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    • 11 Feb 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Online
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    The Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) caucus of DRUUMM gathers to build community and for discussion monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 5 to 6 PM Pacific/8 to 9 PM Eastern.

    Please honor that this gathering is for only those who identify as Southwest Asian and North African.

    • 19 Feb 2025
    • 19 Nov 2025
    • 9 sessions
    • Zoom upon registration
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    The Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Caucus of DRUUMM hosts a virtual Coffee Hour for community and discussion monthly (except June and December) on the 3rd Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 PM Pacific/8 to 9:30 PM Eastern.

    We have a different Theme or Topic each month. Perhaps you would like to propose and/or present one?

    For January 2025, we begin with “Cozy Winter Hobbies and Customs.”

    Hosted by the AANHPI Steering Committee.

    If you have any question, please send an email to Evelie Delfino Såles at evelie511@gmail.com.

    2025 Schedule
    January 15
    February 19
    March 19
    April 16
    May 21
    July 16
    August 20
    September 17
    October 15
    November 19

    • 22 Feb 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Online
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    DRUUMM will hold space in the new year for us to give pause to the ongoing wars, genocides, and climate catastrophes occurring across the globe, which disproportionately affect BIPOC people and the Global South. Participants will be led through healing rituals, political education prompts, breakout group discussions, and caucusing. We seek to honor all life through the wars and conflict and work to understand how we can strive for peace and justice.

    This event is BIPOC-only, a sacred space reserved for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color and UU or interested in Unitarian Universalism. DRUUMM recognizes every Community of Color is impacted differently, and each community maintains its own unique identity and culture. BIPOC/People of Color/Person of Color/Community of Color is a political identity of survival and being in resistance to racism and colonialism, one that builds solidarity and creates positive change. White allies with questions or concerns are strongly encouraged to reach out to Allies for Racial Equity.

    • 23 Feb 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • https://youtube.com/@unitarianuniversalistchurc2318?si=SGPiF3v3HfScT5Sy
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    Worship Together this month is with:

    Karishma Gottfried

    February 23 at 2:00 PM EST

    "Diverse & Revolutionary"

    Karishma Gottfried is a seminarian and serves as DRUUMM's Outreach Co-Coordinator. This service will be hybrid, at The Community Church of New York and online.

    • 04 Mar 2025
    • 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Zoom
    • 42
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    Join us for an interactive Zoom session, which serves as an optional gateway to our comprehensive four-session intersectional antiracism "Aiming for Allyship" training series, occurring on four Tuesdays (March 18, April 1, April 15, May 6).

    Facilitated by Justice Movement and sponsored by DRUUMM, this workshop is open to all and includes opportunities for caucusing. Continuing Education certification is available upon request to Rev. Joseph Santos-Lyons, DRUUMM Community Minister at revjoseph@druumm.org.

    In this intro session you will meet Justice Movement founders Natalie Nguyen and Danya Xena Davis and guest trainer Atena Danner, be introduced to our intimate style of pedagogy, and engage in an example exercise that reflects our dynamic approach to education. This session is meant to give you a taste of what to expect in our upcoming four-session “Aiming for Allyship” course.

    The four Aiming for Allyship sessions will explore themes such as Intersectionality, Community Building, Emotional Regulation, and Effective Allyship Practices as informed by UU principles and values. Highlights include practical exercises on "Calling In/Out" with responses, discussions on "Socialization and Its Impacts," and tools for "Navigating Difficult Conversations."

    Each session is structured to challenge, inspire, and empower participants, culminating in a roadmap for active allyship that respects and enhances the dignity of all individuals. Don't miss this chance to build your intersectional antiracism skills and continue your journey toward being an effective ally!

    Scholarships are available and reserved for BIPOC participants; please request by February 18.

    Important note to White allies: We are prioritizing BIPOC attendance and may ask White registrants to yield space in this popular training.

    • 06 Mar 2025
    • 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM
    • Online
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    We are deeply honored to present Danielle Di Bona as she shares her Elder Spiritual Odyssey on March 6, 2025, a special event exclusively for DRUUMM Members and BIPOC Friends. This gathering is more than a storytelling session; it is a sacred space created to uplift the journeys of our elders who have shaped and strengthened Unitarian Universalism through their wisdom, activism, and leadership.

    This Elder Spiritual Odyssey aligns with DRUUMM's vision of building a multigenerational, multicultural community where we honor and learn from the experiences of those who have paved the way. The purpose of this gathering is to deepen our connections, recognize the spiritual discipline of reconciliation, and inspire future leaders by connecting the struggles of the past with the hopes for tomorrow. As Danielle reflects on her life’s work, participants will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, drawing lessons and inspiration that resonate with their own journeys.

    In this intimate setting, we embody DRUUMM’s value of being conscious of history—preserving and sharing the lived stories of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in Unitarian Universalism. Together, we will form a circle to hold and honor these stories, building a bridge between generations and cultivating a deeper collective identity. This event is an invitation to reflect on the shared spirit of resilience, community, and justice that defines our work and purpose.

    We invite you to join us for this powerful evening and become a part of the ongoing story of liberation and transformation.

    This event is BIPOC-only, a sacred space reserved for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color and UU or interested in Unitarian Universalism. DRUUMM recognizes every Community of Color is impacted differently, and each community maintains its own unique identity and culture. BIPOC/People of Color/Person of Color/Community of Color is a political identity of survival and being in resistance to racism and colonialism, one that builds solidarity and creates positive change. White allies with questions or concerns are strongly encouraged to reach out to Allies for Racial Equity.

    • 18 Mar 2025
    • 06 May 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • Zoom
    • 42
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    Aiming for Allyship is a 12-hour multiracial intersectional antiracism training occurring on four Tuesdays from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM Pacific / 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM Eastern.

    Session 1: March 18
    BREAK/ Pod: March 25
    Session 2: April 1
    BREAK/ Pod: April 8
    Session 3: April 15
    BREAK/ Pod: April 22
    Session 4: May 6 (new date)

    Continuing Education certification is available upon request to Rev. Joseph Santos-Lyons, DRUUMM Community Minister at revjoseph@druumm.org.

    This virtual program will be facilitated by Justice Movement and sponsored by DRUUMM. The training is open to all and includes opportunities for caucusing in racial groups. Scholarships are available and reserved for DRUUMM members; please request by March 4.

    About the Training

    This twelve-hour, four-session course is designed to deepen relationships, understanding, support, and commitment to living into our UU values.

    UU calls on us to center love and fight for social justice and equity. You’ve heard the term ally, and you want to be there for people. You don’t want to unconsciously contribute to sexism, ableism, racism, and other forms of systemic oppression in your life and community. But what to do? What to say? We’re here to help.

    Acting as an ally can feel and be complicated. We specialize in breaking down challenging topics and complex concepts into manageable and illuminating pieces. We prioritize intimacy and make learning to act as an ally deeply personal. Our goal is to build the confidence in our participants to address difficult topics with empathy and understanding.

    To do so we will unpack how we have been socialized to behave, privilege, and why it not only enforces unhealthy power dynamics but also limits you personally. We will also investigate the ways we are guided by UU principles and how to turn them into action, plan and practice how to respond when you are called in or out, and how to do that for others. Learn in community about cancel culture, tone policing, radical love, and so much more. This course will be an opportunity to do some inner work, grow as a person, ask hard questions, and be a force for change in your congregation and beyond. Join Justice Movement founders Natalie and Danya and guest trainer Atena as they guide you through a deep dive into allyship and accountability.

    Each session is structured to challenge, inspire, and empower participants, culminating in a roadmap for active allyship that respects and enhances the dignity of all individuals. Don't miss this chance to build your intersectional antiracism skills and continue your journey toward being an effective ally!

    Important note to White allies: We are prioritizing BIPOC attendance and may ask White registrants to yield space in this popular training.

Past events

05 Feb 2025 A Willing Sacrifice | Monthly Midweek Vespers
26 Jan 2025 Listening Session - "The Gathering" DRUUMM National Conference
14 Jan 2025 Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Caucus Monthly Gathering
02 Jan 2025 Resilience and Love | Monthly Midweek Vespers
10 Dec 2024 Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Caucus Monthly Gathering
04 Dec 2024 In Times Such as These | Monthly Midweek Vespers
21 Nov 2024 DRUUMM Open House
16 Nov 2024 NorCal DRUUMM Fall Retreat: Illuminating the Light from Within
14 Nov 2024 Paula Cole Jones, Elder Spiritual Odyssey
06 Nov 2024 Cycles of Destruction and Rebirth | Monthly Midweek Vespers
05 Nov 2024 DRUUMM Election Evening Gathering Space
27 Oct 2024 Worship Together with Rev. Marisol Caballero
19 Oct 2024 Fall Caucus: Free Palestine, Free Humanity
09 Oct 2024 Love and Joy: We Are Worthy | Monthly Mid-Week Vespers
06 Oct 2024 Still Here: UU Vigil for Gaza Oct 6
30 Sep 2024 Aiming for Allyship: 4 Part Series
25 Sep 2024 DRUUMM Open House
20 Sep 2024 Denver BIPOC Gathering
11 Sep 2024 Tending the Web of Creation | Monthly Vespers
11 Sep 2024 Intro to Allyship: Open to All (Sept 11 Session)
09 Sep 2024 Intro to Allyship: Open to All
21 Aug 2024 Steering Committee Installation
17 Aug 2024 Bay Area DRUUMM Strategic Planning Retreat
09 Aug 2024 Minneapolis-St Paul Gathering
30 Jul 2024 DRUUMM Open House
21 Jul 2024 Raising Voices for Palestine: UU Jewish Voices | UU Vigil for Gaza - Part 2
12 Jul 2024 Remembering Elandria on their 45th Birthday
07 Jul 2024 Raising Voices for Palestine: A UU Vigil for Gaza
19 Jun 2024 DRUUMM VILLAGE at GA 2024
09 Jun 2024 For the Buried and the Unearthed: A Unitarian Universalist Vigil for Gaza
08 May 2024 DRUUMM Public Worship
04 May 2024 “Echoes of Belonging: Home, Connection, and Spiritual Sustenance” A Bay Area DRUUMM gathering for BIPOC Unitarian Universalists
20 Apr 2024 Changes To Our UU Principles: DRUUMM Spring Caucus
12 Mar 2024 DRUUMM & UU the Vote present Faith in Action: Lifting BIPOC UU Voices & Mobilizing for Change in 2024
25 Feb 2024 Worship Together with Yvonne DuVal & UCH Choir
21 Feb 2024 Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Coffee Hour
20 Feb 2024 SWANA-Arab & BIPOC Solidarity Caucus
12 Feb 2024 DRUUMM Happy Hour
31 Dec 2023 Ceasefire Teach-In: Voices from the Global South
17 Dec 2023 Stop the Carnage: A Unitarian Universalist Vigil for Gaza
10 Dec 2023 A Unitarian Universalist Vigil for the Survival of Gaza
03 Dec 2023 Refugee In My Own Home: A UU Vigil for Gaza
26 Nov 2023 For Those Who Hope To Survive The Night: A Unitarian Universalist Vigil for Gaza
19 Nov 2023 Staying Human: A Unitarian Universalist Vigil for Gaza
16 Nov 2023 Member Orientation - November Session
12 Nov 2023 Worship Together with Rev. Xolani Kacela
04 Nov 2023 Fall Caucus: Multiracial & Families of Color (virtual)
29 Oct 2023 Worship Together with San Antonio Gente Engaged in Unitarian Universalism (SAGE-UU)
25 Oct 2023 Elder Spiritual Odyssey with Taquiena Boston
02 Oct 2023 Member Orientation
01 Oct 2023 Worship Together with Rev. Verdis LeVar Robinson
22 Sep 2023 New Orleans Gathering with DRUUMM SC
19 Sep 2023 Getting Free Together: A Celebration of Love and Ancestors
17 Sep 2023 Worship Together with Rev. Manish Mishra-Marzetti
23 Aug 2023 Installation Ceremony of the DRUUMMM Steering Committee 2023
22 Aug 2023 We Count What Matters Orientations Aug 22, 28 or 30
24 Jun 2023 DRUUMM Annual Meeting (virtual RSVP)
21 Jun 2023 DRUUMM Village at GA Pittsburgh
23 May 2023 DRUUMM Spring Caucus: UUA Presidential Forum
11 May 2023 DRUUMM Public Worship
26 Apr 2023 New Member Orientation
19 Apr 2023 Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Coffee Hour
19 Apr 2023 Vigil of Remembrance
04 Apr 2023 SF Bay April 4 Gathering
31 Mar 2023 DRUUMM Texas Retreat
26 Mar 2023 Chicago March 26 Gathering
18 Mar 2023 Los Angeles March 18 Gathering
17 Mar 2023 Jubilee Anti-Racism Workshop for People of Color
16 Feb 2023 New Member Orientation
16 Feb 2023 Member Forum w Steering Committee
14 Dec 2022 UU Theology: Class Followup Session
07 Dec 2022 Member Orientation
12 Nov 2022 Atlanta BIPOC Community MeetUp
26 Oct 2022 A 2-part BIPOC Series in Theology by Rev. Xolani Kacela: Thinking Theologically and Beyond Theological Basics
13 Oct 2022 New Member Orientation
01 Oct 2022 DRUUMM Fall Caucus: Spiritual & Religious Journeys
15 Sep 2022 Installation Ceremony of the DRUUMMM Steering Committee 2023
22 Jun 2022 GA 2022: DRUUMM Programs
30 Apr 2022 DRUUMM Cultural Caucusing: The Circle of Continuing Life
16 Apr 2022 DRUUMM Peer Network for April 19, 2022
14 Apr 2022 UU Principles DRUUMM Listening Session
01 Apr 2022 DRUUMM Gathering in San Antonio - April 1-3, 2022
29 Mar 2022 Spiritual Odyssey with Rev. Mel Hoover
15 Mar 2022 DRUUMM Peer Network for March and April
06 Mar 2022 Watch Party: Dr. Leon Spencer Spiritual Odyssey
15 Feb 2022 DRUUMM Peer Network Welcomes Rev. Mel Hoover
30 Jan 2022 DC-Maryland-Virginia Gathering
15 Jan 2022 SF Bay Gathering - "Resilience in Belonging"
05 Jan 2022 Spiritual Odyssey with Leon Spencer
19 Dec 2021 Remembrances for Mathew P. Taylor
18 Dec 2021 African Descent Caucus of DRUUMM
17 Nov 2021 Diversity of Tactics and Care: Community Organizing and Sustainability
16 Oct 2021 Latinx Caucus of DRUUMM
13 Oct 2021 Pacific Cluster Gathering - 2nd Wednesdays
10 Oct 2021 Member Orientation - Oct 2021
04 Oct 2021 Remembering Our Divine Self
30 Sep 2021 Spiritual Odyssey with Michelle Bentley
18 Sep 2021 DRUUMM Regional Caucuses
09 Sep 2021 Member Orientation - Sept 2021
04 Sep 2021 Celebration of Life for Rev. Dr. HOPE Johnson
02 Sep 2021 Indigeneous/Native Caucus of DRUUMM
17 Aug 2021 BIPOC Models of Ministry with Rev. Jen Simon
11 Aug 2021 Member Orientation - Aug 2021
02 Aug 2021 Installation Ceremony of the DRUUMMM Steering Committee
06 Jul 2021 Member Orientaion - July 2021
25 Jun 2014 General Assembly 2014 June 25-29, Providence, RI
14 Mar 2014 People of Color Regional Gathering
17 Jan 2014 DRUUMM/ARE 2014 Conference at First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, CA
22 Sep 2013 Ordination of Maria Cristina Vlassidis Burgoa
16 Feb 2013 DRUUMM & ARE NEW ENGLAND GATHERING
06 Oct 2012 UU Living Legacy Civil Rights Pilgrimage
05 Apr 2012 Multicultural Leadership School for Youth and Young Adults
22 Jun 2011 Join Us at General Assembly!!!
25 Feb 2011 East Coast UU POC Gathering at Penn Center
14 Jan 2011 West Coast Gathering for Renewal and Hope
29 Jul 2010 Protest Against Arizona SB 1070
26 Jun 2010 People of Color/Latina/o/Hispanic Worship Too!
25 Jun 2010 DRUUMM Annual Membership Meeting
25 Jun 2010 General Assembly Worshop #3053 Self Identity Who Am I?
24 Jun 2010 Worship for People of Color/Latina/o/Hispanic
24 Jun 2010 #2052 Creating A Multicultural Future: the Question of Governance
19 Mar 2010 DRUUMM West Coast Regional Gathering
28 Jun 2009 GA 2009 DRUUMM Annual Meeting
24 Jun 2009 GA 2009

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