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My Religion is Kindness

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As an interfaith minister, my spirituality and my religious practices and awarenesses draw from many paths. Tara Brach’s weekly class is part of my spiritual calendar.

This is the first part of her Kindness lesson. I will post the second part here as soon as it is available. <3 #TaraBrach

Thandeka Livestream

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Dear Ones,

I invite you to attend this important event virtually either from the comfort of your own homes, or join me at my place in Pittsfield to watch together and have beloved conversation afterwards.

Those of you know Thandeka, or know of her work, are aware of the enlightened approach she takes on the topic of race, class, and Affect Theology. Thandeka will disclose tonight what we all have in common and share how we can learn to live our lives with Love Beyond Belief. 

This is sure to be an engaging and thought-provoking talk about race, like we’ve not yet experienced. Thandeka‘s talk will track the hidden history of racial identify-formation and how whites and blacks were made in America.  Be a part of the conversation which deeply explores and calls us to answer Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s question, “Where do we go from here: Chaos or Community?”
I’ve also reached out to Thankdeka inviting her to present here in Maine and I will keep you posted on this.
In the meantime this livestream event tonight airing from All Souls UU in Tulsa will serve to inform and upbuild us as we do the work of building The Beloved Community.
Sending love,
~ Twinkle
#LoveBeyondBelief #BuildingTheBelovedCommunity
LIVE STREAM LINK
 Join at Twinkle’s Place 6:45pm-9:00PM (EST)
email: TwinkleManning@gmail.com

Build the Beloved Community with Media Outreach

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Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning, founder of UU Women’s Heart, member of the Unitarian Universalist Society for Community Ministries and UUWomen and Religion leadership team, speaks about the importance of multi-media outreach.

This video was inspired by All Souls Tulsa’s video featuring a member that lives in the UK, found here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQVVIWSmXHw&feature=share

 

TEXT FOR TWINKLE’s VIDEO:

I LOVE THIS! Stories like this are why I use many forms of media and outreach to live into my call.

It is why we created projects like UU Talks and virtual Minerva Potlucks.

It is why so many entrepreneurial ministries are using innovative outreach and service platforms. It is why when I do consulting for groups and congregations, encouraging all to incorporate a media component, at least audio and digital-text copies of sermons and services online, but whenever possible integrate video into their ministries. (my background is television so I aim for the highest quality production possible, but seriously – – if you have an iPhone and a gmail account or Facebook account, you have all the technology you need to expand the reach of your ministry – – it may not be the highest quality, but it is a viable option) People are looking for us. Let’s help them find the kind of salvation we have to offer. Help them find a safe and fulfilling place to call their spiritual home. #UUTalks #UULife #UUWomensHeart#StandingOnTheSideOfLove  #UUWR