Democracy in Action: Taking UU the Vote to the Next Level in 2026!

As Unitarian Universalists, putting our faith into action isn't optional—it's at the heart of who we are. Our values call us to help build a more just, inclusive, and representative democracy where every voice counts and every community is heard.

That is why we are thrilled to bring the national UU the Vote campaign back to First UU!

Reflecting on Our 2024 Impact
In 2024, our congregation showed up in a big way. By organizing, reaching out, and connecting directly with underrepresented voters in key swing areas, we helped make real, measurable moves toward greater democratic participation:

• 4,200+ postcards written and mailed
• 2,500+ phone calls placed to voters

Every stamp, every phone call, and every conversation was a step toward a fairer, more inclusive process.

Raising the Bar for 2026
Building on that incredible momentum, the Social Justice Executive Team is officially issuing a challenge to our First UU members and friends: let’s go even further this season!
Here is what we are aiming to accomplish together:

• 6,000 Postcards Sent — building on the 4,200 we sent in 2024
• 4,500 Phone Calls Placed — up from our 2,500 calls in 2024
• Text Banking Launch — rolling out our first-ever program!

Off to a Strong Start!
We’ve already kicked things off! At our first postcard-writing party on August 2nd, our team completed 120 postcards.

How to Get Involved This Sunday
We will be staffing a table on the patio every Sunday. Stop by to:

• Pick up postcard packets to complete at home.
• Turn in your completed postcards.
• Sign up for upcoming outreach shifts.

Look out for even more opportunities to get involved between now and November!

Questions or Want to Volunteer?We need everyone's voice and hands to reach our goals. Contact Valeria at [email protected] to get plugged into upcoming trainings, events, and text-banking launches.

​Let's organize, show up, and vote our values together!

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