Justice Actions

Updated 10-26-2025

Our faith reminds us that “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” It bends because people of good faith fueled with love and righteous anger show up to put their values into action.

We have many ways to show up. As an INDIVIDUAL we can make our unique voice heard; together in COMMUNITY, our voices are amplified. With JOY, we recharge and restore our resilience for the ongoing work of bending the arc toward justice. 

  1. COMMUNITY JUSTICE ACTION: 50501 Orlando’s Progress Hub Every Thursday night, 1U Gore Hall 6-8 pm
  2. INDIVIDUAL JUSTICE ACTION: Joy MCC Food Pantry collection | Make your voice heard! The 5 CALLS app is a great tool to make it easy to call often on many issues. IT WORKS!
  3. JOY JUSTICE ACTION UPDATE: Pride Parade

Keep scrolling for more details on how you can participate in any or all of these justice actions!

Community JUSTICE ACTIONS

50501 Progress Hub

Every Thursday, 6–8pm
Relax, Recharge, Refresh & Learn more effective ways to Fignt Fascism!
Location: 1U Gore Hall | Hosted by: 50501 Orlando

  • Grow community and connect with other engaged members & friends
  • Learn from Resistance Classes 
  • Play Board Games 
  • Practice Relaxation Techniques including Walking the Labyrinth
  • Read & Swap Books
  • Share & Enjoy Spoken Word

Joy JUSTICE ACTION UPDATE

1U at Orlando 2025 Pride Parade

Bringing our values to the wider community

We show up! At this year’s LGBTQIA+ Pride celebration, we shone a light on our UU values… The response from thousands of revelers was rewarding, as they recognized a faith community that welcomes and values them. Our minister, The Reverend Margalie Belizaire led the way as we uplifted our multi-faceted values of justice and inclusion, with signs boldly declaring many of our core UU beliefs: All Genders are Whole and Holy, Love is Love, Women’s Rights are Human Rights, Black Lives Matter, Climate Change is Real, No Human is Illegal.

Individual JUSTICE ACTIONS

Joy MCC Food Pantry

Bring non-perishable food items to give to the Joy MCC Food Pantry. Collection bins in Gore Hall. (Honoring our 1U October theme of Cultivating Compassion).

Calling our representatives is a way to take daily action. 5 CALLS app presents a direct way to learn the basics on many of the current issues, too, without being overwhelmed by television or social media feeds.

5 Calls – 5 Calls is an easy and effective way for U.S. constituents to make a political impact.

50501 Virtual Action: Click on this link to find different ways you can take action online anytime.

Resistbot – Resistbot is a chatbot that turns your texts into faxes, postal mail, or emails to your representatives in minutes. NEW

Immigration Links: This is a list of agencies and organizations that provide services to those involved in the immigration process in the US. The list was compiled by Abiding Presence Faith Community.

The UUSC launches the Resistance Network: a mobilization hub designed to take immediate action when civil liberties, democracy, and human rights are at risk. The threats we face are vast, but history shows us that resistance works when we act together. The Resistance Network is an opportunity to live our values as Unitarian Universalists and take collective action.

Democracy Forward – “The fight for democracy is the fight for people. Democracy Forward uses the law to build collective power and advance a bold, vibrant, democracy for all people.”

Community Resilience Hub: This is a UUA website page where information is curated for UUs to meet this moment.

Side With Love Action Center Weekly Update: This is our go-to place for analysis of critical issues in this political moment, immediate actions you can take, and helpful resources to deepen knowledge and practice of our collective work to side with love.

Important Things You Can Do…

Trust that LOVE is greater than hate.

Stay informed. Focus on what is real and share accurate, useful information. Guard and support your trusted sources of information.

Encourage democracy. Support democratic leaders and groups working for social justice and to preserve American values.

Resist evil. Speak up and Side With Love, every chance you get.

Provide help and support to those in need. Identify people and groups who need help, and seek ways to help as much as possible.

 Expand skills and knowledge. Educate and train yourself and others in useful skills. Side With Love (see below) is a wonderful resource in this regard

SHARE 1U’s posts, events, etc. on your timelines to let others know about us and our offerings

Other Important Things You Can Do

Participate in our Democracy! Become a member of LWVOC. Or you can opt in to “alert lists” emails.

Pride Chamber of Commerce – “We are the LGBT Chamber of Commerce dedicated to the business equality movement in the Greater Orlando area and beyond. The Pride Chamber’s strategic focus is to serve as a resource to small businesses and large corporations, and bridge the gap between them. We welcome you to get engaged in our mission to strengthen equality in Greater Orlando’s business community.”

Join or support Greater Orlando NOW (National Organization for Women) – NOW focuses on six priority issues: • including reproductive rights • ending sex discrimination/constitutional equality • promoting diversity and ending racism • economic justice • stopping violence against women • LGBTQIA rights)

Connect with UUSJ (Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice) for actions, involvement, more.

And, Remember Your Community is Here

Sign up for emails from our social justice group:   1ujustice@googlegroups.com

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

Join our 1U Justice facebook group.

Read our blog at 1ublog

As You Show Up for Justice In Person or Online

  • KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AT THE BORDER/AIRPORTS NEW
  • Emergency Planning – English
  • Emergency Planning – Spanish
  • Peaceful Protest Checklist
  • Take care of yourself and fellow travelers. Nurture yourself and your networks so you can stay balanced, strong, and safe.  
  • Respect your limits and boundaries and those of others. Understand that each of us, individually and in groups, has to manage this turmoil in our own way and at our own pace.
  • Stay vigilant. Know that your actions and resistance may have a cost, and identify what risk you can tolerate.
  •  Pace yourself. This is a marathon, not a sprint — a relay race.
  • Take precautionary measures such as:
    • Delete Me makes it quick, easy and safe to remove your personal data online.
    • Possibly moving away from X (Twitter) and WhatsApp, and toward Blue Sky social and Signal messaging apps as alternatives as a security measure.
    • Keep in mind that your social media posts, comments, etc. will be recorded in history and can easily be found in an internet search. So, think beyond the heat of the moment before posting.

To suggest additions to the events listing or the organization listing, or to make corrections, please email minister@orlandouu.org.