Feminist by Feminist In celebration of Women’s Herstory Month, renowned feminist figures like Gloria Steinem (who recently turned 90!) are often spotlighted. As a white woman, Steinem brought an inclusive lens to the work, believing that race, gender, age, and ethnicity must be addressed together. In addition to well-known white feminists, it’s also important to recognize … Continue reading Building Beloved Community 3/28/24
The final meeting in this year’s book club series will be on April 21 in the parlor. We will discuss Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. As a botanist, Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the … Continue reading Final Meeting of the Book Club 4/21/24
Term By Term In the midst of Women’s Herstory Month, it’s a good time to highlight legal scholar and civil rights advocate Kimberle Crenshaw who coined the term “intersectionality” in 1989. Her own definition: “Intersectionality is a metaphor for understanding the ways that multiple forms of inequality or disadvantage sometimes compound themselves and create obstacles that … Continue reading Building Beloved Community
As of March 18, 2024, we have collected 42 pledges totaling $212,270. We have reached 50% of our financial goal and 34% of our participation goal. In addition, we have potential contributions from Standing Committee members totaling $18,280 to match contributions of first-time pledgers. We have completed a great first half. Let’s keep the momentum! … Continue reading Growing, Together: Pledge Drive Update #2, 3/21/2024
There is still time to voice your opinions – the deadline is March 31. You can access the survey here: Interim Minister Survey or with this QR code. There are also paper copies available at church. We are assembling responses to the many questions in the UUA application for an interim minister. The deadline for submission is April … Continue reading From The Interim Minister Search Committee 3/28/24
Bluegrass Concert with Tony Watt & Southeast Expressway The 2023–2024 concert season comes to a rousing, toe-tapping close with a performance by acclaimed bluegrass artist Tony Watt & Southeast Expressway, Friday, March 22nd, at 8 pm. The concert will be held in the sanctuary. It will also be livestreamed HERE. Taking their name from the … Continue reading Tony Watt and Southeast Expressway
Transformation By Transformation Winchester UU’s March theme is “Transformation,” which neatly converges with our butterflies logo. Butterflies provide a metaphor for individual change and ultimately for societal change. Imaginal cells hold transformative, potential power driving the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly, although there is no visible similarity between the two creatures. What if we too … Continue reading Building Beloved Community 3/14/24
Your valuable input is crucial as we embark on a collective journey to find a new interim minister who will guide and inspire our community. Please take a moment to complete this community-wide survey: Interim Minister Survey. Or, use the QR Code to navigate to the survey: Your perspectives will shape the future of our … Continue reading Interim Minister Search Survey
This past Sunday, the youth of the church, including many RE assistants, performed a skit for the kids for First Reflection. It was all about believing in yourself and following your dreams no matter what people might say. It was such a powerful message made more so because it came from kids for kids. This … Continue reading RE Update 3/14/24
