Re-imagining worship, with Yielbonzie as the teacher, has given me opportunities to remember, be with and envision, as we’ve looked at worship in the past, present and future. I especially remember worship at First Church - the space, the people, the stories, the sermons. My final project envisioned the intersections of dance and social justice in worship.
Anti-racism focused on how whites can join the culture of resistance to racism. I had ample evidence of people of all colors from First Church working together for change and could feel proud of all the good people there have done in our community and our association. Thanks for letting me visit the anti-racism committee meeting in October - the work goes on.
My other classes were Old Testament or Hebrew Bible and Rumi and Islam, so my work has covered a broad spectrum. Thanks for your sponsoring support. Peace — at a time when it is sorely needed.
—Karen Day
I want to thank the members of First Church for sponsoring me as I prepare for fellowship as a Unitarian Universalist minister. I have been telling people at Starr King how special this church is to me and how I will always consider it to be my spiritual home.
I’ve just completed one semester and it has been both challenging and rewarding. I’ve met other committed Unitarian Universalists (faculty and students) from all over the country who have inspired me and made me realize anew that what we do in our individual lives does make a difference.
I have heard Unitarian Universalism described as a political philosophy and not a religion because of our adherence to a set of principles as opposed to a strict and unwavering belief in dogma and creed. By modeling our principles, offering positive support to others and advocating peace, we are making spiritual statements with our lives and setting examples that will attract others to our movement.
— Jan Johnson