Topic: Families

“Standing Up for Immigrant Justice,” by Elsa Hernandez, IC4IJ

Service video UUs view immigration through a lens of love and compassion, rejecting policies that dehumanize individuals. Just as love knows no borders, Unitarian Universalist’s dedication to justice reaches across boundaries and walls. We show up on the side of love with all families, regardless of citizenship status, and strive to create welcoming communities and … Continue reading “Standing Up for Immigrant Justice,” by Elsa Hernandez, IC4IJ

“Honoring Our Ancestors,” by Sonya Murray

The ritual of welcoming and honoring ancestors is an ancient spiritual practice found in many cultures and traditions. We are grateful for their gifts, their lessons, and their challenge; for “What they dreamed be ours to do.” Today we remember and express gratitude to our own particular ancestors: family roots, spiritual mentors, and those who … Continue reading “Honoring Our Ancestors,” by Sonya Murray

“A Seed of Hope: Educating Afghan Girls for a Brighter Future,” by Friba Dawar

In this talk, I share my journey from Afghanistan to Riverside and how my experiences as a mother, educator, and advocate shaped my mission to support girls’ education. I discuss the impact of the current crisis on Afghan girls and introduce Success Journey Academy, an online school that brings learning to those who are now … Continue reading “A Seed of Hope: Educating Afghan Girls for a Brighter Future,” by Friba Dawar

“Love In the Complicated Places – Pt 3,” by Nick Williams

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This is the 3rd installment of “Love in the Complicated Places” given by Tinka Friend and Nick Williams. Following the 2nd installment which focused on failures they both experienced while working with students with disabilities, in this section Nick will speak about another experience in a high school in Norco. He was placed with a … Continue reading “Love In the Complicated Places – Pt 3,” by Nick Williams

“God Makes No Mistakes: Creating Beloved Community for All Our Children,” by Sally Patton

Service video Our UU Principles encourage us to manifest respect for the inherent worth and dignity of each individual; to demonstrate equity and compassion in our relationships; and to accept one another in spiritual growth. In our faith communities, we strive to understand and accept those who may seem to have different perspectives from our … Continue reading “God Makes No Mistakes: Creating Beloved Community for All Our Children,” by Sally Patton

“Family Values & the GDP!,” by Rev. Suji Fox

Service video The terms “family values,” and “gross national product” have been co-opted over generations to give strict definitions of the feminine and masculine. In this service Suji will discuss the feminine influence on families as well as on the gross national product. And the feminine — like the ocean — rolls, strides, turns, guides, … Continue reading “Family Values & the GDP!,” by Rev. Suji Fox