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Thanks to Stephanie Blanck, GISD Board Member, and Dr. Charlotte Paramore of RISE for spending time with us on August 13!

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We are appreciative of Stephanie Blanck, GISD Board Member, and Dr. Charlotte Paramore of RISE for spending time with us on August 13 and “giving us an education”!.  If you missed the Chat Session on Education, you can still learn about what is going on in Georgetown Independent School District and how to be an … Continue reading Thanks to Stephanie Blanck, GISD Board Member, and Dr. Charlotte Paramore of RISE for spending time with us on August 13!

Community Safety: What If Our Congregation Is Targeted?

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Community Safety: What If Our Congregation Is Targeted? With the rise of authoritarianism in the US, attacks on queer and trans beloveds both through legislation and right-wing protesters at drag shows, anti-immigrant policies and rhetoric, as well as the censoring of books and school curricula, we are seeing an increase in the targeting of sacred spaces for … Continue reading Community Safety: What If Our Congregation Is Targeted?

Who is AMY MORRIS BRADLEY?

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Amy Morris Bradley (1823-1904) served as a nurse during the Civil War.  After the war, she was asked to serve as a missionary worker for the American Unitarian Association (AUA) and the Soldiers’ Memorial Society (founded by the AUA to honor Unitarian soldiers who had died fighting for the Union cause).  Her assignment was to … Continue reading Who is AMY MORRIS BRADLEY?

No More Deaths!

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I was proud to represent San Gabriel and our UU faith at a protest of Operation Lone Star at the Governor’s Mansion this past Friday, along with other faith leaders, the Poor People’s Campaign and Nonviolent Austin. Operation Lone Star is a crime against humanity, causing death and injury among those seeking refuge from violence … Continue reading No More Deaths!

Share The Plate Offering with George Wagner Middle School and More!

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“AFTER-CHURCH CHAT” on EDUCATION & GEORGETOWN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT   AUGUST 13    11:30am   Church Sanctuary Grab a beverage and a snack after the service, then join the conversation with our guest speakers: Stephanie Blanck, GISD Board Member and SGUUF member Dr. Charlotte Paramore, R.I.S.E. (risetx.org) While students are preparing for “back to school”, let us begin to … Continue reading Share The Plate Offering with George Wagner Middle School and More!