Blue Holiday Service
This ESUUC tradition is a contemplative service that acknowledges and honors the heavy, sad, or complicated feelings that can arise during the winter holidays of light and joy. We hope you will join us.
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Sharing the Mystery: Hanukkah and Jewish/Christian Relations
Christianity has a long, shameful history of anti-Semitism. As we approach Hanukkah, we will reflect on this important festival and how understanding it can help to reduce anti-Semitism.
Implicit Bias in Zootopia — and Elsewhere
What can you learn from a cartoon rabbit? If that cartoon rabbit is Zootopia’s Judy Hopps, you might learn some things about what implicit bias is, and how it works. Judy has faced discrimination and discouragement in her chosen work because of her small stature and rural roots. She prides herself on her own open-mindedness … Continue reading Implicit Bias in Zootopia — and Elsewhere
The Great Stone Soup Caper
This year’s Stone Soup Sunday service features a new play starring the ESUUC Players, written by Brenda S. Amateur sleuth Miss Marble tries to solve the strange culinary mystery: who made such delicious soup? Was it Nicky, the butcher? Billie, the farmer? Terry, the delivery runner? Or is there another culprit entirely? Learn the answer … Continue reading The Great Stone Soup Caper
Plastics – problems and solutions
We will share a video and have a discussion on why plastic is a problem and what we can do about it. Presented by the Green Sanctuary Committee.
Generosity as a UU Value
Do you believe that generosity a value shared by UUs? Explore several meanings of “generosity” and what role “generosity” plays in your personal values.
What’s Love Got to Do With It? Embracing our 7th and 8th Principles
If love is at the center of Unitarian Universalism, then what makes the 8th principle a challenge for so many congregations to adopt? If we agree that we are part of an interdependent web of existence, it shouldn’t be hard to see the importance of dismantling racism for all. But, it’s complicated… For our next … Continue reading What’s Love Got to Do With It? Embracing our 7th and 8th Principles
Religion and Misogyny: How Religions Have Contributed to Violence Against Women
While religions have done a lot of good in the world, they have also contributed to a lot of evil. Dr. Dave will reflect on some of the religious roots of violence against women and offer more positive, healing alternatives.
Ranked Choice Voting: What is It? How Does It Work? Pros and Cons
In addition to showing two YouTube videos on the subject, Marylyn D. will provide information about who in the United States uses it — including Pittsburgh. She will also offer several recommended sites for more information online.
Sankofa and Meaning Making
Sankofa is a word in the Twi language of Ghana meaning, “return and retrieve it.” It is depicted by a bird with its head turned backwards while its feet face forward carrying a precious egg in its mouth. The Sankofa bird has been adopted as an important symbol in an African American and African Diaspora … Continue reading Sankofa and Meaning Making