The second source directs us to the work of others who have dedicated their lives to confronting the worst of humanity with justice, compassion and love. Among the names that quickly come to mind from religious founders, Jesus of Nazareth, Buddha Gautama, Mohammad, and contemporary times, Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. , are Unitarian Universalists, Clara Barton, Olympia Brown, Susan B. Anthony, and Margaret Fuller to name only a few.
Among the many prophets of justice, compassion and love are those who we have known who are not world famous. These are women and men of diverse religious, philosophical and political backgrounds that have demonstrated the meaning of "service in love" to us in everyday and lifelong ways. There are many Unitarian Universalists, past and present, who have been activists for various social justice causes. How have their examples of living out their UU values influenced and inspired you? Or perhaps another person, famous or not, is an inspirational hero or heroine for you; what has his or her example meant to you? |
Summer of Sources: Second Source
During the second week of the Summer of Sources, we utilized Part II: “Deeds Not Creeds” & “The Known and the Unknown” (pp. 41-80) from A Chosen Faith. During the worship both journals and silence were used to offer our congregation the opportunity to reflect on questions significant to this first source.
A Chosen Faith identifies four ways in which a congregation may respond to social justice issues: through social service, moral reflection and education, support of individual witness, and corporate (group) action. In what ways have you been able to act on your Unitarian Universalist values? What cause (s) are you passionate about and how have you acted for justice?
A Chosen Faith identifies four ways in which a congregation may respond to social justice issues: through social service, moral reflection and education, support of individual witness, and corporate (group) action. In what ways have you been able to act on your Unitarian Universalist values? What cause (s) are you passionate about and how have you acted for justice?