Month: December 2020

An Unexpected Year

It was an unexpected year. In 2020, we stayed apart but came together via our computer screens. EUU brought us together for the summer solstice, for an amazing online retreat in November, for the Annual General Meeting and just last weekend for a … read more.

Reflections on Belgian Colonialism

By Emilie Jarrett and Adrienne Brayman

Emily

Living in Belgium as an expat, it is easy to forget or ignore Belgium’s colonial past. Yet, as we as UUs seek to explore our relationship to white supremacy and to become truly anti-racist, it seems essential to start with understanding … read more.

Appreciation for EUU’s amazing volunteers!

At the November 2020 AGM, Carolyn Burlingame-Goff announced the volunteer appreciation awards for 2020.

Founder’s Award
The “Founder’s Award” is given to an individual or individuals who have been involved in EUU for over ten years and have served in a variety of volunteer positions.
Martha … read more.

Our First EUU Open Town Hall

The idea of an “open town hall” evokes for me an image of a gathering of residents in a small community, perhaps farmers and townspeople in rural New England. The idea harks back to the way villages have governed themselves over millennia, and it’s taken … read more.

A Wonderful Time

I never imagined I could have such a wonderful time on Zoom!

Our fall retreat took place online, and it truly was the next best thing to being there. I’m truly thankful to everyone on the retreat committee who put in so much time to make … read more.

Fall Festival 2020 Activities: Choir and Chair Yoga

Choir Sing-Along Led by Marcie 

A small but enthusiastic choir gathered on Saturday prior to the talent show. For those of us who had sung at past retreats, it was wonderful to be together again under Marcie’s direction, especially after she wasn’t able to attend the … read more.