Social Justice Committee December 27^th 2020

1. Store House West donations will be gathered on Jan. 3^rd, 2021, Laurel and Kathy will be present from 11a-1p.
2. Westside Reads- ongoing, Kathy and Rev. Nancy will be collecting books in January from ABQ resource.
   1. Once Rio Rancho Schools are back in session Rev. Nancy will attempt to make contact.
   1. Reminder that ABQ members can and are encouraged to support a little library on their property.
3. Haven House continues to accept cleaning supplies. Rev. Nancy will put information in the mid-week notice, with a reminder to place Haven House items in separate area, to be delivered separately.  
4. Confirmation that the Letter was approved at the last town hall meeting, Steve P. is editing the document for clarity.
5. Janet presents information for members of the congregation to send to their representatives in regards to environmental justice, a future letter will be created for this purpose.  To be discussed in January’s meeting.
   1. People to write to is Laura Paskus, Rep. Deb Haaland, state representatives.
6. Judy suggests that as a congregation, a letter is written to vote out the outdated abortion bill that is on the books in this state.  Judy will create a letter for the congregation and present individual letters for members of the congregation to send independently. The social justice committee unanimously votes to back both the congregational and individual letters.
7. Discussion about the 8^th principle of anti-racism to be reviewed at January’s meeting.
8. Reminder that there will be an Open House for the New Year.