A two-part series offered by the Compassionate Communication Team (CCT) at KUUF

In beloved community, we will sometimes impact one another in ways that don’t feel good. We’ve all been there! The good news is that we can practice and learn ways to repair harm that care for everyone—without punishing mistakes and without avoiding the hard work these moments invite.

Have you ever felt an “Ouch!” when someone, even without intending to, said or did something that caused hurt—and then nothing was said?
Maybe you’ve put your foot in your mouth before (I have!) and didn’t know how to repair.
Maybe you witnessed something being said that seemed painful and weren’t sure how to respond.
Or maybe something was said to you that was really hard to hear, and trust was shaken?

If you want to continue building and supporting beloved community—even when it’s uncomfortable—or if you want to help create more welcoming spaces in our UU community, this series is for you. Together, we’ll create a space to grow and learn. Working with microaggressions is not a one-and-done process; it’s an ongoing practice. Especially now, people need places where repair can happen with love and care.

Session 1

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.

• What are microaggressions? What are some examples?

• Experiences we’ve had—and what we’ve learned from them

• Taking time for self-reflection and self-connection

• What arises when intention and impact don’t match

• Exploring the perspectives of the receiver, the “author,” and the bystander

Session 2

Sunday, March 29th, 2026 | 11:45am-1:15pm

• Expressing understanding for the person who experienced harm

• Intervening to acknowledge harm and prevent further damage—even when you don’t know what to say

• Expressing regret

• Expressing hope for repair

• Rebuilding trust

• Practice

Offered by the Compassionate Communication Team (CCT) of Marcia Christen, Ruth Cross, Lane Daniel, Jessica Demick, and Brian Watson.