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
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)
Rev. Dr. Carrie Knowles tells us what we’ve learned about these extraordinary creatures, and what their wisdom imparts to us humans to become better animals ourselves.
The words of the poet Lucille Clifton capture the spirit of survival and resistance familiar to many Black people throughout the African diaspora. What does it look like to celebrate in solidarity? Rev. Riana Shaw Robinson (she/her) is a preacher, pastor, and prophet. Riana is passionate about speaking the truth in love, offering a constant … Continue reading Won’t You Celebrate With Me?
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
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
Rev. Dr. Carrie Knowles reviews the ways in which our everyday language parts from the reality that surrounds us and lives within us.
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 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.
Universalism’s beginnings were a call to greater love amid times of repression and fear. Today, we are still called to liberate love within us and to let it out into the world. To do so will probably need to love in ways not called upon us before….How will respond to the call of Liberating Love … Continue reading The Liberating Love of Universalism
