We believe in
Love.

We are a congregation who seeks to build beloved community. As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person and seek justice, equity, and compassion in human relations.

Social Action Committee Mission Statement


To promote, facilitate, and directly engage in social and environmental action and witness in accordance with Unitarian Universalist principles and with the mission statement of the church, calling for “service to the broader community and the world.” The Social Action Committee (SAC) monitors the activities of ongoing work groups and identifies, initiates, and promotes new social action efforts for congregational involvement over the long-term.

Our Focus Areas

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Homelessness & Affordable Housing

WBUUC was instrumental in the creation of a youth drop-in center in the East Metro, while working to support other initiatives addressing homelessness in the northeast suburban and Twin Cities area.

North Star Youth Outreach Center

Solid Ground

Habitat for Humanity

BLUU Cooperative Housing Initiative

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Food Insecurity

In 2024, 1 in 5 Minnesota households faced food insecurity, and it’s rising. WBUUC aids via local channels; by contributing financially to area food shelves urgently needing donations and providing lunches to college students in need.

Local Area Food Shelves

Century College Lunches

Environment

We honor the interdependent web of all existence and acknowledge our place in it. WBUUC works to “sit gently upon the land” of our church grounds and find ways to address the ever-growing climate crisis.

Solar Expansion Project & Carbon Offset Initiative

Climate Action

Earth Ministry

Human Rights

Our church champions human rights via small groups, workshops, education, public witness, & personal reflection.

Facing Race Stirring Committee

Refugee Immigrant Action Committee and Pink Haven Committee

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Education

WBUUC supports area high school students’ futures and hope through several outreach efforts.

Century College Scholarship

Black Student Union White Bear

Special Collections


WBUUC donates the entire offertory collection at least two Sundays a month to a nonprofit organization or cause chosen by the Social Action Committee. Over the last ten years WBUUC members have given away over $500,000.   

About Special Collections

Justice Affiliations

WBUUC proudly partners and advocates with many local organizations and groups.

View Our Justice Affiliations