This Sunday, June 13th, is very special. The curators for the AFrican AMErican History and Literature Gallery, Emmanuel and Sharon Brown, will be sharing their inspiring story with us. Additionally, we will be remembering Juneteenth and the 5th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. As usual, there will be inspiring poetry, music, and meditation to lift the spirit and sustain the soul. Join on Zoom.
Those on our Order of Service distribution list will receive an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zoom login details. If you are not on this list and would like to attend, please email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.
“Juneteenth is a time to recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest hours, there is cause to hope for tomorrow’s light. Today, no matter our race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation, we recommit ourselves to working to free modern-day slaves around the world and to honoring in our own time the efforts of those who fought so hard to steer our country truer to our highest ideals.”
– Barak Obama
We will be meeting to start a new challenge for our town, Education Accessibility. How do people in your town get educated? Find out more this Sunday!
Image Credit: Nataliya Vaitkevich
We will be listening & discussing episodes of Code Switch. NPR’s podcast Code Switch features fearless conversations about race hosted by journalists of color.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/97266167007?pwd=Uno4ejlyeEkvWGhyMGE2c25NaEJqQT09
Meeting ID: 972 6616 7007
Passcode: 839394
We will be reading and discussing the book “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia E. Butler. It is a science fiction novel that provides commentary on climate change and social inequality. There is also a graphic novel version if you prefer it.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/97266167007?pwd=Uno4ejlyeEkvWGhyMGE2c25NaEJqQT09
Meeting ID: 972 6616 7007
Passcode: 839394
We are planning a BUUF campout on our grounds Saturday June 26th through Sunday, June 27th. Feel free to camp in a tent, on the floor of the sanctuary, or in your lightweight camper. Activities will be planned throughout Saturday afternoon and evening. BUUFers are welcome to stay overnight Friday through Sunday, Saturday night only, or to just stop by to join the activities Saturday afternoon or evening.
Glen & Suzi Smith will be setting up a pickle ball court and teaching us how to play. Suzi also has a rock painting activity for us. We may also have a scavenger hunt and sing-a-long or talent show if there is enough interest. Additional fun activities are still being planned. Please email office@berrienuu.org if you would like to attend or plan an activity!
Note: Please don’t bring campers over 5,000 pounds in order to protect our driveway and parking lot.
