When I was a child, my father printed out and scotch-taped the Bill of Rights to our bathroom wall.  Then he offered my sister, brother and me $100.00 if we could memorize it. Ever since then, I have known how important the democratic process is. 

Today, as we wonder and worry about the health of our democracy here in the United States of America, I am eager to be in conversation as a community, about what we can do together, to strengthen our own practice of democratic principles in our personal lives, in our congregation and in the communities where we live, work and play.

Please reach out to me if you are interested in getting involved in a book study, Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection by Deepa Iyer, this year’s UUA Common Read, or in a 10-month speaker series starting in January, partnering with institutions in the larger community, leading up to the mid-term elections. 

A core theological commitment of Unitarian Universalists is that every person matters and every voice will be heard.  I hope to hear from you. 

With love beyond belief, Barbara