Living into a UU Liberation Theology
Liberation Theology is a framework and movement grounded in the social gospels that states that true followers must work toward a just society, bring about social and political change and…
So Long, Farewell
Often, whether we are the one saying goodbye or the one letting go, how we live into the future has been changed forever. Pam will reflect on leave-taking as her…
Making Hope in Hopeless Times
A lot of Americans--and most assuredly most Unitarian Universalists--are low on hope these days. The Accidentals--TVUUC members Bill Dabbs, Paul Davis, Laurie Knox, Tina McMillan, John McNair, and Carolyn Rogers--have…
Pardon the mess but we live here
In Unitarian Universalism, we are called to build the beloved community. Sometimes, this means we subscribe to a perfect vision for how human beings should live and be together. However,…
Church and State Separated and Two Lovers United
On this weekend after the Fourth of July we'll blend two fine American themes: the separation of church and state, and a touching love story. Gordon Gibson will be doing…
Juniper Snippet
Beyond Stonewall: 50 Years of Pride
Join TVUUC Member, Youth Programs Coordinator, sponsored seminarian, and influential force in the Knoxville Trans Community, Juniper Stinnett, for a service honoring the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall. Juniper has been…
The Coat of Many Colors
Jacob loved Joseph, the son of his old age. To show his love, Jacob made Joseph a coat of many colors. Yet, the coat of many colors came at a…
Reproductive Rights, Reproductive Justice, and YoUU
What are reproductive rights? What is reproductive justice? Are they the same thing, and how do they play into our Unitarian Universalist principles? Why is there a flurry of laws…
When the Spirit Says Do
Today, many Christian churches will celebrate Pentecost, which marks the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus who were gathered for the Jewish festival of Shavuot. This…
Lessons from Frederick Douglass: His Impact on the US, World & Unitarian Universalism, Then & Now
Frederick Douglass’s life and writings have impacted our understandings of liberation, freedom, justice, and perseverance. His relationships with Unitarians and Universalists shifted how our faith leaders and influencers showed up.…