When we consider anti-oppression and anti-racism work we are doing, we need to reflect on the role visibility plays in that work. In order to journey toward spiritual wholeness together we need to honor and celebrate diversity. March 31st is International Trans Day of Visibility. You now have the opportunity to attend hybrid worship. A limited […]
Across faith traditions, cultures, and spiritual practices, the season of spring may represent a blooming of new beginnings, a time of growth, and an opportunity for rejuvenation and renewal. How can we individually and collectively harness the energy of springtime to renew our spiritual selves? Join UUCT Member, Badia Askari, as we explore a few […]
Today we celebrate being in community, a community of faith with one another. We rededicate our physical space together after two years away. To include everyone in this process, we will have paper hands and hearts for people to write or draw messages of love for one another. For Flower Communion next month, these will […]
In January, many people around our country celebrated the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We remembered the dream. Then, in February, we celebrate Black History Month. We honor the ancestors and we rejoice in a journey to Freedom. But, what does freedom look like, and are we seeing the same […]
How can we move from ally to accomplice to co-conspirator? Brittany Packnett offers advice on how white allies can avoid this by having a willingness to take risks and follow the lead of the individuals most impacted.
Implicit biases are subconsciously harbored by all humans. They can pose a significant challenge to dismantling oppressions experienced by people who differ from dominant culture norms of race, sexuality, physical abilities, neurodiversity, and other attributes. UUCT Allies for Racial Equity members Linda Wright and Bob Deyle will explore the nature of implicit bias, how it […]
All Unitarian Universalist congregations are invited to participate in this annual tradition! This year, Side With Love will offer a worship service featuring stirring music, deep-hearted reflection, and moving testimonies from a range of UU leaders.
Working toward liberation requires that we continue to educate one another in what that means. Many are hurt by systems of oppression while others face layers of oppression due to holding several marginalized identities simultaneously. Better understanding these intersections can help us as Unitarian Universalist take meaningful action.
Stewardship is about more than financial giving. It is about the shared ministry of the congregation and how it creates ripples out into the world. Stewardship signifies the trust placed in one another to support the ministry of the church through one’s time, talents, and treasures. All worship services are currently being held via Zoom […]
So much of the last two years has involved sitting on the edge of our seats, waiting to see what will happen next. There have been a whole host of emotions simmering just below the surface. Now we are faced with the prospect of bringing all of those emotions back with us. We must be […]
