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​​​Social Justice at UUOCC​

Although UUOCC is a small congregation, we take our commitment to social justice seriously.  We contribute financially to UUFaithActionNJ, the statewide UU social action organization and participate in workshops and activities that they sponsor, particularly in the areas of environmental justice and climate change and immigration policy.  (For more information visit www.uufaithaction.org  Within Ocean County we collectively and individually support a wide variety of organizations including the following:

    - Interfaith Hospitality Network - an interfaith ministry providing shelter and assistance to homeless families. www.ihnoc.net

    - Hope Center - providing resources, services and advocacy for those in current need. www.houseofhopeocean.org

    - Wrangle Brook Community Garden - Wrangle Brook Community Garden is for the local area residents. They have the opportunity to cultivate their own vegetables and flowers. There is also a common area to grow produce to be donated to local food banks. All are welcome to join in this endeavor. Originally founded and supported by UUOCC.

    - Lacey Food Bank - https://laceyfoodbanknj.tripod.com/

    - Marine Mammal Stranding Center - https://mmsc.org/

UUOCC has been recognized as a UU Welcoming Community and Stands on the Side of Love.