Movie Discussion Group
ZOOM discussion of the NetFlix movies viewed for discussion group.
Greetings fellow fun seekers!
Our Saturday at four zoom meetings follow a week where we chose when to watch our Netflix film, and where!
Healing Justice
The UUFBR Healing Justice Group grew out of a 2013 Second Hour Class discussion of Michelle Alexander’s book The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. Several who took that class were motivated to learn more about the problems Alexander highlighted and to turn study into action. As a result they presented to the community a 3-part film series on problems in the American justice system brought about by mass incarceration of young black men.
To date, the goals of the Healing Justice group are education and advocacy for those who experience injustices. We do outreach activities to both the UUFBR congregation and our community to help create justice that heals, thus our name, Healing Justice.
We continue to be with one another in virtual community at UUFBR. No longer do we meet in person. Now we come together via ZOOM. To see what we can accomplish in our restructured Covid-19 reality. What are we about? Our Mission is to continue to:
- Focus on the intersection of racism and other forms of injustice.
- Reflect in our mission the interaction of Healing Justice work with the goals of the congregation.
- Support individuals and groups (both within UUFBR and in the community) to fulfill goals that support UU Principles
How can we accomplish these aims?
- Sponsor Zoom chat rooms after the Sunday worship services to deepen relationships with one another while having one or two rooms focused on justice issues.
- Support people to vote in the fall 2020 presidential election.
- Help secure access to voting for all eligible voters.
- Support UU principles and values through voting.
- Support more just and humane immigration practices related to South Florida Detainees.
- Continue work with LWV Immigration Committee for South Florida https://www.facebook.com/SUPPORTIMMIGRANTS/
Please join us in our activities. Watch for more information about us in the Unicorn and Chalice Notes.
Contact email: cbrow494@bellsouth.net
In-person contact: Carolyn Brown
Mystics and Metaphysics
Mystics and Metaphysics
The Mystics and Metaphysics group gathers the second Sunday of the month at 6:30 pm to deepen and nurture individual spiritual quests through conversation and shared reflection.
In this time of physical distancing, this spiritual quest is hosted by Rev. Harris by ZOOM Session. We have decided to forgo the potluck dinner that was an important part of this sharing experience since its inception. We continue the deep sharing with conversation by joining in a ZOOM session at 6:30 PM. The monthly topics are set by the group members in September and are sent in the reminder invitation during the week before the 2nd Sunday of each month by the group coordinator, Mary Wikensheimer. You can join the group by requesting an invitation from Mary: plumbago@bellsouth.net
Book Club
UUFBR Book Club
The UUFBR Book Club is on hiatus for the summer. Contact Robyn for more information.
(The UUFBR Book Club meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the UUFBR via ZOOM session. Read and talk about books of interest to the group. Fun and enlightening book discussions.)
Please feel free to bring friends. Membership in UUFBR is not required.
Click Here to see a list of
Current and Previous books up for discussion.
PLEASE RSVP, if you have not done so previously, to Robyn Stuart if you would like to added to the notification email list for
the UUFBR Book club. You will receive periodic updates as they occur and monthly invitations to the ZOOM discussions.
Thank you, Betty Tilton – – –
Note: UUFBR Book Group takes vacation July and August to enjoy summer. We will resume monthly meetings on ZOOM in September.
March 2025
Healing Justice Update
You can make your voice heard now on issues important to you, including defending democracy. Visit this site and download this app: 5 Calls
Healing Justice meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm on Zoom and all are welcome! See the eblasts for the Zoom link. We are currently focusing on four areas.
LGBTQ issues/advocacy/support/outreach
Join us at Palm Beach Pride in Lake Worth on Saturday, March 29th
Healing Justice members will be attending that day from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM and we’d love to have you join us!
Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 on the day of. Ticket Link
Healing Justice members are offering rides!
We will be wearing our UUFBR T-shirts to help spread the word that UUFBR is a welcoming congregation.
This event is LOTS of FUN and means a great deal to the LGBTQ community!!!!
Please contact Jennifer Ligeti for more details and to request a ride.
P.E.A.C.E. – People Engaged in Active Community Efforts
TWO events are coming up!!
PEACE is a local Justice Ministry made up of 25 congregations working to eradicate injustice in Palm Beach
County. Current campaigns are focused on Mental Health Care, Affordable Housing and Police
Community Relations.
Event #1: Join us at the Justice Rally on Monday, March 10th from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
– PEACE reports which local elected officials and power holders are confirmed for the
Nehemiah Action
– The Research Committees report the research and the proposed action to address
the community problems we voted on in the fall.
Event #2: Join us at the Nehemiah Action on Monday, April 7th at 7:00 pm
– This is the largest and most important meeting of the year.
– This is when we ask our public officials to make specific commitments for action
– Bring at least three people with you!
– Transportation by bus will be provided
Contact Betty Tilton to RSVP for these events and get more info about location and transportation
Racial Justice
An education program is in the works with help from Rev Edith – stay tuned!
Reproductive Justice
Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 18th after the service for our special guest speaker from EMA
EMA helps women in Florida with few resources access reproductive healthcare.
– Plan to invite your friends to this talk and Q&A session!
– Every contribution given to EMA in March, April and May will be matched by their national organization
During the month of May, UUFBR will be collecting travel kit items for women who need to leave the state to access care. There will be a packing party in June. More details to come!
Efforts are underway for a new pro-choice ballot initiative; progressive state legislators are introducing bills to end the extreme ban and to fight back against fake pregnancy clinics giving out false information. If you want more info please contact Jennifer Ligeti and/or sign up for email
from Floridians for Reproductive Freedom
– Jennifer
February 2025
Save the dates!
Healing Justice invites you to three upcoming events
Palm Beach Pride – We invite you to attend this event with us on Saturday, March 29th. The event is A LOT of fun and we plan to wear out UUFBR T-shirts to help spread the word about our Welcoming congregation. The event runs from 12:00 – 6:00 pm. More details to come.
On Thursday, April 3rd at 7:00 pm we’ll show the film Gratitude Revealed, the featured film of Faith Climate Action Week 2025. The film aligns with this year’s theme: “Communal Gratitude: Coming Together to Steward Sacred Earth.” Faith Climate Action Week is sponsored by Interfaith Power and Light, a Religious Response to Global Warming. The film is not available for home viewing yet, but is available to congregations during the month of April. Watch the trailer and I guarantee you won’t want to miss this!!!
On Sunday, May 18th at 12:00 pm, following the service, a speaker from EMA, Emergency Medical Assistance, will give a 30 minute talk about the current state of reproductive health care in Florida, followed by Q&A. EMA was founded in 1975 and is today the only abortion fund in Palm Beach County that assists people financially with pregnancy termination. EMA feels very strongly that every person should have access to safe, legal abortion care and that this access should not depend on someone’s zip code or bank account. Watch the eblasts for a new program coming soon with Rev. Edith – Read & Reflect. We’ll read short essays on justice issues and then discuss (no homework – just show up and we’ll read
together )
Feb 8 – The Children’s Train
All are welcomed. It’s easy really. We vote on suggested films from Netflix to watch any time during the week.
Saturdays at FOUR we ZOOM together to share our thoughts and listen to each other. Just click on the Zoom link.
Contact Ellen Cormier if you have any questions. The more the merrier
The Children’s Train
In late 1940s Italy, a mother makes the difficult decision to send her son to the north, where he catches glimpses of a new life away from poverty.
Starring:Barbara Ronchi, Serena Rossi, Christian Cervone
https://www.netflix.com/title/81685656
Feb 1 – Kodachrome
All are welcomed. It’s easy really. We vote on suggested films from Netflix to watch any time during the week.
Saturdays at FOUR we ZOOM together to share our thoughts and listen to each other. Just click on the Zoom link.
Contact Ellen Cormier if you have any questions. The more the merrier
Kodachrome
A record company exec joins his estranged dad, a famous photographer who’s dying, on a road trip to the last lab still developing Kodachrome film.
Starring:Ed Harris, Jason Sudeikis, Elizabeth Olsen
Jan 25 – The Six Triple Eight
All are welcomed. It’s easy really. We vote on suggested films from Netflix to watch any time during the week.
Saturdays at FOUR we ZOOM together to share our thoughts and listen to each other. Just click on the Zoom link.
Contact Ellen Cormier if you have any questions. The more the merrier
The Six Triple Eight
During WWII, the only US Women’s Army Corps unit of color stationed overseas takes on an impossible mission in Tyler Perry’s drama based on a true story.
Starring:Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson