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OWL Praised in New Report on Preventing Violence
OWL is acclaimed in a significant report issued by the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance. Our Whole Lives, the UUA curriculum for…See More
Rev. Linda Olson Peebles commented on the blog post 'Nominating Committee Announces Slate for Church Offices, 2012-13'
"Many thanks to the Nominating Committee for their excellent work!"
Rev. Linda Olson Peebles commented on the blog post 'Church Poetry by Judy King'
"I love this poem. Thank you, Judy for writing it, and Carlton for putting it on-line!"
Rev. Linda Olson Peebles commented on the blog post 'Why I Love UUCA'
"Steve - Thanks for your leadership. Glad to know you find support here at UUCA; I know many have been grateful for your participation!"
A blog post by Rev. Linda Olson Peebles was featured
Gratitude For Guatemalan Accompaniers
I received this message from Bridget Brehen, the Program Coordinator of Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA). Bridget visited UUCA for a week this March, and sent us this wonderful note:Hello all!I want to thank each of you for being such wonderful and welcoming hosts during my visit to Arlington. I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to meet you and to learn more about the beautiful UUCA community that you lead! My time with you inspired me to write a …See More
Rev. Linda Olson Peebles posted a blog post
Gratitude For Guatemalan Accompaniers
I received this message from Bridget Brehen, the Program Coordinator of Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA). Bridget visited UUCA for a week this March, and sent us this wonderful note:Hello all!I want to thank each of you for being such wonderful and welcoming hosts during my visit to Arlington. I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to meet you and to learn more about the beautiful UUCA community that you lead! My time with you inspired me to write a …See More
Rev. Linda Olson Peebles commented on the blog post 'Carol Litchfield'
"Carol's life was an inspiration to those of us lucky enough to know her. Her commitment to her science, to her students and family and friends, and to baseball (!) even during hard times showed the strength of spirit."
Sharon G. Williams commented on the blog post 'Faithful Response to Trayvon Martin Death'
"I would add the disgraceful murder of Shaima Alawadi, 32 who was beaten to death just for wearing a hijab. People are making the connection between these two senseless crimes."
A blog post by Rev. Linda Olson Peebles was featured
VOICE of Arlington Action for Affordable Housing
300 Arlingtonians held a public Action March 24, and got the attention of candidates running for the Arlington County Board and the press. …See More
Rev. Carlton Elliott Smith commented on the blog post 'Faithful Response to Trayvon Martin Death'
"Thank you, Rev. Linda, for posting this ... some want to say that Trayvon shouldn't have been wearing a hoodie, which sound to me like "dressing while black" can be added to the list of punishable offenses along with "driving…"
A blog post by Rev. Linda Olson Peebles was featured
Faithful Response to Trayvon Martin Death
We who value love and life, and cannot be silent in the face of hatred and violence, we must pray for new understandings to come out of the tragic reality that a young man can be murdered for no reason other than his skin color. One understanding we need - race still matters in the US, and we are unfaithful if we do not acknowledge what that means.A second understanding - we need to stop allowing guns to be everywhere, and laws like Florida's "Stand You Ground" statute, which make it…See More
Rev. Linda Olson Peebles commented on the blog post 'Post Surgery and Pre Rally'
"Corrinne - You are a brave and powerful woman. Glad your body is healing, so that your spirit can fly and you can walk back to us! I know the leaders at our church who are working for women's health and civil rights will be glad to…"
Sue Browning commented on the blog post 'UUCA on TV for Anti-Bullying Conference'
"What an amazing event that brought community together over a critical topic. So proud and excited for the many youth and adult leaders that had this vision and created the day. Congrats! "
Laura Dely commented on the blog post 'VOICE Shows Up in DC'
"Thank you, UUCAers who participated in this event. It is great to see protest of these great economic injustices perpetrated by corporations who, like GE, pay no taxes but pay their top execs like Jeffrey Imhelt millions, and lay off thousands…"
Rev. Linda Olson Peebles's Groups
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Immigration News and Dis…
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Social Justice News Group
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PAG: Partners for Arling…
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UUs For Reproductive Jus…
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Equality UUCA
37 members
"Love is a mystery, and so are our lives...... the world keeps on swirling around...."
Rev. Linda Olson Peebles's Blog
OWL Praised in New Report on Preventing Violence
OWL is acclaimed in a significant report issued by the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance. Our Whole Lives, the UUA curriculum for…
ContinuePosted on May 5, 2012 at 9:00am
Gratitude For Guatemalan Accompaniers
I received this message from Bridget Brehen, the Program Coordinator of Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA). Bridget visited UUCA for a week this March, and sent us this wonderful note:
Hello all!
I want to thank each of you for being such wonderful and welcoming hosts during my visit to Arlington. I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to meet you and to learn more about the beautiful UUCA community that you lead!
My time with you inspired…
Posted on April 17, 2012 at 3:30pm
Join Fellow Unitarian Universalists at Rally for Justice for Trayvon Martin
This Saturday March 31 - Revs. Rob Hardies and John Crestwell ask for you to Stand on the Side of Love with them:
Dear Unitarian Universalists of the Greater Washington Region,We write to you today as the parents of African American sons, to invite you to join us for a “Rally for Justice for Trayvon Martin.” The rally takes place this Saturday March 31st at noon at Judiciary Square in…
Posted on March 28, 2012 at 3:33pm
VOICE of Arlington Action for Affordable Housing
300 Arlingtonians held a public Action March 24, and got the attention of candidates running for the Arlington County Board and the press.
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Posted on March 26, 2012 at 6:34pm
Faithful Response to Trayvon Martin Death
We who value love and life, and cannot be silent in the face of hatred and violence, we must pray for new understandings to come out of the tragic reality that a young man can be murdered for no reason other than his skin color. One understanding we need - race still matters in the US, and we are unfaithful if we do not acknowledge what that means.
A second understanding - we need to stop allowing guns to…
ContinuePosted on March 23, 2012 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments
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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 gave us a granddaughter in January, 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.
Our extended family stretches 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. Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Divinity degrees were 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 Herold said… - Thanks linda!
- At 10:47am on May 15, 2010, June Herold said…
- Thanks Linda!
- At 4:00pm on May 6, 2010,
Becca 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 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,
UUCAVA said… - Your page is gorgeous!
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Materials & Info for Board Meeting - May 15th
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Two Minute Timeout on Love
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LEADD: Interfaith Youth Leadership Workshop @ UUCA
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Immigrant Words May 16
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OWL Praised in New Report on Preventing Violence
Posted by Rev. Linda Olson Peebles on May 5, 2012 at 9:00am
Rev. Peter Morales Sermon Spanish Translation
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