Topic: Inherent Worth

Howard Thurman, The Mystic of the Civil Rights Movement

Howard Thurman was an ordained minister, theologian, writer, educator and activist.  Many people talk of the mentor role with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, and we’ll talk about that connection.  We’ll also talk about what Thurman called his “bold adventure,” building an intercultural, interracial, interfaith and interdenominational organization.  It is called the Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples.  … Continue reading Howard Thurman, The Mystic of the Civil Rights Movement

The Urgency of Now

In January, we talked briefly about Rev. Martin Luther King’ s sense of the urgency of now.  We’ll use this thought from Rev. King to further explore our next steps as individuals, a Fellowship, and the UUA.  As we close Black History month we’ll ask, ” What can we do better to make history?”

The Trouble With History

 A recent New York Times article compared history text books used in California and Florida. The books are from the same publisher and radically different frames are revealed throughout the books.  History interpreted through today’s imperatives.  We’ll look at how UU values help move us forward through the relative reports of history.

Celebrating Martin Luther King

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We’ll join in the national celebration of the life and work of Rev. Martin Luther King.  We’re going to focus on continuing work that honors Rev. King’s sense of the “urgency of now.”    Potluck today.  Please bring a dish to pass and, if possible, your own table service.  All are welcome!

Pearl Harbor

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In this service, a week after the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, we will explore some historical and religious implications of the internment of Japanese Americans.  Potluck today; bring a dish to pass.  All are welcome!  Congregational meeting to take place at 12pm.

We Need To Talk

Guest minister Mark Richards will be with us on this Memorial Day weekend. The words “white supremacy” conjure up visions of shaved heads and tattooed necks.  It’s no wonder that we white folks resist conversations where the term is applied.  But if constructive conversations about eliminating racism in America are going to be had, we … Continue reading We Need To Talk

Justice on Earth

At a time when racial justice, environmental justice, and economic justice are seen as competing issues, Justice on Earth explores the ways in which the three are intertwined.  Communities o the margins are invariably those most affected by climate disaster and environmental toxins.  We are asked to recognize that our faith calls us to long-haul … Continue reading Justice on Earth