June 30,at 10 am, 3845 North Swan Street "UU the Vote for LBGTQ+ Equity"
The Welcoming Congregation team will discuss the Unitarian Universalist Association's (UUA) nonpartisan "UU the Vote" civic engagement initiative, and how people can get involved in promoting democracy around issues affecting the LGBTQIA+ community.
UU the Vote promotes the values of interdependence, equity, democracy, and the inherent worth and dignity of all people as direct antidotes to the fear, bigotry, and inequity that define our world. With the rise of authoritarianism and governmental attacks on and oppression of the queer and trans community in many states, it is critical that we work to advance democracy and organize for justice, accountability, and legal protections for LGBTQIA+ people.
The program will include video conversations with Rev. Gwendolyn Howard, who describes what it was like being a member of the first generation of trans Unitarian Universalist ministers, and the hostility she faced in a faith that prides itself as welcoming, and Randy Block, who contributes his experience as a heterosexual UU member, organizing congregations to be in relationship with local non-UUs to advance the cause of equality. These are drawn from a larger UUA webinar called "UU the Vote for LGBTQ+ Equity," which is available online at https://uuthevote.org/uu-the-vote-for-lgbtq-equity/ A short presentation about the UU the Vote initiative, and how people can get involved as a group or individually, will follow.
"Child care is available every Sunday," a spokespersonsaid. "Zoey Croninwill lead a formal children's program on the second and fourth Sundays. Children are welcome to participate on any Sunday, but they will get the most out of the program if they attend secondand fourth Sundayssomewhat regularly. Family adults may stay for the children'sprogram or attend theadult program. Children are encouraged to bring a small item that represents someoneor something they aregrateful for that week."
There are speakers on the patio if you wish to enjoy the service outside.
UUFSC Safety Protocol as pursuant to our most recent UUA Guidelines:
Masks are now optional, but their use is encouraged. We will continue to serve refreshments on the patio and in the building. Visitors are always welcome.
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City is a diverse group of religious independents seeking knowledge, spiritual sustenance, fellowship, and opportunities for service to others. Our programs encompass humanism, liberal Christianity, earth-based spirituality, Buddhism and many other traditions. If you'd like to find out more, email
