On March 17, we discussed Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor, by Layla F. Saad. Liz Morningstar led a very deep and thought provoking discussion. At our next meeting, Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m., we will discuss The Water Dancer, by Ta-Nehisi Coates. It is the … Continue reading Anti-Racist Reading Group (AARG) News
As you heard if you were able to attend the Martin Luther King Day service on January 16th, UCF is exploring the possibility of adopting the UUA Eighth Principle, which specifically states the intention of “working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves … Continue reading Join the Local NAACP Chapter
As was mentioned during our Martin Luther King Day service, some of us at UCF have formed a group to study and pursue racial justice. We would love to have you join us. We will be meeting on Wednesday, February 9 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. If you have any questions, feel free to contact … Continue reading Racial Justice Group meeting on February 9. All are invited
The Anti-Racist Reading Group next book discussion will be on March 17 at 7 p.m. The book is Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla F. Saad. This book was introduced during our January 16, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday service, and includes daily prompts to … Continue reading Antiracist Reading Group
The Anti-Racist Reading Group will meet next on January 13, at 7 p.m. The read will be You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience, an anthology by 20 well-known racial justice writers. It is edited by Tarana Burke, founder of the MeToo Movement, and Brene Brown, professor and well-known author of … Continue reading Anti-Racist Reading Group
At the Social Action Committee meeting in August, it was decided to continue our Racial Justice work by dividing into two groups: The Anti-Racism Reading group will continue to provide education on these issues through reading and discussion of books on racism and racial justice. They will endeavor to include more members of the congregation … Continue reading Update on Racial Justice Work – Nov. 2021
The UCF Adult Religious Education Committee is pleased to announce a book group to discuss the UUA Common Read 2021 book: Breathe: A Letter to my Sons by Imani Perry. The discussion will take place on Wednesday, November 17 at 7:30 pm, probably on Zoom. For information and discussion questions about the book, visit uua.org/read/breathe; to learn more … Continue reading UUA Common Read Book Discussion in November
We are using the thoughts and reflections from those who have participated in intensive reading and self-reflection to move forward. In one workshop, participants were asked to identify the most meaningful things they have learned through their anti-racism work so far. Below are some of the things that came up: In addition to the experiences … Continue reading Racial Justice: Where We Are Going
The Anti-Racism Reading group unofficially began with reading Rev. William Barber’s book, “The Third Reconstruction” which was the UUA “Common Read” for 2016-2017. In January 2017, we began with three study groups which were of mixed races including community members as well as our congregants who met over four sessions. After the positive response, Rev. … Continue reading Anti-Racism Reading Group
The Unitarian Coastal Fellowship has been committed to demonstrating UU’s Second Principle of justice, equity, and compassion in human relations through building relationships across difference. We recognize that the path to mutual trust and respect comes from working together for the long run, not just a “flash in the pan” project. This has happened on … Continue reading Racial Justice: Where We Have Been
