Opportunities to Connect with Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU)

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Connection points with BLUU Some Black sacred spaces and some spaces open to all

We are grateful to be sharing opportunities for First U members to connect with BLUU.

Black Sacred Space is any space created by and solely for Black people. We invite non-Black folks to engage in co-creating the beloved community by attending the Liberation Luncheon with BLUU Executive Director (see below), signing up for the IDI assessment and finding small groups and gatherings offered by the church.

Black Sacred Spaces:

First Universalist is going to host two gatherings to watch and participate in for BLUU’s monthly online worship services on April 13 and May 11, both at 3:00 p.m. at church. Come a little early to settle in before the service starts. BLUU worship and spiritual gatherings are Black Sacred Space, meaning created by and solely for Black people. It is important for Black folks to have a place to center ourselves and our spiritual needs in a world that often doesn’t.

BLUU has small groups starting next week, running 5-8 weeks in length. There are groups for Spiritual Leaders and Parents & Caregivers (5 weeks); Queer & Trans people, Trans & Non-binary People (8 weeks) and people 60+ (8 weeks). Sign up today! Sign-ups are on a first come, first serve basis and close March 21. ADD LINK BLUU Small Groups Interest Form

BLUU also has a pastoral care line that is open to all Black folks or people of African descent: Rev. Mykal Slack, BLUU’s minister, or pastoral care leaders are available for pastoral care. Call or text our pastoral care line at 984-219-8710 to arrange a time that works for you.

Open to All:

Lena K. Gardner, First Universalist member and Executive Director of BLUU, is leading an online Liberation Luncheon on March 26 at 12 noon. This is the first of a four-part series about the BLUU Northside Cooperative Housing Initiative. In this session, learn why BLUU chose a housing cooperative model for its housing justice work and how this model fits into the larger conversation about the renaissance of the Black cooperative housing movement. This is event is open to the public, including non-Black folks. Register here. 

Want to stay informed and connected? Sign up for BLUU’s enews by clicking here.