Category Archives: Open the Window
Open the Window: Dangerous Things 2
In her sermon on Sunday, Rev. Charlotte Arsenault made this powerful observation: that when Unitarian Universalists covenant ourselves to our seven Principles, we are covenanting ourselves to dangerous things. Standing together for our Principles has meant throughout our history individuals … Continue reading
Open the Window: Dangerous Things 1
In her sermon yesterday, Rev. Charlotte Arsenault made this powerful observation: that when Unitarian Universalists covenant ourselves to our seven Principles, we are covenanting ourselves to dangerous things. Standing together for our Principles has meant throughout our history individuals giving … Continue reading
Open the Window: Listen, Ask
I’ve spent a lot of time over the last 3-4 weeks asking myself two questions that I received from the Black Lives of UU: How does living in a white centered world affect your humanity? What works about the white … Continue reading
Open the Window: Impossible work?
I’ve spent a lot of time over the last 3-4 weeks asking myself two questions that I received from the Black Lives of UU: How does living in a white centered world affect your humanity? What works about the white … Continue reading
Open the Window: Reaction Not Helpful
I’ve spent a lot of time over the last 3-4 weeks asking myself two questions that I received from the Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism: A. How does living in a white centered world affect your humanity? B. What works … Continue reading
Open the Window: True Names, Please
As a white person (btw, I hate that label, but that’s another post) I am working these days on getting my personal window open–open to injustices that are all around me many of which I actually benefit from. This benefit … Continue reading
Open the Window: Time for peace?
Our song theme for the month of May, Open the Window, was written in 1997 by Elise Witt. She based it on a spiritual from the Georgia Sea Islands called Heist the Window, Noah. “Though Elise’s version uses only one phrase from … Continue reading