Topic: Social Justice

“A Hope for Peace”

Rev. Matt Alspaugh, presenterDee Dee Camhi, Service Associate This recent statement by political strategist Hiba Qasas gave me pause: “We are living in one of the least peaceful moments in modern history. We have the largest number of conflicts since World War II” We live in a time when war has become the default choice … Continue reading “A Hope for Peace”

“UU Resistance”

Kriss Gang, PresenterDeb Gang, Service Leader Unitarians and Universalists have traditionally led the charge for social change resisting unjust, cruel and morally reprehensible social norms like slavery, war, denial of human rights, minority oppression and religious zealotry. This Sunday´s service will highlight Unitarian Universalist “Resistance” since the two denominations merged in 1961, focusing on our … Continue reading “UU Resistance”

“The People’s Poet”

Presenter: Rev. Gary Kowalski Service Associate: Michael Swords In times like these–then faith perverted in the service of power, when lies masquerade as truth, when authoritarianism is on the rise, when fools and scoundrels occupy the seats of government—it’s helpful to remember what the poet Carl Sandburg wrote in his poem Upstream,“The strong men keep … Continue reading “The People’s Poet”

CLIMATE JUSTICE REVIVAL SUNDAY

A very exciting Climate Justice Revival is sweeping the UU world this Fall and LCUUF is going to be part of it as we participate in a UU Climate Justice Revival to collectively reimagine a spirit-filled and liberatory future. Through conversations, worship, and advocacy, we will join other UU congregations and begin to realize climate … Continue reading CLIMATE JUSTICE REVIVAL SUNDAY

Poco a Poco Organization Presentation

Presenters: Kari Higgins, Francisco Nava, and Doris Wakeman Service Associate: Dee Dee Camhi A presentation by Poco a Poco, a local organization that helps the people in the communities east of Chapala, about all the things they do and the communities they serve.

“The Reality of Young Americans in Mexico: Their Aspirations and Barriers”

LCUUF’s April 16th service will speak to the challenges young Americans face upon emigrating to Mexico with their deported parents. We will have the privilege of hearing a presentation by attorney, Tran Dang, executive director and founder of The Rhizome Center for Migrants, a U.S. nonprofit based in Guadalajara. Ms. Dang will speak about the … Continue reading “The Reality of Young Americans in Mexico: Their Aspirations and Barriers”