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
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 … Continue reading Zoom Service: Play Groups as Contexts for Moral Development (in a technological age!) Part II.
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 … Continue reading Zoom Service – Play Groups as Contexts for Moral Development (throughout life!) Part I.
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 … Continue reading Zoom Service – Amen to Uprising
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.
