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Kentucky Refugee Ministries |
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Written by Debbie Horvay
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Monday, 18 January 2010 00:09 |
Thank you to everyone who donated coats for Kentucky Refugee Ministries. The Social Responsibility Committee collected more than 40 coats (200% of our goal) from our congregation, which will be distributed to newly arriving refugees. What a warm welcome to the USA.
CRITICAL JOB SEARCH: Kentucky Refugee Ministries appeals to our congregation to help with job search. They have a large backlog of refugees needing entry level jobs. More than anyone in this economy, refugees have trouble finding jobs, and they are particularly vulnerable as their government benefits expire within about 4 months of arrival. Our own TJ sponsored family is no exception. Please, do you have any tips? Call Kathi Peterson at 432-2724 |
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Community-Wide Clean-up Report
Many thanks to the green team of Social Justice Committee members who collected trash on November 7 at the corner of Westport Rd and Accomack Dr. We are so appreciative of your commitment to a clean community and for representing TJ in such a positive light! Our team included Joanmarie McGuire, Henry Austin, Kathi Peterson and friend, and Jon Henney.
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We are a Welcoming Congregation in which people who are bisexual, gay,
lesbian, and/or transgender will know they are appreciated and affirmed.
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Coming of Age is a rite of passage for youth approximately 14-16 years of age. This voluntary program formally recognizes and celebrates the passage of young Unitarian Universalists into adolescence. It is intended as a fun and in-depth way for youth to explore their identities and spiritual beliefs with adult mentors and/or with a small group. Each youth is paired with an adult mentor from the TJ community who accompanies them on their path of self discovery. Please speak with our Director of Religious Education, Barb, for more information. |
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The Social Justice Committee of Thomas Jefferson Unitarian church is dedicated to creating a just, equitable and compassionate
society by:
- Helping others achieve their goals and improve their situations
- Promoting equal rights and opportunities for all people
- Creating opportunities for individual and community growth through education and action.
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September-October Newsletter to Sponsors
July-August Newsletter to Sponsors
If you would like to make a donation to the orphanage, please make out your check to TJUC and send it to 4936 Brownsboro Rd., Louisville, KY 40222. Please note "Vihiga" on your check.
Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church (TJUC) is the primary source of support for the Vihiga Children’s Home. The Home is an orphanage for children, most of whose parents have died of AIDS. Vihiga District is located in western Kenya, where approximately 25% of the population suffers from HIV/AIDS – one of the highest infection rates in the world.
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