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Invisible No More – Celebrate the Women of the Black Panther Party

Many people put up images of people they admire in their homes. But for Jilchristina Vest, the ideal place to depict the people she most admires—the women of the Black Panther Party– was on the outside of her west Oakland home. Listen to her stories about local she-roes as you commemorate Women’s History Month. Jilchristina … Continue reading Invisible No More – Celebrate the Women of the Black Panther Party

Diyos sa Gugma (God of Love): Building Bridges with the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Philippines (UUCP)

There are over 2,500 Unitarian Universalists in the Philippines in 25 congregations and 10 newly forming fellowships. Most of the churches are located in remote rural farming and fishing villages. What can UUs from the Philippines teach us about their unique expression of our shared global liberal religious faith? How can building bridges of mutuality … Continue reading Diyos sa Gugma (God of Love): Building Bridges with the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Philippines (UUCP)

Faith/Spirituality and Health

What is the relationship between faith and health? How can this relationship benefit us? Affirming the connection between faith/spirituality and health is central to our well-being as humans who are also spiritual beings. Let us share one another’s practices and/or stories on how we leverage our health (physical, mental, emotional) to strengthen our faith/spirituality. Reverend … Continue reading Faith/Spirituality and Health

Reparations in the Beloved Community

Rev. Ben Meyers (he/him) Reparations is not simply material payback in the form of restitution for harm done. It actually points to a deeper, spiritual imperative. Join me in exploring this deeper imperative as we commemorate Black History Month and the UUA’s ‘Siding With Love’ activities.  Rev. Ben Meyers (he/him) is a resident of Oakland, and … Continue reading Reparations in the Beloved Community

Centered in the Storm

What helps you remain centered in times of turbulence? When do you seek out upheaval or perhaps initiate it? In today’s service, we’ll explore what can help us return to our center as we engage with all that life brings.

Sumud and Sulha – Explore Steadfastness and Conflict Transformation in the Palestinian Tradition

Sumud and Sulha are two components of Palestinian spiritual traditions which gives people strength to endure and transform their communities. Learn the history and text of these two important nonviolent approaches to Palestinian life that can enhance our own capacities for peacemaking. Note: We were unable to record video but the audio is available below.