“As we mourn the death of George Floyd and other Black people killed by police, and as we respond to COVID-19, which continues to disproportionately impact Black communities, the UUA denounces anti-Black racism and the inherent violence of policing. Police brutality is a symptom of white supremacy and anti-Black racism, and as people of faith … Continue reading Statement about the Movement for Black Lives
First Unitarian Church has a newly elected board in place for the new fiscal year (2020-2021). Our Officers are Melanie Smith-Guillaume (President), Anne Mannix (Vice President), Elena Wake (Treasurer), and Kay Azar (Secretary). Our Trustees are Howard Berberick, Bert Dodds, Becky Lindstrom, and Gail deSomer.
From books for kids to post-graduate texts; or movies, graphic novels, etc.–Dr. Nicole A. Cooke’s website has the resources you need: https://padlet.com/nicolethelibrarian/nbasekqoazt336co
From Victoria Alexander: “I’ve been getting a lot of questions from my non-Black friends about how to be a better ally to Black people. I suggest unlearning and relearning through literature as just one good jumping off point, and have broken up my anti-racist reading list into sections.” 📚 EDIT: I’m so glad many of you are … Continue reading Book List for Unlearning Racism
Schedule of all of our online gatherings this week:Wed 6/10 1:00 pmFri 6/12 1:00 pmSat 6/13 1:00 pmSun 6/4 10:30 am “First Zoomitarian” worship serviceMon 6/15 1:00 pmTue 6/16 1:00 pm All of the above will use this zoom URL https://uuma.zoom.us/j/4774349822or just use a phone: 312.626.6799
The food drive for Broadway Christian Parish was a huge success. Our church is full of generous people and Ronda Hughes of the Broadway Christian Parish was grateful for our efforts. We had over 500 food items donated and at least 50 items of clothing and toiletries. Interesting items that were donated included 25 cans … Continue reading Food Drive Success!
Schedule of all of our online gatherings this week Wed 6/3 1:00 pmWed 6/3 7:00 pm interfaith grief service (see elsewhere in this Chirp!)Fri 6/5 1:00 pmSat 6/6 1:00 pmSun 6/7 10:30 am “First Zoomitarian” worship serviceMon 6/8 1:00 pmTue 6/9 1:00 pm First Zuumitarian is an online gathering with music, silence, encouraging words and … Continue reading Online Gatherings and Connections
The corona virus has increased the hunger in our community – 1 in 4 children struggle with hunger and there are long lines at food banks. The Peace & Justice Committee of First Unitarian, South Bend, has responded with a food drive! The food will be delivered to the Broadway Christian Parish, who are continuing … Continue reading Food Drive
Schedule of all of our online gatherings this week Wed 5/27 1:00 pm Fri 5/28 1:00 pm Sat 5/30 1:00 pm Sun 5/31 10:30 am “First Zoomitarian” worship service Mon 6/1 1:00 pm Tue 6/2 1:00 pm All of the above will use this zoom URL https://uuma.zoom.us/j/4774349822 or just use a phone: 312.626.6799
Strategizing for the long haul–how to emerge from this pandemic healthier and happier than we were before. First Zuumitarian is an online gathering with music, silence, encouraging words and the faces of friends. There will be several opportunities to talk & listen with other members/friends during Cafe Hour after the service. See the article in … Continue reading Downshift & Refocus
