| Environment Committee
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Think globally, act locally
The Environment Committee is guided by the rule “Think globally, act locally.” So while we lobby our government to act on global warming, endangered species, and other major concerns, we also try to simplify our own lives and consume less. Locally we participate in the David Suzuki Foundation Climate Action Team, and the CUC Environment Monitoring Group, Buy Nothing Day. The committee is open to all members of UCV. We meet at 12:30 pm on the second Sunday of the month, most often in the boardroom. For information about the committee and its work, contact Karl Perrin.
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| Refugee Committee
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Our goals are to help refugees abroad to come to Canada and to assist those already here. This can involve, for example, apartment hunting, teaching English, giving financial aid, showing them the ropes, visiting the doctor, gathering household items and clothing, or just lending an ear or a shoulder. From time to time we may find it necessary to write to the Minister of Immigration on behalf of a refugee—or to serve lunches after church to raise funds.
Refugees are brave; their strengths and their cultures enrich us; they contribute much to Canada. Over the years this congregation has sponsored, or helped locally, refugees from Viet Nam, Central America, Burma, Afghanistan, Mexico, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Serbia.
Contact Julia Myers or Virginia Crabill to get involved.
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| Partner Church Committee
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Revering our roots
This committee oversees our continuing relationship with the Unitarian church in Brasso, Romania. Through letters, fundraising and visits, we communicate support to these oppressed people while learning from their very intriguing ancient culture.
Follow this link to learn more about the Unitarian Partner Church Program. For more information or if you wish to join this committee, contact Alison Pearson.
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| Social Justice Committee
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The committee works to fulfill these goals
~To encourage education within the congregation on social justice issues that challenge our Unitarian principles.
~To ask the congregation, minister and Board of Trustees to join us in taking responsibility for social action consistent with our Unitarian principles.
~To consider social issues and facilitate opportunities for church members to take public action as the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Church of Vancouver.
The Social Justice Committee coordinates forums from 12:30–1:30 pm on 2nd and 4th Sundays.
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