“We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all thrive. We covenant to dismantle racism and all forms of systemic oppression. We support the use of inclusive democratic processes to make decisions within our congregations, our Association, and society at large.” -the value of Justice, from the new Values and Covenant of the Unitarian Universalist Association.
What does justice mean to you?
“’We help each other around here. That’s how we do,’ he said. Everything that came up in his garden was a foot higher and a sight denser than the neighboring plots, and often, I’d overhear other gardeners—sitting on the tailgates of their trucks in the car paths and chatting with Mr. Rose about football—sneak in a question here and there about how his vegetables grew so fine. He would rib them a little bit first, but then share advice—and offers of assistance—freely. ‘Most of us give away much more than we eat. But that’s about how it ought to be,’ he said.” -Theresa Honey Youngblood, from her reflection entitled “Green Beans”
How have you participated in a community of abundance and sharing?
“Remind me of who I am; O Holy Mystery,
Help me to see you in the small, everyday
Moments where you are found.”-Alex Jensen, from “A Prayer for Humility”
Where have you encountered Holy Mystery today?
“Part of being in community is noticing what’s needed. Part of being in community is doing what is necessary but unclaimed. Being part of a community means being willing to own what might not be easy or comfortable. I also learned that being part of a community means being willing to own one’s power, which required me to stretch beyond what I thought I’d be willing to do.” -Christine Slocum
How have you learned to own your power in community?
