Effects of Racism on White People
Charlotte Pfeifer was a South Bend Common Council member for 9 years. She has worked as a Director of Ducomb Center and was the Director of Campus Diversity at Indiana University at South Bend
Speaker: Anne Mannix
The Real History of the South Bend Unitarians
Surprising facts from the History of our Church. Interesting people, unusual activities & and cultural change as reflected in the church.
Why Religion?
Some insights from Elaine Pagels’ book of the same name. This service will be multiplatform–we’ll gather in person and online. However many of us are together in the sanctuary, you can definitely find us at First Zuumitarian: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/4774349822
Dismantling White Supremacy
What might it mean for us to dismantle White Supremacy Culture? This service will be multiplatform–we’ll gather in person and online. However many of us are together in the sanctuary, you can definitely find us at First Zuumitarian: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/4774349822
Who Changed Your Life?
Did someone make a difference in your life that made you into the person you are today? Did someone step in when you needed help? Did someone believe in you before you could believe in yourself? Some people believe in angels. As Unitarians we believe in community and “respect for the interdependent web of all … Continue reading Who Changed Your Life?
Moments of Resilience
Attribution and Blame
Attribution is the act of giving credit or blame for an event. In thinking about people or events, we credit or blame ourselves or give blame or credit to someone else or to a whole group of people. As humans, we are prone to attribution errors. Skill or errors in attribution can change our relationships … Continue reading Attribution and Blame
Attribution & Blame: A Paradox
Attribution is the act of giving credit or blame for an event. In thinking about people or events, we credit or blame ourselves or give blame or credit to someone else or to a whole group of people. As humans, we are prone to attribution errors. Skill or errors in attribution can change our relationships … Continue reading Attribution & Blame: A Paradox
Moral Leadership, Self Reliance and Perseverance in the Wizard of Oz
This movie was made in 1939 when America was coming out of the Great Depression and Hitler was starting WWII in Europe. Not an easy time for our country. We certainly aren’t in Kansas anymore either. This movie can offer some perspective on our current situation. Dorothy made it back to Kansas in spite of the lions, … Continue reading Moral Leadership, Self Reliance and Perseverance in the Wizard of Oz
One of Us: Honoring Jane Addams
On December 10, 1931, Jane Addams became the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, for her work at Hull-House in Chicago. On that same day, 76 years later, Illinois celebrated the first Jane Addams Day. More recently, she’s been inducted into LGBT halls of fame all over the country. And yes, … Continue reading One of Us: Honoring Jane Addams