We will discuss an effort to empower congregations to welcome and care for people living with mental health conditions for whom faith is part of their recovery. Companionship is a Pathways to Promise program that trains people in a practice of presence. As companions, people act on their concern for another person offering the encouragement … Continue reading Mental Health Ministry
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained neuro anatomist. In 1996 she experienced a severe hemorrhage (AVM) in the left hemisphere of her brain causing her to lose the ability to walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. She put what she learned from that experience in her book, My Stroke of … Continue reading A Stroke of Insight
As our world becomes increasingly fragmented, “third places”—a place other than home and work, where community life thrives—have never been more vital. Join us as we explore the significance of third places, like church, in fostering connection, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging. The Zoom link and Order of Service will be provided at mpuuc.org/zoom.
In the summer of 2010, when SB1070 – the controversial anti-immigration (‘Show me your papers’) law, UUs descended upon the city of Phoenix to challenge Sherriff Joe Arpaio’s immigration sweeps. What we learned in two days helps make sense of decades of racism in policing, detention and immigration systems. At a time when these issues … Continue reading A 36 Hour Crash Course on Immigration Oppression
