From its beginning, the Unitarian Church of Augusta has been involved in and identified with contemporary social issues. In the 1960s, Augusta Unitarians members joined Freedom Marches, as well as the Peace Corps. Several members joined together to form Open Door Kindergarten, the first interracial kindergarten in the CSRA in 1964, which remained at UUCA until 1995. The school desegregation strife of the 1970s and 1980s engaged the active involvement of many members, as has voter registration, capital punishment, open-housing, environmental issues, women’s rights, abortion rights, gun-control, gay and lesbian rights—any and all issues related to human rights and human dignity. In the 1990s, individuals and groups have been involved in activities related to the alleviation of racism, gay/lesbian rights, economic justice and other issues.

Events—Social Justice

Master’s Soup Kitchen

At least once a quarter we volunteer our culinary and  scullery talents to help feed the homeless.
Text Box: Controversial film on Pentagon slated The controversial television news documentary. "The Selling of the Pentagon" will be shown at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Unitarian Church of Augusta, Walton Way Extension at Jackson Road. Discussion and refreshments will follow the showing which is free and open to the public. The event is sponsored by the church's Social Responsibility Committee. Text Box: Reporter to speak The Unitarian Church of Augusta will hear a talk by Chronicle reporter John Alston on "You, the monster and the 100,000.000 people question." A governmental reporter, he will delve into the individual's input into government. Augusta Chronicle

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Children’s R.E. and the Social Justice Committee join together

To most children, the battle ensuing in Iraq is far from their world of Friday night football games, Shrek and trips to the beach. But our children and youth have chosen to remember our American soldiers by adopting the HH Company of the 202nd MI Battalion. Over the past year, we have forwarded a variety of items to the soldiers including new socks, candy, and letters of support. 

Peace is Patriotic

On Memorial Day , 2004, many UUs gathered with members of area denominations at the Augusta Common to honor our soldiers and to protest the War in Iraq.  The event was the brainstorm of Denise Traina.  After the speeches, everyone marched to the Courthouse and World War II Memorial. The night ended with participants singing, “Let There Be Peace on Earth.”