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How Long No Harbor?
Recent events at The University of Missouri centered on student protests that have led to the resignation of the two top executive officers over their unwillingness to deal effectively with events on campus of a decidedly racist nature. Thirty of … Continue reading
Harbor: In Chaos–Order
In chaos, I will find the thread that leads to order. For 39 years I let others determine what I wore, what I did, what I believed. Now I know I choose my own path daily and work to remember … Continue reading
Creating Harbor
I wrote to a teacher friend recently: “the real “trick” in teaching is that all the teachers who show up to teach are themselves people dealing with the broken pieces of their own humanity. Into their rooms and lives each … Continue reading
Harbor: Spirituality
My spirituality is my safe harbor. It is the one thing I have carried with me my whole life. I grew up in a Pentecostal church in New York. My parents were fundamentalist Christians. I did not know it at … Continue reading
Harbor: What are we saving?
The word “harbor” is originally Old English, and it mean lodging, quarters, a safe place to stay. Its Latin equivalent is what expands the idea into water and coastal areas. The Roman portuus was a harbor for ships coming in from sea … Continue reading
Harbor: Developing Conviction
“You have to work at your sense of conviction. . . “ Thanissaro Bhikkhu, “Power of Conviction“ I go out into my world each day knowing that I am a white man, living in the Deep South (born and raised … Continue reading
Harbor: What We’re Built For
“A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” ~ John A. Shedd Over the past five years I have seen our congregation do some amazing social justice work. We have become a Welcoming … Continue reading
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Tagged BlackLivesMatter, Racial Equality, safety, social justice, UU 2nd Principle, UU 6th Principle
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