Day 22. Finding My Place in UU BIPOC Spaces .
Unitarian Universalism (UU) strives to be a faith where everyone can bring their whole selves and feel a profound sense of belonging. Today, we share the story of a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) UU member who found empowerment, community, and a deeper connection to their identity within UU spaces.
A Story of Belonging
- “I always felt like I was navigating two worlds”
- “I cherished my cultural heritage but struggled to find faith spaces that fully embraced it. When I discovered Unitarian Universalism, it felt like coming home”
Many BIPOC UUs have shared that the first time they attended a service at The Mountain Top: A BIPOC UU Community that they found music that resonated with my soul, prayers that reflected their lived experience, and people who shared their struggles and joys. For the first time, they didn’t feel like they had to leave parts of themselves at the door.
Finding their identity in UU spaces didn’t mean erasing their past; it meant integrating all parts of themselves into their faith journey.
“I’m not just a UU or BIPOC—I’m fully both, and my community celebrates that. It’s a sacred gift.”
About The Mountain Top: A Unitarian Universalist BIPOC Community
The Mountain Top is a UU community designed by and for BIPOC individuals. Through relationship building. worship, storytelling, and collective action, it creates a space where cultural identity is celebrated and spiritual wholeness is nurtured.
Whether you’re seeking fellowship, spiritual growth, or a place to share your story, The Mountain Top welcomes you.
Resources to Learn More
- Books:
- “Centering: Navigating Race, Authenticity, and Power in Ministry,” edited by Mitra Rahnema
- “Soul Work: Anti-Racist Theologies in Dialogue,” edited by Marjorie Bowens-Wheatley and Nancy Palmer Jones
- Articles:
- “The Call to Be an Anti-Racist Faith” – Article in UU World
- “Decentering Whiteness in UU Congregations” – UUA Resource Hub
- Podcasts and Talks:
- The VUU Podcast – Stories and discussions centering UU BIPOC experiences
- “A Theology of Belonging” by Rev Sofia Betancourt – A sermon on radical inclusion
An Invitation to Reflect
We invite you to think about how your faith community celebrates and honors diverse cultural identities? What steps can you take to ensure that BIPOC voices are centered and valued? Reflect on the ways your own identity intersects with your spiritual journey.
May we continue to build communities where everyone—regardless of race, culture, or background—can find their identity celebrated and their spirit nurtured.
For those seeking connection, The Mountain Top: A BIPOC UU Community is here for you. Together, let’s walk this sacred path toward belonging and wholeness.
Learn more: Visit The Mountain Top website to find BIPOC resources, service information, and opportunities for connection.
Wholeness is not a fixed state; it is an evolving practice of acceptance, compassion, and justice. Together, let us explore what it means to bring wholeness into our own lives, our congregations, and the broader world.
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