Vision: To connect social actions among congregations and create an influential moral voice in Massachusetts

Welcome to UU Mass. Action Network

  • UUA Presidential candidates speak about the growing movement of state networks. Click here for their statements.

    We accomplished....

  • UU Mass Action supports critical housing legislation at the State House. Rev. Judy Deutsch joined UU Mass Action to speak in favor of Tenants Right on Foreclosed Properties. Earlier in May, Nancy Banks testified in support of the Expiring Use Bill. Click here for more details on these bills.

  • UU Mass Action joined with other State Advocacy Networks to testify in favor of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finding that greenhouse gases can be regulated under the Clean Air Act, because the gases pose a threat to public health and welfare. More details....

  • Global Warming Solutions Act signed by the Governor. Thank you UUs for all your hard work. More details....
  • The Homeless Prevention program funded at $10M. Great job UUs.
  • Lobby Day 2009 was a great success! More details...

    Upcoming programs Click here...

    The UU Massachusetts Action Network is led by a Board of Directors comprised of Ministers and Lay Leaders from the Ballou Channing, Clara Barton, and Mass Bay districts and an Executive Director.

    UU Mass Action is generously supported by these churches and organizations.

    The UU Massachusetts Action Network is led by a Board of Directors comprised of Ministers and Lay Leaders from the Ballou Channing, Clara Barton, and Mass Bay districts and an Executive Director.

    We are members of the following coalitions:
    o Coalition to Strengthen Families
    o Green Justice Coalition
    o Massachusetts Climate Coalition
    o Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless

    Who are we?

    We are a statewide network and lay members representing Massachusetts Unitarian Universalist churches and fellowships. Our mission is to mobilize our voices in support of Unitarian Universalist just, equitable and compassionate Commonwealth. The Network is led by a Board of Directors comprised of Ministers and Lay Leaders from the Ballou Channing, Clara Barton, and Mass Bay districts and an Executive Director.

    UU Mass Action seeks to build a statewide education and advocacy network that:

    • Is anchored in our UU faith
    • Inspires and mobilizes coordinated social action through a network of mutual support
    • Shares information and policy expertise, particularly among member UUs
    • Trains new leads, with special attention on to involving youth & young adults
    • Raises the visibility of Unitarian Universalism and its values to policy makers and the larger community
    • Is celebratory, sustainable, and fun!

    Issues

    The Board of Directors selects issues based on surveys from Massachusetts UUs, interviews with UU clergy and UU affiliates, and UUA and UUSC priorities.

    Current Issues are

    • Global Warming
    • Hunger & Poverty
    • Marriage Equality
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