We discuss the origins of the pride movement, and the legacy of our queer ancestors like James Baldwin, who challenge us to transcend categories and labels in a hostile world constantly seeking to define us. How can we as Unitarian Universalists best show up in solidarity with our trans and queer beloveds? Click on … Continue reading The Dragons in Us
The Islamic faith, shared by one quarter of the world’s population, has a profound tradition of justice that is rooted in spirituality, seeing humankind as custodians of this world, divinely entrusted with the duty to always stand on the side of the oppressed and speak truth to power. This talk will provide an introduction to, … Continue reading Why Justice Is Important in Islam
Pete Seeger once said “The right song at the right time can change history”. We will join together for our annual music Sunday to lift up love as a powerful force of resistance to the hatred and violence. Our choir will perform together with a guest musician Michael Dill under the leadership of our music … Continue reading Voices of Resistance, Songs of Love
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
