Dear USG,
Rev. Kent sent a version of this letter to the editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer on Wednesday morning following the first presidential debate of Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. To date (October 1), it has not been published, but Kent wants to share it with … read more.
June, 2020
Hello, Friends,
I can’t believe how quickly this church year has passed, and
how soon my time as Board President is coming to an end. It’s truly been an
honor to serve this church community, and I am so grateful for the opportunity
to learn, to listen, to … read more.
About one year ago many of our congregants participated in a number of Difficult Conversations on the subject of White Privilege and White Supremacy. Time has passed, people have had conversations, things have happened. Now we would like to hear the stories of your experience … read more.
Check out the new glass curio cabinet in the Sullivan Library. Displayed are USG Orders of Service from 1930, 1958, 1961, 1963 and 1995. These little introductions act as historic “ticklers” for our congregational past. Brief explanations appear on the left side of the cabinet … read more.
Cynthia Claus has returned to San Miguel de Allende and her UU congregation there, UUFSMA, for the next 9 months. She wanted to share some of the ways in which her congregation helps the Mexican community in which they are so welcomed.Â
They give over … read more.
At the Annual Meeting on May 19, 2019, perspectives were shared about the proposed 8th Principle. The large majority of those who spoke were in favor of USG adopting it in support of the denomination adopting it. People spoke about our 7 Principles as not … read more.
The first: Jump into a time capsule with me and let’s go back to the fall of 1986. I was a 47 year old, separated from my husband after 19 years of marriage, a mother of two teenagers, teaching and living in Elkins Park. Besides … read more.
I want to share the prayer I gave on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 to
the PA Senate. My hope (ok I can even say prayer) is that it is a prayer that
resonates for many of us throughout our nation.
Love,
Kent
Prayer given to Pennsylvania State Senate
By Rev. Kent … read more.
Church Administrator
Unitarian Society of Germantown
Reports to the Minister
Full-time Professional, 40 hours per week
Please submit resume by May 12th, 2019 to searchcommittee@usguu.org or send via US Mail to 6511 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19119.
Summary: In collaboration with and in support to the Senior Minister, … read more.
Difficult Conversations are not a one-time event. Real conversation takes time to grow and for participants to gain trust in each other and get comfortable being uncomfortable. So we want to continue the Difficult Conversations on White Privilege, White Supremacy and White Fragility to include … read more.
