April 2, 2017 Sunday Forum
Erika and Lauralee led a second Black Lives Matter Forum to a packed BUF Boardroom.
Robin Diangelo's video was shown.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
March 13, 2017 BUF Black Lives Matter Team Meeting Minutes
March 13, 2017 BUF Black Lives Matter Team Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Erika, Lauralee, Heidi, Cat, Michael, Alice, Mike Betz, Martie, Rod Haynes, Nancy Steele, Liz E.
Business: Our team will host BUF coffee hour on May 14th
Rod Haynes will sell copies of his book as a fundraiser
Forum on April 2nd
At April 9th SEJC Meeting, we will present a resolution similar to the UUA GA 2015 Call to Witness and ask for support before presenting for a vote at the May Congregational Meeting
28 Racist Attitudes: We discussed #16 "I was an Indian in a Former Life" as well as a discussion of cultural appropriation and the differences among Assimilation, Acculturation and Appropriation.
Eracism Minutes continue!
Attendees: Erika, Lauralee, Heidi, Cat, Michael, Alice, Mike Betz, Martie, Rod Haynes, Nancy Steele, Liz E.
Business: Our team will host BUF coffee hour on May 14th
Rod Haynes will sell copies of his book as a fundraiser
Forum on April 2nd
At April 9th SEJC Meeting, we will present a resolution similar to the UUA GA 2015 Call to Witness and ask for support before presenting for a vote at the May Congregational Meeting
28 Racist Attitudes: We discussed #16 "I was an Indian in a Former Life" as well as a discussion of cultural appropriation and the differences among Assimilation, Acculturation and Appropriation.
Eracism Minutes continue!
February 13, 2017 BUF Black Lives Matter Team Meeting Minutes
February 13, 2017 BUF Black Lives Matter Team Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Erika, Lauralee, Virginia, Hilde, Martie, Alice, Judy, Noel, Nan, Cat, Heidi, Andrew, Michael, Mary, David
Business: T-shirts are in; pick up from Heidi.
Successful forum on 1/29/17 --packed! Another one scheduled for April 2nd.
Eracism Minutes: Michael, Hilde and Heidi volunteered to do some; reports these "minutes" are very effective in consciousness-raising.
28 Racism Attitudes: We continue to discuss the reality and consequences of racist attitudes:
Attendees: Erika, Lauralee, Virginia, Hilde, Martie, Alice, Judy, Noel, Nan, Cat, Heidi, Andrew, Michael, Mary, David
Business: T-shirts are in; pick up from Heidi.
Successful forum on 1/29/17 --packed! Another one scheduled for April 2nd.
Eracism Minutes: Michael, Hilde and Heidi volunteered to do some; reports these "minutes" are very effective in consciousness-raising.
28 Racism Attitudes: We continue to discuss the reality and consequences of racist attitudes:
- 8. But What About Me? i.e., "Look how I've been hurt, oppressed, exploited..."
- 9. We Have Overcome, i.e., "We dealt with racism in the 60's with all the marches, sit-ins and speeches by Dr. King. Laws have been changed. Segregation and lynching are ended. We have some details to work out but real racism is pretty much a thing of the past."
- 10. The End Run, Escapism, i.e., "Of course racism is terrible, but what about sexism? or classism? or heterosexism? or the attempt to evade recognition and responsibility for any form of oppression to divert attention away from racial injustice.
- 11. Due Process, i.e., "Lady Justice is [color]blind."
More Resources: Check out the ACLU actions, the Southern Poverty Law Center literature, and Michael Erik Dyson's book, TEARS WE CANNOT STOP.
February 27, 2017 BUF Black Lives Matter Team Meeting Minutes
February 27, 2017 BUF Black Lives Matter Team Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Erika, Lauralee, David, Martie, Mary, Judy, Libby, Courtney, Mike
Chalice Lighting: What wearing the Black Lives Matter T-shirt means; what you're getting out of the Black Lives Matter Ministry Action Team
Business: Hosting a Coffee Hour- Mary will be the lead on this; Date in May; Sign up using the Sign-up Genius; Wear our T-shirts; Be prepared to explain our team's purpose and activities
28 Racist Attitudes: We discussed the following:
Attendees: Erika, Lauralee, David, Martie, Mary, Judy, Libby, Courtney, Mike
Chalice Lighting: What wearing the Black Lives Matter T-shirt means; what you're getting out of the Black Lives Matter Ministry Action Team
Business: Hosting a Coffee Hour- Mary will be the lead on this; Date in May; Sign up using the Sign-up Genius; Wear our T-shirts; Be prepared to explain our team's purpose and activities
28 Racist Attitudes: We discussed the following:
- 12. Innocence by Association, i.e., "I'm not racist because...I have POC in my family, my lover is Black, I marched with Dr. King..."
- 13. The Penitent, i.e., "I am so sorry for the way whites have treated your people. or "I am sorry for the terrible things that white man just said to you." or other expressions of white guilt.
- 14. The White Wash, i.e., "He's really a very nice guy, he's just had some bad experiences with Koreans."
- 15. Not Here in Lake Wobegon (or Bellingham...or BUF!)
Sunday, January 29, 2017
January 23, 2017 BUF Black Lives Matter Team Meeting Minutes
January 23, 2017 BUF Black Lives Matter Team Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Erika, Lauralee C, Elizabeth S, Cat, Noel, Cheryl, Stephanie B, Steve H, Courtney, Liz E, Karen, David, Hilde, Mary, Sandra
Business: David C will do "An Eracism Minute" at 1/29/17 service on white privilege. Hilde will do one in 3 weeks; Libby will do one on 2/12/17.
Next Meetings: February 13 & 27, 6 pm
Program: We discussed Racist attitudes from http://www.culturalbridgestojustice.org/resources/written/detour
#5 White Knight or White Missionary
Themes: "Know your whites: Who can be trusted?"
#6 Lighten Up
Theme: agent deletion; shift focus from perpetrator to victim
#7 Don't Blame Me
Theme: defensiveness; personalize remarks
Reminder to study up: http://www.uua.org/multiculturalism/black-lives-matter
Coming: new curriculum on racism: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B61siwvs4OIVQ3NTWmE1X1hIZzQ/view
Attendees: Erika, Lauralee C, Elizabeth S, Cat, Noel, Cheryl, Stephanie B, Steve H, Courtney, Liz E, Karen, David, Hilde, Mary, Sandra
Business: David C will do "An Eracism Minute" at 1/29/17 service on white privilege. Hilde will do one in 3 weeks; Libby will do one on 2/12/17.
Next Meetings: February 13 & 27, 6 pm
Program: We discussed Racist attitudes from http://www.culturalbridgestojustice.org/resources/written/detour
#5 White Knight or White Missionary
Themes: "Know your whites: Who can be trusted?"
#6 Lighten Up
Theme: agent deletion; shift focus from perpetrator to victim
#7 Don't Blame Me
Theme: defensiveness; personalize remarks
Reminder to study up: http://www.uua.org/multiculturalism/black-lives-matter
Coming: new curriculum on racism: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B61siwvs4OIVQ3NTWmE1X1hIZzQ/view
January 9, 2017 BUF Black Lives Matter Team Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2017 BUF Black Lives Matter Team Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Erika, Lauralee C, Judy K, Cat, Hilde, Mary, David C, Andrew S, Elizabeth S, Kate S, Sandra G, Liz E.
Business: Mary Alden will do "An Eracism Minute" on 1/22/17
David recommended we all call Maria Cantwell & Patty Murray to urge them to vote no to Jeff Sessions as Trump's appointment to US Attorney General.
Next meeting: Monday, January 23, 6 pm
Program: We discussed Racist Attitudes #3: Reverse Racism and #4 Blame the Victim from http://www.culturalbridgestojustice.org/resources/written/detour
Themes: Fear is motivation for racism; no consensus of a definition for racism; fear has been used for manipulation; media fuels "fear of other;" denial of racism; deflection from the problem; need to listen to victims, address conflict.
Attendees: Erika, Lauralee C, Judy K, Cat, Hilde, Mary, David C, Andrew S, Elizabeth S, Kate S, Sandra G, Liz E.
Business: Mary Alden will do "An Eracism Minute" on 1/22/17
David recommended we all call Maria Cantwell & Patty Murray to urge them to vote no to Jeff Sessions as Trump's appointment to US Attorney General.
Next meeting: Monday, January 23, 6 pm
Program: We discussed Racist Attitudes #3: Reverse Racism and #4 Blame the Victim from http://www.culturalbridgestojustice.org/resources/written/detour
Themes: Fear is motivation for racism; no consensus of a definition for racism; fear has been used for manipulation; media fuels "fear of other;" denial of racism; deflection from the problem; need to listen to victims, address conflict.
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
November 28, 2016 BUF Black Lives Matter Team Meeting Minutes
Attending: Lauralee Carbone, Exquisite Erika, Loren Lundholm, Libby Skinner, Heidi Ohana, Andrew Schoneberg, Sandra Gottchalk, Liz Epperson, Judy Kasper, David Curley, Courtney Lyons, Julia Kerlin, and Hilde
Ground Rules: In the spirit of creating a safe space to explore our thoughts and feelings in a respectful discussion:
Ground Rules: In the spirit of creating a safe space to explore our thoughts and feelings in a respectful discussion:
- Honor the "Talking Eraser"
- Try not to interrupt
- Reflect before responding
- Step Up, Step Back
- Use "I" messages
- Stay focused on issues; don't get personal
- Avoid 2-person dialog
- No personal put-downs
- Check your privilege
- Use clarifying statements to clarify your understanding
- Specify who you're talking about when using pronouns "they" and "them"
Communication: Andrew has set up the blogspot. Anyone can read what is posted either by going directly to http://bufblacklivesmatter.blo
T-shirts: Heidi Ohana is taking orders for BLACK LIVES MATTER T-shirts. They come in 3 colors: black, white, and Standing on the Side of Love orange with the Standing on the Side of Love BLACK LIVES MATTER logo; small, medium, large, x-large; crew or V-neck; $15. Proceeds to pay for a BLACK LIVES MATTER banner.
Buttons & Bracelets: Roz Reynolds is ordering BLACK LIVES MATTER buttons and bracelets; funds to be requested from SEJC Exec Team funds.
ERACISM Minutes: Sandra emailed Paul and Paul approved the concept of our team presenting "An ERACISM Minute" at each Sunday service. He'd prefer it fit into the theme of the service, so Sandra emailed the schedule:
Buttons & Bracelets: Roz Reynolds is ordering BLACK LIVES MATTER buttons and bracelets; funds to be requested from SEJC Exec Team funds.
ERACISM Minutes: Sandra emailed Paul and Paul approved the concept of our team presenting "An ERACISM Minute" at each Sunday service. He'd prefer it fit into the theme of the service, so Sandra emailed the schedule:
1/1/17 Connecting to our purpose/calling
1/8/17. Neighbors and friends
1/15/17. MLK Common ground
1/22/17.
1/29/17 Right relations/Intention
2/5/17. Right relations. Conversation stoppers. Safety
2/12/117. Making relationships last / relationship resilience
2/19/17.
2/26/17. Pilgrimage
3/5/17
3/12/17
3/19/17
3/26/17. Cesar Chavez birthday
4/2/17
4/9/17. Relationships with the Divine (chistianities, theisms...)
4/16/17 Choir finale
4/23/17. YRUU
4/30/17
5/7/17
5/14/17
5/21/17. Coming of age
5/28/17
6/4/17
6/11/17
6/18/17. Flower communion
Lauralee will ask Paul to do the first one with an introduction on 12/4/16. She will ask the congregation: "Stand up if you would like to be treated as a black person is treated in this country."
Some topics that have been suggested:
- Statistics
- Skits
- Quotes
- Stories
Next Meeting: Monday, December 12, 6pm at BUF
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