Topic: 8th Principle - We work together for diversity and act against racism and oppression
Journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse, multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions
About the ServiceCalled to Action: A Faith Alive with JusticeJoin us in a movement of courageous love, resilient hope, and faithful defiance. Inspired by the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Actions of Immediate Witness, we are recommitting to justice, democracy, and the inherent worth of all people.Whether it’s standing against authoritarianism, supporting global LGBTQ+ freedom, or affirming … Continue reading Actions of Immediate Witness with J. L. Wright
About the Service:In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, people all over the country began protesting for days and weeks on end. Unable to sit at home watching the unrest unfold any longer, our speaker this week decided to take action. She sat with a simple message—Stop Racism Now—in the most visible and … Continue reading Spontaneous Protesting with Kelli Thompson
Watch this service on YouTube. About the ServiceMatthew Manning will explore the liberation movements taking place in the Caribbean and Latin America around the time to set the stage for Juneteenth. He will also discuss the war for Texas independence and its true origins. About the SpeakerMatthew Manning is the son of a pastor from … Continue reading Juneteenth: In Context
Watch this service on YouTube. Kelli R. Thompson is a professor of Psychology at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. She holds degrees in Human Development & Family Studies from Auburn University in Alabama, Theological Studies and Ethics from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, and Applied Developmental Psychology from the University of New Orleans in Louisiana. She … Continue reading Underground Sex Ed
Watch this service on YouTube. About the Service:Jim first became interested in the “war on drugs” as a college student, when Life Magazine published an opinion piece by a New York State judge who argued for treating drug addiction with compassion. In this service, Jim will share why he believes drug policies have failed to … Continue reading The War on Drugs; A Solution Worse than the Problem with Jim Whitworth
