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Invocation for Orlando City Council
Several weeks ago, I joyfully accepted an invitation to offer the invocation at Orlando City Council today, Earth Day. I did not know at the time that it would be a more complicated day. Here are my words: Invocation for … Continue reading
Creating Peace
Last week I had the honor of being part of an interfaith panel titled Peacemaking in Times of Division. The event took place at Barry Law School. The flyer says more about the context and other participants who represented Judaism, … Continue reading
No on Florida’s Amendment 6
Today I participated in a telephone press conference with Faith Voices Against Amendment 6. Amendment 6 is a proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution that would dangerously limit women’s healthcare options. Today’s press conference included Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant voices in addition … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Central Florida, Diversity
Tagged Unitarian Universalist, democracy, Difference, current-events, politics, religion, Katy Schmitz, Amendment 6, Florida
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At the Gurdwara
Tonight I had the privilege of participating in an interfaith service at the Sikh Gurdwara (temple / house of worship) in Oviedo. The service was organized by the Interfaith Council of Central Florida (ICCF) in response to the shooting last … Continue reading
Posted in Central Florida, Current Events, Diversity
Tagged Difference, Interfaith, shooting, Sikh, Unitarian Universalist, UU
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Don’t Shoot People
I was away from home at the time of the two recent shootings that have been in the headlines. I had little access to media when a shooter opened fire in a Colorado movie theater. In a way, I was … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged shooting, Sikh, Standing on the Side of Love, Unitarian Universalist, UU
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Justice General Assembly – Returning from Phoenix
Today I am a bit blurry-eyed, somewhat exhausted, and yet, at the same time energized by the events of the week now past. I arrived home last evening from the General Assembly (GA) of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). This … Continue reading
Posted in Unitarian Universalism
Tagged General Assembly, human-rights, Immigration, Justice, Phoenix, Unitarian Universalist
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Reflecting on the Last Several Weeks – The Trayvon Martin Case Continues
Today a reporter asked me what I, and the congregation I serve, had been doing in light of the Trayvon Martin case unfolding in Sanford, just 30 minutes from our door. The question made me think it would be a … Continue reading
Posted in Central Florida, Current Events
Tagged George Zimmerman, Race, Trayvon Martin, Unitarian Universalist
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Florida Unitarian Universalist Ministers’ Statement on Trayvon Martin Case
March 23, 2012 Unitarian Universalist ministers from around the state gathering in Jacksonville, Florida for their annual meeting today issued the following statement regarding last month’s tragic killing of Trayvon Martin in Central Florida. Whereas serious questions remain about the … Continue reading
Occupy Your Heart
A few years back, when a US invasion of Iraq seemed increasingly inevitable, I struggled with my role as a parish minister. I felt strongly against the war, and yet, I wanted the congregation I was serving to be a … Continue reading
Sorry You Are Feeling Cranky
I have just spent a wonderful week with a three and a half year old. I don’t do this every week so it is a special treat and a reminder of how lovable, imaginative, and, oh yes, energetic they can … Continue reading
