Social Justice

As Unitarian Universalists, we put our words into action. By recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of every individual, we work together to find common-sense solutions. We create just, welcoming, and inclusive congregations that celebrate what we have in common, rather that concentrating on our differences.
Our priorities are economic justice, environmental justice, LGBQT justice, racial justice, reproductive justice, and voting rights. Want to get involved? Stop by and talk to us! We are stronger together. Come together with us.
Recent Activities
- Prison Ministry
- Prison Ministry Card Signing
- Change the Algood Middle School Mascot
- Statement on Cookeville Panhandling Ordinance
- Fair Trade Table Curbside Pickup
Ongoing Activities
Older Activities
2013 – Started selling Fair Trade products
2013 – Became a Welcoming Congregation to LGBQT and anyone feeling marginalized by society
2013 – Began periodic donations to Genesis House Inc., which provides assistance to victims of domestic and sexual abuse
2015 – Participated in Combating Intolerance rally at Tennessee Tech University
2015 – Participated in Reproductive Justice Celebration, 41st anniversary of Roe v Wade
2016 – Participated in Black Lives Matter rally at Tennessee Tech University
2016 – Participated in Upper Cumberland Pride Festival
2016 – Contributed funds to Flint, Michigan Water Crisis fund raiser
2016 – Contributed funds, cards, and letters to local and national branches of Gay-Straight Alliance
2016 – Contributed funds to a Unitarian Universalist Tullahoma church for constructing handicap-accessible bathrooms
2016 – Became a venue for speakers for the Affordable Care Act
2017 – Participated in Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance with NAACP
2017 – Participated in MLK Rally for Social and Economic Justice
2017 – Participated in Women’s March on Nashville

2017 – Contributed funds to a UU Church in Richmond, VA to develop a Pledge to End Racism training program
2017 – Participated in Occupy Cookeville protest to support human rights, reproductive rights, and the inherent worth of all people
2017 – Sponsored Transgender Clothing Swap
2017 – Participated in IMPACT celebration of Juneteenth
2017 – Participated in NAACP vigil for Charlottesville
Ongoing – Selling Fair Trade products (coffee, tea, and chocolate)
Ongoing – Providing a venue for the Cookeville Community Folk Orchestra to practice
Ongoing – Participating in Upper Cumberland Pride
Ongoing – Donating to food pantry at Tennessee Tech University
Ongoing – Providing a venue for movie nights with Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) from TTU