With permission I share this comment by Rev. Marlin Lavanhar on the national response to his recent sermon on the shooting of Trayvon Martin and the book The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Era of Colorblindness. I hope you'll watch and share both Marlin's sermon (below) and Alexander's book. "The national reaction to … Continue reading Rev. Marlin Lavanhar on Trayvon Martin and the New Jim Crow
I just learned about this event happening in the greater Boston area on April 5th. Looks like a great event. The following is an announcement provided by the organizers. Please feel free to share via your e-newsletters, Facebook pages, etc... You may cut and paste this announcement or link to my post. Hope to see … Continue reading Rev. Dr. Bill Shulz speaking on “The Future of Human Rights” April 5th Melrose, MA
If you can get to Fairhaven, MA on May 5th, please join me. This is going to be a fabulous event. Here's why I'm excited and hope you'll make the time to join me and promote the heck out of this event within your home congregation...
My colleague and friend, the Rev. Judith Campbell, has just released the third book in her "Mission Mystery" series! Judy is a Unitarian Universalist community minister and Ministerial Search Representative for the Ballou Channing District. She leads workshops and retreats in writing as prayer and spiritual practice across the US and in the … Continue reading New Olympia Brown Mystery from Rev. Judy Campbell
First, thanks to Peter Bowden for the invite to guest-post on UUGROWTH.COM. This is a great website! My name is Josh Pawelek. I've served as the parish minister at the Unitarian Universalist Society: East in Manchester, CT since the summer of 2003. Peter was curious about a recent opportunity I had to preach at Middle … Continue reading Not Your Traditional Dialogue on Race: Building Partnerships with Multicultural Arts Organizations
This post was published in 2012, a long time in terms of social media! The social media and other policies of the UU Congregation of Atlanta continue to evolve. Get the latest on the UUACA policy page. The work of UUCA is guided by a comprehensive set of executive policies and procedures, organized into seven … Continue reading Sample Social Media Policy – UU Congregation of Atlanta
Friends, here is the message I shared during our Thursday morning worship at the Feb. 1-3, 2012 Unitarian Universalist Association Congregations and Beyond consultation convened by UUA President Peter Morales. I call it "Messages from Beyond" as it shares what people who are not affiliated with congregations have told me via social media (jump to … Continue reading Messages from Beyond
The new UUs and Allies Nationwide Community Radio Network is forming now. Can you imagine UU community radio stations across the U.S. sharing the good news of our religion along with great local programming? Can you see us partnering with other like-minded groups in our towns to create a resource that strengthens our outreach and … Continue reading How about broadcasting our UU messages on the public airwaves?
The Rev. Peter Morales has issued a white paper detailing what he sees as "a historic opportunity for our faith." Released by the UUA on January 19, 2012, you may read the paper on uua.org or download as PDF below. I very much look forward to the conversations "Congregations and Beyond" will stimulate. Download it, … Continue reading “Congregations and Beyond” vision from UUA President Morales
A new UU publication, the RADICAL SPIRIT, is about to launch. To hold you over the publishers have produced the following video spoof entitled "Sh*t Seminarians Say." Note there are a number of videos circulating online with similar titles. High marks for jumping on that meme before its old news. Radical indeed! Get THE RADICAL … Continue reading Radical Spirit and “Sh*t Seminarians Say”
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