This past Sunday was our 18th annual lay-led Labor Day service! Originally it focused on workers and Labor Movement history in advocacy, song, and poetry. The service has evolved in recent years to emphasize what I call “Liberation Poetry.” The truths of past Labor Day homilies persist. The acceleration of income and wealth inequality continues … Continue reading Liberation Poetry from the 2021 Labor Day Service
Beloveds, here we have re-gathered, both in person and virtually, both just as powerful! It is so good to be together. To gather in peace, to gather in thanks, to gather in hope, to gather in strength. To gather to celebrate once again! It is so good to see you all, to see all your … Continue reading From the Minister: Gather the Spirit
On Friday August 20th, some of our Starr King congregants showed up in solidarity with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band to protect sacred Juristac land from desecration. Thanks to everyone who made it, with special thanks to Rene for his sign making skills! There were about 35 people attending, from all over the place — … Continue reading Protecting Sacred Lands at Juristac
Regathering: Care for All – No One Left Behind On 29 August 2021 we will gather for In-person and Virtual Worship Out of an abundance of caution, and a belief in our values and science, The Board of Trustees at its meeting of 1 July affirmed that we would Regather for in-person and virtual worship … Continue reading Regathering in Person
I read somewhere that traditionally the five year anniversary gift is wood…and I think back to our installation ceremony four years ago…and the drums made of wood, that were such an important cultural element. I can hear the drums as the Aztec dancers blessed me with sacred copal incense. I asked Xiomara, who is an Aztec … Continue reading Five Year Anniversary
Minister’s Blog, by Rev. Dr. Maria Cristina Vlassidis Burgoa It might seem too early to celebrate when we are still in the midst of a pandemic, still witnessing acts of violence and injustice all around us, and feeling uncertain about the future. And yet there are so many reasons to celebrate in order to … Continue reading May: A Month for Celebration
As I admire the beauty of new Spring blossoms, I am reminded that last year in March we closed our building and began to navigate the COVID pandemic as best we could. Despite all the fear and uncertainty, we regrouped and with great leadership and a core group of volunteers, we moved forward together. Since … Continue reading Moving Forward Together
Take action now to shape the outcome of the November 3, 2020 election. Shape public discourse with our UU values Support the worth and dignity of the marginalized in our society Work towards justice, equity and compassion in our government Support our vision of a world community with peace, liberty and justice for all Provide … Continue reading UU The Vote 2020
“Hope doesn’t come from calculating whether the good news is winning out over the bad. It is simply a choice to take action.” — Anna Lappe Do you often feel anxiety or despair at the state of our nation, our world? Does it seem that the forces of hate have the upper hand? Perhaps you’ve … Continue reading UU the Vote – Action is the Antidote to Despair
“Incrementalism and progressivism are insufficient in these totalitarian times.” -Reverend Susan Frederick-Gray, UUA President “In this delicate turning…how will you become ready? No one’s comfort is at the center, you just do what needs to be done. Let’s be co-liberators and get free together.” Reverend Marta Valentin In a time of great challenge and heartbreak … Continue reading General Assembly 2019: The Power of We
