Recently, the Order of Services, had a note in it, looking for volunteers to speak on people or things that have….I forget the exact quote, but asking for sermons on people who have made us who we are today. And while I have mentioned my Dad, several times, Well, this person not only changed MY life, but changed the lives of seven…
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I moved to Freehold, New Jersey, in 1969 at age 10. That summer we watched Armstrong and Aldrin walk on the surface of the Moon, and our family named our new kitten Apollo 11, or Polly for short. A few years later in middle school, I did a research project on the hydrogen economy, by…
John Barker, who helped create and lead the Legislative Committee of Unitarian Universalists of Maryland (LegiCUUM), discussed the group’s social action legacy.
Description: “Inspired by the ‘Church in the Mirror‘ sermon delivered by congregant Charles Alexander, I reflect upon what I’ve learned about my internalized white identity and sense of superiority. With the help of beloved fellow travelers in the ongoing struggle to understand and overcome racism and white supremacy, I’ve discovered the damage whiteness has done to my spirit and to my capacity to live within the beloved community. I offer my vision of our church in this struggle including where we have been, where we are, and the possibilities for healing and liberation that stand before us.”
Suggested Readings:
- On Tyranny, by Timothy Snyder
- Black Earth: The Holocaust as History and Warning by Timothy Snyder
- The Retreat of Western Liberalism by Edward Luce
“What can we learn from the traditions of Rosh Hashanah, and how do they fit with our UU Values. Spoiler alert: they fit perfectly!”
Veronika Martin spoke about her work in conflict zones in Asia and Africa, how her family history guided her there, and what she learned from the human connections made during these difficult times.
When Catherine Buckler initially offered to do this, she had planned to talk about her experiences at the last two Revolutionary Love conferences. However, after viewing three videos related to the NRA ad campaign controversy, she decided to focus in on one of the ideas explored at the conferences – loving one’s enemies. See what…
Carol Hamilton, UUCSS member and former Board of Trustees Corporate VP, discusses her experience as the sibling of a person with disabilities.
Poignant and inspiring service about appreciating fathers and fatherhood. UUCSS members Carey Schneider, Edith Salazar, Victor Medina, and Kathryn Leete share personal reflections.