202: Solstice: Celebrating Darkness
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The exact time of the solstice in 2017 was 11:28am on December 21st. And The VUU was broadcasting live as it happened! Join us as we celebrate the darkness and welcome the light with our guests Erica Baron, Staṡa Morgan-Appel, and Rina Jurceka.
Show notes:
Check out the book co-written by our guest Staṡa Morgan-Appel, A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual: https://ladyslipper.org/rel/v2_viewupc.php?storenr=53&upc=eep3cdsb000
Erica Baron read us one of her stories about the magic of the solstice darkness: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/naturespath/2016/12/yule-story/
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The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Michael Tino, and Aisha Hauser, with production support provided by Jessica Star Rockers. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET.
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201: Honoring the Legacy of Denny Davidoff
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In this episode we honor the legacy of our dear Denny Davidoff – former Moderator of the UUA, Senior Associate for Development and Alumni/Alumnae Affairs at Meadville Lombard Theological School and a champion for Unitarian Universalism – with stories and remembrances from those who knew her well.
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The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Michael Tino, and Aisha Hauser, with production support provided by Jessica Star Rockers. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET.
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200: International LGBT Human Rights
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This week our hosts chat with Ian Lekus, Amnesty International LGBT Specialist and host of RadioFreeQTopia, about international LGBT human rights.
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Personal stories are important to social change. You can hear Ian Lekus interview folks about LGBT human rights around the globe at http://www.radiofreeqtopia.com.
Ian Lekus interviewed Russian intersex activist Irene in a @RadioFreeQtopia episode you don’t want to miss. https://www.radiofreeqtopia.com/episo…
If you want to help LGBTQ refugees out of Chechnya you can support the Rainbow Railroad into Canada. http://www.rainbowrailroad.ca
The BBC article about seven who were arrested in Egypt after raising rainbow flag at concert. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-…
Human Rights Watch article on prosecutions in at least 8 countries that use forced anal examinations as proof of criminalized homosexuality. https://www.hrw.org/report/2016/07/12…
Ian Lekus shouts out to PFLAG as an organization doing good work for LGBT rights, nationally and internationally. http://pflag.org
Article from UU World about Ugandan UUs opposing anti-homosexuality bill that makes homosexuality a capital crime. https://www.uuworld.org/articles/ugan…
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The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Michael Tino, and Aisha Hauser, with production support provided by Jessica Star Rockers. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET.
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Giving and Receiving
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In this season of giving and receiving, we hope that you feel that you have received something substantial from the CLF. Read more →
Did You Know?
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That the CLF’s Worthy Now website offers education and opportunities for those involved in prison ministry? Check it out at worthynow.org. Read more →
In Midwinter
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In midwinter
the world comes indoors
and is our guest of honor. Read more →
Giving and Receiving
December 2017
The essence of [a] gift is that it creates a set of relationships. The currency of a gift economy is, at its root, reciprocity. —Robin Wall Kimmerer
Articles
The Master Plan
I know the master plan of the universe. Really, I do! I did not figure it out all by myself. Read more »
Giving and Receiving
In this season of giving and receiving, we hope that you feel that you have received something substantial from the CLF. Read more »
The Gift is in the Asking
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been visiting with someone, sitting down with them in their home or at their bedside, and after a while they say to me: I didn’t want to admit that I needed help. Read more »
Generosity First
In Thailand, children’s first exposure to Buddhism—after they’ve learned the gesture of respect—is in giving. Read more »
From Your Minister
When I was in third grade, I found the perfect present for Mrs. Graham, my favorite elementary school teacher. Read more »
REsources for Living
Christmas is the time of giving, of generosity and welcome. And Santa Claus embodies all of our hopes and expectations around receiving and abundance. Or does he? Read more »
Did You Know?
That the CLF’s Worthy Now website offers education and opportunities for those involved in prison ministry? Read more »
Giving and Receiving
The essence of gift is that it creates a set of relationships. The currency of a gift economy is, at its root, reciprocity. —Robin Wall Kimmerer Read more »
199: Toxic Masculinity with Rus Funk
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Join our hosts as they chat with Rus Funk about toxic masculinity. Rus is an author, activist and community organizer who specializes in working with organizations and communities to promote healthy masculinities; equity, diversity and justice; and violence prevention.
Rus Funk is involved with North American MenEngage. Boys and Men for Gender Equality. Check out the website. http://namen.menengage.org/
The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Michael Tino, and Aisha Hauser, with production support provided by Jessica Star Rockers. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET.
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Share Your Gifts with #CLFGifts this Holiday Season
We are sharing the gifts we offer to and receive from the world this holiday season.
You can participate, too. It’s fun for the whole family! Read more →
198: What’s New on the Side of Love with Nora Rasman and Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen
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Join our hosts as they chat with Nora Rasman and Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen about what’s new from the UUA’s Standing on the Side of Love campaign.
We are already saved from perfection. Doing this work is not neat and tidy, it is messy. You can’t get an app for it. Develop the spiritual fortitude to embrace the discomfort and the mistakes. – Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen
Mentioned in the show:
*Black Youth Project 100
http://byp100.org/
*Dream Defenders
http://www.dreamdefenders.org/
* Lena Gardner sharing Adrienne Maree Brown’s work at the Kaleo Center
https://www.facebook.com/KaleoCenter/
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The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Michael Tino, and Aisha Hauser, with production support provided by Jessica Star Rockers. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET.
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