Justice - The Community Church of New York

We Believe Black Lives Matter

Dismantling white supremacy is a critical part of who we are as a congregation. White Supremacy is a system of injustice based on the false idea that white people are more valuable than others and that white lives should take priority in American life. There are some people who call themselves White Supremacists who are clear about where they stand on this issue, but plenty of people unconsciously support this idea. We see it in the many disparities present in society including employment, housing, education, voting rights and we see it woven through our foster care and criminal justice systems. Community Church of New York is committed to the destruction of this system.

In addition to anti-racism training for ourselves and a call for the same training as a requirement for the entire NY police department, calls for criminal justice reform, our active participation in the New Sanctuary Coalition as a Sanctuary Church, and active support of in person protests calling for justice, there are things members of our church can do to bend the arc toward justice.

Here are some resources to help you know what to do when you feel like there’s nothing left to do:

https://naacp.org/campaigns/we-are-done-dying/

https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234?source=emailShare-511ce575d4aa-1591121911 (Specifically for white people)

https://blacklivesmatter.com/

Also, for white people, our minister has a podcast episode that might be helpful:
https://hopeandheresy.transistor.fm/episodes/on-pause-episode-1-white-women-race
We Believe in Justice for All

Helene and BJ's Place
Community Men's Shelter
Through our Community resources we provide temporary shelter to up to 10 unhoused men in one of our buildings. To get involved in this important work, join the shelter service committee by going to the Welcome Table after the service.
United Nations Global Affairs Program
UU organizing for the UN
Our UN & Global Affairs program hosts initiatives in support of global multilateralism and the UN's three pillars of work - human rights, development, peace and security.
We Want You to Thrive
Apply to our Scholarship Fund
John Haynes Holmes Scholarship Fund
The memorial fund honors Dr. John Haynes Holmes, who served as Senior Minister of the Community Church from 1907 – 1949 and was a prominent social activist including a founding member of the NAACP and the ACLU.

The Fund provides annual Fellowships for Unitarian Universalist undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time and/or part-time at a postsecondary institution. Students must be preparing for careers in teaching or ministry in the denomination. Awards ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 have been disbursed.

For details email vlynch@ccny.org
Click here to apply - annual deadline for applications is April 1
Ethelwyn Doolittle Justice and Outreach Fund
The Fund provides financial support to organizations outside of the Community Church of New York who provide direct assistance or advocacy to designated communities in need and have a 501-C3 designation. Their work must also fall within the areas of human rights, civil liberties, racial justice and/or environmental concerns.

Potential Grant recipients must be nominated by members of Community Church of New York UU in the fall of each year. We cannot consider organizations that apply without being nominated by a church member.

Nomination forms will be available at the Welcome Table and online beginning in mid-September every year. This form must be mailed (no email) to Community Church, postmarked by the due date on the form, usually mid-October.

We Believe Black Lives Matter

We Believe in Justice for All

Helene and BJ's Place

Community Men's Shelter

United Nations Global Affairs Program

UU organizing for the UN

We Want You to Thrive

Apply to our Scholarship Fund

John Haynes Holmes Scholarship Fund

Ethelwyn Doolittle Justice and Outreach Fund