Hosts Rev. Michael Tino, Aisha Hauser, and Christina Rivera discuss the complex issues facing our world and the next generation, the overlap between Star Trek and Unitarian Universalism, and the nuances of Ministerial search season.

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In this archival VUU episode (originally aired Winter 2019), Desmond Meade (Florida Rights Restoration Coalition), and Rev. Patrice Curtis (former minister at UU Clearwater in Florida and Amendment 4 organizer) join hosts Rev. Meg Riley, Rev. Michael Tino, Christina Rivera, and Aisha Hauser to discuss the passing of Florida's Amendment 4 in November 2018, restoring voting rights to felons.

Former CLF Learning fellows Jessica Star Rockers and Margalie Belizaire also helped to produce this episode in 2019.

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In this archival episode of the VUU (originally aired May 2018), Dr. Anthony Pinn (author, educator, and scholar of humanist thought) joins in a discussion of humanism and its intersections with Unitarian Universalism.

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Rev. Misha Sanders joins the VUU as a Holy Week guest host to discuss all things JETPIG, or (J Piglet). Sarah Kelley (Director of Religious Growth and Learning at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Susquehanna Valley) and Rev. Elizabeth (UU Church of Cheyenne) bring their JETPIG mascots to discuss the origin and evolution of the new acronym and how it's helping to teach children and adults alike.

CLF Article 2 Class: http://clfuu.org/article2class

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Michael, DC, and Aisha discuss recent developments in US legislature and global response to the genocide in Gaza. They share their strategies for finding attainable social action items when things seem hopeless, and encourage getting involved in local politics.

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Guest host Jess Hunt (CLF Learning Fellow) joins Michael and DC to discuss caring for our trans and nonbinary loved ones as they face violent legislation in many US states.

Guests Adrian Ballou (UUA LGBTQ and Gender Justice Programs Coordinator), Ayanna Kari (UUA’s Mosaic Project Manager), Cameron Young (Congregational Life Staff for Southern Region), and Jami Yandle (UUA Transgender Support Specialist) share how to get involved with a myriad of resources providing support for trans/nonbinary people and their families.

Links to some of these resources:

- UUA Trans/Nonbinary+ Gatherings & Pastoral Care Space: uua.org/lgbtq/transnb

- UUA Mosaic Program: uua.org/mosaic

- UUA Southern Region Support Gatherings: https://www.uua.org/southern/calendar/region/beyond-binary

- UU Institute Webinar: https://uuinstitute.org/courses/safety-care-210/

- Pink Haven Coalition: Pinkhaven.org

- More info on Pink Haven: https://www.uuworld.org/articles/relocation-help-trans-people-pink-haven-support-resources-how-it-works

This weeks host special covers self-care as a tool for resistance. Michael, and DC share some things that bring them joy amid crisis fatigue and invite listeners to seek solace in spiritual practice and community.

To support the UU Religious Professionals of Color Survive and Thrive Fund: https://linktr.ee/uuchrisrivera

To give to our Spring faith development fundraiser: https://donorbox.org/fund-faith-dev

Rev. Meagan Henry and Rev. Annie Gonzalez, UU ministers and activists, join the VUU to talk about how UUs can be advocating for Palestine. They address digging deep as American’s to understand the extent of the American government’s colonial bedrock, and how we're seeing that legacy in Israel now.

Recommend guests for the VUU's episode on supporting trans youth by emailing [email protected]

Birds of Gaza: https://www.birdsofgaza.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Lrf55YloWHdkgnUU4aiP6II-51K0knOJ1WSfiV0bYRzXhr472ukOhrd0

Aid Organization to Give:https://www.anera.org/

UUMA Statement: https://uuma.org/latest-news/a-letter-from-the-uuma-board-of-trustees/?fbclid=IwAR21Rwu4lDWUs8LS5gVMzMAveBGJPPalNyhxzrpJsKHip9qDhgvbvtA98d8

UUA Statement Feb. 17: https://www.uua.org/pressroom/press-releases/uua-condemns-violence-urges-ceasefire?fbclid=IwAR0nwx48JJKdY4eV8NDrAIX0sQShI5A_x8YS0a8mCAWk8mksVbb8RUc6Ra0

Daniel Maté’s response to Brene  Brown on Gaza: https://youtu.be/QBZrKjXVhrM?si=Srzg-gN7M_GIVQVd

Aisha and DC talk with Marchaé Grair, Communitations Director and Interim Program coordinator at Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism. Marchaé brings their expertise on polyamory, nonmonogamy, and how questioning relationship norms can bring us closer to liberation.

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Rev. Arek Malecki, Leicester Unitarians' minister, joins Michael and Aisha to explore the similarities and differences between UK Unitarians and UUs in the States, as well as his passion for embodied spirituality through exercise.

Support Cork Unitarian Church following the fire in their Church: https://unitarianchurchcork.com/people/minister/

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