The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks County is hosting a workshop entitled “Exploring Subtle Acts of Exclusion; How to Understand, Identify, and Stop Microaggressions,” on Sunday, April 21, from 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. Child care will be provided. For more information and to register by April 19, contact Pat Uribe-Lichty at paturli50@gmail.com. Location: 416 … Continue reading Sign Up for Microaggressions Workshop
Plan to join the Fellowship of Urban and Suburban Engagement (FUSE) for a “Courageous Conversation” about “Chester’s History and Lasting Effects on the Families and Culture in Our Communities.” It takes place Tuesday, February 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6) at the Vittles Food Hall, 801 Sproul Street, Chester, PA 19013 … Continue reading Courageous Conversation in Chester
The Unitarian Universalist Association has a legacy of “deeds, not creeds” and their work goes in many directions. One of these pathways is through the Mosaic website, an online hub of connection, resources, and support for Unitarian Universalists dismantling racism and oppression. They have an anti-racism resource library and a newsletter. They also hold national … Continue reading Check Out Mosaic
On Sunday, 11-19-23 from 12:30–2:30 p.m., the Anti-Racist Coalition (ARC) will host a Community Conversation, facilitated by the Nether Providence Police Accountability Committee exploring what it means for all community members, including people of color and those with mental health issues, to feel safe. Register here by 11-15-23 (put Community Conversations in the title) to join us … Continue reading Community Safety Beyond Policing
While the work of creating and maintaining a more just and equitable society continues, the Anti-Racism Action section of Connections will be on hiatus until the new church year. In the meantime, why not attend the Delaware County Pride Festival on June 10, or the NAACP Media Youth Council’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, … Continue reading 6/11
Do you struggle to “say the right thing” when family members or co-workers make statements that you consider racist? Everyone is on a journey and some folks are forging ahead, listening and learning, reading and attending meetings like our Allyship-Antiracism conversations. Others are perhaps not considering this issue because their focus is on something else. … Continue reading 6/4
UUCDC members, Mary and Jeff Kowalski, and other members of their family attended an unusual family reunion at Arlington House, in Arlington National Cemetery. They are eager to help organizer Steve Hammond in the redesignation of this historic home by removing the name of Mary’s ancestor, Robert E Lee, to more inclusively shine a light … Continue reading 5/28
Immigration Crisis? From Anti Racism Daily “Narratives that migrants are violent and bringing drugs to the state are xenophobic, racist and anti-immigrant. These narratives are used frequently by conservative politicians and are sometimes fueled by white extremists who see immigration as an “invasion”…. Sit with any discomfort you may be experiencing. What are you afraid … Continue reading 5/21
Anti-Racism Action Of The WeekOur Share The Plate recipient, The Philadelphia Horticultural Society, helps support the Chester Eastside-St. Paul’s Community Garden. Please visit the Chester Eastside website to read about programs that could benefit from YOUR volunteer energy. You can make a difference by gardening or tutoring youth whose lives are very different from your … Continue reading 5/14
