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Organized Labor

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Beloved as We Are – Building a Congregational Culture of Disability Inclusion

In Beloved as We Are, community minister and mental health advocate Barbara F. Meyers and disability justice activist Shelly Rohe invite members of liberal religious congregations into the ongoing work of creating accessible and inclusive communities for disabled people and their loved ones. The book brings to the forefront the experiences of disabled people in … Continue reading Beloved as We Are – Building a Congregational Culture of Disability Inclusion

Are We Having Fun Yet?

Do you take fun seriously enough? If not, consider the numerous ways that laughter and fun bring us together. That connection is real. The emotional bond is human. Your social connections may even be proof of the divine. Join us in person in the Sanctuary or on Zoom. Meeting ID: 958 336 800 One tap mobile+16694449171,,958336800# … Continue reading Are We Having Fun Yet?

The Anthropology of Air

The sermon incorporates Buddhist wisdom, modern psychology, and engineering science to examine our responses to life’s disappointments. In particular, it draws on the engineering insights of the Wright Brothers and the spiritual wisdom of therapist David Richo. He then describes the deep connections between core coping skills, effective social action, and spiritual seeking. Join us … Continue reading The Anthropology of Air

A Story of Patience, Persistence, and Joy

A fractured fairytale of Sunnyvale’s new City Hall. A story of a growing community, aging infrastructure, years of spirited public debate, countless challenges, a global pandemic, and an award-winning, sustainable civic building that serves the community today. Join us in person in the Sanctuary or on Zoom. Meeting ID: 958 336 800 One tap mobile+16694449171,,958336800# … Continue reading A Story of Patience, Persistence, and Joy

35th Anniversary of the ADA

July 26th marks the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In recognition, I want to introduce you to one of the individuals who helped bring this landmark legislation to fruition. Harold Wilke’s personal story reminds us that when barriers are removed, human possibility expands. Join us in person in the … Continue reading 35th Anniversary of the ADA

The Holy Work of Tending

Anything we build needs upkeep, or it falls apart on its own. This week we’ll explore what it takes to keep our democracy and institutions from falling into disorder. Using our shared UU values as a guide, we’ll explore the quiet, ongoing work of repair, and why showing up for it together matters now more … Continue reading The Holy Work of Tending