Given the complexity of racial justice in our country, it’s possible than any mention of privilege would lead folks to think of white privilege and whether or not they think that is real. We won’t be specifically focusing on that, but rather, spend time considering privileges and responsibilities in community and how they connect with … Continue reading The Terrible Privilege (and not white privilege per se)
This week, First Unitarian Oakland will host a historic vote for members of record to vote on whether this congregation supports and adopts the 8th Principle of Unitarian Universalism. [website link] Join us as Pastor Ninán and the Rev. Dr. Michael Tino (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northern Westchester and the Church of the Larger Fellowship) … Continue reading December 12, 2021: 8th Principle Vote—Love is Not All
It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than [it] can pay [. . .] I do not think this general insolvency [. . .] to be the reason of the difficulty experienced at Christmas and New Year, and other times, in bestowing gifts; … Continue reading The Impediment in Choosing: Emerson, Gifts, and Progress
Join Emily Stoper and Marilyn McMahon to explore social class divisions in our country, along with their economic roots and political results – and how we as Unitarian Universalists can work to heal those divisions. The service will include reflection on the intersectionality between class divisions and racism.
English poet of the Romantic Age, William Blake, said that, “Joy and woe are woven fine, a clothing for the soul divine. Under every grief and pine, runs a joy with silken twine.” Join us in a service that holds both the ups and the downs of the pandemic season. Bring a token of your … Continue reading Grief and gratitude woven fine
