Author: Del Smith

A Feminist Life

On occasion I am beyond flattered by circumstances, Most recently it was being recognized at the Wichita NOW Chapter’s Annual Colleen Kelly Johnston’s “She Makes a Difference” Dinner, along with Julie Burkhart and Marge Zakoura Vaughn. More about the event later, but first I want to clear up something often misunderstood. NOW is an acronym … Continue reading A Feminist Life

Once Upon a Feminist Life: Our Minds, Our Bodies, Our Choices

“Sometimes I think the only real division into two is between people who divide everything into two, and those who don’t.”  Gloria Steinem, “My Life on the Road” (2015)   Unitarian Universalists understand that nothing in this world can be divided into two distinct parts or opinions.  But one issue, high profile in Wichita always … Continue reading Once Upon a Feminist Life: Our Minds, Our Bodies, Our Choices

Feminist Life

Ten years ago a friend had a startling reaction to my casual reference to “we feminists.” “I’m not a feminist,” my 20-something friend responded indignantly, much to my surprise.  I knew her to be someone who thought clearly about women’s issues. A few questions from me followed.    “Do you believe in equal pay for equal … Continue reading Feminist Life

Once Upon a Feminist Life

[This post is the first in an on-going series of social justice stories and reflections from members of the First UU Wichita congregation.  If you would like to submit a blog post for publication, please contact our Social Action Coordinator Margi Ault-Duell at socialaction@firstuu.net. Enjoy!] Once upon a feminist life… Written by Del Smith When … Continue reading Once Upon a Feminist Life

Children’s RE Video “What Would a UU Do?”

Presented by the Children’s Religious Exploration class of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Wichita, this video explores the principles of Unitarian Universalism and what it means to practice them. This film was written and designed entirely by the kids.

Questions are as Welcome as the Answers: The Legacy of Sophia Lyon Fahs

(This week’s blogger is Del Smith, a Unitarian Universalist since the early 60s. Back in the day she served as “Sunday School Superintendent.” Her experience teaching UU kids, plus the congregation’s social activism, influenced her decision to become a public school teacher.) “…Some beliefs are like shadows, clouding children’s days with fears of unknown calamities. … Continue reading Questions are as Welcome as the Answers: The Legacy of Sophia Lyon Fahs