Led by Nisha Agarwal What is the difference between refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants and undocumented immigrants? 2) How does this impact Maine? 3) What is the organization — International Refugee Assistance Project — doing on this? and 4) What has Nisha’s own journey been in relation to migration, personally and professionally? As Deputy Executive Director […]
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Led by Mary Atala Lessard Mary Atala Lessard will share her experiences with sexual orientation in her journey as a mother and how they changed her life. Mary Atala Lessard was born in Lewiston, Maine. Before she retired last June, Mary At taught in elementary schools in Mass., Maine and N.H. She became a Unitarian
Led by Barbara Snapp A sense of place is a powerful – and very personal – force. It speaks with the voice of history, but opens doors to the future, for ourselves and the people in our lives. When the sense of place includes the natural landscape, it folds us into the broader world of
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Led by Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos As we continue our reflections on the Soul Matters theme of Renewal, we join with many in our own community and around the world in celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride. For those from historically marginalized identities (like many LGBTQ people), having pride in oneself can be a real challenge. In the
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Led by Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos Renewal is the theme of this final month of our church year, and a fitting focus for our reflections as we enter summer. We will draw upon the wisdom of Tricia Hersey and other BIPOC leaders who know that intentional, disciplined rest is a foundation not only for personal
6/2/24 Renewal: Stop Resisting a Rest Read More »
Led by Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos Sometimes, our experiences of Pluralism can be annoying (not to put too fine a point on it). The differences between us are interesting and have so much potential to expand our hearts and minds; AND they require things of us like humility, patience, grace, and a willingness to compromise.
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Led by Toben Cooney-Callnan Come celebrate the amazing students and teachers in our Religious Exploration Program. Music by Will Bristol and the UUCB Choir
