Intentions meet reality and get real. In 2005, Rev. Marjorie Bowens-Wheatley described Unitarian Universalists as “ever striving to reach what the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King called a “beloved community,” [striving] to offer seekers concrete ways to directly support our vision of a culturally inclusive, theologically pluralistic, and socially progressive community.” Yet for all our inclusive intent, most of our congregations are almost exclusively white.

On this MLK Sunday, the voices of people of color become the center; we bring our UUFH family into the UUA’s bold campaign, the Promise and the Practice, and join in its commitment to inspire all UUs to co-create a new way forward for our faith.

Do you wish you could do something tangible to fight racism and help dismantle white supremacy?

Here’s a Wonderful Opportunity to be Part of the Solution. Every dollar you donate will be doubled.

The Unitarian Universalist Association has launched an exciting campaign to form a five-million-dollar endowment to “uphold and center the history and perspective, the voices and leadership of Black Lives of Unitarian Universalists.” It’s called The Promise and Practice of Our Faith and it establishes an ongoing commitment to place the presence and voices of people of color at the center of the formation and challenge of Unitarian Universalism in both faith and function. It is one powerful opportunity for each of us to help make “beloved community” real.

We experienced some of what such centering and community might feel like during this service. We also raised enough money to qualify for all our contributions to be matched. If you haven’t had a chance to give or you’d like to give more, know that all your dollars will be doubled. For more information, go to The Promise and the Practice at UUA.org. Make checks to UUFH, subject line, The Promise and the Practice. (Remember Rev. Jim pledged to give 10% of whatever we raise and double his contribution if we go above $3000.)