We seek to promote in-person dialogue about systemic issues that affect human dignity with a goal of fostering a more inclusive community.
The Hingham Unity Council is a non-partisan, nonprofit association started by members of the Hingham community in fall 2019. All who live, work, learn or worship in Hingham are welcome to participate in our conversations and planning. Please read more about our vision, purpose and guiding tenets here. If you are interested in getting more involved, please contact us.
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2025 Candidates Statements
We asked this year's Hingham 2025 Town election candidates for a response to this prompt: In the community vision presented in Hingham’s Master plan, adopted in 2021, welcoming “racial, cultural, and economic diversity” is listed as a top priority. Can you please tell voters how you will use your public position to make Hingham more welcoming for all people?
Andrew Turner to Chair HUC
The HUC is pleased to welcome Andrew Turner as our new Board chair commencing September 1, 2024. Andrew is passionate about issues related to racial and social justice, and has served in volunteer and leadership roles on the Hingham Unity Council since 2021, and at his church as a leader of the Becoming Beloved Community ministry.
Hingham 2024 Town Elections Candidate Statements
One of the goals of the Hingham Unity Council is to create a more inclusive and welcoming community. Can you please tell voters how you will use your public position to make Hingham more welcoming for all of its citizens? Read the answers from this year's candidates!
Letter from HUC Board to Rep. Meschino and Senator O’Connor
Below is a letter sent by the HUC Board to State Representative Meschino and Senator O'Connor advocating for the passage of two proposed pieces of legislation related to our Arab community members as well as a bill to protect First Amendment Rights by combating "doxing." We encourage other community members who support these bills to reach out too.