SPOTLIGHT on First Unitarian Social Justice Programs
Dana Buhl – Photo First Unitarian
At the December 1, 2022 meeting of the Interfaith Alliance, Sarabelle Hitchner, Vice Chair of the Interfaith Alliance, will share an interview with Dana Buhl, Director of Social Justice Action Groups at Portland First Unitarian Church.
Dana joined staff as the Social Justice Director in the Summer of 2017. She’s attended First Unitarian Church since 2003 and was drawn to their faith community because of its commitment to social and racial justice.
Over the last couple of years, Dana has led workshops on understanding white racial identity and challenging patterns of privilege. She’s also co-facilitated discussions of race with Parents Talk Racial Equity at her daughter’s school. In her new role, Dana draws on her experience as Program Coordinator and Director of the Legal Resources Project of the International Human Rights Internship Program. In that position, she co-authored a book on economic, social and cultural rights as human rights that synthesized the essential learning of front-line activists from countries of the South.
Social Justice Action Groups - First Unitarian Portland
Below is an overview of Social Justice Programs from their web site:
Advancing Racial Justice Action Group (ARJAG)
Our mission is to play a leadership role in the work of resisting and dismantling racism and the policies and ...
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Animal Ministry (UUAM)
Our Mission is to promote understanding and awareness of Animals as fellow Sentient Beings in line with the 7th UU ...
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Committee On Hunger and Homelessness (COHHO)
OUR VISION No one hungry · No one homeless · Children and families thriving! OUR MISSION COHHO strives to end ...
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We are accepting the Climate Crisis as our Forever Emergency. Our mission is to take urgent action to mitigate or ...
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Economic Justice Action Group (EJAG)
The Economic Justice Action Group promotes fair and just economic policies and practices for all citizens. Current issues include economic ...
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Immigrant Justice Action Group (IJAG)
Contact: ijag@firstunitarianportland.org In keeping with our eight principles and as social justice allies, our mission is to support and enhance ...
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The Peace Action Group has been operating for over 30 years and is devoted to doing all we can to ...
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