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Rev. Linda Olson Peebles
Rev. Linda Olson Peebles
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Rev. Carlton Elliott Smith commented on the blog post 'Reflections from a New Grandmother'
I'm delighted for you, and your family, Rev. Dr. Linda, and for us all. Welcome, Ada!
Jan 28
Rev. Linda Olson Peebles replied to the discussion 'Founder of the IAF' in the group VOICE
We teach about Saul Alinksy when we orient folks to the work of VOICE.  And we have a great video which we show from time to time (most recently at an adult ed event this fall) which is a PBS documentary about his life and work.  It's…
Jan 27
Jacomina de Regt commented on the blog post 'Reflections from a New Grandmother'
What a lovely dream.. the baby singing songs to those who welcome her.. Congratulations to all of you.. all four generations on both sides, what a gift... I wonder what my birth song would have been?  I wonder whether we can imagine it with…
Jan 27
Rev. Linda Olson Peebles commented on the blog post 'Reflections from a New Grandmother'
Baby Ada is five days old.  Last night I had an amazing dream, in which she was singing songs to all of us who had come to welcome her!  We were thrilled and awed!   It reminded me of an old African tradition that believes that the…
Jan 26
Barbara Johnson commented on the blog post 'Reflections from a New Grandmother'
Congratulations Linda! My son was born at home with Birthcare midwife Marcia Jackson, on a very hot day in July. Lovely image of snow greeting baby Ada. I'm glad you could be there. 
Jan 25
Sue Browning commented on the blog post 'Reflections from a New Grandmother'
Congratulations Grandma Linda! Best to all. (My paternal grandmother's name was Ada.)      
Jan 25
Chantel Aberdeen commented on the blog post 'Reflections from a New Grandmother'
Congratulations on your precious Ada, Rev. Linda!  
Jan 24

Reflections from a New Grandmother

On Saturday, January 21, Ada Lee Peebles was born - my very first grandchild!  She's the beautiful daughter of my son Byron and his wife Elisabeth (Beth).  I was present at the birth, which happened in the comfort of their home, with the skilled and loving guidance of a midwife from Birthcare of…See More
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Rev. Linda Olson Peebles commented on the blog post 'My Mom's Passing & Rev. Carlton's Pastoral Care'
Sharon, Thanks for sharing your meditations on life and death.  The experiences are universal at their core, and we are all enriched by reflections from one another.
Jan 19

Crisis for VA Families

Jan 22, 2012 - 39 years since the Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision - I will be speaking on the faith issue for us as we deal with the reality that hard-won and long-accepted support for education, healthcare, and families services is being devastated for Virginians by Gov. McDonnell's administration.NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia has a new YouTube Channel! Use it to stay up to date with all of their projects and events, and…See More
A blog post by Rev. Linda Olson Peebles was featured Jan 19
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Rev. Linda Olson Peebles commented on the group 'UUs For Reproductive Justice (UURJ)'
Click on the link in Maggie's posting (below).  http://intimatewars.eventbrite.com/
Jan 12
Rev. Linda Olson Peebles commented on the blog post 'Human Rights Campaign: New Video Featuring a UUCA Family'
UUCA is one of the stars of this documentary, along with the Bauman-Cobb family.  After the screening, a number of leaders came up to me to ask about our church and how we support children and families.  It was an honor to be invited to be…
Dec 1, 2011
Laura Dely commented on the blog post 'UUCA Bakers Help ASPAN'
Thank you for sharing this Rev. Linda. I'm proud that UUCA is doing loving hands on work for this group, and the tip you provide for where and when to make a fruit donation is very helpful. Have you heard about the new "Monthly Service…
Nov 26, 2011

UUCA Bakers Help ASPAN

ASPAN Needs FoodThanks to the bakers of UUCA, the clients at the Arlington A-SPAN winter shelter had bread for their dinner the night of UUCA’s Nov. 20 Bread Communion.  No bread had been available for a couple of nights and certainly nothing as good as we delivered to them on Sunday.  (UUCA Bread Communion bakers included Katie Lyn Peebles, Ron Cima, Cyanne Hanson, Sharon Williams, Denise, Max, and Rachel Kappler, and Rev. Linda). With tight budgets, fruits and desserts have been in short…See More
Blog post by Rev. Linda Olson Peebles Nov 23, 2011
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Natalia Averett Featured in UUA News Story

"UUA board listens, learns at Occupy Boston"Read this news story that tells about the UUA Board of Trustees taking time from their meetings to visit protest site to witness grassroots movement aimed at economic justice.  UUCA's own Natalia Averett is quoted at length near the end of the article.  Hurray for you, Natty!  We knew you'd be a star on the national UU stage!…See More
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Rev. Linda Olson Peebles commented on the blog post 'Turn the Church Purple was a HIT!'
This church's spirit comes from all our colors and ages inspiring one another!  Thanks for reminding us!
Oct 29, 2011

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Reflections from a New Grandmother

On Saturday, January 21, Ada Lee Peebles was born - my very first grandchild!  She's the beautiful daughter of my son Byron and his wife Elisabeth (Beth).  I was present at the birth, which happened in the comfort of their home, with the skilled and loving guidance of a midwife from Birthcare…

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Posted on January 24, 2012 at 2:32pm — 7 Comments

Rev. Linda Olson Peebles

Crisis for VA Families

Jan 22, 2012 - 39 years since the Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision - I will be speaking on the faith issue for us as we deal with the reality that hard-won and long-accepted support for education, healthcare, and families services is being devastated for Virginians by Gov. McDonnell's administration.

NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia has a new YouTube Channel! Use it to stay up to date with all of their projects and…

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Posted on January 17, 2012 at 4:57pm

Rev. Linda Olson Peebles

UUCA Bakers Help ASPAN

ASPAN Needs Food

Thanks to the bakers of UUCA, the clients at the Arlington A-SPAN winter shelter had bread for their dinner the night of UUCA’s Nov. 20 Bread Communion.  No bread had been available for a couple of nights and certainly nothing as good as we delivered to them on Sunday.  (UUCA Bread Communion bakers included Katie Lyn Peebles, Ron Cima, Cyanne Hanson, Sharon Williams, Denise, Max, and Rachel Kappler, and Rev. Linda).

 With tight budgets, fruits and desserts have…

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Posted on November 23, 2011 at 11:39am — 1 Comment

Rev. Linda Olson Peebles

Natalia Averett Featured in UUA News Story

"UUA board listens, learns at Occupy Boston"
Read this news story that tells about the UUA Board of Trustees taking time from their…
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Posted on November 1, 2011 at 10:18am

Rev. Linda Olson Peebles

Day of the Dead kites in Guatemala

Watch a video that shows the kite-flying in Guatemala that is one of the ways Mayans have traditionally observed the Day of the Dead.  A group of UUCAers were in Guatemala last year on this holiday, which in anglo-Christian traditions is called All Saints Day (November 1), and were impressed by the beautiful kites and the power of the symbolism.  Flying kites high into the air brings earthbound human beings closer to…

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Posted on October 27, 2011 at 3:24pm

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How long have you attended UUCAVA?
In the early 1990s, while I was serving the Mt. Vernon Unitarian Church, I attended workshops, special worships, and events at UUCA. I was called to be Minister of Religious Education at UUCA in 2001 (candidating Sunday was Mother's Day, and I started work on July 1). My celebratory Installation Service was in December 2001.
What does multiculturalism mean to you?
Multiculturalism is that way of being that acknowledges who each of us is and what cultures are part of our selves. The acknowledgment of many cultures together lets each culture express its own unique qualities, neither less than nor more than another culture. Multiculturalism asks us to recognize and discourage the urge to create a "norm" or "dominant" culture that is a standard of comparison to other cultures.
What religion or spiritual practices did you grow up with?
Liberal protestantism (UCC) - childhood; existential wanderer, followed by Buddhism in youth and young adult years; UUism since age 30
Tell us a little about yourself/your family/your interests:
Dale and I have been married since 1971.
We have three young adult children, all still UUs, and my son and his wife will be making me a grandmother in 2012.
I was a home-birthing, family-bedding, unschooling parent. I have always been a singer-songwriter, and have arts and education in my professional background. I have worked for years to strengthen human institutions, volunteering and leading to support arts, educational, human services, and religious organizations.
My extended family includes Dale's and my parents, our four siblings and their families - stretching from Alexandria, Woodbridge, and Front Royal,VA, to Pittsburgh and Ohio. My family works to promote to the importance of advocacy for and awareness of people with autism.
Most everyone in my family are graduates of the College of Wooster, as am I. My Masters of Divinity degree was awarded by Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago.
UUism is a focus of my own passions, helping people find their powers and connecting to others to be able to help transform the world into a just and loving Beloved Community. I want to help children and youth become full partners in our faith. I strive to learn and teach about systems of oppression that hinder us from being a multicultural community. Committed to helping UUism grow deeper, wider and stronger, I have served on the UUA Board of Trustees, the Journey Towards Wholeness Committee, the Ministerial Fellowship Committee, and in various roles with the professional organizations for ministers and religious educators.

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At 10:40pm on July 7, 2010, June HeroldJune Herold said…
Thanks linda!
At 10:47am on May 15, 2010, June HeroldJune Herold said…
Thanks Linda!
At 4:00pm on May 6, 2010, Becca LovelaceBecca Lovelace said…
Welcome to ADORE (A Dialogue on Race and Ethnicity) Linda. Please feel free to post relevant items and announcements in this group. Please also feel free to create or respond to discussions as well. Any feedback you have on this group site is most welcome.
In the Spirit,
Becca
At 7:15pm on March 28, 2010, jill herndonjill herndon said…
Thank you for joining the VOICE Group Page here on the website. We are working to post materials to make it an easy central shared space where we can all have a sense of the history, see what is happening now and see where we are going.
At 9:37pm on September 19, 2009, Unitarian Universalist ChurchUnitarian Universalist Church said…
Your page is gorgeous!
 
 
 

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Reflections from a New Grandmother

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Crisis for VA Families

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