Every year, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee asks members of UU congregations to invite some special guests to our dining room tables. This year the Social Action and Religious Education Committees are working together on this project. From January 17 through February 14, we will be joining with UU congregations everywhere in focusing on those around the world who have fled their homes and countries because of violence, wars, and persecution.
For those who may be unfamiliar with Guest at Your Table, during the designated period families and individuals keep a special box on the table to remind them of those who have no home or table, and to put in their pocket change for the UUSC. Guest at Your Table (GAYT ) will help us all take a few minutes each day to learn more about the struggles these millions are facing, and also raise funds to support the UUSC in partnering with other groups to render aid.
On Sunday, January 17, we will distribute the boxes to children and youth in RE. If you would like to participate, stop at the Social Action table during social hour and pick up a box. We also have booklets that tell the stories of three individuals and families, and hope we can all take time during the day to learn more about those impacted by war and injustice. The children in their RE classes will be learning about these issues in age-appropriate ways.
On February 14, we will return our GAYT boxes in support of the UUSC work among migrant peoples.