Month: August 2020

Turning Toward Church

Out of long experience, I have come to expect the increase in energy in the church as the inevitable end of summer approaches and we look toward the beginning of a “new church year.”

I wondered, this year, what that energy might be like. I wondered … read more.

Eyes on the Prize

“Trump’s Presidency has paved the way for a revolution against racism. … Just as the Abolitionists of the 1850’s demanded the immediate eradication of slavery, immediate equality must be the demand today.”

Ibram X. Kendi, The End of Denial, Atlantic, Sept. 2020

I want to believe Ibram Kendi that … read more.

The Problem With Universalism

The Universalist promise that each of us, every one, has inherent worth is, for most of us, a bedrock of our religious commitment. We may have a hard time trusting that Good News, but it still serves as a comfort when we fall short, when … read more.

UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME)

UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) works within the Unitarian Universalist community to promote peace and justice in Israel-Palestine, including a settlement of the conflict affirming the equality, dignity, freedom and security of all peoples involved.

UUJME emerged from the Palestinian Rights Subgroup of … read more.

Economic Justice Action Group (EJAG)

The Economic Justice Action Group promotes fair and just economic policies and practices for all citizens. Current issues include economic globalization, the balance of economic and corporate power, and preservation of our democratic process. Activities are both church and community-based and include: education and research, … read more.

Advancing Racial Justice Action Group (ARJAG)

Our Mission

Our mission is to play a leadership role in the work of resisting and dismantling racism and the policies and practices that flow from it and sustain it, within and beyond our congregation.

We will help our congregation recognize and set aside a culture of … read more.