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As Women’s History Month kicks off, we will reflect on four women in the history of Unitarian Universalism and what we can learn from them. Rev. Steven Gaines (UUFF’s Minister) and Rev. Renée Janski (our Music Director) will collaborate to deliver this timely message in six small parts.
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This Sunday, special guest speaker Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch, will talk to us about a very important and very under-represented piece of history. Studies on the Southern Tenant Farmers Union (STFU), have done little to center the experiences of its women members. Rural Black women were among the STFU’s most active members. This talk will focus on the activism of three African American STFU members: Carrie Dilworth, Lula Parchman, and Eliza Nolden – all of whom were agricultural laborers who were deeply involved in the organization.
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[Read more…] about February 27 – “Women Always Had More Courage: Rural Black Women and the Southern Tenant Farmers Union.”Led by UUFF’s Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines. Some people love history. Some find it boring. This service will consider history’s relevance and importance as an informative, transformative depth of opportunities for intellectual and spiritual growth.
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Melanie DeMore returns again to us, bringing her west coast wisdom and award winning vocals as she sums up life with so much love! Her theme for this Sunday is “Tiny Graces.”
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Led by Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines. This service will reflect on the life and work of Jarena Lee, a nineteenth-century African Methodist Episcopal Church minister who challenged patriarchy. Her story will prompt us to consider how our various identities can challenge and enhance meanings, truths, and experiences.
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All that lives must die, passing through nature to eternity – Shakespeare. Join us this Sunday to talk about it.
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Another name for “Critical Race Theory” is “ACTUAL American History.” Let’s learn more from an expert, Melodie Griffis, sociology educator.
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WALK WITH US is a music video created by artists around the country, expressing the initial horror of the George Floyd murder and encouraging continued conversation and advocacy toward change. Join us as we meet to discuss the video and contemplate the issues together. Special Guests joining us: Willa Moore, singer/songwriter, creator of WALK WITH US, Chicago; Kristin Phantazia Smith, WWU Community Liaison, Little Rock; Kym Franklin, gospel arrangements, Atlanta.
Post-Service Additions: CLICK HERE to watch the WALK WITH US video, and CLICK HERE to view a list of the 12 Action Steps you can take to help make this world a better place.
You’re invited to join us this Sunday as we officially welcome our new minister, Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines. We will have a ritual of appointment, and Rev. Steven will speak about change.
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