On July 4, we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of this nation. Our nation was based on the stated premise that all men were created equal. But how do we measure up to that idea through our history and now? We’ll look through several periods and see what might guide us in … Continue reading So You Say You Want a Revolution
Heather Mcghee’s wonderful book, The Sum of Us, describes what racism costs everyone, no matter what their race is. This Sunday we’ll examine what it might mean if we all worked together in our common interest. We’ll look at examples of how seeking equity is in all of our best interests and how working against … Continue reading The Sum of Us
Human rights activist Bill Holston will be speaking to us on the resistance movements here and around the country, including words of Bruce Springsteen, music of modern protest, and how individuals can resist the rise of authoritarianism and defend democracy. Please wear your favorite social justice/resistance/protest shirt to services. Please promote policy over personality to help … Continue reading Land of Hope and Dreams
We will gather together to reflect on the significance of the fact that we’ll observe the Inauguration of Donald Trump and the following day will be Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As we consider what it means to take meaningful actions to promote peace and justice, its wise to look for examples from our History. … Continue reading WWJLD?
“Justice is what love looks like in public” – Cornel West We say that our country has the rule of law, but without equal access to competent legal representation, that is a myth. Our friend, Bill Holston, will be back with us on July 7, to examine the history of Legal Aid, the justice gap, … Continue reading The Justice Gap
Bill Holston, COO of the Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center, will be with us on Sunday, January 28. He will be speaking on the work of the Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center (DEAC) on a new approach to reducing illegal evictions by universal legal representation. Music provided by the CUUC Choir. Click on this link to … Continue reading Housing is a Human Right
