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Faith in Action News
- Chelsea Reid
- 23 hours ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 6 hours ago
Every act of justice begins with a spark of compassion. As a community of faith, we’re called to turn that spark into action. Here are a few articles of current social justice issues and ways you can be part of the movement for change.
The local food pantries could use your help…
Community Helping Place needs volunteers to collect donations at Walmart.
CHP is partnering with the Dahlonega Walmart to accept food donations from October 31st through November 14th, and hopes that this provides people with a practical and accessible way to contribute to addressing this need in our community.
In order to do this, we need volunteers to staff the table where we are accepting donations, in order to thank donors and to explain why there is an increased need. If you are available to help support our efforts, the volunteer sign-up sheet is linked below! You can also email katyjoy@communityhelpingplace.org
The number of people needing the food pantry has increased to an average of 300 families per month. Food banks have decreased their offerings. Donating becomes even more important at this time.
Staples always needed are:
Canned Fruit
Canned Vegetables
Juice
Peanut Butter
Any items you have purchased before are also appreciated.
Sock Donation for Incarcerated Women
Let’s donate white socks for women housed in the Women’s Correctional Facility in Alto. We want each woman to be gifted at least one pair of clean white socks, which are essential and cost prohibitive at the prison’s commissary. If you have any questions, contact Jill Gray or Mary DeLorenzo. A labeled container will be located near the door throughout the month of November.
Monday, November 10, 2025 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM ET
Join us for The Gathering, a monthly virtual event from Side With Love designed to offer:
Spiritual Grounding – Strengthen your heart and spirit for the work ahead.
Political Analysis – Understand the threats to democracy and justice.
Collective Action – Organize with others to block anti-democratic forces and build a just and loving world.
At our November 10th The Gathering, our UU the Vote staff will engage in conversation about where we are at this moment, what it means for us, and what we are called to do to advance a pro-democracy agenda. Side With Love's monthly event to strengthen your spirit, make sense of the threats to democracy, and take meaningful action alongside others! Join us live or watch the recording later.
Virtual Attendance on November 15 is a great option!
Join fellow Unitarian Universalists in Georgia
at the 2025 UUGALAN Conference,
"Connecting for a Brighter Future"
November 14-16!
This inspiring weekend will include time for community building and strategic planning for the upcoming Georgia legislative session. Get ideas and energy from our intersectional panel exploring how solidarity across different issues is critical to protecting our democracy, with leaders from environmental justice, immigration, restorative justice, and bodily autonomy movements sharing insights on unified action.
Attendees will also participate in hands-on skill-building sessions with Side With Love national staff using the NEW Side with Love organizing framework, develop congregational action plans, and learn practical tools for community engagement and base building. From the optional Friday evening welcome gathering to Sunday's optional beach cleanup and closing worship at UUCS, participants will connect with UU communities across Georgia, share successes from previous advocacy efforts, and prepare for the 2026 legislative landscape with new digital organizing tools and a clear roadmap for collective action for 2026!
Register today at tinyurl.com/UUGaLANConf2025. All Virtual Registrants will receive digital materials by email.
Early Voting has Started … Have you voted yet?
Early Voting: Through October 31
Election Day: November 4
Georgia Power’s toxic actions, and the Georgia Public Service Commission’s approval of them, are costing Georgia residents and families more than just higher energy bills (for power we don’t use!). Their reliance on toxic coal and fossil fuel sources of energy, coupled with the increasing energy use of massive corporate-built data centers are also making us pay huge health and environmental costs.
Who is running for the two PSC seats?
All PSC seats are at-large – everyone in Georgia should vote for both districts.
Become informed and VOTE.
District | Candidate | |
2 | Incumbent Tim Echols (R) | |
2 | Alicia Johnson (D) | |
3 | Incumbent Fitz Johnson (R) | |
3 | Peter Hubbard (D) | |
Click on each name to learn more. |
2025-2026 GAYT Theme:
Plant Seeds of Justice
While human rights and international aid are under attack, it’s easy to feel like change is impossible. UUSC’s partners, however, know first-hand that justice doesn’t just appear
overnight. The movement for collective liberation requires ongoing, diligent tending and long-haul commitment.
This year, grassroots leaders share how they’re planting seeds for a more just future, no matter the circumstances. You will meet:
Innovative migration justice leaders housing LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers in Philadelphia
A Honduran community of water defenders carrying on the legacy of the late Juan Lopez
Political prisoner Ruth Lopez fighting for government
accountability and human rights in El Salvador Haitian activists fighting for the rights of people in migration.
Join us as we celebrate justice, generosity, and global solidarity at our Potluck following the service on Sunday, November 23.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 20, 2025
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) has been observed annually from its inception on
November 20, 1999, to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia.
The day was founded to draw attention to the continued violence directed
toward transgender people.
Typically, a TDoR memorial includes a reading of the names of those who died during the past
year and may include other actions such as candlelight vigils.
GMUUC will honor TDoR with a Candlelight Vigil November 20 th at 6:00 p.m.
Check HERE for more information on TDoR.