The Gift of Giving- 11am Zoom only discussion

As the winter holidays approach, it often becomes a busy time filled with trying to find gifts for those we care about in our lives. We are also encouraged to give to other organizations on Dec 3, which is now known as National Giving Day. For some, gift giving is a chore that they would rather not do, and seems too commercial.  But for others it is a ritual that gives them great joy. According to many studies, giving not only helps those we give to, but helps ourselves, both physically and mentally, too!   

On Sunday, December 8, please join us for an online discussion about the giving, both the frustrations and the benefits.  We will view several short videos and talk about how giving has affected our own lives and the lives of those around us.  

zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84863310052?pwd=1ImaAqdp3V84JkW93LR16bgLeKuT2h.1

Calling all musicians! Come play for us at the All Music Festival (Spoken word welcome too!) We would love to hear a piece or two from you!

Join us for the second annual All Music Platform and this time it will be paired with a chili potluck! Emails will be going out soon for a food sign up. We will need some people to bring crockpot chili, some to bring cornbread, and others to bring cheese, toppings, and drinks!

And cookie decorating too! Cookies and decorating tools  will be provided! 

Sunday, Dec. 22- there is no platform meeting for the society, but members are encouraged to commit random acts of giving, including giving the gift of their time, talents and contributions to other organizations and people in need. 

Join Ethical Culturists from around the country as we acknowledge the dark and bring out the light. Let's bring out the best of others and thus ourselves through this heart-centered winter solstice program of many voices.

Hosted by Hugh Taft-Morales, Ethical Culture Leader

Register here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkf-2vqzgjGdIEmPWGty7Khr_QFgiUBWq7#/registration 

Call for Submissions:

How have you navigated this season and times like this?

We are seeking twelve Ethical Culturists to share their short story (up to 90 seconds) in response to any of these prompts:

• What gifts have darkness and light brought to your life?
• How has darkness nourished you toward a moment of light?
• Tell us about an incident, person, or moment in your life that recently brought you hope or joy?

We are seeking experiences from your life that you are willing to share with our national movement — a brief, evocative description or illustration rather than an intellectual explanation. Hugh is happy to work with all those offering a story if they wish advice or coaching and a rehearsal.

Email Hugh with your story or for submission support →

SURJ No VA is a chapter of a national network of groups and individuals organizing white people for racial justice. They sponsor community organizing, mobilizing, and education as part of a multiracial movement for justice with passion and accountability. 

We will hear from leaders of the Centerville Chapter about actions we can take in our own neighborhood. 

This in-person meeting can also be attended on Zoom.  The Zoom link is below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88010148102?pwd=N2E3b25YdkNhaCtROUt6OG0rRUJZZz09

Speaker:  Nancy Morgan, Coordinator

BigMoneyOutVA  is a non-partisan group which champions good governance and transparency in Virginia, while promoting increased public discourse between citizens of the Commonwealth and their legislators. We are dedicated to getting big money out of politics through campaign finance reform so as to increase the legitimacy and integrity of government and to enable our elected officials to better reflect the interests and will of all citizens of the Commonwealth. 

This in-person meeting can also be attended on Zoom.  The Zoom link is below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88010148102?pwd=N2E3b25YdkNhaCtROUt6OG0rRUJZZz09