James Baldwin reminded us that “History, is not merely something to be read.” History is carried within us. Baldwin even reminds us we can be unconsciously controlled by it, and it is present in everything we do. As a person of faith, I have always believed there are aspects of my past I have to … Continue reading History In Conflict: A Reflection on Widening the Circle
This Sunday will be a very special service–or rather two special services. Rev. Shellie Poe, Safe Harbor Family Church, and Rev. Justin McCreary, UU Church of Jackson, will be reaching back into the shared histories of the Unitarian Universalism and United Church of Christ to commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. through a … Continue reading Service Swap: Commemorating the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
This Sunday we will join Our Home Universalist Unitarian Church to hear from Mississippi State Senator Juan Barnett speak as he answers questions about current legislation. Senator Barnett represents District 34 of Jasper County and parts of Jones and Forest Counties and is Chairman of the Senate Corrections Committee. He has special interests in Mississippi’s … Continue reading Our Home: Current Legislation
