HP Rivers

  • Climate/Change

    The day The sky turned orange in California And a six-year-old child Died in the flames, It poured and thundered in Florida, And I quietly decided That I’ll never have another child. My first, Now only, Still recoils At the sound of thunder. I think the kindest thing I could possibly do Is spare another…

    HP Rivers

  • Playlist – Time for All Ages with Helen

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOYBqH_w2OxUMF-jUKMXhkSz4R4geX9gf

    HP Rivers

  • RE Newsletter 6-4-20 with Anti-Racist Parenting Resources

    In the waves of disheartening news over the past week following the murder of George Floyd and countless others, it was a relief to be inspired by a Facebook post by a friend back home the other day. Her daughter is six months old, and my friend is already teaching her about racism and racial…

    HP Rivers

  • Virtual Lesson Plan for Ostara with COVID-19 Tie-In

    Feel free to use or adapt this lesson plan with attribution. Email me at uuctdre2810@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. CHALICE LIGHTING CHECK IN What is something good that happened this week? What is something that you worried about? STORY Adapted from The Ostara Bunny by Rev. Christina Leone Once upon a time, a long,…

    HP Rivers

  • Affirmations to Our Inner Children

    On Sunday, February 16, 2020, I asked the congregation of UUCT to write down a message they wish they had heard when they were younger. These affirmations to our inner children were written on small wooden hearts, which were then assembled into a chain that will be placed in our new Religious Exploration classroom, so…

    HP Rivers

  • The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Donald Trump

    When we teach our children the 7 UU principles, instead of “we affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of all people” we simplify it a little bit and say, “each person is important.” In my opinion, that first principle kind of covers it. If we acknowledge that each person is important, that we…

    HP Rivers

  • Christianity-Informed Patriarchy in the United States as a System of Oppression

    This paper and presentation are the product of two semesters of work at East Tennessee State University. I am proud of myself for the quality of the work and just for completing it, especially in the midst of single parenting, relocating to a new state, starting a new career, and continuing on the beautiful and…

    HP Rivers