Rev. Jennifer Gracen has served UUSB since August 2026. To get in touch with her see the staff page in the about us section.
We live in a world increasingly divided by class, educational level and the type of work we do. These distinctions have been part of the history of the Unitarian church. How can we build relationships that cross these divisions and that respect the worth and dignity of every member of the church?
Racism affects all of us. This service will explore racism and effects on the lives of white people and how we can make a difference. Charlotte Pfeifer was the Director of Campus Diversity at Indiana University at South Bend and served on the South Bend Common Common Council for 8 years. Anne Mannix received the … Continue reading Effects of Racism on White People
Surprising facts from the History of our Church. Interesting people, unusual activities & and cultural change as reflected in the church.
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
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
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?
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 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
