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As we honor Labor Day, we reflect not only on the value of work but also on the widening gap between those who labor and those who profit. What do our Unitarian Universalist principles call us to do in the face of economic injustice? Join us as we explore the dignity of work, the challenges of inequality, and our role in building a more just and compassionate economy for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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