The Rev. Jami Yandle (they/them) is a graduate of Union Theological Seminary and is a Board Certified Chaplain. Previously, they served as a healthcare chaplain working for hospice for many years.
Rev. Yandle has a passion for social justice and has a wide range of experience including being a Protest Chaplain at Zuccotti Park amid Occupy Wall Street, was elected and served as a Democratic Party Central Committee Representative for the Lucas County Board of Elections, and volunteered with Equality Ohio during the Why Marriage Matters Ohio campaign – helping to lead faith organizers in supportive steps which ensured passage of Marriage Equality by the Supreme Court of the United States.
Rev. Yandle enjoys facilitating workshops related to anti-oppression, chaplaincy, mental health, and trauma at regional, institutional, religious, spiritual, and private education sectors across the United States.
They initiated and facilitated the revision of the Unitarian Universalist Second Source to honor words and deeds of “prophetic people” rather than “prophetic women and men” in 2018. Most recently, Rev. Yandle joined the board of the Texas Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry. Additionally, they serve the UUA as a Hope for Us Conflict Team Coach.
A. Powell Davies says, “Life is a Chance to Grow a Soul.” As Unitarian Universalists, we know revelation is not sealed, and thus we are on a path of never ending growth and learning. How do we nurture communities of exploration that guide us toward beloved community?
Artist Henri Matisse tells us, “Creativity takes courage.” All forms of art can be a deeply spiritual practice which connects us to our core values and encourages us to nurture beauty in our lives. This week we will honor our core value of courage as we explore art as a spiritual practice.
Artist Henri Matisse tells us, “Creativity takes courage.” All forms of art can be a deeply spiritual practice which connects us to our core values and encourages us to nurture beauty in our lives. This week we will honor our core value of courage as we explore art as a spiritual practice.
Leonard Jacobson says, “Awakening is about liberating yourself from the prison that is the world of the mind and daring to be here as all that you are.” My life has been about breaking out of the prisons of oppression and daring to be all of who I am. How can our congregations and Unitarian … Continue reading Awake My Soul
We live between the act of awakening and the act of surrender. Each morning we awaken to the light and the invitation to a new day in the world of time; each night we surrender to the dark to be taken to play in the world of dreams where time is no more. At birth … Continue reading In Bloom
Lent is a time of renewal. It is about removing the obstacles between you and your best life so that you can gain more clarity, alignment, and purpose. In the midst of the Lenten season, let’s explore how a Lenten practice can bring us closer to our core values.
According to important myth, our Universalist ancestor John Murray famously said, “Give them not hell, but hope and courage.” But, hope for what, exactly? During these times, it is critical to search for hope: hope for a renewal of commitment, of community, and of contentment. Attend our service in person in our Sanctuary or join … Continue reading The Hope in Renewal
We often talk about Widening the Circle, but what is the circle and who is included? Come join us February 27th at 10:30 am for in-person service in the Sanctuary or watch the live-stream on our YouTube channel!
