Supporting the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee’s (UUSC), drive for “Guest at Your Table”, has become an annual Thanksgiving tradition at UUCHS. This Sunday, November 17, we will take a special collection specifically for this purpose.
By celebrating Guest at Your Table, we help nurture a spirit of gratitude and “justice, equity, and compassion in human relations.” Guest at Your Table fosters understanding and awareness of UUSC’s human rights work.
This year, we are featuring people who have empowered others to realize their human rights. These people are your “guests,” and we ask you to share your blessings with them to support our shared mission. The guests for this year are listed below. If you would like more information on these individuals please click on this link: http://www.uusc.org/guest/2013-2014/myguests
Guest at Your Table 2013–2014
Danielle Neus is helping bring successful rural gardening techniques to the urban areas of Haiti. She is sharing practices that can lead to individual self-sufficiency and national food sovereignty.
Nelson Escobar came to the United States from El Salvador seeking asylum but then experienced oppressive working conditions. Nelson now helps others to overcome barriers, learn about their rights, and access support from workers’ centers and other organizations.
Malya Villard-Appolon works to end gender-based violence in Haiti and provides support to survivors. Malya is educating and empowering women to know their legal rights and to talk to one another to create safer communities.
George Friday found out as a youth that it can be hard to stand alone against injustice. She trained in community organizing and began building coalitions. She helps people understand the capacity of their combined voices and the value of their grassroots knowledge and expertise.
If you are unable to participate this Sunday in the special offering, you may still contribute. Just give your donation to a board member, by Sunday, Dec 1, and it will be included in our total gift.
Thank you all for your support of these valuable works.
Jane and the Values in Action Committee