Rev. Jojo V. Gabuya is a non-binary and transgender interfaith minister, diversity and inclusion leader, and an eco-spiritual person. They is practicing the Dao philosophy and Veganism to create a healthy, safe, secure, and a sustainable world for ALL. Rev. Jojo is an embodied engagement leader and soul care provider, especially to those who are searching for acceptance, compassion, connection, meaning, and purpose in life.
“Loving Our Rainbow Connection,” affirms, celebrates, and honors our connection with ourselves and others, who are as diverse as the rainbow colors. “We Are a Rainbow People.” (Naomi King) Let us love one another and share our hopes, dreams, and values to heal the world. Rev. Jojo V. Gabuya (they/them) is a non-binary and transgender interfaith … Continue reading Loving our Rainbow Connection
Rev. Jojo Gabuya (they/them) As a faith community, BFUU can play an active and instrumental role, particularly in meeting the needs of individuals and families struggling with addiction and overdose. BFUU can support their journey of recovery, by envisioning creative ways that align with the UU Principles, and getting support from the National Coalition Against … Continue reading Hope and Healing for Our Communities
Octavia E. Butler’s book, “Parable of the Sower,” posits that God is Change and believers can “shape God” by intentionally working together to leverage the change around them. Amanda Gorman’s spoken word poem, “The Hill We Climb,” calls for collaboration, togetherness, and unity among this nation’s populace. It envisions possibilities for the future. Collective action … Continue reading Collective Action Towards Social Change
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
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The Israel Palestine Conflict has been going on since 1948, with both sides trying to outsmart and violently hurt each other. It is timely to help bring peace, liberty and justice for all Israelis and Palestinians, by celebrating the Flower Ceremony, which affirms and promotes “the goal of world community,” as expressed in the UU’s … Continue reading Flower Ceremony for Peace and Justice
Some of us practice dance as religion. More people of varying ages, genders, beliefs, races, and statuses crowd at the dance halls weekly rather than sit in church pews on Sundays. Scholars in the field marvel at how it is common for people nowadays to perceive dance and religion as mutually exclusive activities. Dance unites … Continue reading Dance as Religion: Uniting the Sacred and Secular
