Open

• “To Be a Unitarian Universalist” by Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen

Read

• 8th Principle of Unitarian Universalism: Background: The grassroots, lay-leader-originated effort to incorporate an 8th, anti-racism/anti-oppression principle, also informed the review and revisions of the Principles and Purposes of the Unitarian Universalist Association. This background tells some of this movement to embody UU values and prompt greater civic participation.

Watch

• UUA GA 2015 — YA@GA Talk – Black Lives Matter (YouTube), 10:57)

Do

Discuss: What does it mean tobe a leader in the quest for collective liberation? What does it mean tofollow the leadership of others, namely those most impacted / marginalized by the issues at hand?

Consider your personal circumstances, the identities you hold, and the communities you are connected to. How might you join or follow in prophetic leadership in your context?

Explore: What level of personal risk are you willing and able to take on in pursuit of collective liberation?

Close

• Revolutionary Love” by Rev. Dayna Edwards

Take Home

• “Centering: Navigating Race, Authenticity, and Power in Ministry”, (Edited by Mitra Rahnema)
• Fortification Podcast: Lena Gardner and Osagyefo Sekou
• Fortification Podcast: Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
• Fortification Podcast: Rev. Meg Riley
• “Whose Faith Is It Anyway? Confronting White Supremacy in Faith Institutions” (YouTube)
• Elder Spiritual Odyssey – Dr. Paula Cole Jones (YouTube) (more Elder Odysseys from notable BIPOC UU leaders available at the DRUUMM YouTube channel)
• “The Religious Left: An Old Tradition For a New Day” By Daniel McKanan