We believe social action is a vital part of our learning.  Each year our children and youth explore a variety of justice issues and engage in a number of service projects and activities.  This year our young people will be invited to participate in:

• Organic Community Garden -- harvesting vegetables grown to benefit area families in need
• The Citizen's Foundation -- supporting schools in Pakistan and providing flood relief assistance
• CROP Walk -- to benefit the Palatine Township Food Pantry
• Youth Hunger Opposition of Palatine -- to benefit the Palatine Township Food Pantry
• Bead for Life -- supporting women in Uganda
• Guest-at-Your-Table - to benefit the work of the UU Service Committee
• Palatine Township Holiday Gift program - providing holiday gifts to area families in need
• Sleep-out-Saturday - supporting Journeys from PADS to Hope, helping area families in need of emergency shelter and services
• Chicago Pride Parade
• Green Sanctuary - embracing environmentally-sustainable ways of living
• Monthly Share-the-Plate offerings - supporting a variety of local organizations