Welcome to 2024 A recent Carolyn Hax column in WaPo resonated with me… Hi, Carolyn: I’m feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume and magnitude of issues that I’m passionate about: gun control, abortion access, environmental protections, etc. I’ve sent out feelers about volunteering for organizations that address these huge problems, but then I start to feel as … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness newsletter: week of 1/7/24
Ohio families with transgender children relieved DeWine vetoed HB 68, worry about potential override Thankfully, Governor DeWine has vetoed HB 68, which doesn’t allow gender-affirming care for children who aren’t grandfathered in (have already begun treatment). However, the measure passed with 62 votes, and only 60 are needed to override his veto. See how your … Continue reading Action Alert on HB 68: Please contact your state Representative
Coney Island’s Moonlite Gardens & Sunlite Pool Under Threat Time to activate social networks and talk to decision makers; paving over Coney Island is an abysmally bad idea! You lose parking to do it, something this venue already seriously lacks and we have plenty of venues between Riverbend, PNC Pavillion, the Brady Center, the Taft, Ovation, … Continue reading 2024 Resolution: Save Coney Island and honor Marian Spencer’s legacy!
Thursday at 5:30 Don’t forget the winter solstice celebration Thursday beginning at 5:30; a taco bar will be provided followed by devotions at 6:30. Also note that our worship on Christmas Eve will be at 5 PM. Finally… GAPP’s 19th Annual New Year’s Day Candlelight Vigil: Dreams for Humanity will take place at the Anderson … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness calendar: Winter Solstice Edition
Thursday Applied Information Resources will hold its popular lunch and learn series at Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E 4th St. Bring a lunch or purchase a Silverglade sandwich for $6.50. You can also view it on YouTube along with previous forums; like First UU, AIR archives its content. Saturday at 3 There will be a Kwanzaa celebration at Community … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness newsletter: Giving Tuesday edition
Not Another Announcement Post Hello Beloveds, I am sorry, but yes, this is another announcement post. And, here is the announcement – starting in January I will be on sabbatical. This means I will not be tending to my regular duties at First Unitarian Church, and so this blog will go dark for several months. … Continue reading Sabbatical News
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Meet Mr. Jeff! Great News – Our new youth advisor, Mr. Jeff, will start Sunday, December 3rd! I know… I know… this post isn’t so much a “tool for the journey” as it is a simple announcement. But, I can’t keep quite! Mr. Jeff Jackson comes to First Unitarian Church from Ebenezer 2nd Baptist Church, … Continue reading New Youth Advisor
How to: DISMANTLE SYSTEMIC RACISM IN GREATER CINCINNATI Here is the link to the notes from An Action-Based Conversation Focused on Racism in Cincinnati; yes, there’s LOTS of suggestions! Just think about your sphere of influence and pick something that resonates with you… I knew it would happen eventually: bad URL. Try: www.TheVoiceOfBlackCincinnati.com (dining options can be found here) MARCC … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness Newsletter: Thanksgiving Edition
JOURNEYING TOWARD SPIRITUAL WHOLENESS The 8th Principle affirms and promotes journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse, multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions. Inclusion, when done right, can be incredibly productive and can open doors for diverse folk. In the music industry, Folk Alliance International … Continue reading 8th Principle and First UU, Volume 1
