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Wolcott School’s Allowance of Anti-Gay T-shirt Mocks First Amendment

I couldn’t disagree more with Wolcott High School officials who, in response to the threat of an ACLU lawsuit, reversed their decision to prevent student Seth Groody from wearing a homophobic t-shirt.  Sandra Staub, legal director of the ACLU of Connecticut, said … Continue reading

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Photos from Rev. Mark Kiyimba’s Visit to CT

Charter Oak Cultural Center, Thursday evening, September 20th: Unitarian Universalist Society: East, Sunday morning, September 23rd: With Rev. Carolyn Patierno (of All Souls UU in New London, CT) at Nunu’s Bistro in Colchester: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post share … Continue reading

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Ugandan Gay Rights Leader to Visit Connecticut

Rev. Mark Kiyimba, a vocal opponent of the Ugandan government’s anti-homosexuality bill will make several visits in the greater Hartford area this week. Kiyimba will speak on Thursday, (Sept. 20) at the Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford at 7 p.m.; Sunday, (Sept. 23) the Unitarian Universalist Society: … Continue reading

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On Welcoming Congregations and Radical Hospitality

In the current issue of the UU World magazine, Unitarian Universalist Association president, the Rev. Peter Morales, tells the story of a friend who visited one of our congregations. “When she arrived for the Sunday morning service, no one greeted … Continue reading

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restless sleepers (the motion picture)

On February 19th, 2012, Uni Q. Mical joined UUS:E in worship. In response to our February ministry theme of “restlessness,” she wrote and presented this poem: restless sleepers (the motion picture).    THIS IS DEDICATED to the touch screen generation … Continue reading

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Slash Through the Silences with Uni Q. Mical

I’m tremendously excited for Uni Q. Mical’s visit to Greater Hartford on Saturday, Feb. 18th and Sunday, Feb,. 19th. I first met Uni Q. (pronounced ‘unique’) at the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Metro NY District Antiracism Conclave last fall. Her rhythm and … Continue reading

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