Month: January 2017

January 17, 2017 is a National Day of Racial Healing

Author: Annette Marquis Published Date: January 11, 2017

We hope we’ll all take the time on Jan 17 to share what we’re doing to heal the racial pain in this country. If you’re in…

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Regional Chalice Lighter call supports the Pledge to End Racism

Author: Annette Marquis Published Date: January 10, 2017

We’re thrilled to announce that the first regional Chalice Lighters call in the Unitarian Universalist Association Southern Region is to support extending the Pledge to End…

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Living the Pledge workshop announced for Feb 4 and 18, 2017

Author: Annette Marquis Published Date: January 2, 2017

The next Living the Pledge workshop is scheduled for February 4 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) and February 18, 2017 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) and…

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The Pledge

I BELIEVE that every person has worth as an individual.

I BELIEVE that every person is entitled to dignity and respect, regardless of race or color.

I BELIEVE that every thought and every act of racial prejudice is harmful; if it is my thought or act, then it is harmful to me as well as to others.

Therefore, from this day forward I WILL strive daily to eliminate racial prejudice from my thoughts and actions.

I WILL discourage racial prejudice by others at every opportunity.

I WILL treat all people with dignity and respect;

I WILL commit to working with others to transform the Greater Richmond region into a place that treats people of all races, ethnicities, and cultures with justice, equity, and compassion, and

I WILL strive daily to honor this pledge, knowing that the world will be a better place because of my effort.

Sign It!