Category Archives: Women’s March on Washington

Grabbing the pitchforks, lighting the torches and defeating the monster

Posted on January 17, 2018 by

A year ago this Sunday, the world began to change. What began as a few Facebook posts became a global movement that has grown while spawning new, equally strong groups. Close to 500,000 women and men marched at Norfolk and … Continue reading →

Posted in Social Justice, UUFP History, Women's March on Washington

It seemed a little iffy last January

Posted on December 27, 2017 by

It seemed a little iffy last January to a lot of people and it hasn’t been without its ups and downs. But, through it all, the UU’s of the Peninsula have been working. Right out of the gate, the Fellowship … Continue reading →

Posted in GivingTuesday, Racial Justice March, Share the Basket, Social Justice, Women's March on Washington

Continuing to Think Pink

Posted on February 24, 2017 by

Whether you went to Washington in January or viewed from home, it was impossible not to feel the heat and the passion! Watching the speeches at the Women’s March, it was hard not notice the participation of Planned Parenthood. This … Continue reading →

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The BIG day is tomorrow!

Posted on January 20, 2017 by

With so many friends and members taking the UUFP buses to Washington tomorrow, it gives you chills. This are followed by a sense of pride in their willingness to get up early, ride for three hours, and take the Metro, … Continue reading →

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Engaging as a People of Faith

Posted on January 3, 2017 by

For all that is our life! by Rev. Andrew Clive Millard The Mountain is a beautiful Unitarian Universalist retreat and leaning center in far western North Carolina, and the Southeastern UU Ministers Association meets there twice each year.  I am not … Continue reading →

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**CORRECTION**

Posted on January 1, 2017 by

The buses to Washington on January 21 are sold out unless you have previously reserved a seat.

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*Update* Washington bus trip December 21

Posted on January 1, 2017 by

Speakers for the Women’s March on Washington are starting to be announced. Feminist leader Gloria Steinem and Harry Belafonte are both serving as honorary co-chairs of the march. Celebrities including comedians Amy Schumer and Samantha Bee and actor Olivia Wilde … Continue reading →

Posted in Social Justice, Standing on the Side of Love, Women's March on Washington