Justice Advisory Council

The purpose of the Justice Advisory Council is to focus the justice initiatives of DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church in a sustainable way that is grounded in our values and the passions of the congregation, and to identify where the congregation can have the greatest impact.

The current team can be reached at JAC@dupageuuchurch.org. The team includes Co-Chairs Karen Peck and Pat Welch, Dave Gorman (clerk), Sheila Berleman (Groups, Initiatives, and Partnerships Specialist), and Kate LaGory (Statement of Conscience Specialist).

The Council is responsible for approving Justice groups, Justice initiatives, and Partnerships between the church and community organizations. Coming this fall, they will also be relaunching the Statement of Conscience Program.

They are guided by the congregation’s feedback during congregational conversations. Amongst other considerations, the team works to ensure that proposals:

align with our mission, vision, values, and strategic goals
take into account the level of commitment required by the church and its members
avoid practical conflicts (timing, space, etc.) with other justice and/or church events

Complete the appropriate form below to submit a request to the JAC for approval:

Please complete this form to propose a new justice initiative or event. This form is for a specific activity, program, or effort with a defined purpose and timeframe.

Justice Event or Initiative

Please complete this form to propose a new justice partnership. This form is to propose an ongoing collaborative relationship with another organization or group working toward a shared justice goal(s).

Community Justice Partnership

A Justice Group is an internal, ongoing group at DuPage UU Church. Leadership must be composed of DuPage UU Church members, but events and volunteers can be from outside our membership. This group could form to create a Statement of Conscience or to do work within our community on a particular Justice Issue. (Examples: Green Sanctuary, Accessibility and Inclusion Ministry, etc.) Please complete this form to propose a new justice group for the congregation.

Justice Group

A Statement of Conscience is a formal expression of our commitment to enact the mission and vision of the DuPage UU Church. These statements are designed to alert us to important social justice issues, and focus the efforts of our congregation on the topic. The Congregation has adopted three Statements of Conscience defining our commitment to reproductive rights, marriage equality and environmental responsibility. Please complete this form to propose a new statement of conscience.

Statement of Conscience

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