of Massachusetts Senators and Representatives by town is available.

This page lists the Social Action programs sponsored by the UUAC. Some programs run year round whereas others occur seasonally. All programs have need of volunteers, whether you can spare a few hours or want to take up the cause. If you have a social action idea that you would like to see championed that isn't covered below please submit a Good Works Proposal. The proposal is submitted to the Social Action Committee to be discussed at their next meeting. Projects approved by the Social Action Committee receive official recognition, guidance and funding as needed.

Year Round Social Action Projects

1500 Acts to End Hunger: Provides non perishable food items, paper products, toiletries and money to A Place to Turn, an emergency food pantry located in Natick, MA.

Book Donations for Global Education: promotes literacy and education in the U.S. and around the world by creatively recycling surplus books.

Interfaith Hospitality Network: Food, shelter and guidance are provided to homeless families through a network of faith based communities.

Meals on Wheels: Hot meals are distributed to local shut ins.

The Power of the Quilt Project: New quilts are gifted to women for use during chemotherapy and to children in need of comfort.

Salvation Army Dinners: Meatloaves are made, and then served as part of dinner at the Salvation Army in Framingham, MA.

Social Action Projects Taking Place Once Each Year

Guest at Your Table: Change is collected during the holiday season for the UUSC (Unitarian Universalist Service Committee) for social service needs.

Mitten Tree: New mittens, hats and scarves are gifted to children and adults in need during the first Sunday service of December.

Secret Santa: Holiday gifts are purchased for children in need.

Winter Walk: A five mile interfaith walk to raise money for HomeStart Inc, an organization dedicated to end homelessness in Greater Boston by assisting individuals in obtaining permanent housing and settling into the community.