by Lyn Shepard My input on this issue does not touch the planning or financing of retreats. I’m only qualified to discuss the ZOOM experience I’ve shared with what John Hertz refers to as “a changing cast” of talking heads at the 9:30-10:30 EUU “drop-in” event on ZOOM. I’ve found it inspiring – an exchange … Continue reading ZOOM and Future Retreats and EUU Events
by Sheryl Abrahams, June 10, 2020 Sheryl is a former member of the EUU fellowship in Brussels. In May 1966, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King delivered the Ware Lecture at the General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). His title was “Don’t Sleep Through the Revolution.” Dr. King acknowledged that Unitarian Universalists (UUs) … Continue reading Will We Sleep Through the Revolution?
by Adrienne Brayman Echoing the protests that we’ve witnessed the past few weeks spreading around the US and indeed the world, on Sunday, June 7, there was a Black Lives Matter protest in Brussels. Allowing it to go ahead was a bit controversial, as gatherings such as these are still not allowed in Belgium due … Continue reading Black Lives Matter Protest in Brussels
EUU Social Action is pleased to offer an 8-week virtual discussion group about ethnic justice. We will begin with inclusively examining what it means to be White and then take action based on our insights. Join us for moderated conversations about white privilege, using the book,: A 28-Day Challenge to Combat Racism, Change the World, … Continue reading Me and White Supremacy – EUU Social Action 8-week online discussion group
Our 2020 pledge drive is underway, and signs are that it will be highly successful. That is mainly because so many registrants for the cancelled Prague retreat have generously decided to allow us to keep all or part of their reimbursable retreat fee as a pledge. But of course for many, such generous pledge amounts … Continue reading The Pledge Drive Is in High Gear but Still Needs You!
Restrictions to contain the coronavirus pandemic are easing across Europe. Will everything go back to normal now? And what have we learned from this time of confinement? Over the past few months, EUU fellowships and at-large have developed a wonderful offering of online services, check-ins, chalice circles and meditative moments. While many of us are … Continue reading Changing Times
by Marcie McGaughey On Sunday, May 9, David Dawson of the Unitarian Music Society (UMS) passed away. Many will remember him from the UMS visit to our Köln retreat and also the EUT gathering in Berlin. David was a key figure in Unitarian music in Britain, having composed many anthems and hymns and directed choirs … Continue reading David Dawson, key figure in Unitarian music in Britain, has died
byTerri J. Michos My first memories of Fadel are sitting in the back at an EUU retreat and being both charmed and alarmed by his occasional commentary. Fadel was one who could turn on the charm, and also go on the verbal offensive for those things he felt passionate about. It was my husband who … Continue reading Remembering Fadel
