Social Justice Calendar
For questions about this calendar, email the Social Justice Program Committee (SJPC) at SocialJustice@rruuc.org. Recurring events are listed below the monthly calendar. For more information about Extend the Offering (ETO) Organizations, see the Social Justice Giving page.
Social Justice Calendar
| Month | ETO Organization | SJPC Meeting | Events |
| August | To Be Well Fed | 8/8/24 | GOTV letter writing: 8/17-9/16 |
| September | College Access Fund | 9/12/24 | Refugee family arrives: 9/18 |
| College Access Fundraiser: 9/21 | |||
| Climate Justice Revival: 9/28-9/29 | |||
| October | ANERA | 10/10/24 | AIM event at Colesville United Methodist Church: 10/15, 7-9pm |
| PartnerFest: 10/26 | |||
| November | Shepherd’s Table | 10/14/24 | |
| December | Beacon House | 12/12/24 | Holiday gift collection for Beacon House and La Clinica del Pueblo: 12/8-12/15 |
| January | La Clinica del Pueblo | 1/9/25 | |
| February | UULM-MD | 2/13/25 | |
| March | Partner Church | 3/13/25 | Call for new ETO applications: all month |
| Shelter Week: 3/30-4/5 | |||
| April | Green New Deal | 4/10/25 | ETO applications due: 4/1 |
| Decision meeting for ETO selections: 4/16 (tent.) | |||
| Call for Social Justice award nominations: 4/16 | |||
| May | Peace of Mind | 5/8/25 | SJ award decisions: 5/8 |
| June | MCPAW | 6/12/25 |
Recurring Events
Fridays – Black Lives Matter Vigil, 6:30pm, Corner of Whittier & River Road
Join us rain, snow, or shine, in witness to justice for Black Lives Matter. Come be a part of the vigil. Wear your mask and social distance while enjoying the company of others. Bring a chair if you need one. Contact: Jana Kirkman or Jon Kerner.
Tues. (the second Tuesday of every month) – serving at Shepherd’s Table
Shepherd’s Table soup kitchen serving meals to hungry people. Join the RRUUC team that is responsible for dinner the second Tuesday of each month. Contact: Peter Benjamin.