Topic: Justice

Hang A Thousand Ribbons – The Legacy and Poetry of Phillis Wheatley

In honor of Black History Month, we’ll explore the complicated, triumphant and tragic story of Phillis Wheatley, an African American, formerly enslaved young woman, who published a groundbreaking book of poetry in 1773. For decades, a white woman’s memoir shaped our understanding of America’s first Black woman poet. Recently, her legacy and her work have been … Continue reading Hang A Thousand Ribbons – The Legacy and Poetry of Phillis Wheatley

“It’s Just Not Fair!

Watch the service HERE. In the Article II revision that was passed by our General Assembly in June, Unitarian Universalists name justice as one of our faith’s central values. And certainly all of us want to believe in a universe in which everyone has an equal chance at health and happiness. But we also know … Continue reading “It’s Just Not Fair!

Creation Justice

Rev. Dr. Randy Woodley is an activist, scholar, author, teacher, wisdom-keeper, and Cherokee descendant, recognized by the Keetoowah Band, who speaks on justice, faith, the Earth, and Indigenous realities. He is the author of numerous books, including Shalom and the Community of Creation and Living in Color. Note: This is a pulpit share with Mid-Columbia … Continue reading Creation Justice

From East County Rising to the Renaissance to Plato to You: Connecting the Dots

How do we respond to the cry for justice and compassion in our local community? Rev. John Hasenjaeger will suggest we think first about the Renaissance in 15th century Italy, then back to the roots of our question in the ancient philosopher Plato, and finally bring it back to choices facing us now. Can we … Continue reading From East County Rising to the Renaissance to Plato to You: Connecting the Dots