Category: Social justice

Prominent Black LGBTQ+ Individuals in Unitarian Universalism:

The Unitarian Universalist (UU) movement has a strong history of promoting LGBTQ+ inclusivity and racial justice. Several prominent Black LGBTQ+ individuals have played significant roles within the denomination, both historically and in recent times:  1. Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt:  2. Richard Nash:  3. Rev. Michael Teague:  4. Leaders of Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU):  … Continue reading Prominent Black LGBTQ+ Individuals in Unitarian Universalism:

Stories of Social Justice

This is the third installment of member stories the Social Justice Committee collects for a special publication, “The CVUU Connection,” devoted to social justice. Do you have a story about a personal experience in the effort for Justice? Send us your stories, either of your own struggle for justice or your experiences within freedom movements. … Continue reading Stories of Social Justice

Stories of Social Justice

By Emma Robinson During the 1990s, I volunteered with the Catholic Worker to protest nuclear weapons. During that period, I also volunteered with Carlotta Bryce, a now-deceased member of the Unitarian Church of Norfolk. Initially, the scrambled eggs, grits, and coffee were prepared at Carlotta’s home in Portsmouth, VA, and served out of the back … Continue reading Stories of Social Justice

Tell Your Story

The Social Justice Committee is planning a special publication, “The CVUU Connection,” devoted to social justice. Following Rev. Viola’s call for 30 Days of Love, we want to hear from members of the congregation who have stories to tell about personal experiences in the effort for Justice. Send us your stories, either of your own … Continue reading Tell Your Story

Public Stands

As a liberal religious congregation, CVUU has not shied away from taking a stand on social issues that affect our community. And, like many UU congregations, we have formalized this process by taking any resolution we adopt to our congregation first. The following are public stands that were voted on and supported by a majority … Continue reading Public Stands