Justice

Read this update from our partner Northwest Youth Services on the services provided in April.

We are called to care for creation in ways both large and small, and to celebrate the actions we’re taking toward a sustainable and just future for all. Donating your time and/or talents to help take care of Mother Earth might include reducing your carbon footprint, or using compostable or reusable items instead of plastic, or divesting from corporations that pollute.

The UPLIFT chapter at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship (BUF) invites us to a six-session course on Transgender Inclusion in Congregations. UPLIFT is a national religious organization of the Unitarian Universalist Association, supporting and advocating for LGBTQIA+ people. We work to ensure that our congregation welcomes and incorporates queer people in all aspects of congregational life, and we work to improve the lives of LGBTQIA+ people in Whatcom County.

President of Sojourners to speak on how faith communities can respond to the current political crisis. Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking evening with Rev. Adam Taylor, president of Sojourners, distinguished author and dynamic speaker, as he explores the pressing questions of our time.

 Sharon Camblin asked in worship last week for your support. On Thursday, WFCIS volunteers served over thirty families with preliminary donations, many from First Congregational Church.

Here is all the news from our Mission Monday email of March 31, 2025, including some opportunities to speak out and to volunteer.