Charles Ganelin, who works as a CASA volunteer (CASA=Court Appointed Special Advocate) involved with children in “the system” because they’ve been removed from their home, finds this is a rewarding experience, especially since he works with Spanish-speaking families. Being a CASA in the time of COVID presents special challenges: being with the children and parents … Continued
All students in school need the opportunity to experience academic and social success. Please join Patric Leedom for this discussion. The book “Companion Reader for Multicultural Relevance” is a rich and supportive resource for teachers. Service leader: Linda Amspaugh
Over 150 years ago, on October 18, 1867, United States troops marched up to Castle Hill in Sitka, Alaska, as Russian soldiers lowered the Russian flag. Then the United States flag was raised over the land that had been purchased from Russia for about seven million dollars. The day is still celebrated in Sitka, but … Continued
The participants in the recent UUA General Assembly chose as an Action for Immediate Witness the call to reckon with our (denominational/national) history of colonialism. In order to address our complicity with colonialist history, first we have to understand and acknowledge it. While the specific call to action utilizes the 1620 Plymouth landing by English … Continued
The play of children has often been considered important for their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. However, their self-chosen play in groups, especially when it occurs with children of various ages and backgrounds, is also important for their moral development. The speakers (Darrel Davis and Doris Bergen) will discuss the possible effects of expanding … Continued
The play of children has often been considered important for their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. However, their self-chosen play in groups, especially when it occurs with children of various ages and backgrounds, is also important for their moral development. The speakers (Darrel Davis and Doris Bergen) will discuss how such play forms a … Continued
At the June 2020 General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association delegates voted on an Action of Immediate Witness “Amen to Uprising: A Commitment and Call to Action.” The AIW reflects both the Principles of our UU faith and the issues of Black Lives Matter movement to end State-sanctioned violence, liberate Black people, and end white supremacy … Continued
September 13 is the birthday of Roald Dahl, the British author best known for children’s books such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and James and the Giant Peach. Roald Dahl led an extraordinary life, marked by early tragedies, but filled with creativity and service. Join Diane Wright as we review Dahl’s legacy.
Throughout history, the stories of women’s lives have inspired us. Many of these were compiled by Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, in a book entitled GUTSY WOMEN: FAVORITE STORIES OF COURAGE AND RESISTANCE. Using some of their ideas as a guide, we will share a few women’s stories today. This Sunday the focus will be on … Continued
For 20 years, Jennifer Blue has been teaching middle school youth in the Our Whole Lives sexuality education program. She will talk about the joys of this hard work and how it fits into the core values and principles of Unitarian Universalism.
