"What Do I Mean When I Say I'm _______? A Discoursive Exploration of Race, Racism, and Racial Identity" April 26, 2015

Westside UU Youth

 This fall, the youth group started out to do a year-long exploration of how to be a powerful force for social justice in the world. Then Ferguson happened and our conversation turned to matters of race and racism and all the social dynamics we saw unfolding in our country and community. Our conversation deepened into a powerful journey into our own racial identities (self-identified and projected) during which we continually asked, "And what does this ask of us to do and be in the world?" This service grew out of our ongoing work to unpack, understand, and respond compassionately to the reality of systemic racism in our country.   

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"The In-Between Time" April 19, 2015

Rev. Peg Morgan


What does it mean to be in a time when you are waiting and wondering, a kind of liminal time? After 40 years in the wilderness leading the Israelites, Moses gave his last speech to his people...knowing he could not go on with them to the promised land, but hoping they would remember the covenant. What covenant does Westside have to be loyal to? Are there some lessons for Westside as our congregation enters a distinct in-between time? 

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"Rejoicing in Life" - April 5, 2015

Rev. Peg Morgan

Today  (a confluence of Spring Equinox, Passover and Easter) we will re "joy" ce in the gift of life and remember to create a weekly joy filled Sabbath.  

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