August 6, 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of Hiroshima Day, a day for honoring the lives lost in the bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. Here are some wonderful interfaith and Unitarian Universalist resources from the International Office of the Unitarian Universalist Association for observing the anniversary in your congregation and community.
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Cricket
Unitarian Universalists were in the media last week honoring their daughter’s “truegender,” fighting for comprehensive sexuality education, and hosting community book discussions in response to recent tragic events fueled by racist hatred. Read the article
This is part of who we are.This is following our principles.
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Cricket
A Common Read invites participants to read and discuss the same book in a given period of time. A Common Read can build community in our congregations and our movement by giving diverse people a shared experience, shared language, and a basis for deep, meaningful conversations. The Unitarian Universalist Association has a special committee to help chose the common read for the year: This year’s book.
I personally am looking forward to reading this book. What do you think?
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Cricket
A new article in USA Today describes how Unitarian Universalism is growing.
“Although they remain small in total numbers with about 211,000 adherents nationwide, Unitarians believe their open-minded faith has a bright future as an alternative to more exclusive brands of religion.”
Come join us. See what this growth is about.
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Cricket
This week a dash cam recorded the arrest of a young black woman named Sandra Bland. Here is an article about it from UU World.
#SayHerName #blacklivesmatter
Rewilding offers enchantment and delight in a world that often seems crushingly bleak
This article from The Guardian is about rewilding Britain. This worked in Yellowstone. Hopefully, it will work in England too.
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Cricket
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Las Cruces honors a founding member’s scientific achievements. This is a section of the window made.
Here’s the full story from UU World
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Cricket
Black Lives Matter is both an organic, creative, and vibrant ever-evolving movement and it’s a bold strategy that is actually quite simple: center the worth and dignity of all Black people, all Black lives. Every. Single. One. It’s a strategy that centers everyday Black people as leaders, not just the respectable, educated ones.
Check out more.
http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/ourstories/2015/7/8/this-is-worr-a-week-of-righteous-resistance
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Cricket
UU World Magazine helps keep us connected with other Unitarian Universalists. It allows us see our faith in action in other parts of America and the World. They have recently updated their website to make it easier to access on mobile devices. Follow the link to see the News From UU World.
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Cricket
Here is the UUA President’s statement about the recent burnings of African American Churches. Press Release
#blacklivesmatter #standingonthesideoflove
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Cricket
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