Champions of Vulnerability
We will explore how being more vulnerable is essential to working toward equity for all and helping to take better care of the planet. We will focus on Maya Angelou, Jimmy Carter, and Vandana Shiva.
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Vulnerability in 2023
The word ‘vulnerability’ broke into the national dialogue in 2010 when Brene Brown’s TedX talk, “Power of Vulnerability” became one of the most viewed Ted Talks ever. This service will explore what vulnerability means today, the ways it applies to our UU principles, and how Brown’s message of radical vulnerability does not serve all communities.
In Her Own Words
Meet Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, poet, fiction writer, journalist, activist — and Unitarian. The first African-American woman to publish a short story, Watkins Harper (1845-1911) is also known as “the mother of African-American journalism.” She worked tirelessly for abolition, and later for civil rights, women’s rights, educational opportunities, and temperance. What can we learn from … Continue reading In Her Own Words
The 8th Principle and Us
Linda F. and Jean S. share First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh’s process of adopting a proposed eighth principle. This is an opportunity to engage with proposed changes on a local and national level.
UU General Assembly (GA) in Our Own Backyard
Did you know that General Assembly (GA) 2023 is in Pittsburgh, PA? That’s in our city! Please join us! This service will introduce you to General Assembly (GA) and the many opportunities to participate-as an attendee, volunteer or delegate
Cultivating Joy: Erie’s New Americans
This service is devoted to learning about and celebrating Erie’s refugee communities. Jeanine A and Claudine N came to Erie as refugees from Rwanda a few years ago. They will speak about their experiences and share profiles of other New Americans. Music provided by Mustafa Albalkhi, a professional oud player from Syria, now living in … Continue reading Cultivating Joy: Erie’s New Americans
Transformative Kindness: How to Respond to People Insisting on Hate
It’s easy to be kind to kind people, but what about those who insist on not being kind? What about people who embrace racism, sexism, or some other toxic ideology? What about bullies? Drawing from brilliant African American champions of justice, we will explore the power of transformative kindness in response to hate
Peace Sunday: Thoreau and Gandhi
Join us for the first of several Sundays in which we look at the lives and work of great peacemakers, in a series created by Red River UU Church and based on the book Great Peacemakers: True Stories from Around the World. Today we will consider the lessons we receive from the lives of Henry … Continue reading Peace Sunday: Thoreau and Gandhi
UU in Liminal Space
Presented by Lisa Napier and Chris McCann with the Fifth Sunday Fellowship UU worship team. See the January 2023 newsletter for details.
Article II – Let’s Start a Conversation
Article II is part of our UUA Bylaws. Currently, this is where we define our Principles, Sources, and Purposes. UUs will vote on revising Article II at General Assembly (GA) in June 2023. All ESUUC members will give input to our two (2) delegates who will cast ESUUC’s votes at GA2023.