Our guest speaker will address the need for affordable housing and the importance of homeownership for the poor and disenfranchised, focusing on many initiatives taking place in the Detroit area, including neighborhoods of tiny homes. She will talk briefly about homelessness and returning citizens, also known as those who have been formerly incarcerated, and how her organization is committed to helping justice involved citizens overcome the many barriers they face.
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Celebrating Pride at 1st UU Detroit
This Sunday UUCF will join other area congregations to celebrate Pride in Detroit! We will all gather for a celebratory Sunday Service and then go march in the Detroit Pride parade.
Exploring the Lived Impact of the Holocaust on the Second Generation
From the compelling collection of their recently published, award-winning book, “The Ones Who Remember; Second-Generation Voices of the Holocaust”, two contributing authors will read excerpts highlighting the gifts and challenges of growing up with their Holocaust Survivor parents and share insights on the themes revealed in writing by the second generation. Audience Q &A, along with the opportunity for book purchase and signing, will follow after the service. Purchase the book here: https://www.secondgenerationvoices.com/book.html
Youth Led Service: You Don’t Have to Do it Alone
The closing words that our youth recite when they extinguish the chalice at the end of class end with, "We are building a better world together… we don't have to it alone." Come reflect on the past year that RE has had, celebrate the accomplishments our students have made together, and see the beauty of community and togetherness across generations.