The Beloved Community” is a term that was first coined in the early days of the 20th Century by the philosopher-theologian Josiah Royce, who founded the Fellowship of Reconciliation. However, it was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., also a member of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, who popularized the term and invested it with a deeper … Continue reading The Seven Principles of UUism: Our Attempt at Beloved Community
Today we will focus on Ujamaa (OO-JAH-MAH), the fourth of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, which promotes Cooperative Economics. Often, this principle has been interpreted narrowly as supporting black businesses to keep more money circulating in the black community; however, it is much more than that. We are called to use our collective energy to … Continue reading Ujamaa
As 2019 comes to a close it is important to really consider how much has happened, and all the things we have accomplished. I believe the winter season is the perfect time to do this. This Sunday we will be decorating trees, sharing memories, singing, and rejoicing in our friendships and the hard work we … Continue reading Celebrating Christmas 2019
