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Who, What, When, Where, Why of the Trevor Project. Sheila Sangmeister is a volunteer for this organization and will share her experiences and information about the Trevor Project.
There are nearly 90 guns for every 100 people in the United States. Violence and death due to guns are now part of the fabric of our country – it happens all the time, every day. It’s just that we don’t necessarily hear about. Gun violence impacts us all, not just the victims. It impacts … Continue reading Guns in our Upside-Down World
When talking about making the world a better place, there are many terms and phrases used. What is the difference between Equity, Equality, and Justice? Do the words we use make a difference in how we act and how we think? (Hint: the answer is “yes”. Come hear why!)
Carl Wendel Hines penned a devastating poem in 1965 on the occasion of the assassination of Malcolm X. Still, it is often, and perhaps more appropriately, associated with the murder of Martin Luther King Jr. It is called “A Dead Man’s Dream.” Now that he is safely dead let us praise him, build monuments to … Continue reading Refusing to Quietly Quit on King and Some Other Important Things
For many years our congregation has supported the “Guest at Your Table” project of the UU Service Committee. We will be doing so again this year. This service will give us an opportunity to learn about all the great work that the organization does and what partner organizations they will be supporting this year. UUSC’s … Continue reading Guest At Your Table
Welcoming Congregation’s annual Pride Month kick-off service. 2023 marks the 15 year anniversary of our recognition as a “Welcoming Congregation” by the Unitarian Universalist Association. It seemed like a bright beginning on the GLBTQ+A road to progress. Was it a reality?
Easter is a celebration of resistance – the resistance of one man against an empire and the resistance of life against death. Come honor this holiday through songs, stories, music, activities and more. It’s sure to be a fun day filled with joyful resistance. Note: This will be an intergenerational service.
Romans 12:2–“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.” In November 1954, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached a sermon at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church titled “Transformed Nonconformists.” Aidsand Wright-Riggins … Continue reading Maladjusted to Madness
The UU 5th Principle states, “The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.” Inspiring and beautiful in theory; yet in practice, democracy is mired in conflict, beset by divisions, and inflamed by ardent animosity. Given these circumstances, how do we uphold our commitment to … Continue reading Braiding Belief, Morality and Democracy
Communal worship is often a means of celebration, but can also include confession, seeking new ways of being, acknowledgment of strong feelings and witnessing to a larger truth. Today we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day in an attempt to learn, to heal and to grow. From the literal and figurative whitewashing of Columbus Day, we strive … Continue reading Reflections on the History, People and Culture of the Lenape
