Topic: Non-Violence

Actions of Immediate Witness with J. L. Wright

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

An Attitude of Gratitude

As we ramp up for Turkey Day, let’s study the reason for the season: gratitude. Research shows an attitude of gratitude promotes physical and psychological health. Join us to try some hands-on gratitude exercises and activities. We will also explore the connection between gratitude and non-violence.

Gandhi and Ahimsa

One of the most famous leaders of a non-violent movement was Mohandas K. Gandhi, who opposed British imperial rule in India during the 20th century. Gandhi took the religious principle of ahimsa (doing no harm) common to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism and turned it into a non-violent tool for mass action. Let’s look at Gandhi’s … Continue reading Gandhi and Ahimsa

A History of Non-Violence

In-Person & LivestreamedTo kick off November’s theme of Non-Violence, let’s get an overview of this idea throughout history, including our own Unitarian and Universalist history. From Universalist minister Adin Ballou and Unitarian Henry David Thoreau, who influenced Tolstoy and Gandhi, who in turn influenced Martin Luther King, Jr.’s practice of non-violence, we will examine this … Continue reading A History of Non-Violence