At the General Assembly (GA) in 2017 there was discussion of adding an 8th Principle, specifically to address racism in our congregations. At this service our speaker will explain more about the 8th Principle and Article II revisions and share why as a lifelong UU, Director of Religious Education and a UU consultant she supports them both. Article II will be introduced at this year’s GA, if it receives a simple majority, the final vote on Article II will be carried to GA 2024.
Amos 5:24 says: "But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream." This was Martin Luther King Jr.'s favorite scripture. It is also the model for one hymn we have a very complex relationship with. Amos has a lot to teach us about how we show up in the world and how we live our lives. MLK Jr. was a great exemplar of that. Come join four area UU churches at Birmingham Unitarian Church to talk about the legacy of MLK Jr., his favorite scripture and our complicated history with trying to sing it.
Through the medium of poetry, we will explore belonging, ease, and meaning. Poetry is one way to be open to spirituality and mystery. Come, let us share and grow together.
UPDATE: Service will be cancelled due to inclement weather. Please join us on Zoom for a community hangout. Check your emails for details. What would a Unitarian Universalist do? Sometimes our congregations struggle with the tension between spirituality vs social justice. But what if they weren’t in opposition (because they’re not!)? This Service explores how our beliefs inform our actions.
