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“The Call for Dismantling Racism,” by Rev. William Heller, MDIV, MBA

Service video UUA’s Principle 8: the call to support the dismantling of racism. The call has gone out, and the UUA communities have answered. Principle 8, in its developmental stage, demonstrates an awareness and a growing commitment to address dismantling racism. Your mission of spiritual wholeness calls for your inward inquiry–your discovering your perspective racism. … Continue reading “The Call for Dismantling Racism,” by Rev. William Heller, MDIV, MBA

“Fuzzy Questions, Fuzzy Answers,” by the Rev. Dr. Bruce Clark Clear

Service video Do we view life as black & white or as varying shades of gray? Have our experiences taught us that most things in life are absolute or ambiguous? Or something in between? In today’s reading, written by Bruce Clear, we will consider the concept of “fuzziness” and how it relates to UU values … Continue reading “Fuzzy Questions, Fuzzy Answers,” by the Rev. Dr. Bruce Clark Clear

“Odd Arrangements and Funny Solutions,” by Rev. Dr. Helen Lutton Cohen

Service video The author of today’s reading writes: “We all share the need to feel we exist, and that we are safe—we need to feel both present and secure. I am convinced that these very basic emotional needs lie at the heart of all kinds of behaviors.” The way we seek to fulfill these needs … Continue reading “Odd Arrangements and Funny Solutions,” by Rev. Dr. Helen Lutton Cohen

“The Power of Language, the Language of Power,” Rev. Devorah Greenstein

Service video Our language is the reflection of ourselves…a reflection of the character, beliefs and values of the speaker. Language…It can be a tool used for good, and for not-so-good…it is a sharp tool…sharp in ways we aren’t even conscious of. Today’s reading deals with the language that frames the concept of “Disability.” As Unitarian … Continue reading “The Power of Language, the Language of Power,” Rev. Devorah Greenstein

“In Praise of Weeds,” by Rev. Peter Friedrichs

Service video The phrase associated with one of America’s most famous symbols, the Statue of Liberty, reads: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” This phrase has become a part of the collective American consciousness and seemingly invites all to partake in the American Dream. How do we reconcile … Continue reading “In Praise of Weeds,” by Rev. Peter Friedrichs