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“The Role of Race & Racism in American History” A Local Education Event

“The Role of Race & Racism in American History” A Local Education Event Here’s a way to continue your “Racial Justice” work — through Senior University. Lou Snead, from SGUUF, will be teaching a course on the Tuesday afternoons in October from 2:15-3:30 pm entitled “The Role of Race and Racism in American History”.  Once … Continue reading “The Role of Race & Racism in American History” A Local Education Event

SGUUF will no longer be using the Williams Drive address for correspondence. Use the building address at 1322 E University Ave, Georgetown, TX, 78626.

Our building address is now the official address of the fellowship. Please do not use the Williams drive address for any future correspondence. The Williams Drive address was originally used when we didn’t have a physical location to call home. Now that we do, we will phase out use of the Williams address altogether. The correct address to … Continue reading SGUUF will no longer be using the Williams Drive address for correspondence. Use the building address at 1322 E University Ave, Georgetown, TX, 78626.

Did you know that September 21 is International Day of Peace? It is observed around the world each year.

The event is commemorated on 21st of September each year. It is a day that was set aside by the United Nations General assembly for everyone around the world to devote to keeping peace, despite any differences they may have, as well as play a part in building a peace culture that will last for … Continue reading Did you know that September 21 is International Day of Peace? It is observed around the world each year.

It’s Time To “Move It”!

For 10 years, patriotic citizens of Williamson County have been asking the county commissioners to address the Confederate Monument that stands on the county courthouse grounds in downtown Georgetown.  County Judge Gravell was to appoint a commission to study the issue and make recommendations.  Here we are, 3 years later, and still waiting for that … Continue reading It’s Time To “Move It”!

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

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?

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?

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?