Brother Zachary Stevens-Walter of the Community Church of New York joins VUU hosts to talk about creating partnerships to work towards prison abolition. They discuss the congregational study action issue on abolition as faith formation proposed by the CLF ahead of General Assembly in June.

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Learn about our proposed Congregational Study-Action Issue at https://clfuu.org/abolition

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Rev. Eric Kaminetzky (Interim Settled Ministries Director) and Christine Purcell (Congregational Transitions Director) from the UUA Transitions Office join VUU hosts to talk about the ways in which congregations and ministers find each other.

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Hosts Rev. Michael Tino and Donte Hilliard discuss must-visit spots in Baltimore ahead of General Assembly in June, the importance of spiritual practice amid political upheaval, and why rest is resistance.

Black Baltimore: https://baltimore.org/bop-pass?dclid=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2N2_BhCAARIsAK4pEkXyIdhC5JzS5s6VL1Z0NtZaCpOswfm2RofA7I_wa5SOaH0R6NgvCBIaAgVjEALw_wcB

Pratt Library: https://www.prattlibrary.org/about-us

The Open Church of Maryland: https://theopenchurchmd.org/

Side with Love: https://sidewithlove.org/the-gathering

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Hosts Aisha Hauser and Donte Hilliard are joined by Rev. Ranwa Hammamy (Congregational Justice Organizer on the Side with Love Organizing Strategy Team) and Rachel Myslivy (Climate Justice Organizer on the Side with Love Organizing Strategy Team) to get an update on the UU Climate Justice Revival. They discuss results of the Revival in September, ongoing revivals, and how to continue to use the resources they designed.

Resources:

UU Climate Justice Revival: ⁠http://uuclimatejustice.org/⁠

A resource note ⁠https://www.uuabookstore.org/Sacred-Circles-Poster-and...⁠

Green Sanctuary Process: ⁠https://sidewithlove.org/green-sanctuary-2030⁠

Side With Love Congregational Asset Mapping Guide: ⁠https://sidewithlove.org/ourstories/2025/3/10/assetmapping⁠

Revival Community of Practice (April 9) ⁠https://secure.everyaction.com/RAoW5usaUkuvmiYwuoF4EA2⁠

Green Sanctuary 35th Anniversary and Call for Renewal on April 16 with UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt at 7ET ⁠https://secure.everyaction.com/MyXfEGqfQUSepP4i7YCW_Q2⁠

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Hosts Aisha Hauser, Donte Hilliard, Rev. DC Fortune, and Rev. Michael Tino discuss how pluralism is reflected in UU culture (or not), and other goals UU worship should be striving toward.

Conjuring a Culture of Thriving: https://www.dailycompass.org/2025/03/11/16381/

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Hosts Rev. DC Fortune, Rev. Michael Tino, and Donte Hilliard discuss the hostile takeover of the US government and host a mini dance party.

"hostile government take over": https://youtu.be/sLn8GKzNAPQ?si=cfoGT4v14OYeieke

"Children of the Waters of Meribah": https://wipfandstock.com/.../children-of-the-waters-of.../

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Hosts Rev. Michael Tino and Rev. DC Fortune are joined by Sassafras Patterdale, author of Lost Boi and Kicked Out. They discuss current threats to LGBTQ rights and Sassafras's work advocating for and working with queer youth experiencing homelessness.

Sassafras' website; https://sassafraspatterdale.com

Here's a gift link to one of Sassafras' columns in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/.../before-you-adopt-planning-a...

For more information about the current threats in Texas: https://www.nbcnews.com/.../texas-bill-identify...

Sirius (Sassafras's Dog)'s insta: https://www.instagram.com/siriusthebear/

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Hosts Rev. Michael Tino, Aisha Hauser, and Donte Hilliard discuss the myriad of attacks on human rights taking place in the US government.

Apply to be a guest on the VUU: clfuu.org/vuuguest

CLF Spring fundraising campaign: clfuu.org/lovethatsaveslives

Info on #HALTsolitary: https://bit.ly/HALTstatementFeb2025

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