I want to highlight a less obvious dimension of the work we do at UUSJ — helping people heal from moral injury and reclaiming their agency — something that stands out to me given my background in healthcare. Moral injury traditionally refers to the deep psychological and spiritual harm that arises when a person participates in, … Continue reading Contending With Moral Emotions
Dale Anderson, Board Chair, UUSJ As we embark on a new program year, I extend heartfelt thanks to our volunteers and supporters. Your contributions sustain our mission and strengthen our Unitarian Universalist voice, which is crucial in these challenging times. In a faith tradition that values radical inclusion and welcome, we recognize that our democracy … Continue reading Let our Fellowship and Covenants Light the Way
Sitting on my back patio with a cup of coffee here in Florida this morning, I finally reopened my Franklin Planner after leaving it dormant since the election. It’s time to set my personal goals for 2025. At the top of my list is to do whatever I can to protect our democracy – refusing … Continue reading We learn by taking action
We all see the risks to what we love and our democracy, imperfect as it may be. The question is how we will respond to this national crisis now and in the future. Certain politicians are toying with autocracy; Congress continues to champion bad policies; the Middle East is in profound crisis; Ukraine is sucking … Continue reading How Will We Respond?
