Tag Archives: UU 2nd Principle

Harbor: In Lak’ech

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Bob Patrick

In Lak’ech Tú eres mi otro yo. You are my other me. Si te hago daño a ti, If I do harm to you, Me hago daño a mi mismo. I do harm to myself. Si te amo y respeto, … Continue reading →

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How Long No Harbor?

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Bob Patrick

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 →

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Harbor: What We’re Built For

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Christiana McQuain

“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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Loss: A Step Up

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Bob Patrick

It has happened again.  A Black motorist, this time a musician who often played in Florida churches, stranded at 3 AM with car trouble, approached by a police officer.  Dead.  Details of what happened can, so far, only be reported … Continue reading →

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Loss: Special Space

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Bob Patrick

“You don’t yet realize that you’ve lived up until now in racialized space.”  It was a line I heard several times this past weekend in a film, Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible, that we viewed as a part of our … Continue reading →

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Loss: Losing the Closet

Posted on October 11, 2015 by admin

October 11 is National Coming Out Day … a day set aside for advocates and allies, as well as people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and affectional orientations to come out in support of the LGBTQ community. This weekend … Continue reading →

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Loss: The Little Boat

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Bob Patrick

We expect it to be there. We expect him/her to be there.  We expect our own selves to be there.  We expect a schedule, a season, a welcome, an acceptance, a hand, a pat on the back, some encouragement, support. … Continue reading →

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