UUA Common Read Discussion in August! Today, UU congregations are grappling with a charge to dismantle white supremacy in ourselves, our communities, and our world. Co-authors Nancy Palmer Jones and Karin Lin—a white minister and a lay person of color—explored five UU congregations’ journeys toward Beloved Community. In Mistakes and Miracles: Congregations on the Road to … Continue reading From Meredith Plummer & DRE –6/2/2023
Don’t forget the church picnic Sunday at 11! Bring something to share, your own table service and games. I was not aware that the land was donated by a First UU member; Embshoff Woods is at 4050 Paul St, Delhi Township: https://www.greatparks.org/parks/embshoff-woods Pride Month is almost here Start with the Northern Kentucky Pride Festival next Sunday, … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness calendar: Memorial Day edition
Good evening First Church family, At the Congregational Meeting on May 21, you will be asked to vote on adopting the 8th principle. The Motion “First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati, as a member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association, adopts the 8th Principle to covenant to affirm and promote journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to … Continue reading From Amy Bottomley, President, The Board of Trustees — 05/17/2023
SUPPORTING LGBTQ+ LIVES: LEARNING TO BE BETTER ALLIES FOR QUEER KIDS, Part 2 GAPP and Heritage UU Church welcome educator and presenter Tristan N. Vaught (they, them) for a program focusing on Gender Identity Friday, May 19 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Location: Heritage UU Church 2710 Newtown Road, Anderson Township Tristan is a Co-Founder of Transform Cincy. They previously … Continue reading Tuesday, May 16, 2023 – From Linnea Lose
Sunday You can join Moms Demand Action in a march; mothers appreciate flowers and cards for Mother’s Day but what we really want is Congress to reinstate the ban on assault weapons! Take a walk with gun sense supporters in Ohio Congressional District 1 to demand action. Bring your kids, strollers, pets, and wear RED. … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness newsletter week of 5/12/23
Tuesday at 10 Cincinnati City Council’s Climate, Environment and Infrastructure Committee will debate and vote on a study of the new plan for replacing the Brent Spence Bridge which will free up 40 acres of land for redevelopment previously industrialized in the West End… Wednesday is a trifecta The MARCC Delegates Meeting from noon to … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness newsletter week of 5/8/2
Thursday at 6:30 The Woman’s City Club’s April Public Forum will spotlight The Hillside Trust’s efforts to protect and preserve the seven hills we live on. Executive Director Eric Russo will discuss current initiatives and former City Council member Laure Quinlivan will feature clips from her new documentary: Living with Landslides. It will be held … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness newsletter: week of 4/24/23
ANNOUNCING!!! FIRST CHURCH’S NEW MINISTER Rev. Dr. Alex Riegel The Search Committee is delighted to welcome Rev Dr Alex Riegel as First Church’s Developmental Ministerfor the next 4-7 years! Here are some things we have learned about him. Alex was born in Michigan and although unchurched, was very philosophical and questioning. He attended the University of Michigan in … Continue reading SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2023
Monday at 1:00 PM Communities Against Gun Violence will hold an Action Team Meeting at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 1809 Rutland Avenue in Norwood. There will be a potluck at 1 followed by the meeting at 2; featuring Reverend Chris Slane and local rock stars working on gun violence prevention who will discuss new ideas … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness newsletter: Earth Day edition — Week of 4/16/23
THE RACIAL JUSTICE CHALLENGE TODAY This year’s Racial Justice Challenge provides 21 days of anti-racist education. From April 17 – May 15, 2023, participants will have the opportunity to learn and engage with curated information on racial inequity within the following topics: You can engage with as much of the challenge as you prefer by … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness newsletter: Easter edition
