Speaker: PBUUC Diversity/Anti-Racism Transformation Team (DARTT)

Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience: A Journey for Self, Family, Congregation and Society

with Worship Associate Carol Boston At Paint Branch, we annually observe Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience. This service highlights the remembrance of transgender people whose lives have been cut short due to anti-transgender violence and to those who survive, organize and thrive. This service also features the stories of Paint Branchers and their journey … Continue reading Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience: A Journey for Self, Family, Congregation and Society

How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America

with Worship Associate Lula BeattyWhat happens when we refuse to see the truth even when that truth is in plain sight? This Black History service, led by the DARTT Bookread group, explores how our willingness to open our minds and hearts to our painful common history can lead to racial healing and justice.  It is based … Continue reading How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America

Guiding Lights: The Principles of Kwanzaa

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Margaret Morrison & Lula Beatty, Speakers, with Worship Associate Carol Carter WalkerPaint Branch’s Diversity/Antiracism Transformation Team presents the 15th annual Kwanzaa Service. How the lights of the kinara can guide us in understanding and living the seven principles of Kwanzaa will be explored. Streaming to our FaceBook page, on Zoom and in person at 3:00 at:   … Continue reading Guiding Lights: The Principles of Kwanzaa

Committed to Change The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X

with Worship Associate Lula BeattyThe Diversity Antiracism Transformation Team Bookread group discusses books that explore racism and oppressions in America. Conversations often center on understanding how peaceful and justice-filled communities are denied for many, but could be achieved. Members will share reflections of the human rights activist, Malcolm X, as revealed in The Dead Are … Continue reading Committed to Change The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X

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

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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)