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Rev. Carlton Elliott Smith
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Rev. Carlton Elliott Smith's Groups
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UUs For Reproductive Jus…
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Equality UUCA
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ADORE - A Dialogue on Ra…
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Social Justice News Group
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Rev. Carlton Elliott Smith replied to the discussion 'Precious Lord, Expression and Belonging'
Barbara,
I'm holding you in my heart.
Rev. Carlton Elliott Smith commented on the blog post 'My Mom's Passing & Rev. Carlton's Pastoral Care'
Sharon, it was my honor to represent a portion of the love we at UUCA have for you and your mom during her last months. I know how terribly difficult her illness and her passing have been for you, your brother, your sister-in-law and the rest of the…
Chantel Aberdeen commented on the blog post 'Keep Alert'
That is inspiring.
Barbara Johnson commented on the blog post 'Keep Alert'
that says everything
When the Rain of Compassion Falls
Water flows from high in the mountains.Water runs deep in the Earth.Miraculously, water comes to us, and sustains all life.Water and sun green these plants.When the rain of compassion falls, even a desert becomes an immense, green ocean.-- Thich N'hat Hanh (#554 in Singing the Living Tradition)See More
Blog post by Rev. Carlton Elliott Smith
Ask an Immigrant: Manuel Rivera
We at UUCA are blessed to have such conscientious custodians caring for our physical plant as Manuel Rivera and his stepson Jose Pineda. Here is a brief account of Manuel's immigration story, which originally appeared in the UUCA pamphlet "Our Immigration Stories" (collected by Partners for Arlington and Guatemala, or PAG), and is featured in the January Arlingtarian, available via a link on the home page.I was born in 1946 in a small town in central El Salvador, Apopa, a railroad station town…See More
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Introducing ... "The Journey Toward Phoenix"
What if we could have a live national conversation among Unitarian Universalists about our Justice General Assembly this June? What if we could learn in real-time about what other congregations across the country were doing to address "Immigration as a Moral Issue"? What if there was an audio forum where UUs could be in dialogue with leaders in our movement about how to prepare for this unique gathering in our 50+ years of history?It's all happening, starting this Saturday, January 7,…See More
Blog post by Rev. Carlton Elliott Smith
Rev. Carlton Elliott Smith commented on the blog post 'Poem for the 8 pm & 10 pm Christmas Eve Services'
You're welcome, Chantel ... deep peace to you this Christmas and always!
Chantel Aberdeen commented on the blog post 'Poem for the 8 pm & 10 pm Christmas Eve Services'
Thank you for posting the poem, Rev. Carlton. Maya Angelou work inspires me, also.
Poem from the December 11 service
Prayer in the Strip Mall, Bangor, Maineby Stuart KestenbaumThe week after Thanksgiving and the stores are decked outfor holiday shopping, including a T.J. Maxx, where what wasonce too expensive loses its value and attracts us, there is astore with a big yellow banner proclaiming GIANT BOOK SALE,a seasonal operation carrying remaindered books, which doesn't meanthat the books aren't good, only that the great machineryof merchandising didn't engage its gears in quite the right way,and I buy two…See More
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Blog posts by Rev. Carlton Elliott Smith
Rev. Carlton Elliott Smith commented on the blog post 'In Oakland, CA: Ironies of the Occupy Movement'
Thank you for this post, June ...
Global Peace through Justice had a very well-attended program in UUCA's Board Room yesterday focusing on the issue of corporate personhood. They started with Annie Leonard's 9-minute video, "The Story…
Profile Information
- How long have you attended UUCAVA?
- I began work as UUCA's Consulting Minister August 1, 2010. My contract with the congregation expires July 31, 2012.
- What does multiculturalism mean to you?
- Multiculturalism is an approach to life that affirms and promotes the value each ethnic group brings to the human enterprise. When we have multiculturalism as our context, we move from observation to engagement instead of from observation to judgment.
- What religion or spiritual practices did you grow up with?
- African American United Methodist family in the Deep South, with shadows extending into Pentecostalism.
- Tell us a little about yourself/your family/your interests:
- My portfolio at UUCA includes Social Justice, Denominational Connections and Community Building. Throughout 2010-2011, much of my attention is going toward the congregational/denominational focus on justice for immigrants and their families, including a book discussion group (*Getting Immigration Right: What Every American Needs to Know* by David Coates and Peter Siavelis) and a series of pubic events. I am also part of a team launching "S&R: The Sex & Relationship Weekend", an adaptation/condensation of the Our Whole Lives human sexuality curriculum for young adults.
- Why are you a Unitarian Universalist?
- I initially identified as Unitarian Universalist because its Seven Principles resonated with me. I continue to identify largely because of the networks of relationship I have been welcomed into through the years. Unitarian Universalism is one of the environments where I'm working out my soul's salvation.
Rev. Carlton Elliott Smith's Blog
Keep Alert
Keep alert, stand firm in your faith;
be courageous, be strong.
Let all that you do be done in love.
-- I Corinthians 16
be courageous, be strong.
Let all that you do be done in love.
-- I Corinthians 16
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 12:06am — 3 Comments
When the Rain of Compassion Falls
Water flows from high in the mountains.
Water runs deep in the Earth.
Miraculously, water comes to us, and sustains all life.
Water and sun green these plants.
When the rain of compassion falls, even a desert becomes an immense, green ocean.
-- Thich N'hat Hanh (#554 in Singing the Living Tradition)
Water runs deep in the Earth.
Miraculously, water comes to us, and sustains all life.
Water and sun green these plants.
When the rain of compassion falls, even a desert becomes an immense, green ocean.
-- Thich N'hat Hanh (#554 in Singing the Living Tradition)
Posted on January 9, 2012 at 11:58pm
Rev. Mark Kiyimba Arrives in DC-Balto Area
In the wee hours of this morning, I was at the Greyhound bus terminal in Baltimore, where I picked up my colleague, Rev. Mark Kiyimba of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kampala, Uganda. He had been en route the preceding 24 hours, as he made his trek from St. Louis to the home of the Orioles. He had not felt well the week before, which complicated his travel schedule. Happily, the fullness of his health began to return Friday evening, and he will give the sermon at Cedar Lane Unitarian…
ContinuePosted on January 8, 2012 at 8:30am
Words at the Top of the Day
I will use these words to open the New UU session this morning, for the 17 newcomers to the congregation who registered for it:
At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.
-- Albert Schweitzer
We will…
ContinuePosted on January 7, 2012 at 6:00am
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- At 10:56pm on October 15, 2010,
Sharon G. Williams said… - Love the Eagle Poem! Thank you! This is my first time on your web page? Are you going to put some music on your web page?
- At 8:09pm on May 23, 2010,
Cynthia Adcock said… - I am delighted that you are coming to work with us, Rev. Carlton (if I may address you in the way I address our current ministers). For a very many reasons--but your final sentence on your introduction says it best for me. Yes, I see my life process in much these terms--working out my soul's salvation, here on this planet at this time in history. I'm thankful that you bring us a Deep-South and African-American experience, and journalism experience (I was one too). And as one of the folks involved with social justice and journey to wholeness, I look forward to working with you--I/we are ready for some new ways of looking at life. Thank you for choosing to come here!
Discussions
Precious Lord, Expression and Belonging 6 Replies
Started by Barbara Johnson. Last reply by Alexandra Roth Feb 5.
Blog Posts
Materials & Info for Board Meeting - February 21st
Posted by Natalia Averett on February 8, 2012 at 10:24pm
Rev. Peter Morales here on Sunday
Posted by Rev. Michael McGee on February 9, 2012 at 8:35pm
Marriage Equality Needs YOUR VOICE
Posted by Rhonda Buckner on January 28, 2012 at 5:52pm — 7 Comments
Opening Night for Charlotte's Web Fri, Feb 17, 7:30pm
Posted by Unitarian Universalist Church on February 8, 2012 at 10:30am
TELOS: The Sacred and Secular, Parish and Community Practices
Posted by Todd Parola on February 7, 2012 at 8:00pm
Support Syrians! Boycott Chinese & Russian Goods
Posted by Ric Blacksten on February 7, 2012 at 9:00am
Is "Great Decisions" Over?
Posted by Derek Singer on February 3, 2012 at 4:30pm
Reflections from a New Grandmother
Posted by Rev. Linda Olson Peebles on January 24, 2012 at 2:32pm — 7 Comments
Immigration Class & Film Series
Posted by Marilyn Baker on January 21, 2012 at 3:30pm
On Feb. 18: Deepening Connections
Posted by Sue Browning on January 22, 2012 at 5:00pm — 3 Comments
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