Social Justice

The Berkeley Fellowship has a long-standing commitment to a just and egalitarian society. Through the efforts of our Social Justice Committee and individual members, we are involved in diverse educational and activist campaigns. These include work on international solidarity, ending corporate rule, and promoting peace, democracy, and human rights in the US and other countries.

BFUU is a long-standing constituent of the East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, which works to support refugees from Central America and Haiti, and immigrant rights in general. We are active in repealing the death penalty, in promoting inclusion and diversity, and environmental stewardship. We support fair labor practices, homeless people’s rights and dignity, and public services. We are represented in the Berkeley Ecumenical Chaplaincy to the Homeless. Andin 2007 the congregation voted to become a “Not for Sale” Abolitionist Congregation, taking a stand against modern-day slavery and human trafficking.

The Social Justice Committee sponsors forums on issues of the day, including "Conscientious Projector," a film and discussion series, and How’d You Become an Activist?, conversations with local and global citizens working towards justice. BFUU has twice received the Unitarian Universalist Association's (UUA) "Moral Beacon" Award and has been recognized by the Pacific Central District of the UUA for its dedicated and outstanding social justice work.

Check out upcoming eventsor theBFUU calendar for more information on Social Justice activities.

To find out the latest in BFUU social justice events, sign up for the Social Justice Committee's low volume (from 1 to 4 per month) events/alerts notices by sending an email to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.