Borderlands Unitarian Universalist
Amado, ArizonaSocial Justice Work
Postcard and Petition Campaigns
As elections or congressional issues approach, we all want to do what we can to encourage participation. As a church we must remain non-partisan but we must also “walk the talk” as part of our commitment to UU values. The Social Justice committee reviews various organized efforts. This past election Kristin pointed us to MomsRising.org – which focuses on nonpartisan education and advocacy on issues that matter most to women, moms, and families. We sent lots of postcards to registered voters. A recent petition was the advocate for more legal services to migrants awaiting hearings.
Barb Lemmon
Judy Sullivan
Their Wild and Precious Lives on the Border
Hello my name is Barb Lemon and I am the chair of the BUU Social Justice Committee. I was invited to speak on May 19, 2024, at the UU Santa Fe New Mexico Church. The invitation came from Rev. Michael Brown and Diane Brown after their visit to BUU. I took them on a drive to see the border east of Sasabe. They are very concerned about the border situation in both Arizona and New Mexico.
The video below is my presentation at the UU in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Those who have seen it, even locals, say that they have learned things. I would be happy to craft a new presentation for other places – even as a zoom presentation, if desired.
Barb Lemmon
Each Sunday BUU collects items for the Food Bank, Voices From the Border and the El Comedor.
The Green Valley-Sahuarita Samaritans
Many members of BUU belong to The Green Valley-Sahuarita Samaritans. As one of the local Humanitarian Aid groups, the Samaritans provides aid to migrants in the desert. The Green Valley-Sahuarita Samaritans also provides clothing and other resources to aid the immigrants that cross the international border.
Green Valley/Amado Food Bank
From emergency food assistance and community gardens to a culinary training program and a farmers’ market: our programs and services are feeding the hungry today and building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow.
VOICES FROM THE BORDER
Because the Federal Gov’t cut funds for the migrant shelter in,Casa Alitas, we will now support migrants who are in Nogales and along the border wall hoping to be granted asylum. In addition to supplying clothing they will become our November Share the Offering partner.
El Comedor – Nogelas, Mexico
Every year, thousands of migrant men, women and children are deported to Nogales, Sonora, Mexico or arrive in the city fleeing from Central America. They often arrive with only the clothes on their backs and a small plastic bag that contains their belongings. They do not know where to turn to receive a meal, find shelter or to make a phone call.
Sharing The Sunday Service Offering
The BUU congregation has contributed, on a weekly basis and for many years, one half of each week’s offerings to local causes that meet our values.