Rhonda Williamson, Author at First Unitarian Society of Denver

First Spiritual community of Denver December 15, 2020 worship service

December 13th, 2020 Worship Service: Body of Denial

December 13th, 2020 Worship Service: Body of DenialWords like racism and classism are euphemistic abstractions. What happens in real life, on the street, in schools, in prisons, in the workplace, etc., happens to bodies of living flesh, bone, and blood. These abstractions are bad politics and bad theology. Make your offering at https://tiny.cc/fusd-give Share0 Tweet0 […]

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December 6th, 2020 Worship Service: Victimism

November 29, 2020 Full Service – My Journey of LearningThe dictionary defines victimism as: “A tendency to play the victim; the adoption of a victimized persona.” Whether it’s the president, a white woman in Central Park, or the imaginary war on Christmas, victimism is a surprisingly effective social strategy! This Sunday we will take a […]

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A Few Missing Pieces

A Few Missing PiecesThree days ago, in a grasp at normal family time fun, the kids asked if we could do a 500 piece puzzle. So the boys and dad poured it onto the kitchen table and started sorting.After an hour they abandoned it. So I picked up where they left off… starting on the […]

December 2020 Ploughshare

Click To Download PDF December 2020 Ploughshare Posted Date: December 3, 2020

First orthodox society of Denver held a community worship service on November 22, 2020.

November 29, 2020 Worship Service: My Journey of Learning

November 29, 2020 Full Service – My Journey of LearningThis morning, three of our members will share their experience of learning about white supremacy culture. Kathryn Wiley, Julie Meyers, and David Alley have been involved in racial justice work both within and without First Unitarian Denver, and each brings a unique and valuable perspective to […]

First Society of Denver held a worship service on November 22, 2020.

Full Service November 22, 2020 Worship Service: Strong and Solid

November 22, 2020 Full Service – Strong and SolidLet us take time this Sunday to connect with and draw strength from the ever strong and solid Mother Earth. Together, we will listen deeply, sing together, and honor our home, one of our most tangible sources of wisdom, love, and beauty. Make your offering at https://tiny.cc/fusd-give […]

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Full Service November 15, 2020 Worship Service: More Than Enough

November 15, 2020 Full Service – More Than EnoughWhat makes a person greedy beyond all reason? What does having wealth do to a person’s psychology? How do you tell if you’re already wealthy? Make your offering at https://tiny.cc/fusd-give Share0 Tweet0 Share0 To share this story, please click on the social media badges above. If you […]

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Full Service November 8, 2020 Worship Service: Picking Up the Pieces

November 8, 2020 Full Service – Picking Up the PiecesNo matter what the outcome of the election, there will be deep wounds in our country . There is much that needs mourning and there are reason for hope. Make your offering at https://tiny.cc/fusd-give Share0 Tweet0 Share0 To share this story, please click on the social […]

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Waiting Is Not Easy

Waiting Is Not EasyWaiting is not easy! Mo Willems, a prolific children’s author, reminds us that waiting is really, really hard to do. I bought this book about 5 weeks into the pandemic for my kids, and myself, as a reminder that the pandemic would eventually pass. Yet here we are, still waiting for the […]