Inspired by the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and our UU Principles and Values, members of our Racial Concerns Committee will share the work they are doing in partnership with other social justice groups in Suffolk County resisting unfair practices and working towards changes which promote antiracism, equity and a more just world … Continue reading MLK Service
Joel and Doris will speak about Multiculural Solidarity’s approach to forge better interracial and intercultural understanding on Long Island. To join the service via livestream on YouTube, click here. For more service information, click here.
We’ve looked at what it means to be in covenant with one another. We’re exploring the new language for our UUA covenant. We’ve passed the 8th principle affirming our commitment to being anti-oppression. Now what? How do we move forward together in faith? What is the work we’re called to do?
Unitarians and Universalists have committed to fighting oppression for a very long time. Come learn some of our theology about justice and ending oppression. And write or draw your own commitment to share with all.
Our guest speaker, Pramila Venkateswaran, will discuss casteism. Ms Venkateswaran is a poet, teacher and president of the local chapter of Suffolk National Organization for Women. She will address 1) what the contemporary struggle against casteism is like for people from India working in America and 2) what the struggle against casteism is like for … Continue reading Confronting Casteism and Racism Today
