Unitarian Universalism recognizes that there is a wide variety of gender experience in the world, not just men and women. What aspects of UUMAN could be more welcoming to “all of who we are” as persons? We explore this through personal vignettes and learning experiences about the transgender journey.
The amazing video we saw on Earth Day from Joanna Macy and ideas she presented were taken from a book she co-authored with Chris Johnstone called “Active Hope”.
It lays out a plan we can all use to turn our hopes into action and this service will present what we hope is the perfect example of what “Active Hope” can look like in the world.
Worship Associate: Jim Nickens
These are trying times as our nation is turned upside-down in the face of coronavirus and it’s more important than ever to care for that ethereal part of ourselves that longs for connection and transcendence. How are those on the front lines of this medical crisis caring for their spirits, and how can we draw lessons from them for our own lives?
In a 1965 sermon, Rabbi Maurice Davis is quoted as saying, “The time has come to worship with our lives as with our lips, in the streets as in the sanctuaries.” How do we embody Unitarian Universalism in our community in an effort to transform the world?
(50/50 Recipient: New Sanctuary Movement of Atlanta)
Music: Alex Pietsch and the Chalice Choir
We will be faced with an unprecedented decision in the November elections. We’ve now seen the implications of our toxic political landscape and its accompanying ideologies. As a nation, we must now choose a path forward. In addition to merely choosing, what does UUMAN’s Vision compel us to do?
Music: Alex Pietsch and the Chalice Choir.
In 1619, the first shipload of African slaves arrived at the Jamestown settlement. Slavery has been rightfully called America’s original sin – a sin that continues to haunt this nation. Do we have the courage to lean in?
Music: Alex Pietsch and the Chalice Choir
Over and over, we hear the commentary: “These are no normal times,” but what are we to do about our political situation? What is our role? Is democracy salvageable?
Music: Alex Pietsch and the Chalice Choir
Freedom University is a modern-day freedom school based in Atlanta. They provide rigorous college preparation classes, college and scholarship application assistance, and leadership development for undocumented students in Georgia. Their mission is to empower undocumented youth and fulfill their human right to education. Please join … read more.
The Equal Justice Initiative is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society.
A look at moving beyond our comfort zone to create personal change, meaningful civic engagement and responsible relations with all of life.
Happy Earth Day to all our relatives of every species. May we all come together to respond to the crisis of Climate Change to … read more.
