Reflections on St. Nicholas Day. On December 6, St. Nicholas Day is celebrated throughout the world. Come join Diane Wright as we reflect on the legends surrounding this fourth-century Christian, and why early December may be the perfect time for us to reflect on his legacy. Service Leader: Linda Amspaugh
The road to women’s right to vote was a rocky one with many “unsung heroines.” Miami Professor Emerita Kathy McMahon Klosterman has been teaching a class on this subject and will share her research with us. Service leader: Susan Trasher
New Traditions Many of us will likely experience a Thanksgiving very different from previous ones. Together let’s share ideas of how we can make this one special. Service leader: Celia Ellison
One hundred years ago, on November 15, 1920, the first General Assembly of the League of Nations was held in Geneva. Join Diane Wright as we reflect on the history of the League of Nations, and the lessons we might learn from its birth and its end. Service leader: Patty Klingenberg
Join the congregation and Diane Wright as we come together and consider our path forward, reflecting on the ways our UU principles guide us in the cultural and political environment in which we find ourselves. Service Leader: Genevieve O’Malley Knight
On Thursday, November 5, join the UUA, UU the Vote, Side with Love for a post-election vigil and community gathering featuring UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Director of Worship Arts at First UU Congregation of Ann Arbor, MI. It will begin at 8pm ET / 7pm CT / 6pm MT … Continue reading Post Election Vigil and Community Gathering
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 … Continue reading Zoom Service – CASA Volunteering in the Time of COVID
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 … Continue reading Zoom Service: A Long, Intricate Drum Roll on Castle Hill: Reflections on Alaska Day
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 … Continue reading Zoom Service: Facing our Colonialist History
