Archive: Racial Justice Team News

  • Where Did the 8th UU Principle Come From? March 9, 2021 - Paula Cole-Jones, Director of Racial and Social Justice of the Central East Regional Group of the UUA, realized in 2013 that something needs to change in our largely Euro-centric UU churches. Many of us feel good about living by our 7 UU principles, but there is a problem. In order to make real change in our society, we need to dismantle systemic racism. It is not enough to quietly disapprove of acts of racial oppression. We need to stand up and speak out against them.
  • Jubilee 3 Anti-Racism Training with Paula Cole Jones February 24, 2021 - Our church would like to have some members attend the Jubilee 3 Anti-Racism Training offered by Paula Cole Jones. We have some funds available to support such leadership training. The next 3-day workshop appears to be March 19-21 online and there is a limit of 65 people who may attend. Are you interested? We particularly … Continue reading Jubilee 3 Anti-Racism Training with Paula Cole Jones
  • The 8th UU Principle February 24, 2021 - On Sunday 2/21 we heard a conversation between Rev. Florence and Paula Cole Jones about what it means to be a beloved community. We are all familiar with the 7 UU principles, but there is now an 8th principle which has been adopted by several churches working toward building beloved community.
  • Books to Prisoners Book Drive February 10, 2021 - Central Illinois Unitarian Universalists are collecting books in February! These books will go a long way in providing education and entertainment material to incarcerated persons. Thank you for your donation in advance.
  • CU Lockdown Trivia February 9, 2021 - Join local CU Lockdown Trivia founder and host Julie Laut on Saturday, March 13 at 7:30pm CT to honor the on-going fight for racial equity. This all ages game night, sponsored by the Racial Justice Project at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Urbana-Champaign, promises to teach and inspire.
  • UUCUC Board and Minister Statement on Black Lives Matter June 24, 2020 - Since our Congressional Meeting on June 14th, your new Board of Trustees has meet twice. At the Board’s June 16th study session, it was decided that we wanted to put together a statement re-affirming our support of and commitments to Black Lives Matter and the Movement for Black Lives.
  • What Is “Juneteenth” About? June 17, 2020 - Juneteenth (a combination of June and nineteenth) is an American holiday celebrated annually on June 19.
  • UUCUC Shows Up for Black Lives Matter June 3, 2020 - UUCUC members and friends showed up in force for the Black Lives Matter peaceful march through Urbana and Champaign last Monday, with about a thousand other protestors. There were at least 30 of us there, with our banner, including Rev. Florence
  • elizaBeth Simpson Receives Distinguished Service Award From The University YMCA April 29, 2020 - Our own Beth Simpson is receiving a Distinguished Service Award from the University YMCA!
  • Civil Rights Pilgrimage Early Registration Ends Jan 31 – UUCUC Members and Community Members Welcome January 14, 2020 - We are planning a multi-generational Living Legacy Pilgrimage to Civil Rights historic sites in the South, from March 16-20, over the spring break for schools and the university.