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Speaker: Rajni Shankar Brown

Prioritizing Self-Compassion and Well-Being in the New Year

January 22, 2023 Rajni Shankar Brown

This workshop will explore the benefits of embracing and applying self-compassion, along with the importance of prioritizing our well-being. Dr. Shankar-Brown will weave together research, personal narratives, art, history, poetry, and current events to illuminate how extending compassion to ourselves is critical to advancing well-being and to … read more.

Events

Sunday 11th of June
11:00 Love: Article II Study Report
“The purpose of the Unitarian Universalist Association is to actively engage its members in the transformation of the world through liberating Love.”

~Article II Study Report

Join us for our Summer Sharing Series where will explore a variety of topics including, but not limited to, the Unitarian Universalist Association’s proposed revision based on the Article II Study Report. This report cites Love as the glue that binds together UU’s shared values. Stating specifically that, “We are accountable to one another for doing the work of living our shared values through the spiritual discipline of Love.” Our extensive list of subjects for the summer includes descriptions of the proposed changes. Love, interdependence, Pluralism, Justice, Transformation, Generosity, and Equity. This series of subjects will begin and end with a closer look at our perception of just what UUs mean by love.

These services are designed to allow participants to share their thoughts if they choose to do so. Sharing is always voluntary; active listening is welcome too. While you are speaking, all others are asked to remain silent and listen carefully and completely. In part one of the discussion we do not permit cross-talk, reactions, or questions except to ask someone to repeat or clarify. This Sunday we will begin our roundtable-style services with Love.

These services are designed to allow participants to share their thoughts if they choose to do so. Sharing is always voluntary; active listening is welcome too. While you are speaking, all others are asked to remain silent and listen carefully and completely. In part one of the discussion we do not permit cross-talk, reactions, or questions except to ask someone to repeat or clarify. Facilitator, Belle Mendoza, will guide us through our discussion.

Subject For This Sunday:

Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values. We are accountable to one another for doing the work of living our shared values through the spiritual discipline of Love.

OZ: Teresa Leary
11:00 - 12:00
11:00 Sunday Service
For more information about upcoming services feel free to reach out via email at [email protected].

We arrive at 10:30 each Sunday morning. Feel free to drop in!

OZ: Nova Madison

Our Virtual coffee hour occurs after each of our Sunday Services Beginning at 12 pm edt. This is a time of discussion and fellowship. We would love for you to join us!
11:00 - 12:00
Monday 12th of June
Pulse Night of Remembrance
Saturday 17th of June
10:00 Juneteenth: Unity in the Community
Join us at Earl Brown Park [https://www.deland.org/location/earl-brown-park-and-playground] at 11:00 am on June 17th as we celebrate unity in our community. We will enjoy entertainment, vendors, and food! Participants must bring their own chairs or blanket to sit on. The festivities go from 10 am - 3 pm and admission is free. Hope to see you there!
10:00 - 15:00
Sunday 18th of June
11:00 Interdependence: Article II Study Report
This Sunday we will continue our roundtable-style services with Interdependence. This summer we are exploring the subjects of the Unitarian Universalists Article II Study Report.

These services are designed to allow participants to share their thoughts if they choose to do so. Sharing is always voluntary; active listening is welcome too. While you are speaking, all others are asked to remain silent and listen carefully and completely. In part one of the discussion we do not permit cross-talk, reactions, or questions except to ask someone to repeat or clarify. Facilitator, Deanna Leary, will guide us through our discussion.

Subject For This Sunday:

Interdependence. We honor the interdependent web of all existence.We covenant to cherish Earth and all beings by creating and nurturing relationships of care and respect. With humility and reverence, we acknowledge our place in the great web of life, and we work to repair harmed and damaged relationships.

We arrive at 10:30 each Sunday morning. Feel free to drop in!

OZ: Jan Holloway

Our Virtual coffee hour occurs after each of our Sunday Services Beginning at 12 pm edt. This is a time of discussion and fellowship. We would love for you to join us!
11:00 - 12:00
Tuesday 20th of June
7:30 Poverty and Homelessness Conference
Register for the 2023 Poverty and Homelessness Conference at Stetson University.

https://www.stetson.edu/forms/other/phc/
7:30 - 15:30
Wednesday 21st of June
7:00 General Assembly (GA)
The Unitarian Universalist Associations General Assembly will be in Pittsburgh, PA, or online for GA this June 21 – 25 and be part of a historic time in our beloved living tradition.

Delegates represent the aspirations and positions of Unitarian Universalist congregations in business votes at GA. They play a key role in our democratic process and this year, delegates will vote on new Article II language, elect a new UUA President and make other important decisions on behalf of congregations.