Social Justice Action Committee

Prison Book Program first became connected with United First Parish Church in 2004 and now operates within the church building. The mission of Prison Book Program is to support people in prison by sending them free books and reading materials that meet their specific needs and interests. PBP does this through a highly engaging volunteer experience that connects people inside and outside of the American prison system. 

Boston Immigrant Justice Accompaniment Network is a non-profit organization that helps immigrants who have been placed in detention by ICE. BIJAN organizes individuals, congregations, and others interested in showing up for each other to provide accompaniment and support as needed. Examples of volunteer roles include providing rides to/from court, writing letters to community members who are detained, doing accompaniment at immigration court hearings, and administrative tasks.

United First Parish Church has partnered with March Forward Quincy/Indivisible to host rallies such as the Good Trouble Rally and No Kings Rally which took place on the front steps of the church next to the Hancock-Adams Common and Quincy City Hall. March Forward Quincy is a progressive group that encourages local engagement to increase civic interest locally and nationally, and engages the community to nurture empathy. They strive to fulfill their mission by providing information on political issues, highlighting means of action and engagement, and sponsoring events to connect to and unite the community.

Quincy Interfaith Network's mission is "To gather and lift up the voice and witness of people of faith and conviction in the public sphere to promote justice, inclusion, and interfaith community action." United First Parish Church has hosted and co-sponsored many events with QIN such as Transgender Day of Remembrance vigils and Pride Month opening ceremonies in Quincy. Additionally, Rev. Rebecca Froom serves as President of QIN.