Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU) Havens Update and Invitation!
The Chicago Chapter of BLUU Havens had our first meeting online on Saturday, October 31st with members attending from UCE, 1st Unitarian Church of Chicago, 3rd Unitarian Church of Chicago, and Unity Temple, Oak Park.
We were a truly multi-generational group ranging in age from parents with younger children to our oldest member at 93 years old! We spent the time getting to know each other and decided that we wanted to meet more frequently than the suggested once per quarter and are meeting again this Saturday, November 21st at 1pm and we would love for you to join us!
As a reminder, Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism envisioned BLUU Havens as small groups created by and for Black UUs and UU-adjacent folks to connect socially at least once per quarter and to engage in organizing efforts locally. BLUU Havens will be centered in a Black Unitarian Universalism that offers an unequivocal and unwavering sense of home to Black people who feel held by, or want to be more connected to, Black ancestry, Black love, Black thought, Black artistry, and Black faith. BLUU imagines Havens as places to celebrate and practice a Unitarian Universalism that, at EVERY turn, honors, uplifts, and equips our Black Lives.
For our meeting this weekend each person is encouraged to bring something to share with the group that highlights black joy (favorite book, movie, poem, piece of art, piece of music, moment in time, etc.).
This meeting will be a black sacred space. Please contact me (Shannon Lang, shalizhilang@gmail.com) for the link if you are interested in joining us.
