One of my friends said, “in no other nation.” And she’s right. Ten days ago, 10 people were killed by a gunman as they shopped for groceries. One was 32 years old. The oldest was an 82-year-old woman. And today it was Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas that serves children in second to fourth … Continue reading From the Minister for May 24, 2022
The TUUC Social Justice Committee Housing Subcommittee urges you to write your Pierce County Council Member and encourage them to vote for proposed Ordinance 2022-36. This ordinance will facilitate enlarging the Safe Parking program in Pierce County. This is a revision of an ordinance recently passed by County Council and vetoed by County Executive Bruce … Continue reading Letters of Support to Pierce County for Safe Parking Program
Balance, someone once quipped, is having a cookie in both hands. These days, I find myself wishing it was that easy. As the pandemic continues to surge and recede, as spring continues to dance between late winter scudding clouds and drizzle and those perfect soft spring days, I want nothing more than to find the … Continue reading From the Minister for May 13, 2022
Fifteen TUUC congregants – with important support from TUUC Minister, Rev. Dr. Linda Hart, and TUUC Church Administrator, Libby Ball – are truly helping create a revolution powered by good boundaries, kindness, and compassion for those living in their vehicles. Every visit to tidy the porta-potty, clean the handwashing station and make sure it has … Continue reading Safe Parking
Beloved friends, So happy we were able to gather last Sunday both in-person and online for our multiplatform service. We will have multiplatform options again this Sunday, March 27 for our “Safe Shelter for All” worship service with guest speakers, Theresa Power-Drutis and Rosemary Powers from the Tacoma-Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness. A reminder that … Continue reading From the Minister for March 22, 2022 – Multiplatform Worship Service & Inaugural John Biddle Lecture
Social Justice Discussion + ACTION Group The Social Justice Committee (SJC) invites you to join the Social Justice Discussion + ACTION Group which is spending two months each on different Social Justice issues. We are LEARNING the first month and ACTING the second month. We discuss a book on a social justice topic and identify an … Continue reading Social Justice Discussion + ACTION Group – How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America
AIDNW Sack Lunch Collection Drive AIDNW (Advocates for Immigrants in Detention NW) supports immigrant detainees and welcomes them on their release from the NW ICE Processing Center located in Tacoma. AIDNW needs sack lunches to give to the detainees leaving the ICE facility. The released detainees are usually going directly to a bus, train, or plane. These sack … Continue reading AIDNW Sack Lunch Collection Drive
99 Stockings Holiday Collection Drive a.k.a. 99 Stockings plus 200 Holiday Gift Bags! Help bring some holiday cheer to housing insecure members of our community! The Social Justice Committee is coordinating collections from TUUC for the 99 Stockings project. This project is co-sponsored by New Connections Tacoma & St. Leo’s Homelessness Workgroup. The 99 Stockings project creates … Continue reading 99 Stockings Holiday Collection Drive
Safe Parking is an integral part of Tacoma’s effort to provide a safe and sanitary option for every unhomed person in the city. It is cost effective and an essential intervention for those living in their vehicles. TUUC is one of two safe parking sites in Tacoma. There is another in Pierce County. All three … Continue reading Safe Parking Update for October 15, 2021
Last September a TUUC Ad Hoc Committee began looking for options to enhance building and grounds security. Historic issues of misbehavior and illegal behavior on TUUC property had accelerated during the extended period of COVID closure. Debbie Cafazzo, then Board of Trustee member, and Cat Garretson-Bilnoski, Social Justice Committee member, both mentioned that the Tacoma/Pierce … Continue reading Safe Parking Update
