Dear UUJMCA Community, Merry Solstice! During this time of year in many of our UU communities we talk about passing through the dark to the light. It is a time when we look forward to longer days and shorter nights. Leaving the darkness behind and entering the light seems to be the center of this time of year. As a […]
Thinking back to the beginning of 2021 and the despair we were feeling about the future, it is hard to believe that we are still facing many of those same challenges. Even though the spread of COVID-19 has been slowed by the vaccine and social awareness surrounding ways to make our communities safer, it seems as though we will be […]
The UU Justice Ministry of California is laying the groundwork for an intentional 2022, filled with new ways to connect justice leaders, critical resources for congregations, and invaluable training for our youth, UUs, and those aligned in principle. As we begin to look back on 2021, we are grateful for the relationships and partnerships that we have forged while working tirelessly for […]
I am looking forward to Thanksgiving this year as I always do, but with some trepidation. Before I explain what I mean, let me introduce myself. I am a white woman, have been a UU for many years, am focused on social justice, and serve as a board member for the UU Justice Ministry of California. My joy in Thanksgiving […]