Change
January 2017
Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are. —Bertolt Brecht
Articles
Transitions, Expected and Unexpected
Reading #655 in our hymnal, Singing the Living Tradition, is entitled, “Change Alone is Unchanging.” It’s attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Heraklietos, also known as the weeping philosopher. Read more »
Making Change
Did you know that prisoners now make up more than 20% of the CLF’s membership? Read more »
Moving with Change
Being religiously savvy Unitarian Universalists, most of you probably know that one of the core teachings of Buddhism is impermanence. Read more »
From Your Minister
Here’s how I wish change happened: Change says to The Universe, Hey, I’d like to happen now! And The Universe replies, with ease and joy, That’s terrific! Happen, then! Read more »
REsources for Living
I can’t claim that I’m a big fan of change. I like comfort. I like knowing what to expect. Read more »
Help Wanted:
CLF Pen Pals for some of the 725 CLF members in prisons who are new to Unitarian Universalism. Read more »
Did You Know?
…that you can sign up for CLF online classes to stretch your mind and spirit? Read more »
Wave Driven by Wave
As wave is driven by wave… And each, pursued, pursues the wave ahead… Read more »
Change
Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are. —Bertolt Brecht Read more »
164: Joy as a Form of Resistance
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The regular VUU crew chats about the power of joy, where Santa Claus fits in, and the complexities of multi-faith families during the holidays. Plus, Jackson Crawford pops by at the beginning of the episode to share stories about his time as a White House intern this fall.
As mentioned in the show, visit Joanna Fontaine Crawford’s blog to read more about the different levels of Santa (don’t miss the day-after Christmas letter posted in the comments).
The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Joanna Fontaine Crawford, Aisha Hauser, Hank Peirce, Michael Tino and Alicia Forde, with production support provided by Terri Burnor. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET. This episode aired on December 22, 2016.
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163: Black Lives of UU
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Elandria Williams and the Rev. Carlton E. Smith with the Black Lives of UU organizing collective are back on The VUU! We talk about shifting organizing strategies to meet the reality of a non-petitionable government regime and the need to protect and defend (in literal ways) the most targeted while still keeping our intersectionality grounded in this moment.
Training/resources mentioned in this episode:
– The Highlander Center
– Catalyst Project
– CultureStrike
– The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond
– Beautiful Solutions
– Safety Pin Box
Black Lives of UU 2017 Convening
New Orleans – March 9-12, 2017
http://www.blacklivesuu.com/convening2017/
The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Joanna Fontaine Crawford, Aisha Hauser, Hank Peirce, Michael Tino and Alicia Forde, with production support provided by Terri Burnor. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET. This episode aired on December 15, 2016.
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162: Movement Building
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In this episode, Scot Nakagawa talks about how storytelling has been effectively used by conservatives and the religious right to move power. He goes deep into explaining why all politics is identity politics. He talks about the need to build both the popular front and the united front.
Scot is a senior partner with ChangeLab, a grassroots racial justice laboratory. He’s a long-time activist, community organizer and provocative thinker.
The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Joanna Fontaine Crawford, Aisha Hauser, Hank Peirce, and Alicia Forde, with production support provided by Terri Burnor. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET. This episode aired on December 8, 2016.
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161: Resistance and Resilience
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Our guests, the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Parker and Donna Red Wing, talk about resistance and resilience in our personal lives, activist circles, and religious communities. This rich conversation explores both the outside and inside work that is needed, embodied intersectional living, and how spirituality enhances resiliency.
The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Joanna Fontaine Crawford, Aisha Hauser, Hank Peirce, and Alicia Forde, with production support provided by Terri Burnor. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET. This episode aired on December 1, 2016.
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What Are You Waiting For?
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In his well-known poem “If,” Rudyard Kipling states: “If you can wait and not be tired by waiting.…” Read more →
Did You Know?
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…that the CLF is hoping to send holiday cards to our more than 700 prisoner members? You can help. Read more →
Another Kind of Knowledge
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Prepare the way to welcome your inner Christ child—the being of love and light, the spark of holiness that lies deep in us all. Read more →
Waiting
December 2016
Patience is not simply the ability to wait—it’s how we behave while we’re waiting. —Joyce Meyer
Articles
Sweet Anticipation
I had the exquisite experience recently of being in the midst of a community of hope. Read more »
Impatient with Waiting
Because of advances in technology, our world literally moves faster than ever. Read more »
We Needn’t Fear the Darkness
We rail against the darkness, light our fires, dance and shout. And yet… Read more »
A Litany of Waiting
Waiting for the bus. Waiting for the next election. Waiting for Christmas. Read more »
What Are You Waiting For?
In his well-known poem “If,” Rudyard Kipling states: “If you can wait and not be tired by waiting.…” Read more »
From Your Minister
We are so often waiting for something to happen—waiting for appointments, waiting on hold for customer assistance, waiting in line, waiting for approval, waiting for an apology, waiting for a specific date or event! Read more »
REsources for Living
Rachel went outside and looked up at the sky—again. Had the sun gotten any lower in the trees? It was hard to tell. Read more »
Did You Know?
…that the CLF is hoping to send holiday cards to our more than 700 prisoner members? You can help. Read more »
Another Kind of Knowledge
Prepare the way to welcome your inner Christ child—the being of love and light, the spark of holiness that lies deep in us all. Read more »
Waiting
Patience is not simply the ability to wait—it’s how we behave while we’re waiting. —Joyce Meyer Read more »
Waiting is Not Easy!
Here is another story for the season, one that is very much about waiting. This is the story of a special child. Like every child, his parents waited eagerly for his birth. More than 2,000 years later, Christians as well as many Unitarian Universalists celebrate this birth at Christmas.
