Historical and official mottos of the United States say much about the self-presentation of a country. Today we explore the promise and the risk of embracing such mottos, as we consider the challenge of living in a diverse democracy under threat by forces that would destroy our differences. This is an In Person & Zoom service. … Continue reading From E Pluribus, Unum to In God We Trust
June’s Theme – Blessings Unpack the narratives of our injustice at the intersection of rage and grief in America. This will be a time of historical reflection, contemporary action, sharing of tools to authenticate justice and inclusion work in Mankato. Pastor Danny Givens, MUUSJA Statewide Organizer Pastor Danny Givens, Jr. is the Senior Pastor of Above … Continue reading Intersectionality: Diversity, Inclusion, and UU
Most of us are eager to be known by and to know others, to be perceived as we are and as we might become. We’ll explore today how differences, affinities, and especially opportunities for synergy bring us together and enable us to grow in relationship. April Theme: Transformation
To learn more before you come on Sunday check this out: https://www.uua.org/giving/areas-support/funds/promise-and-practice 307 years after the first African people were brought as slaves to this continent, Carter G. Woodson in 1926 established a week in February as Negro History Week for his students. By 1976 this grew into our national recognition of Black History Month. … Continue reading The Promise and the Practice
“The Quiltmaker’s Gift” A generous quiltmaker, with magic in her fingers, sews the most beautiful quilts in the world and gives them away. A greedy king yearns for something that will make him happy. This charming fable for our times celebrates the joy of giving. Intergenerational Service Speaker/Worship Leader: Carrie Rice
Human Rights and Diverse Cultures Hear about Sister Alice Zachmann’s experience as she founded the Guatemala Human Rights Commission/USA in 1982, her Peace and Justice ministry engaged in ending the war in Vietnam, and her support for the United Farm Workers. She also collaborated in establishing and worked with the Torture Abolition and Survivors Support … Continue reading Human Rights and Diverse Cultures
How did we grow from the early colonial churches to welcome and celebrate diversity of all kinds? We live in an age of identity politics and clashing opinions. How can we deal with differences of opinion and be one congregation in one nation? How can the many become one without losing uniqueness? Can we “Remember … Continue reading Vive la Difference? Dealing With and Celebrating Diversity
