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The Sewing Circle
The Sewing Circle met for the first time in November and made 21 colorful pillowcases that will be given to Children’s Hospital. Folks who attended had a great time sewing and ironing and getting to know each other. We will do this again on Thursday … read more.
First Unitarian Refugee Home Set Up
We’re excited to begin our Home Set up program to welcome a refugee family to Pittsburgh!! Working initially with the Women’s Alliance and through the Refugee and Immigration Services of the Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS), we piloted our first family last week. We … read more.
From Your Art Committee
If you have not been to the Undercroft Gallery and seen the art of Miguel Hoyos, you are missing a joyful visual experience. Miguel’s work will hang in the Gallery for two more Sundays. Miguel has been visiting the Gallery after church and is likely … read more.
Too Many Words
Thank you for taking the time to take a serious look at the 8th principle. It is so important to engage in this conversation with respect and love for one another.
Yes, for many the wording does not align with that of the other principles. Its … read more.
Dominant White Supremacy Culture
I remember is so well because it burned in my heart. My blood pressure went up as my hackles rose on the back of my neck. I was accused, strongly, but not harshly, in front of other religious leaders of saying something that indicated I … read more.
How the 8th Principle Evolved
I first met Paula Cole Jones about 14 years ago when she led a workshop for Unitarian Universalists at her home church, All Souls Unitarian in Washington DC. Paula has worked on racial justice issues with UU congregations for over 20 years and was raised … read more.
What Does the 8th Principle As of Us?
Or what does dismantling racism and other oppressions look like?
On one level, we can’t really be sure what the 8th Principle asks of us because we’re still learning how to engage in being anti-racists. Yet, I have total faith that we can rise to the … read more.
What About Other Oppressed People?
Why are we naming racism in particular out of all the forms of oppressions and ways to marginalize people?
In a word, color, or pigment. “Race” is a social construct used to interact with the artificially created caste system. Caste systems in a country are … read more.
Pastoral Care and Connections
We know in theory that courage (the Theme of the Month) takes many forms, yet sometimes it can be hard to imagine ourselves acting courageously. We may discount things we do or say as a courageous act because we don’t view ourselves as courageous. For … read more.
A Message from our LRED
We had a wonderful Sunday on 10/30 with several projects and the spirit of celebration! The Pumpkinfest, our kids’ pumpkin decorating project, is back for the first time since 2020! We decorated pumpkins and showed them off in the Undercroft during coffee hour, raising over … read more.