Justice Saturday at UUCFL, May 6

The UU FL SE Cluster presents: JUSTICE SATURDAY 2017

May 6, 2017, 9:45am - 3:45pm

• Should the Electoral College be changed and what are the options? Is the Electoral College undemocratic? Does one-person, one-vote apply?

• How will passing a constitutional amendment providing that the rights extended by the U.S. Constitution are the rights of natural persons only and not corporations, promote UU work for justice?

• How do we end racism? How do we democratize and transform oppressive systems?

Speakers:

Timothy Canova, Constitutional Law Professor. Nova Southeastern Univ.

Kindra Muntz, President, UU Justice Florida

Betty Brantley, Black Lives Matter Alliance Broward

Unitarian Universalist Church of Ft. Lauderdale, 3970 NW 21 Avenue, Oakland Park, FL 33309  www.uucfl.org

$20 per person in advance by mail to register. Please mail check, payable to UU FL SE Cluster, to Kathy Jens-Rochow, 1420 SW 13 St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312-3322

Registration includes lunch and continental breakfast

PayPal registration http://uuflorida.org/justice/ 

Teaching Thursday, Feb 23

February 23

Community Dinner, 6pm, Ministers Hall, catered by CR Chicks
Menu:
Wood Fired Rotisserie Chicken
Horseradish Smashed Potatoes
Caesar Salad
Home Made Bread 
Cookies & Ice Cream
B Y O B
Donation requested $10 (surplus goes to 1stUUPB).
Reservations requested by 2pm Wednesday, Feb 22 to Barbara at 561-627-6105 or uniuni2@att.net.

Program, 7pm, Guest Speaker C.B. Hanif
Islam: An American Faith Tradition
Our founding fathers envisioned the Muslims and Islam to be part of the American landscape and there were serious discussions about the freedom of religion, liberty and justice for all in America including Muslims. Professor Denise Spellberg, a specialist in Islamic history, has written a book called "Thomas Jefferson's Qur'an: Islam and the Founders". After reading this book, any honest historian would have to accept the fact that America was founded on Judeo-Christian and Islamic thought.

Sunday Service, Feb 19

First Friday Film March 3

Harriet Glasner Scholarships

In 2014 a 1stUUPB member donated funds to be used to provide Harriet Glasner Scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Palm Beach County who choose to enroll in public or private colleges and trade schools.  Out of our commitment to economic justice, the scholarships are offered to students without any restrictions placed on eligibility. However, those students who have demonstrated involvement in social justice work, can articulate a plan for future social justice work, and those with financial need will receive specific consideration. To find out more and download a scholarship application, go to http://1stuupb.org/home/justice-overview/harriet_glasner_scholarship/

Drew Davis To Moderate NewsTalk

Drew Davis will be moderating NewsTalk on Sunday, February 19 and 26.

Our Whole Lives, for Adults

Spirituality & Sexuality
Just as there is a connection between body and spirit, there is a connection between spirituality and sexuality. Yet, despite living in such a highly sexualized society, we rarely talk about it. Starting this month, we will explore that connection. 1stUUPB will offer it's first adult Our Whole Lives program, facilitated by Rev. McGregor and Claudia Jimenez. Join us to examine our theology about sexuality, and the role faith communities have in promoting and providing sexuality education that values inclusivity, justice, self worth and responsibility. This Sunday, led by Claudia Jimenez.