185 Excerpt: Covenant and Spiritual Practices
2017-06-01 What does covenant really mean in a culture of supremacy, whether we’re engaged in justice work, congregational life, or being active online? And why are spiritual practices and self care critical? This is an excerpt from episode #185 with our guests, the Rev. Ashley Horan, executive director of MUUSJA, and Nora Rasman, campaign manager at Standing on the Side of Love. .…
Read More186: Global Strategies of Resistance
Through social justice partnerships, Unitarian Universalists support grassroots efforts to change structures of power in countries with authoritarian regimes. The VUU talks about UU presence internationally now and historically.
Read MoreFive Dollars is Five Dollars
I want to tell you a story about a little boy who got up from the table where his older brother and mom sat, to go back to his room.
Read MoreYour Money and Your Life
Money is often a source of shame for both those without it and those who have it.
Read MoreREsources for Living
I was amused when my 18-year-old daughter, newly hired at an upscale mall shop during the Christmas rush, reported on how her work was going. “I can’t believe,” she said, “the amount of money that people are willing to spend on soap!
Read MoreDid You Know?
…that you can give graduating seniors a gift of Quest Monthly, so that UUism can go with them to college? Click here to learn more.
Read MoreThe People of the Earth Go Down
The people of the earth go down, Each with his wealth of dream…
Read More181: Power, Religious Educators and Ministers with Meagan Henry
Meagan Henry with LREDA joins us to explore power dynamics between ministers and religious educators and the role of Good Officers. For show notes, visit https://wp.me/p89xv1-4ts
Read More180: Stories of UUs of Color
Yuri Yamamoto and others involved in the new anthology of authentic stories by Unitarian Universalists of color join The VUU. Get show notes and details at https://wp.me/p89xv1-4tw
Read More180 Excerpt: Yuri Yamamoto’s “Rant” About Privilege
Yuri Yamamoto wrote what she calls a “rant” in response to Skinner House’s rejection of an anthology of Unitarian Universalists of color. Her words apply broadly and address the privilege that comes out of a culture of white supremacy. This is an excerpt from episode #180 of The VUU.
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