This introductory presentation will offer a basic understanding of disability and the Disability Community. We’ll explore disability language, common experiences, and the services provided by Disability Network Southwest Michigan. It’s a starting point for building greater awareness, understanding, and inclusion at UUCC and in the wider world. Join us onsite or online! Visit tinyurl.com/uuccdisability101 to … Continue reading Disability 101
Each of us is a unique piece of the mosaic of life. Together, we create a spiritual community rooted in purpose, friendship, belonging, inclusion, compassion, and justice, where everyone has a place. Join us onsite or online! To register for the Zoom link, visit tinyurl.com/uuccmakesroom
Intergenerational communities, where young people, adults, and elders share experiences, support one another, collaborate, and co-exist, help everyone to thrive. So why are there so few places where people of different ages interact? And what can we do about it? Join us onsite or online! To register for the Zoom link, visit tinyurl.com/uucconefire
The Chubby Mermaids have been changing the face – and body, and age, and look – of women’s swimming in Kalamazoo since the group was created in 2021. Co-founded by Kalamazooan Tracey Lawie and Portage resident Liz Healy, the group is made up of female athletes, ranging in age from a teenager to a 60-year-old, … Continue reading Chubby Mermaids
Recovery Institute of SW Michigan (RI) is a nonprofit that provides peer support to those in recovery from addictions and mental illnesses. Three RI members will speak about what RI does and their own successful journeys toward health, wellness, and hope. Join us onsite or online! Visit tinyurl.com/uuccrecovery to register for the Zoom link.
Dive into the work of Global Ties Kalamazoo to bring together thought leaders from around the world and around West Michigan, to explore local solutions to global challenges, and build meaningful relationships. Join us onsite or online! To register for the Zoom link visit tinyurl.com/uuccglobalties.
Join the UUCC Civil Conversations Group for an opportunity to practice emotional intelligence skills and to learn how to build bridges toward greater understanding in the world through thoughtful conversation. Join us onsite or online. Visit tinyurl.com/uucccivilsunday to register for the Zoom link. You can also watch the service live-streamed on our YouTube channel.
We will celebrate Coming Out Day by listening to the voices of LGBTQIA+ folks speaking about becoming their true selves. Please read through our Covid-19 Gathering Guidelines before joining us in person. For those who prefer to watch at home, you can join us via Zoom Meeting ID 939 2370 0966 Our services are also live-streamed via Facebook on … Continue reading Stories of Becoming
Humanity presents itself in so many diverse ways. It is easy to judge and exclude. But this is not the way to a healed and whole community and planet. In this talk, Rev. Gy will help us to exercise not only our acceptance but our supportive muscles. Please read through our Covid-19 Gathering Guidelines before joining us … Continue reading Honesty in Diversity
Shane Barrera, also known as Miss Moscato, will talk to us about how they came to embrace theirinner queen and why they feel that drag shows are so important to society. Please read through our Covid-19 Gathering Guidelines before joining us in person. For those who prefer to watch at home, our services are also live-streamed via Facebook on … Continue reading Let Me Be Me
