Learning about our local Community Land Trust at Dismantling White Supremacy, Feb 13

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, two leaders of the South Bay Community Land Trust (CLT) will make a presentation to UUCPA’s Dismantling White Supremacy group. South Bay CLT, like us, recognizes the historically racist exclusion of BIPOC and other marginalized communities from opportunities of housing and development, and actively works to dismantle these structures by centering the voices and lived experiences of those most impacted by the housing crisis: for example, by the makeup of their board. Community Land Trusts are a powerful partner in reversing the effects of decades of housing discrimination, since they buffer residents from the volatility of economic crises, land speculation and gentrification through permanent affordable housing.

Sadly, Zoombombing is a reality for anti-racism groups. If you would like to attend this session and are not subscribed to the Dismantling White Supremacy email list, please email dismantlingwhitesupremacy+subscribe@uucpa.org. Zoom information for the session will be sent to this list early next week. We welcome new attendees at any time!

Thanks,
Amy

SciFi/Fantasy Discussion Group Next Meeting — February 21 — the 1999 movie “Bicentennial Man”

Hello SciFi/Fantasy Fans,
Our next meeting is February 21, 7-8:30, on Zoom. We’ll discuss the 1999 movie “Bicentennial Man”
Visit the UUCPA website to get the Zoom information. All are welcome. We assume that you’ve seen the movie.

At the end of the meeting, we will choose a movie or video for our April meeting.

Contact:
Jane Chronis, scifi+owner@uucpa.org

Make a Pilgrimage to the Border

An immersive experience in immigration justice and (literally) building community

Pastor AJ Blackwood, Executive Director of the Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of California (UUJMCA), sends us this invitation:

Join us on April 4-7, 2024, for our annual Pilgrimage to the Border – … read more.

Weaving the Web: Ever More Welcoming

“How shall we live? Be welcoming to all.”

Mechthild of Magdeburg

I learned today that the original meaning of the word “welcome” is “desirable guest.” What an interesting reversal!: that the reason we offer welcome to someone is because they are a desirable person to have as … read more.

Forum Topics for February 2024

The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for February 2024:

02/04 Great Decisions – Climate technology and competition – Sarah Doxiadis 

02/11 Analyzing U.S. propaganda from an international perspective – Steven Mashin

02/18 Russia / Ukraine Conflict – Dick … read more.