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I'm on my way to a job where I am the only black person in my office. I work with people who either don’t know or don’t care about Alton Sterling or Philando Castile. They are going to ask me “How are you this morning?” and the simple truth is that I can’t be honest. I can’t say that...Reflection | By Shane Paul Neil | July 10, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: #BlackLivesMatter, Activism, America, Anti-Oppression, Compassion, Direct Experience, Pain, Race/Ethnicity, SolidarityWorship element -
There is no algebra for death. No life lost cancels out another. The idea that there is some other side to the equation is a lie perpetrated by centuries of war and revenge. There is no other side. You cannot subtract and equalize the equation. There is an addition of loss, grief upon grief upon...Poetry | By Lynn Ungar | July 8, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Activism, Community, Division, Grief, Solidarity, UnityWorship element -
The days that come and carry away your spirit, your spark — bow down. Lay your head on the hard earth and let your brokenness join the death that is stirring there. Life rebels against death, takes the very dust of our bones and reweaves it into glory. You were made for Life, and Life does not...Prayer | By Audette Fulbright Fulson | July 8, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Activism, Brokenness, Despair, Disaster or Crisis, Grief, Hiroshima Day, Justice, Justice Sunday, Solidarity, Transgender Day of Remembrance, TraumaWorship element -
Spirit of Life and Love, known by many names and yet fully known by none, be with us in this hour of grief. Be with us as we reach out to one another in comfort. Be with us as we come to terms with our sadness, anger, and despair. Hold us in the embrace of eternal love...Prayer | By Lyn Cox | June 17, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 6th Principle (World Community), Anti-Oppression, Earth-Centered, Generations, Grief, Healing, Justice, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Love, Mourning, Resilience, Solidarity, Terrorism, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element -
Today, and forever, I grieve the loss of life. I grieve for the people who died in [name of most recent shooting]. I grieve for their families, friends, and co-workers. I grieve for those who were there and feel both lucky and guilty that they survived while others died. We have witnessed another...Prayer | By Keith Kron | June 16, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: America, Anti-Oppression, Disaster or Crisis, Grief, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Pride Sunday, Solidarity, ViolenceWorship element -
"Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance."...Quote | By Vernā Myers | June 14, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Acceptance, Anti-Oppression, Diversity, Hospitality, Inclusion, Justice, SolidarityWorship element -
Image | By Melissa Gibson | June 14, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Acceptance, Anti-Oppression, Diversity, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Multiculturalism, Pride Sunday, SolidarityWorship element -
Image | By Melissa Gibson | June 14, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Diversity, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Multiculturalism, Pride Sunday, SolidarityWorship element -
Image | By Melissa Gibson | June 14, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Acceptance, Anti-Oppression, Diversity, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Multiculturalism, Pride Sunday, SolidarityWorship element -
You’ve seen it. Two black men pass each other on the street. They nod. Subtle, sometimes imperceptible, but there is acknowledgement. “Do you know him?” “No . . . (yes) . . . no.” I learned this from my father and my grandfather and my other grandfather and my uncles and my great uncle and...Reading | By Adam Lawrence Dyer | May 17, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: #BlackLivesMatter, 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), America, Anti-Oppression, Connections, Direct Experience, Identity, Race/Ethnicity, Secular, Solidarity, UnityWorship element -
To become an anti-racist faith community, the key question for a white/white majority community is not “How do we get people of color to join our faith community?” It is, instead, “How can we make a prolonged, spiritually-rooted, engaged commitment to uprooting white supremacy within our...Reading | By Chris Crass | May 9, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: #BlackLivesMatter, Anti-Oppression, Black History / Whitney Young / James Reeb, Direct Experience, Freedom, Justice, Living Our Faith, Purpose, Race/Ethnicity, Secular, Seven Principles, Solidarity, UnityWorship element -
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." This quote has been widely attributed to Martin Luther King, Jr.Quote | May 2, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Activism, Integrity, Living Our Faith, Power, Purpose, Seven Principles, Solidarity, StrengthWorship element
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Dear Liberal Allies, You and I learned very different things in very different ways. If you didn’t live an experience, then step aside. We students of color, gay students, trans* students, children of immigrants and refugees knew this stuff before our professors told us what to call it....Reading | By Trungles | March 30, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Anti-Oppression, Direct Experience, Growth, Identity, Justice, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Multiculturalism, Personal Stories, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Race/Ethnicity, Solidarity, SufferingWorship element
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After the Hosannahs have all been shouted, After anguished moments in the garden have been spent, After “take this bread and eat, take this wine and drink,” After betrayal with a kiss, After hands washed and 39 lashes, After seven last words and “he breathed his last,” After crucifixion and...Litany | By Joshua Mason Pawelek | March 28, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 6th Principle (World Community), 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Activism, Christianity, Commitment, Easter, Justice, Living Our Faith, Purpose, Secular, SolidarityWorship element -
In honor of the Standing on the Side of Love http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/ourstories/2016/1/15/announcing-… Days of Love 2016 campaign, Steven Ballesteros speaks up about the important work of supporting Youth of Color. As a Unitarian Universalist young adult of color I have at times...By Jennica Davis-Hockett | February 12, 2016 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Choice, Congregational Action, Connections, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Love, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Multigenerational Faith Development, Racial Justice, Secular, Social Justice, Solidarity, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Valentine's Day, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth SundayPage/Article -
In honor of the Standing on the Side of Love http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/ourstories/2016/1/15/announcing-… Days of Love 2016 campaign, Phebe Hawes speaks up about being a light of love in a time of hate.By Jennica Davis-Hockett | February 12, 2016 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Choice, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Love, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Multigenerational Faith Development, Prayer Practices, Racial Justice, Secular, Social Justice, Solidarity, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Valentine's Day, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
In honor of the Standing on the Side of Love http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/ourstories/2016/1/15/announcing-… Days of Love 2016 campaign, Colleen Lee speaks up about her awakening to racial tensions close to home. Social justice is a core value of Unitarian Universalism (UU). Even though...By Jennica Davis-Hockett | February 10, 2016 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Children's / Religious Education Sunday, Connections, Education, Equity, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Love, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, News, Racial Justice, Secular, Sexuality Education, Social Justice, Solidarity, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Valentine's Day, Youth Sunday, Youth/TeensPage/Article -
Introduction The Cornbread and Cider Communion is a tradition in some of our congregations. With gratitude for our freedom and for our abundance, let us celebrate this ritual today mindful of Syrian and other refugees who are unable to go home, those for whom we pray safe passage and a welcoming...Ritual | By Dawn Skjei Cooley | November 24, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: America, Body, Communion (Christian), Food, Gratitude, Immigration, Interdependence, International, Solidarity, Thanksgiving, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element -
We light this chalice, the beacon that calls us: To love To justice To a deepening of the spirit.Chalice Lighting | By Cynthia Landrum | November 11, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Calling, Commitment, Community, Conscience, Faith, Growth, Justice, Love, Solidarity, Spirituality, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element -
In the spirit of community and a sense of purpose in our ministry: Let us commence the discovery of our strengths, our concerns, our grief and our joy. Let this journey be one of love, authenticity and reverence....Prayer | By Laurie Stuart | October 14, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Activism, Balance, Beginnings, Purpose, Relationships, Service, SolidarityWorship element