Sarah Berel-Harrop is the former Intern Minister at the Texas Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry and a graduate of Meadville Lombard Theological School. She grew up UU in Houston, Texas and has been engaged in congregational life in Houston and the Dallas Fort Worth area in many capacities – religious educator, social justice chair, and board leadership. Sarah is passionate about nurturing groups and communities grounded in relationship and trust that offer alternatives to organizations based in domination and control.
Throughout Unitarian and Universalist history, our ancestors have experimented with counter-cultural social structures that would serve as models for cultural transformation: Brook Farm and the La Réunion colony here in Dallas are just two examples. This Sunday, we’ll explore the urge to form such communities and some of the difficulties they faced. Collectively we will … Continue reading Vive la Communauté: Seeking Beloved Community
The Unitarian Universalist Association’s covenant connects “inclusive democratic processes” to our commitment to justice. As we approach another presidential election year, we’ll explore ways we can center our call to dismantle racism and systemic oppression in our democracy work. How can we move beyond the moment of one election into a transformative movement that actively prioritizes … Continue reading Faith In Democracy
