Presented by: Adrienne Evans
History provides us a critical lens on the past. It helps us to understand that despite our beliefs our lives are not entirely of our own making. The way we tell our collective story and the language and the examples we hold up provide the context for how we come to see the world, ourselves and others in it. We are all products of our shared history and we each have a responsibility to know it and learn from it; all of it!
We must also recognize that there are systemic forces that thrive when we are divided amongst ourselves, and are deeply invested in ensuring that we continue to blame one another for our very real struggles while a minority elite continue to advance an agenda that keeps us struggling.
It is incumbent on each of us to understand that we don’t all have to have the same experiences – and thank goodness we don’t – but we must understand that we don’t all have the same experiences, do not face the same limits and consequences for being who we are and we have much to learn from one another if we truly seek justice for all.
We must understand that our lives are inextricably linked, and our futures bound together. Division only seeks to undermine our collective power and prosperity. We are in a shared struggle for justice that requires each and every one of us. When we come together, we provide the hope of possibility and the ability to build a world that works for ALL of US!
Unitarian-Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on our spiritual journeys. As Unitarian-Universalists, we covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.
Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are working on becoming handicapped-accessible but are not fully there yet. To avoid steps into the sanctuary please enter through the rear entrance to access a sloping hallway to the sanctuary. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street, in front or the side of the building. Child care is available during the adult portion of the service.
Our mission at MVUUF, here in the Magic Valley, is to help each person live, laugh, love and seek the truth; to be a place of celebration, comfort, love, and learning for all ages; to serve our community in the spirit of justice and democracy; and to respect all religious paths.
Rev. Mary Beth Bolin, BUUF Ministerial Intern, will share lessons she learned from those who don’t quite fit in to our human-built systems, those who some would say “don’t belong.”
