Speaker: Bill Holston - Guest Speaker

The Sum of Us

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

Land of Hope and Dreams

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

WWJLD?

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?

The Justice Gap

“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

Housing is a Human Right

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

Tu Lucha Es Mi Lucha: Reflections on 11 years of Leading an Immigrant Rights Organization

Bill Holston, J.D., will leave Human Rights Initiative in August to take up a new role at the Dallas Eviction Center. This Sunday, he will reflect on the lessons he’s learned, the changes he’s seen across three different presidential administrations, and the insights he’ll be taking to his new role protecting the rights of tenants … Continue reading Tu Lucha Es Mi Lucha: Reflections on 11 years of Leading an Immigrant Rights Organization