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SUMMARY:BLUU Fall Preview
DESCRIPTION:As we approach the end of the church year\, we’re already planning for an exciting fall at BLUU. Join us to get the inside scoop about new BLUU programming\, the latest updates about BLUU staffing\, and to get news about the BLUU Housing Initiative.
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/bluu-fall-preview/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Connection,Members,Professional Development,Social Justice & Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T200000
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SUMMARY:Meet Us by the Fire: Storytellers Edition
DESCRIPTION:Whether your story is inspired by true events or based in fantasy\, from vignettes to flash fiction —  this Meet Us by the Fire invites you to share stories around Black joy and ancestral connection. \nNote: Sharing is optional\, but you must register to attend! Each storyteller will have five minutes to share.
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/meet-us-by-the-fire-storytellers-edition-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Connection,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
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CREATED:20260424T172210Z
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UID:2907-1778698800-1778702400@blacklivesuu.org
SUMMARY:Release: A BLUU Writing + Craft Night
DESCRIPTION:What are you ready to release? \nBring your own craft\, a journal and pen\, or any other creative tools for this time of creative connection. There will be a few prompts\, silent time\, and time for community sharing.
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/release-a-bluu-writing-craft-night/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Connection,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T150000
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CREATED:20260424T171648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T172537Z
UID:2903-1778072400-1778079600@blacklivesuu.org
SUMMARY:May Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Drop in any time during office hours to get to know BLUU’s team members\, to ask questions about BLUU\, and to share your hopes for BLUU’s future work.  \nKatie\, a BLUU team member currently working leading BLUU communications work\, will host this month’s office hours.
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/may-office-hours/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Connection,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T150000
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CREATED:20260407T205121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T205121Z
UID:2880-1775739600-1775746800@blacklivesuu.org
SUMMARY:BLUU Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Drop in any time during office hours to get to know BLUU’s team members\, to ask questions about BLUU\, and to share your hopes for BLUU’s future work.  \nLena\, BLUU’s Executive Director will host this month’s office hours.
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/bluu-office-hours/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Connection,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T193000
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CREATED:20260302T170827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T170827Z
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SUMMARY:BLUU Parent and Caregiver Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Is parenting or caregiving a major part of your life? Do you want to connect with other BLUU folks who might understand how it feels to be a caregiver? Join BLUU for a parent and caregiver meetup. We’ll spend an hour getting to know each other and talking about how caregiving impacts our lives. \nPlease note: Our description of caregiving includes anyone for whom caregiving is a large part of your life. This includes but is not limited to: caring for a child\, caring for someone with a disability\, caring for an elder\, etc.
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/bluu-parent-and-caregiver-meetup/
CATEGORIES:Community Connection,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
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CREATED:20260302T163752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T164727Z
UID:2848-1774551600-1774555200@blacklivesuu.org
SUMMARY:Freewrite and Craft Night
DESCRIPTION:As we move into spring\, what inspiration is blooming in you? \nBring your own craft\, a journal and pen\, or any other creative tools for this time of creative connection. There will be a few prompts\, silent time\, and time for community sharing.
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/freewrite-and-craft-night/
CATEGORIES:Community Connection,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T150000
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CREATED:20260225T193328Z
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UID:2842-1773673200-1773680400@blacklivesuu.org
SUMMARY:March Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Drop in any time during office hours to get to know BLUU’s team members\, to ask questions about BLUU\, and to share your hopes for BLUU’s future work. 
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/march-office-hours/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T120000
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UID:2811-1771502400-1771509600@blacklivesuu.org
SUMMARY:February Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Drop in any time during office hours to get to know BLUU’s team members\, to ask questions about BLUU\, and to share your hopes for BLUU’s future work.  \nMarchaé\, a BLUU team member currently working on BLUU programming\, will host this month’s office hours.  \nOffice hours are for BLUU members (Beloveds) or other folks who attend BLUU programming (such as worship).
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/february-office-hours/
CATEGORIES:Community Connection,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T203000
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CREATED:20260203T030709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T035003Z
UID:2808-1770838200-1770841800@blacklivesuu.org
SUMMARY:February Community Chat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a time of casual connection and conversation. These monthly meetups are a time for the BLUU community to get to know each other outside of worship. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring journals\, sketch pads\, or other ways to capture thoughts and daydreams.  \nThis event is open to BLUU members and other Black folks who are seeking community.
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/february-community-chat/
CATEGORIES:Community Connection,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T211500
DTSTAMP:20251208T152018Z
CREATED:20251208T152018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T152018Z
UID:2779-1765396800-1765401300@blacklivesuu.org
SUMMARY:Beloved Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual Beloved Member Meeting! Come learn about BLUU’s changing governance formation\, the ministerial transition\, and to gather together in community. You must register to attend.
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/beloved-member-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Community Connection,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T211500
DTSTAMP:20251021T175702Z
CREATED:20251021T175702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T175702Z
UID:2768-1761163200-1761167700@blacklivesuu.org
SUMMARY:Fortifying Spirits Bodies & Minds
DESCRIPTION:For the second virtual gathering in our ‘Meet Us by the Fire’ series\, we want to hear from you! Join us in Black Sacred Space\, Wednesday\, October 22 at 8 p.m. (eastern time) to discuss tools and resources to help strengthen and safeguard ourselves and our communities. You must RSVP to attend.
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/fortifying-spirits-bodies-minds/
CATEGORIES:Community Connection,Members
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