The Social Justice Task Force, which is part of the Bridge Committee, organizes and supports social justice initiatives for New Brackett Church and works with other social action groups outside the church community. The areas of focus are determined by members of the Bridge Committee and others. Some of our actions include:
- Racial, native, and immigrant justice
- Gun safety
- Voting rights
- Reproductive Justice

All are welcome to attend NBC SJTF meetings. We meet in conjunction with the Bridge Committee via Zoom on the Third Wednesday of the month at 4 pm. Contact Caron Chess at (908) 705-5161 for more information.

SOCIAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE

Among our activities …

Provide support to Maine Immigrant’s Rights Coalition

  • Raised over $3000 for gift cards and food for immigrants from Africa and Afghanistan.

  • Volunteer at the Root Cellar to help pack culturally appropriate suppers for immigrants living in hotels in South Portland.

Support Maine Wabanaki Tribes

  • Sponsored educational forums on Wabanaki history and Maine legislation on tribal self-governance that encouraged more than 35 Islanders to submit testimony.

  • Helped to pass two new laws that give the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayak access to clean water and provide tribes exclusive rights to develop online sports betting.

  • Submitted letters supporting proposed federal legislation for Wabanaki.

Maine Unitarian Universalist State Advocacy Network (MUUSAN)

NBC SJTF partners with MUUSAN, a statewide advocacy and public policy network anchored in our Unitarian Universalist faith. MUUSAN provides education and opportunities to collaborate around social justice issues in our state.