ICARE* Justice Ministry Report By Ken Christiansen Two years ago ICARE and its 10 sister Church Based Community Organizations in Florida achieved the passage of a state law requiring police officers to issue Civil Citations rather than arresting youths for a list of twelve common youthful offenses. In late June I was one of about … Continue reading ICARE Justice Ministry Report: July 2020
Not registered? To enjoy what’s public, click here. GA 2020 Events of Interest for UUJEC Dr. Dick Burkhart, long time UUJEC board member’s recommendations Wednesday, June 24th Eastern/Pacific 3:00 PM/Noon UU Multicultural Unity Action Council, UUMUAC zoom 7:30/4:30 pm Welcoming Celebration Thursday, June 25th Eastern/Pacific 10:00 AM/7:00 AM 90 Minute Workshop on Inclusive Democracy #202 12:45 AM/9:45 am Poster Session … Continue reading GA2020
As we transition to our new fiscal year with the accompanying changes in leadership roles, we have made changes to our Contract Minister Search Committee. Thank you to Linda Mowers, Eileen Morrison, and Dale Crawford for their work in preparing our Congregational Record (shared in the June Journey). The Board has now approved Pam Richards, … Continue reading What about a Minister (continued)
Beloved Fellowship Hour: Sunday, June 7th from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Members and friends are invited to join us this Sunday morning for an hour of conversation and virtual fellowship on the topic of our service, facilitated by our Affiliated Community Minister, Rev. Carmen Emerson. We encourage you to view the service ahead of … Continue reading Beloved Fellowship Hour June 7 2020
TO: BBUUC members and friends FROM: Ken Christiansen, BBUUC ICARE Justice Ministry Coordinator The police murder of George Floyd nearly two weeks ago has refocused our nation’s collective attention on the reality of racism in our society. BBUUC members have reacted in many ways ranging from joining prayer vigils to joining local protest marches; from … Continue reading BBUUC ICARE Justice Ministry Rpt 6-20
Virtual UU Kamp via the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix Woohoo! The UUC of Phoenix has graciously opened their online UU Kids Kamp to UU kids across the country! What a great opportunity for our kids to meet and create friendships with other UUs and to see that our denomination is so much larger than … Continue reading Kids Kamp June 2020
Side with Love and Love Resists presents: Unfinished Business: A Study of DuBois’ Reconstruction in America to Now 4 Wednesdays: June 10, June 17, July 1 and July 8 This political education series offered by Side With Love and Love Resists will explore the history of the reconstruction era (post-civil war), to give us a deeper understanding of the origin … Continue reading Side with Love and Love Resists
Greetings! The events of this year have certainly put a damper on many of our lives. We at BBUUC hope you are finding an avenue of spiritual relief. Would you like to explore our faith and our church? This can be done through our Learn About Us class. I will offer Session 1 on June … Continue reading Learn About Us June 2020
What About a Minister? (continued) Reasons for Search Pam Richards, for the Board Reasons for Search: Growth: We have been lay-led for most of our 30 years. Since moving into our own church building 10 years ago, we have grown from ~100 members to ~150 members. We are now on the cusp between small and … Continue reading Reasons for Search
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on our collective mental health. Fear, uncertainty, loneliness, and isolation have created or exacerbated mental health problems throughout the country . According to a survey by the American Psychiatric Association, more than a third of Americans said the pandemic was having “a serious impact” on their mental health. … Continue reading What About Our Mental Health
