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
Please join us for our traditional Stone Soup service! This service reminds us of the importance of paying attention to what we have, sharing generously with others, and celebrating what we can create together. Please bring a monetary or nonperishable food donation for Stewpot Community Services. Please note, checks can be made out to UUCJ with … Continue reading Stone Soup
As I continue working through the theme of Belonging, I want to explore barriers we build up between ourselves and others, both personally and corporately. For some people walking into a room full of strangers is like walking into a room full of hungry wolves, and this isn’t just for introverts. For me there is … Continue reading The Unwritten Rules of Belonging
