Speaker: Carmelita Carter-Sykes

Beloved Conversations About Race

This fall, nine people from Paint Branch participated in the Beloved Conversations program, which offers a variety of anti-racism learning opportunities over a three-month period. For most of the participants, funding was provided by this church, in recognition of the value of this learning for the congregation as a whole. In this service, program participants … Continue reading Beloved Conversations About Race

Kwanzaa: The Value of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

with Worship Associate Lula BeattyWe celebrate Kwanzaa giving thanks for the harvest which brings us good food from the earth and expressing appreciation for the wisdom and strength of our ancestors who provided nurturing homes, communities, and institutions against tremendous odds. We reflect on how we can build a better future for all. Streaming to … Continue reading Kwanzaa: The Value of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

Kwanzaa

with Worship Associate John Barr Kwanzaa Roots and Branches:Where do we come from? How do we extend our reach? And, as always, if you have a joy or sorrow that you would like shared aloud during this service, please email it to joys-sorrows@pbuuc.org by noon on Friday. Streaming to our FaceBook page. Order of Service

Kwanzaa, an All Ages Service Day of Celebration and Assessment

with Clark Ritz, Worship Associate; the Chalice Dancers; and Children of PBUUCThis service, sponsored by our Diversity Anti/Racism Transformation Team (DARTT), will feature traditional music, drumming, kinara lighting ritual by PBUUC children, the Chalice Dancers and talk by DARTT members on Sankofa, Looking Back to Find Hope to Begin Anew in the Kwanzaa tradition of … Continue reading Kwanzaa, an All Ages Service Day of Celebration and Assessment