Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire

UUMSB Night Bites and Insights! Tuesday, April 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Come to UUMSB to learn and share a meal with atmospheric scientist Dr. Anton Seimon. Q&A will follow Dr. Seimon’s remarks. Anton Seimon is a six-time National Geographic Society grantee and interdisciplinary scientist with projects on four continents ranging from long-term monitoring of climate change impacts in the Andes to the Inside Tornadoes project over the U.S. Great Plains. Dr. Seimon teaches climate science at Bard College’s Center for Environmental Policy. Cost: $5 including spaghetti dinner Tickets available through Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/ms9vkt62

Come to UUMSB to learn and share a meal with atmospheric scientist Dr. Anton Seimon. Tuesday, April 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets: tinyurl.com/ms9vkt62

In a Show of Moral Clarity, UUs Join ‘ICE Out’ Demonstrations in Minneapolis Clergy and laypeople traveled from other states for a day of multifaith public witness and action.

UUs answered the call by the hundreds, joining other people of faith to march, sing & pray in Minneapolis on Friday, sending a powerful, unified message: Love is greater than ICE.

Get pictures and first-person accounts in this story from UU World. www.uuworld.org/articles/min...

#IceOut #UU

A blue-toned photograph of people gathered closely together, arms around one another, suggesting community and mutual support. Over the image is a large white text quote that reads: “Start building these connections now because when ICE, or another government entity, comes into your city, you will be more ready. You will be more connected, and more connected people are safer. More connected people are harder to repress.” The quote is attributed to Lena Gardner, Minneapolis resident and executive director of Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism. The UU World logo appears at the top, and a yellow banner at the bottom reads “UUWorld.org.” A photo credit along the left edge reads “Image © Chris Northcross / UUA.”

“Start building these connections now.”

The lesson coming out of Minneapolis is clear: when communities are connected, people are safer—and harder to repress. Build relationships, practice mutual aid, and don’t wait for crisis to begin.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4pYR6Ss

#ICEOut #Minneapolis #UU

A vertical graphic showing a single purple flower growing up through a crack in gray pavement. The background is a textured concrete surface with visible cracks spreading outward. On the right side, a dark translucent rectangle overlays the image with white text that reads, “What’s one thing from this week that helped you keep going?” In the top left corner, small black text reads “http://UUA.ORG .” In the bottom left corner is the UUA flaming chalice logo in black.

The heaviness of this moment is real. Alongside that truth, we’re making space to notice what has helped us through it.

What’s one thing from this week that helped you keep going?

Share in the comments. Hearing from each other helps us see the care and courage still here.

#Hope #Community #UU

Today, UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt was arrested in Washington, D.C., alongside other people of faith protesting the DHS budget that funds ICE and CBP. “There is no moral justification,” she said. This is a developing story: https://bit.ly/3NKDUDj #UU #FaithInAction #Immigration #ICEOut

Grateful for the sustained presence of religious leaders in #Minneapolis and across the country, keeping our focus on the life that was taken and the danger that a policy of fear and violence at the highest levels of government presents for us all.

#ReneeNicoleGood #UU

As the Rev. Ashley Horan affirmed about Renee Nicole Good in a recent story from RNS (linked below), "She could have been any of us."

religionnews.com/2026/01/09/p...

#UU #Minneapolis #ReneeNicoleGood

Outside White House, faith leaders mourn Renee Good, call for accountability (RNS) — 'A system that relies on fear, force and death to manage human beings is not broken at the edges. It is broken and rotten at the core,' the Rev. Abhi Janamanchi said. 'Stop excusing violence. ...

A multifaith coalition of more than 50 faith leaders gathered outside the White House Friday to mourn the death of Renee Nicole Good: religionnews.com/2026/01/09/o...

#UU #ReneeNicoleGood #AbolishICE

Statement from @uua.org on US actions in Venezuela www.uua.org/pressroom/pr...

Today's winter storm warning was extended into the early afternoon, so we are going to have to cancel today's hike/snowshoe. Better luck next month! Stay safe as you shovel!

Hike LOCATION and TIME CHANGE: December 27 at NOON - SNOWSHOE at HOUSATONIC FLATS
Likely significant snow overnight Friday into Sat., so instead of the original plan, let’s meet at Housatonic Flats at noon for a snowshoe, or bring cross-country skis if you prefer! www.bnrc.org/reserves/hou...

Great to see so many of our folks there!

Rev Carol was in DC today and attended a Moral Monday gathering. Part one went smoothly, it seems things went sideways after that. Praying Rev. Barber is safe and well.

Lots of our folks in GB and Pittsfield today! Anyone have Pittsfield pics?

Let Freedom Ring!

Join us for: Protecting our Forests with Dr. William R. Moomaw Sunday, April 27 at 10:30 a.m. UU Meeting of South Berkshire 1089 Main Street, Housatonic, MA Dr. Moomaw is the Professor Emeritus of International Environmental Policy at the Fletcher School, Tufts University. Dr. Moomaw and his team of esteemed climate scientists are currently focused on natural solutions to increase carbon dioxide removal and sequestration by protecting our forests, wetlands & soils. Learn why our Western Mass mature forests are so valuable to our Commonwealth & our nation AND how each of us can help! A workshop continuing the discussion will follow the Sunday morning service. Sponsored by the UUMSB Social Justice Team

Join us for: Protecting our Forests with Dr. William R. Moomaw
Sunday, April 27 at 10:30 a.m.
UUMSB, 1089 Main Street, Housatonic, MA
Learn why our Western Mass mature forests are so valuable to our Commonwealth & our nation AND how each of us can help!
A workshop will follow the Sunday service.

Spring Equinox 2025 - Rev. Carol YouTube video by Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire

Spring Equinox sermon from 3/23 is up! www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi0x...

Sacred spaces must remain sanctuaries. As announced earlier this week, the UUA as part of a multifaith coalition is challenging ICE’s rollback of the sensitive locations policy.
See this coverage for comments from UUA Exec VP Carey McDonald:
Globe: bit.ly/4b35xih
Herald: bit.ly/3X1Z954

#UU

It's Sunday morning & the horrors persist. We continue to gather in community to re-center, refresh & remind ourselves of what is most important.

Today, we share love with our trans kin, who shall NOT be erased, and with federal workers/contractors moving thru chaos & job loss.

#UUSunday 🙏🏽💕

Due to snow and ice, worship on February 16 will be fully on Zoom. The Feast of the Decadent Chocolate will be 2/23! See you there!

Worship on February 9 will be fully on Zoom, and our building will be closed due to the snow storm. Email info@uumsb.org for Zoom link.

2025 February 2 - Groundhog Day (and church and state) - Rev. Carol Allman-Morton YouTube video by Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire

Today's sermon is up - www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoM6...

We have heard from some folks the rain is freezing in some locations outside of GB, so we are going to postpone the game night, and will be in touch with a new date soon!

Stay safe and warm!

Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire 1089 Main Street, Housatonic, MA - uumsb.org

If you missed a service, we got caught up on posting sermon videos today - including today's with guest Rev. Rich Hayes. www.youtube.com/channel/UCka...