Podcast: Thomas Paine UU Fellowship

Quiet Action: Examining Women Who Made Significant, Yet Often Unseen Contributions to Women’s Rights

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Quiet Action: Examining Women Who Made Significant, Yet Often Unseen Contributions to Women’s Rights
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How can one person make a difference? Many women in the United States and other countries have contributed significantly to the progress of women’s rights, yet their contributions often go unnoticed or are not recognized. Join us for a service with Joanne Walker and other TPUUF Women to learn about some of these women, their … Continue reading Quiet Action: Examining Women Who Made Significant, Yet Often Unseen Contributions to Women’s Rights

But First, Trust

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
But First, Trust
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I feel as if the highest form of love is practiced through accountability – the practice of truly wanting someone to blossom into their true and best version of themselves.  Accountability is hard, and can easily be felt as uncaring judgment or chastisement.  Before loving accountability, therefore; we must have a foundation of trust.  How … Continue reading But First, Trust

Let’s Celebrate UU Women’s History Month

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Let's Celebrate UU Women's History Month
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Join us on March 16 to learn more about several UU women who had a profound effect. Presenters include Karen McCann talking about Margaret Moseley, Sheila Sangmeister speaking about Susan B. Anthony and Flo Shore presenting Mary Livermore.

Trusting Religion

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Trusting Religion
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In the words of Brené Brown, “I thought faith would say, ‘I will take away the pain and the discomfort.’  But what it ended up saying is ‘I will sit with you in it.’ ”  What does it look like to trust our faith not to fix our problems, but to sit with us through … Continue reading Trusting Religion

In Celebration of Women

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
In Celebration of Women
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In recognition of Women’s History Month, Cindy Westphal and Linda Weaver will reflect on the profound impact women have had throughout history.  Their message will emphasize the strength and resilience of women who have fought for justice, equality, and the worth and dignity of every human being.  Join us as we recognize the vital role … Continue reading In Celebration of Women

Perspective Taking

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Perspective Taking
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Are DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) workshops, affirmative action and hiring/membership quotas helpful? Although classes may educate and initiatives may change populations, neither are great at shifting mindset. One way to increase personal and communal understanding and inclusion is experiencing the world from another person’s point of view – to walk a mile (or more) … Continue reading Perspective Taking

Embracing Every Soul: The Power of Belonging

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Embracing Every Soul: The Power of Belonging
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Guest Speaker Dr. Janine Darby

The Work is Never Done

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
The Work is Never Done
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In 2007, TPUUF completed an accreditation process to be official recognized as a “Welcoming Congregation” – a community open and affirming to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. (See more here: UUA Welcoming Congregation.) TPUUF continues to be a loving community, but the work of welcome is never done. How can we make sure that … Continue reading The Work is Never Done

Bayard Rustin? Who was that?

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Bayard Rustin? Who was that?
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Bayard Rustin may be one of the most consequential local “adjacent UUs” in history who never made it onto the poster in our lobby of “100 Unitarian Universalists Who Made a Difference.” On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day last month, we all probably heard excerpts from MLK Jr’s “I Have a Dream” speech from the … Continue reading Bayard Rustin? Who was that?

The Role of Law in a Democracy

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
The Role of Law in a Democracy
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In a democracy, law serves as the foundational framework that upholds the principles of justice, equality, and liberty, ensuring that the rights and freedoms of individuals are protected while maintaining social order. The role of law in a democracy can be understood through several key functions. Join us for this fascinating look at several of … Continue reading The Role of Law in a Democracy