“We light this chalice—symbol of our faith alive in this world—
naming our vision of collective liberation,
and daring to re-member each other into beloved community.” -Deanna Vandiver
Light a candle (or a chalice) today and name your idea of collective liberation out loud.
The collective liberation of humanity requires collective effort. We are all in this together. Perhaps you are doing this work and need others to join you in getting others free. Invite them to join you.
Do you want to invite CLF members and friends to your liberatory work? Visit https://bit.ly/liberation-invitation to invite us.
Lunar New Year celebrations begin today throughout East Asia. In the Chinese calendar, we welcome in the Year of the Rabbit, which is thought to be a sign of peace and hope.
What can you do to make the year ahead more peaceful and hopeful?
“By no means are we [Unitarian Universalists] perfect; we often fail as much as we succeed. Yet even when ‘we have broken our vows a thousand times,’ we return to this essential work of justice and liberation for all.” -Rosemary Bray McNatt
How do you deal with failures along the road to freedom and liberation?
“Do not be alone right now. Any liberation—all liberation—is collective liberation. My freedom is bound with yours and yours with mine. Inextricably.”-Karen G. Johnston
Seek some company that reminds you of your inherent worth.
