People who travel frequently – especially to other countries – know that as we encounter diversity, it is easier and easier to be misunderstood. This becomes harder and harder to forge good relationships. It is no longer enough to partition the world into silos. We must learn to become multilingual – or, at least make … Continue reading Lost in Translation
Almost as soon as settlers arrived on these shores, claims were being made on all the resources it possessed. The plants and trees… the animals… the water… the air… Collectively, we have approached inhabitation by taking the passage in Genesis very seriously: “and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over … Continue reading Who Will Speak for this Planet?
When Jesus was killed, there was at least one disciple paralyzed in grief. Peter lost his teacher, his ministry, his future and, maybe, his faith. And like all of us when a tragic ending befalls someone close, we ask whether there was something we might have done. Or something we might still do. This story … Continue reading The Amazing Spider-Man and the Interdependent Web
When it comes to Easter, there is a well known and powerful story that tends to dominate the day. But there are many who are not needing a licensed and corporate Easter Story. They are needing a story of their own. A story of how love that is surely lost finds new life. A story … Continue reading The Difference Between Eastering and Being Eastered
Go anywhere and it’s the same. There is a time that comes – a little after we arrive, and a little before we leave – where we realize that our ‘stuff’ is all over the place. Usually, it is when we realize we’re moving on that we start to notice how spread out we are … Continue reading Between Hello and Goodbye
The mark of good leaders is to come up with a great plan to achieve everything that is possible. Such leaders are attentive, resourceful, focused and persistent. They’re conscientious about figuring out what will need to happen to get where we want to go. They will know what success looks, what obstacles to look out … Continue reading To Love Without Counting the Cost
In the infinite monkey theorem it is postulated that a million monkeys given sufficient typewriters and time will eventually produce the works of Shakespeare. A corollary of that theorem describes something many of us have claimed at least once: given enough time we could do almost anything. But alas, time is something none of us … Continue reading Redeeming the Time
Indivisible Fremont CA is one of thousands of Indivisible groups across the country taking action to build grassroots power and fight for a truly inclusive democracy. They are dedicated to promoting a welcoming and inclusive community, advocating for democracy and justice and empowering individuals to create positive change. The list their values as Choosing Hope; … Continue reading Love Hero Indivisible
We all need to know what to do when the bullets start flying. This is something we all need to think about, because the work of liberation – overthrowing oppression – requires risk. And few people go through war without losing a single battle. We have to know how to experience the pain of loss, … Continue reading Dodging Bullets on the Path to the Promised Land
MLK Day of Service – What Would Grow from Martin’s Seeds if Planted Today Change the World Dialogue (UUMAN) On this MLK Sunday we will prepare for our Monday day of service. We will bless the contingent of people who head down to the Farmer’s Market to invite folks to join us in outreach and … Continue reading Are UUs Ready for Dr. King… Yet?
