What would you do if you were “king for a day”? What privileges would you enjoy, and what changes would you enact? What would you do if you were Martin Luther King, Jr., for a day? This service will be multiplatform–we’ll gather in person and online. However many of us are together in the sanctuary, … Continue reading King For A Day
Verge “Brother Sage” Gillam has a long-standing interest in African American History and has filled many roles in the South Bend community. In 1990, he started the city-wide Kwanzaa celebration and the Black Man Think Tank, both of which still exist today. He is a sought-out lecturer on African American history at area elementary and … Continue reading Understanding the Underground Railroad
We’ll recap the justice-focused actions from General Assembly 2022, and learn how we can affect how Unitarian Universalists define themselves. This service will be both in-person and online. Whether or not the sanctuary is open for a limited number of participants, it will definitely available on Zoom: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/4774349822
Why do some people say that perfectionism is an aspect of white supremacy culture? Why isn’t it racist to say such a thing? How does any of this help anybody? First Zuumitarian is an online gathering with music, silence, encouraging words and the faces of friends. There will be opportunities to talk & listen with … Continue reading Perfectionism, Punctuality, and Purity
We’ll celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment by noting the progress of some women – and the remaining work for all humans First Zuumitarian is an online gathering with music, silence, encouraging words and the faces of friends. There will be opportunities to talk & listen with other members/friends during Cafe Hour after … Continue reading Come A Long Way
The concept of defunding police departments has been around a while, but it’s gained a great deal of momentum this year. What does it mean? How might it work? Would it work? What do our UU Principles suggest about the idea? First Zuumitarian is an online gathering with music, silence, encouraging words and the faces … Continue reading Defund the Police?!!
Dr. Darryl Heller, Director of the Civil Rights Heritage Center, will preach about the Black Lives Matter movement. “Juneteenth” is June 19, which celebrates the day when many Texans finally heard about Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation (which was supposed to have taken effect over six months earlier). Dr. Heller’s historical method explores the behavioral patterns, cultural structures and mental models … Continue reading “Black Lives Matter” Means All Lives Matter
