In an interview with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, design justice pioneer Bryan C. Lee Jr. defines “design justice” as “what love looks like in public spaces,” and he describes it as “an active display of care for beloved communities.” What would our communities look like if we designed them in ways that create space for culture … Continue reading Reflections on Design Justice
If you tell someone you are a Unitarian Universalist, sometimes the question is asked – what does that mean? Are you prepared to answer? This morning Rev. Tim Kutzmark prepares us for what is commonly called an “Elevator Speech”, a way to define what we believe in the time it might take to go several … Continue reading “What is Unitarian Universalism” – via video
So much of how we define success and well-being in our society revolves around the money we make and the things we accumulate, and it is clear this acquisition and consumption culture where the quantity of stuff counts more than the quality of our relationships is leading to a dead end for humanity. How can … Continue reading How Much is Enough?
Everything around us, the air we breathe, the rivers and streams we drink from, the food we eat, every institution, relationship, and connection with others, is a string supporting a world of 8 billion people. What happens when those strings are cut, one by one? What happens when our rivers and fields are poisoned; when … Continue reading A Different Kind of String Theory
The Ten Commandments have long served as a foundation for how many Jews and Christians strive to live their lives. As Unitarian Universalists, we come from many different backgrounds and beliefs—we may or may not accept all of the Ten Commandments as our own. So if we don’t follow those commandments, what values or principles … Continue reading Exploring What Guides Us
