Social Action Group The GNUUC Social Responsibility group serves as a catalyst for peace and social justice to realize the seven UU principles within our fellowship, our country, and the global community. The Social Action Committee supports and guides our work with the UU Service Committee, plans theme Sundays, and supports the Second Harvest Food Bank, Room in the Inn, and the Interfaith Alliance of Middle Tennessee. Meetings are the 2nd Sunday of the month, from 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. in the Credo Conference Room. All are welcome, but agenda items must be submitted at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Become a Chalice LighterA Chalice Lighter is a person, a couple, or even a group of people who pledges to respond with a contribution when the call comes that it’s time to light a chalice within the Thomas Jefferson District. Calls support specific growth initiatives in individual TJ District congregations. No more than three times a year, you will receive a letter explaining who has applied for a call and what the funds will be used for. You can contribute any amount $10 or above. GNUUC has received Chalice Lighter grants twice, once when we were trying to hire a full-time minister and again when we bought our own building. Each grant was for more than $15,000. We may want to apply for another grant to create a children’s play area and a minister’s office. The more Chalice Lighters we have, the better it looks when we apply. Please contact Larry Romans (228-2509; larry.romans@vanderbilt.edu) if you want to be added as a Chalice Lighter.
Nashville Peace and Justice CenterThe Nashville Peace and Justice Center is a community based coalition of organizations and individuals working to promote equity and to create a peaceful, just, and sustainable society through reflection, education, and non-violent action.
The Interfaith Earth Care Network is an
association dedicated to helping Nashville area faith communities establish and
maintain Green Teams, fostering eco-friendly practices.
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Safe Haven Family Shelter Newshttp://www.safehaven.orgSafe Haven provides shelter and transitional services that empower Middle Tennessee homeless families with children to achieve lasting self-sufficiency. This
shelter for parents and children relies every day of the year on meals
provided by volunteers. Our next date to serve dinner is Tuesday,
September 21. Please contact Mary Hinton at 673-7699 if you can help. Room at the Innhttp://www.roomintheinn.orgWhat defines home?
At Room In The Inn, home is made from tangibles and
intangibles. Shelter. Respect. Food. Independence. Family. Safety.
Health. Love. Support. Room In The Inn’s mission is to provide these
to our neighbors struggling with homelessness every day.
How?
Through a continuum of care that addresses
emergency and short-term needs and long-term goals.
Second Harvest Food Bankhttp://www.secondharvestmidtn.orgThe Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee's mission is to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in our community. Interfaith Alliance of Middle Tennessee
Summary: The IAMT was founded in 1995 and is incorporated as a
'non-profit' organization in the State of Tennessee; and has federal
501.C3 status. It was one of the early chartered Alliances of TIA and
has participated in all national programs and initiatives as well as
many local and state issues since that time including: election cycle
campaigns (Call to a Faithful Decision and One Nation, Many Faiths),
annual Stop the Hate Vigils, TIA interfaith forums(Civility in Public
Debate and Campaign Finance Reform as a Faith Issue), numerous public
education forums, and joined various state coalitions around issues such
as Hate Crime Legislation, Religion and the State, Cultural and Faith
Diversity.
IAMT is committed to:
--promoting the positive role of religion as a healing and constructive force
--renewing the religious values of our families and community
--developing forums for open and respectful dialogue
--challenging intolerance
--affirming the strength | 
