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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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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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SUMMARY:June Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join our Operations Manager Jessa for office hours this month. Jessa will answer your questions about BLUU and help you get connected to BLUU’s ongoing work.
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/june-office-hours/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Connection,Members
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SUMMARY:August BLUU Worship
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, Rev. Dr. Donte’ Hilliard will lead BLUU worship as our new Minister for Worship and Spiritual Care. Please join us for a beautiful worship service\, and help us show him an extra warm welcome. \nYou are encouraged to adorn yourself in hues of black\, violet/purple\, and gold as we embrace this season of Becoming\, Beginnings\, & Beloveds. \n  \nBlack Sacred Space \nBLUU’s online worship services are Black Sacred Space in their entirety — by and for Black people\, with the words and voices of Black folks across the diaspora — and we hope that Black UUs and Black UU-adjacent folks (who share our values) from far and wide will join us! \nFor our non-Black siblings in faith\, please DO share this invitation with Black folks in your life and community. Getting the word out about BLUU’s gatherings and other programming is one powerful way of lending your support\, and we deeply appreciate it! \nFor all of our services\, feel free to come into our BLUU Zoom Room as early as 15 minutes before the start of the service to get settled\, say hello to the folks who are already gathering\, and listen to the music softly playing as we all prepare for our time together.
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/august-bluu-worship/
CATEGORIES:Worship
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SUMMARY:August Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:We’re back and so are our Office Hours! \nOffice Hours are a great\, low-pressure way to get to know the BLUU team and to ask questions about BLUU’s work. Join us for August Office Hours and catch up with our Program Manager for Community Engagement. Learn about their plans for BLUU’s virtual events this church year and get more information about how you can get involved.
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/august-office-hours/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Connection,Members
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SUMMARY:Releasing Respectability: Embracing Self-Determination (A Black August Event)
DESCRIPTION:What’s Black August\, and why is it important we don’t forget it? What makes challenging respectability a crucial requirement of aligning with Black freedom fighters?  \nOur special guest speaker for this Black August program is Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart. Let’s gather together for a time of learning\, reflection\, and connection. \nThis event is open to the public and people across all racial identities. We encourage BLUU partners and supporters to join us for this important discussion.
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/releasing-respectability-embracing-self-determination-a-black-august-event/
CATEGORIES:Members,Social Justice & Activism
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SUMMARY:Verses: A Celebration of Self! (Meet us By the Fire)
DESCRIPTION:BLUU is back with another incredible Meet Us by the Fire virtual gathering — Verses: A Celebration of Self! This is not a typical rap battle; it’s you vs. you. For this\, we’re putting pen to paper OR freestyling a verse celebrating ourselves. Join us in Black sacred space for another creative evening by our virtual fire.
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/verses-a-celebration-of-self-meet-us-by-the-fire/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Connection,Members
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SUMMARY:New 2 BLUU
DESCRIPTION:This community session invites new or returning BLUU Beloved members as well as people interested in becoming a BLUU Beloved to learn more about BLUU and how to get involved.
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/new-2-bluu-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Connection,Members
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SUMMARY:Playground Chronicles
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Audre Lorde’s essay “Uses of the Erotic”\, Playground Chronicles is a two-part series of communal gatherings to explore the power of remembering and understanding play as a form of spiritual pleasure. Come ready to explore your child-like wonder\, memories of play\, and when\, where\, and how you create opportunities to say yes to play & creativity.
URL:https://blacklivesuu.org/event/playground-chronicles/
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