We are delighted to invite BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) folks involved with First UU
Church of Austin to a conversation with Rev. Chris Long on Saturday, January 28, at 5:00 p.m. in room 15 at the church
Rev. Chris Long will be our guest Worship Leader on Sunday the 29th.
Click here for Rev Long’s Bio.
Rev. Long will lead a grounding session that will explore: what more might be provided that says, “you belong here”? What are our hopes for how the church will build upon continuing strengths with and for BIPOC folks?
The gathering will begin with Rev. Chris Jimmerson briefly outlining the current vision for the church
living into the 8th Principle: “We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.”
Living into the 8th Principle will also move us toward fulfilling our own church ends statement, “We partner with other organizations and faith communities to dismantle a culture of white supremacy and other systems of oppression, within ourselves, within our church community, and beyond our walls.
Rev Long will then stay with the group for the grounding session
We will provide pizza with vegetarian options. We can also offer childcare.
Please register by clicking here to share your dietary and childcare needs.
We are excited about this event and to welcome Rev. Long to be with us and share his insights and wisdom.
– Please not that this will be a BIPOC only Gathering –
