Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota FL 34232, Tel. 941-371-4974
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Race and Reality in America-  an 8 week conversation program hosted by Rev. Dr. Budd-Friend-Jones. each Saturday at 10am starting September 12th through October 31st. During the conversation, a short video will be viewed together on the topic and then further discussion after. 

Sept 12- Black in Bend: Being an Extreme Minority in Suburbia
Sept 19- Let's get to the root of racial justice
Sept 26- Element's that hinder and help fruitful conversations on Race
Oct 3- Deconstructing White Privilege
Oct 10- Ongoing Acts of Repentance with Indigenous People
Oct 17- The Intersections of Oppression 
Oct 24- Implicit Bias
Oct 31-Reparations and Reconstruction

To get the Zoom link and conversation materials please contact Rev Budd here.  

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Opportunities for Self-Awakening
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​UUCA Racial Justice Program Structure
The table below is broadly organized along the horizon into “educational opportunities” and “action opportunities”.  It is further organized with three columns across the top for individuals, groups and for the church (as an institution). 
 
Individuals
Groups
Church / UUA

 Awakening
 
Opportunities for Self-Awakening
 
(CLICK HERE)
 
Learn with Others
 
 
(CLICK HERE)
Racial Justice from the                  Pulpit
 
(CLICK HERE)


Anti-Racist Actions You
Can Pursue
 
(CLICK HERE)
Anti-Racist Group
Actions
 
(CLICK HERE)
Anti-Racist Actions by the Board
 
(CLICK HERE)










*Includes black, indigenous and people of color. **Workshops organized and funded by UUCS for church members and friends.  **Under development by Catherine Bonner.  ***Example - Amendment 4 organized action.  ****Includes actions by our Ministers in speaking to the broader Sarasota-Manatee community.
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3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota FL 34232
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