Rev. Eric

Rev. Eric

@revericusnf.bsky.social

Unitarian Universalist minister in western Massachusetts

60 Followers 91 Following 2 Posts Joined Nov 2024
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6 months ago
A graphic with a wooden tabletop background. In the top right, a bright green box contains the text: “If you could invite one historical UU to dinner, who’s at your table?” Below that, in a magenta speech-bubble shape, white text reads: “Share in the comments!” In the bottom left corner, a white plate is set on the table. On top of the plate is a folded olive-green cloth napkin tied with twine, holding a fork, knife, and spoon. At the lower edge of the plate, the Unitarian Universalist flaming chalice logo appears in white. On the bottom right, the round anniversary logo for the American Unitarian Association shows a chalice inside the letters “AUA,” with the words “American Unitarian Association” around the edge. A yellow ribbon underneath reads: “200 Years.” Below this, in a magenta rectangle, text reads: “http://UUA.ORG .”

200 years ago, the American Unitarian Association was founded. Since then, UUs have shaped faith, justice & culture. If you could invite one historical UU (or UU-adjacent) to dinner, who’s at your table?

#AUA200 #UU #QuestionOfTheDay

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6 months ago

This is great: a National Guardsman standing up to say every member of the National Guard and military "is legally obliged to disobey an illegal order."

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Home | Sing Out Love Explore an ever-growing library of hymns. Browse, search, preview, and download your favorites to fill your heart with song.

Purchased a 12-month subscription to the new UUA Hymnal - it’ll be a great resource for many familiar hymns and has a bunch of terrific new songs www.singoutlove.org. Thanks, UUA, and gratitude to all the amazing composers…

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Maine oyster farmer wants to upend Democratic politics with Senate bid Graham Platner wants to oust Sen. Susan Collins — and disrupt national Dems’ plans to unite around Gov. Janet Mills.

Meet the Maine oyster farmer looking to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.

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Fort Bliss Immigration Camp Sparks Backlash Over Militarized Detention As the Trump administration expands immigration enforcement, a new detention site at Fort Bliss raises alarm over secrecy, scale, and the use of military resources.

In World War II, Fort Bliss was used as an internment camp for Japanese Americans.

In President Trump's first term, it was used to detain children separated from their families.

Now, it'll be the largest ICE detention camp in the country and tearing our communities apart. The cruelty must stop.

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Always proud to stand with all of you in fighting for our democracy.

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Mayor Wu responds to Justice Department warning on "sanctuary" policies: "Boston will not back down" Boston Mayor Michelle Wu responded Tuesday to an ultimatum from the federal government over sanctuary city policies.

Mayor Wu knows how to lead… www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/...

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11 months ago
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LIVE: Cory Booker speaks on the Senate floor YouTube video by Associated Press

Oh my God, I just had a full night’s sleep and Cory Booker is still going…
www.youtube.com/live/rCUK2Vb...

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Watching Sen. Booker is reminding me of Sen Mike Gravel reading part of the Pentagon papers out loud, which got them into the congressional record. The letters of worried Americans are being heard.

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Please welcome our new Assistant Professor of Religious Education, Dr. Karen Mosby (pronounced Mōz-bee). Her first official day will be July 1st.

She has 30+ years in ordained ministry, a PhD from Garrett-Evangelical, 2 degrees from Garrett (MDiv & DMin), and a BS from Northwestern.

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Boston judge holds ICE agent in contempt after courthouse arrest A Boston judge dismissed charges and held an ICE agent in contempt after a defendant was arrested during a trial, accusing ICE and state police of obstructing justice.

They grabbed the guy in the middle of a trial in which he was the defendant.

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11 months ago
On a dark blue background, a quote in white and bolded text appears in the right 2/3rds of the graphic and reads: “Every time I was at the Unitarian Universalist church, I felt welcome in a way I never had before... It’s a place where everyone belongs and it’s okay to be who you are. As a member of the church I have guidance, I have music, and I have an expanded chosen family.” —David Kaye, Wisconsin A pattern of bright pink musical instruments and audio equipment, including a guitar, trumpet, microphone, headphones, vinyl record, and keyboard, runs down the left side of the graphic. At the top there's a red square with the white Unitarian Universalist (UU) flaming chalice symbol. To the right of this, in pink script, is text that reads “Faith Journey.” In the top left corner is the UU World logo in white text on a blue background. In the bottom right corner is a red banner with white text with URL “uuworld.org."

🎶 David Kaye never expected a church to shape his life—but a Motown groove led him to Unitarian Universalism and a community where he could fully belong.

💛 Read his faith journey: bit.ly/4iFgZUs
📧 Share yours: world@uua.org

#FaithJourney #UnitarianUniversalist #Belonging

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11 months ago
A group of people with The Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt in the center pose together outdoors with on a grassy area with trees and a bright blue sky in the background. Several individuals wear bright yellow stoles that say “SIDE WITH LOVE,” indicating affiliation with the Unitarian Universalist faith. Many are also dressed warmly in coats and hats. Some people hold signs with messages such as “King Trump must Abdicate,” “Trans lives are sacred,” “RESTORE AMERICA’S SOUL,” and “IT’S TIME FOR MORAL COURAGE.” The Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt stands at a microphone, speaking during an outdoor rally. She wears dark glasses, a clerical collar, a gold stole that reads “SIDE WITH LOVE,” and a purple coat. In front of her is a colorful textile with bright stripes draped over a table or podium holding papers. Behind her stand several people holding signs. One sign directly to her left reads “LOVE GOD, LOVE PEOPLE” with rainbow arches above and below the text. Two other signs, one to the right of the speaker and one to the left of the speaker, both read “IT’S TIME FOR MORAL COURAGE” with “SOJOURNERS” written beneath. The background features large trees, green grass, and a park-like setting. The focus is on the speaker, with blurred heads and shoulders of attendees visible in the foreground.

Grateful for UUs and UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, who joined national faith leaders in D.C. today to urge Congress to act for the common good. In heartbreaking times, we draw strength from shared values and moral courage.

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11 months ago
The right side of the image features a large photo of UU Rev. Juniper Meadows, who has mid-length brown curly hair, red lipstick, and is holding a white sign that reads “#TransJoyIsSacred” in handwritten marker. Rev. Meadows is wearing a black and white clerical collar, long earrings, and dark nail polish, and Rev. Meadows is looking directly at the camera with a calm, confident expression. On the left side of the image is a quote in white text on a purple gradient background: “...Our presence in this world is a gift of permission to all we encounter to follow their hearts, to live their dreams, and to never settle for shame.” Below the quote, the text reads: “– UU Rev. Juniper Meadows, Minister, 2U Omaha.” Above the quote, there is a pink and purple banner with the hashtag "#TransJoyIsSacred." In the bottom left corner is a rainbow-colored flaming chalice, the symbol of Unitarian Universalism. Text along the right edge credits the photo to Rev. Juniper Meadows. A bold graphic with a dark purple background features the large centered text: “TRANS JOY is SACRED.” The words “TRANS,” “JOY,” and “SACRED” are in large, light pink uppercase letters, while the word “is” is in lowercase, italicized light blue script. Below the main message is the hashtag: “#TransJoyIsSacred” in smaller, light pink text. Beneath the hashtag is a rectangular light pink outline framing the URL “http://uua.org ” in the same light pink color. In the bottom left corner is the Unitarian Universalist flaming chalice symbol, stylized in rainbow colors: the flame is red, orange, yellow, and the body of the chalice contains green, blue, and purple stripes. Flowing across the bottom of the graphic is a wavy stripe in the colors of the transgender flag—light blue, pink, and white

🌟Today is Trans Day of Visibility 🌟
Rev. Juniper Meadows reminds us: trans joy is righteous resistance. Your presence is a gift—to follow hearts, live dreams, and never settle for shame. Today, we honor the brilliance, courage, and love of trans people.
#TransJoyIsSacred #TDOV #UU

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Find a city near you and join us on April 5th in telling that tyrant jackass - WE’RE NOT TAKING YOUR FASCIST SHIT!

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Casar: You can quickly explain Doge with just two numbers.

First: $8 million a day. That’s how much Elon Musk collects in federal government contracts.

Second: $65 a day. That’s how much the average senior—someone who has worked their entire life—gets from Social Security.…

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Immigrant women describe 'hell on earth' in ICE detention No shower for days, cameras trained on the toilet, women crammed into cells 'like sardines,' among the allegations.

Women with no criminal records held "like animals" in U.S.Immigration detention. Feared for their lives

Chained for hours on prison bus, no food, water or toilet. Told to urinate on floor. 27 women per cell. Sleeping on concrete floor. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

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See the joint statement on this budget by @uusj.bsky.social and Side with Love
bit.ly/CR-fail

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All Out to Free Mahmoud Khalil and Stop Project Esther

Take action now: Movement partners are asking that people quickly send letters to multiple decision makers at Columbia and Barnard as well as DHS, ICE, and other officials -
#OpposingGenocideIsNotACrime

www.uujme.org/all_out_to_f...

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Immigration Policy and Budget Reconciliation:
What You Should Know and How It All Fits Together
Guest speaker Ben D'Avanzo, NILC

Wednesday, March 26
8:00pm ET • 7:00pm CT • 6:00pm MT • 5:00pm PT
RSVP: bit.ly/Immigration_Policy

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1 year ago
A digital graphic honoring James Joseph Reeb (January 1, 1927 – March 11, 1965) features a black-and-white photograph of him on the right side. He is a young white man with neatly combed dark hair, smiling, and wearing glasses with thick black frames, a dark suit, a white dress shirt, and a patterned bow tie. To left of his image is a quote from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in white text against a teal-blue background. It reads: "He dared to live his faith; he placed himself alongside the disinherited black brethren of this community... He was a witness to the truth that men of different races and classes might live, eat, and work together as brothers." "—Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his eulogy for James Reeb" The white UUA flaming chalice logo is in the bottom left corner. The UU World logo appears in the bottom right corner. The URL “uuworld.org” is in the top right corner.

On this day in 1965, the Reverend James Reeb—a Unitarian Universalist minister, pastor, and civil rights activist—was killed in Selma, Alabama, in while supporting the fight for justice. #JamesReeb #CivilRights #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #MLK #RacialJustice #BelovedCommunity #UUSharedValues

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11 months ago

The #EthicOfRisk is characterized by three elements, each of which is essential to maintain resistance in the face of overwhelming odds:
a redefinition of responsible action,
grounding in community,
and strategic risk-taking.
www.uua.org/lifespan/cur...

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1 year ago
The General Strike The General strike -the people united shall never be stopped. If we strike together we can make true real change. Sign the strike card today.

generalstrikeus.com

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An image centered around the theme “UU Shared Values: Pluralism.” At the top, bold black text reads “UU SHARED VALUES” and beneath it, larger bold text says “PLURALISM.” Below, in centered quotation marks, the text reads: “We celebrate that we are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology.” – Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme. In the lower half of the image, four illustrated hands of different skin tones hold up colorful flowers. The flowers vary in shapes and colors: red, peach, yellow, and orange. Around the hands, there are small decorative elements like orange stars and abstract line drawings of spark-like shapes. The background is a textured light gray. In the bottom left corner is a black UUA flaming chalice symbol, and in the bottom right corner, small text reads "UUA.ORG ."


#UnitarianUniversalism embraces pluralism, honoring diversity in beliefs, cultures, and experiences. There are many paths to the sacred, and dialogue across differences deepens our understanding.

How do you create space for this in your life?

Read more: bit.ly/UUSharedValues

#UU #Pluralism

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1 year ago
The image features a close-up view of mushrooms growing on a mossy forest floor, illuminated by soft natural light. The scene captures a sense of tranquility and connection to nature. At the top-left corner, a black rectangle contains white text reading, "UU SHARED VALUES." Below it, large white text across the middle of the image says, "INTERDEPENDENCE." A green semi-transparent box near the bottom-center of the image includes a quote in black text: "We nurture and rest our bodies not on a disposable planet, but on holy ground." The quote is attributed to Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme, with her name in smaller text below the quote. A glowing golden line with subtle star-like accents loops around the quote box. In the bottom-right corner, the Unitarian Universalist flaming chalice logo appears in white, next to the website URL "UUA.org " in white text at the bottom-left. The image depicts a vivid natural scene featuring bright red cup-shaped mushrooms growing from a dark, mossy tree trunk. The background is a lush, blurred green forest. At the top-left corner, a black rectangle contains white text reading, "UU SHARED VALUES." Centered over the image is white text asking: "What does it mean to truly live as part of an interconnected web of existence?" A delicate golden oval with two star-like accents encircles the text, drawing attention to the central message. To the right of the mushrooms, there is a sketch-style illustration of a bee. In the bottom-left corner, the Unitarian Universalist flaming chalice logo appears in white. In the bottom-right corner, white text reads, "UUA.ORG ." The image features a close-up of small, delicate mushrooms growing from a moss-covered surface. At the top-left corner, a black rectangle contains white text reading, "UU SHARED VALUES." Centered on the image, white text framed in a black rectangular overlay asks: "How does recognizing your interdependence with others and the Earth shape the way you move through the world?" The text is surrounded by a golden dashed oval, with small star-like accents. In the bottom-left corner, the Unitarian Universalist chalice logo appears in white. In the bottom-right corner, white text reads, "UUA.ORG ."

What does it mean to truly live as part of an interconnected web?

✨Interdependence✨ reminds us of the sacred ties between us and the Earth, calling us to live with care and humility while addressing harm and striving for repair.

How does this shape your life as a #UU?

Read more: bit.ly/49Ajh3G.

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