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UUA General Assembly 2023 Agenda on Whova

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9 May 2023 at 13:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
The General Assembly 2023 schedule is available! There are many programs and workshops available on-demand for viewing at your convenience before or during GA and you can watch them on the go when you download the Whova app.

A special thanks to the UUA staff and volunteers who make GA more accessible through tech and a flexible multiplatform approach. https://bit.ly/3V22H5e


June 21 – 25, 2023

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Dallas Congregation Supports People Seeking Abortions

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10 May 2023 at 10:00
By: Heather Beasley Doyle

Heather Beasley Doyle

Unitarian Universalists offer pastoral care to travelers to New Mexico.

Fingernails as Faith Development

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10 May 2023 at 05:33
By: Joanna Fontaine Crawford
A small child clutches a sandwich in their hands, showing fingernails painted light blue.

Joanna Fontaine Crawford

We are the hands and feet of love. And sometimes its fingernails, too.

Continue reading "Fingernails as Faith Development"

Fingernails as Faith Development

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10 May 2023 at 05:33
By: Joanna Fontaine Crawford
A small child clutches a sandwich in their hands, showing fingernails painted light blue.

Joanna Fontaine Crawford

We are the hands and feet of love. And sometimes its fingernails, too.

Continue reading "Fingernails as Faith Development"

Congregations Practicing Interconnectionβ€―Β 

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8 May 2023 at 10:00
By: Kat McKim
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Kat McKim

Deep collaborations between congregations offer mutual support, foster creativity.β€―

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8 May 2023 at 15:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
We love you just the way you are! πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

pc: @β€Œlukejohnmatthewarnold



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8 May 2023 at 11:45
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Groundbreaking in its depictions of joy and community, Authentic Selves celebrates trans and nonbinary people and their families in stunning photographs and their own words. Developed in collaboration with PFLAG & Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund.

Get your copy from our bookstore. https://bit.ly/3Zknbqh



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Antiracism Resource Spotlight: Jubilee III and Jubilee Kids

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8 May 2023 at 11:07
By: Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe
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Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe

Unitarian Universalist congregations and communities across North America have long engaged in opportunities to learn about and build anti-racist communities. Many in the Central East Region have participated in a long list of programs.

Continue reading "Antiracism Resource Spotlight: Jubilee III and Jubilee Kids"

Antiracism Resource Spotlight: Jubilee III and Jubilee Kids

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8 May 2023 at 11:07
By: Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe
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Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe

Unitarian Universalist congregations and communities across North America have long engaged in opportunities to learn about and build anti-racist communities. Many in the Central East Region have participated in a long list of programs.

Continue reading "Antiracism Resource Spotlight: Jubilee III and Jubilee Kids"

Trans, Nonbinary+ Lives and Democracy are at Risk: UUs Unequivocally Defend Justice

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5 May 2023 at 17:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
As Unitarian Universalists, we are clear and unequivocal: LGBTQIA+ people are sacred, whole, and divine. We unapologetically welcome LGBTQIA+ people, children and families to our communities.



The recent attacks on transgender people, activists, and their allies in Texas, Montana and across the United States serve as continued evidence of the dangerous escalation by some in political power and their supporters to target transgender and nonbinary+ children and adults. Unitarian Universalists will continue to support and work with the LGBTQIA+ community β€” and siblings within our congregations and the wider world β€” to ensure their fundamental rights are protected.



https://bit.ly/44zCaR3


This is about saving people’s lives, liberty, defending people’s bodily autonomy, and the essential right to express identity and live in safety.

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5 May 2023 at 17:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Join the conversation with historians and organizers to understand the social and political context of the Clergy Consultation Service of the 1960s - particularly examining the prominent role of UUs in the 1960s - while learning about similar work that is currently happening in the wake of Dobbs. The online event happens this Tuesday, May 9 at 8pm ET / 4pm PT.

https://bit.ly/429yEeF



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Trans, Nonbinary+ Lives and Democracy are at Risk: UUs Unequivocally Defend Justice

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5 May 2023 at 15:52
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In responding to recent attacks on trans and nonbinary+ people, the UUA calls out the dangerous anti-democratic practices being used to silence dissent. We pledge our continued commitment to protect peoples' right to feel safe expressing their identity and to defend democratic institutions.

Continue reading "Trans, Nonbinary+ Lives and Democracy are at Risk: UUs Unequivocally Defend Justice"

Trans, Nonbinary+ Lives and Democracy are at Risk: UUs Unequivocally Defend Justice

βœ‡ UUA.org Updates
5 May 2023 at 15:52
silky velvety transgender pride flag
In responding to recent attacks on trans and nonbinary+ people, the UUA calls out the dangerous anti-democratic practices being used to silence dissent. We pledge our continued commitment to protect peoples' right to feel safe expressing their identity and to defend democratic institutions.

Continue reading "Trans, Nonbinary+ Lives and Democracy are at Risk: UUs Unequivocally Defend Justice"

Citizens Use Direct Democracy to Secure Reproductive Rights

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5 May 2023 at 10:00
By: Jeff Milchen

Jeff Milchen

As voters successfully fight repressive laws, more GOP legislatures attempt to stifle citizen initiatives.

Religious Educators Lead a Return to Community

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3 May 2023 at 17:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
UU religious educators are searching for the kind of community events and outreach that will stitch unraveled connections back together and offer families the spiritual support they need to navigate post-shutdown life.

Dayna Edwards, minister of faith formation at Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Bethesda, MD has found it effective to lean into community events that were canceled or pared down in recent years, like Cedar Lane’s annual holiday craft day.

Correna Ness, director of religious exploration at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, PA worked together with congregants to restructure popular events like an annual auction to make them more multigenerational and financially accessible to all.

We are so grateful for all that lay and credentialed religious educators do to guide and serve our Unitarian Universalist communities.

Read the full article:https://bit.ly/3ATXTWg


In a world altered by the pandemic, religious educators are finding ways to stitch unraveled communities back together.

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3 May 2023 at 16:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
During the month of May, the UUA Board of Trustees will host three amendment discussion workshops. These rounds of public discussion will inform the way amendments are prioritized for discussion and voting at GA 2023.

The workshops are open to all Unitarian Universalists. Whether or not you submit a suggestion or idea, we encourage you to join us for one or more of these workshops.

Register now for the May 11th workshop: https://bit.ly/422koo4



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Expanding the Mosaic of Belonging in UU CommunitiesΒ 

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3 May 2023 at 10:00
By: Anna Bethea， Janice Marie Johnson， Carey McDonald
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Anna Bethea

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Janice Marie Johnson

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Carey McDonald

New online hub will offer resources, support for dismantling oppression.

Lena K Gardner on the BLUU Northside Housing Cooperative Initiative

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1 May 2023 at 10:00
By: S. D. Hodell， Elaine McArdle
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S. D. Hodell

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Elaine McArdle

Q&A with BLUU Executive Director Lena K Gardner about an exciting new project underway in Minneapolis.

The Uncovering

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3 May 2023 at 05:53
By: Jennifer Hundley-Batts
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Jennifer Hundley-Batts

The miracle of grace is available to us even when it has been left untended.

Continue reading "The Uncovering"

The Uncovering

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3 May 2023 at 05:53
By: Jennifer Hundley-Batts
A person's hands scoop green material into a full compost bin, filled with flowers, eggshells, and colorful vegetable matter.

Jennifer Hundley-Batts

The miracle of grace is available to us even when it has been left untended.

Continue reading "The Uncovering"

Lizzo brings drag queens on stage, protesting Tennessee law

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2 May 2023 at 13:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
In light of all that is happening with the Tennessee legislature, we share a story from April that brings us much hope and joy. In a concert on April 21st in Knoxville, TN, Lizzo filled the stage with drag queens in a glittery protest against the state’s efforts to restrict drag performances in public.

Lizzo believes, β€œWhy would I not come to the people who need to hear this message the most?” β€œWhy would I not create a safe space in Tennessee where we can celebrate drag entertainers and celebrate our differences?”

As Unitarian Universalists, we know we must call out acts of racism and authoritarianism, and we must also uplift those who are actively organizing for justice and equity for all people. We support Lizzo!

https://bit.ly/3VmmpsJ


Lizzo filled her stage with drag queens in a concert Friday night in Knoxville, Tennessee, in a glittery protest against the state’s legislation against public drag performances. The Grammy-winning β€œJuice” singer posted Instagram videos Saturday of her show at Thompson-Boling Arena, including ...

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2 May 2023 at 09:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
We are still honoring Earth Day, by continuing to highlight our favorite UU World climate justice issues.

"When we honor and nourish the medicinal ecosystem of food, the soil will moisten and darken. The water will clear and flow. The air will dance and cleanse. If we restore what we have harmed, all will heal and flourish."

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3HwSjx3



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1 May 2023 at 12:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Unitarian Universalists are committed to working to change economic and social systems with a goal of equitable outcomes of life, dignity, and well-being experienced for all. The labor movement is critical to creating and strengthening an economic system that is fair and that addresses the economic injustices we know have been experienced by BIPOC individuals, low wage workers across sectors, and across gender and sexual orientations.

#MayDay #InternationalWorkersDay



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Leading Vulnerably

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1 May 2023 at 14:23
By: Sana Saeed
Sana Saeed

Sana Saeed

As we navigate this spring, some of us may be navigating a difficult end to this congregational year with difficult decisions on the horizon. Some of us may be preparing to end things on an appreciative and hopeful note with bountiful picnics. Some of us may be preparing to take risks...

Continue reading "Leading Vulnerably"

Shedding Old Skins

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28 April 2023 at 10:00
By: Karen Hering
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Karen Hering

On the threshold of change, we need to learn to let go.

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28 April 2023 at 19:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund UCC Minister for Mental Health and Disabilities, and our Jennica Davis-Hockett UUA Youth Ministry Specialist, will join together for a conversation about youth, mental health, and intersections with Our Whole Lives.

This webinar is open to all. Register today!

https://bit.ly/3HpCubo



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28 April 2023 at 16:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
All Unitarian Universalists are invited to submit their ideas for modifications to the proposed changes to Article II. Submit as many suggestions as you’d like!

Suggestions are now posted for public chat discussion, so join us and be part of this essential theological discussion at the heart of our faith tradition.

Please note that submitting a suggestion to this form is only for the purpose of public discussion; it does not count as submitting an amendment that will be voted on at General Assembly. Those submissions will be made in May.#A2TheConversation

Learn more and submit your idea at https://bit.ly/3GwuF2S.



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Opportunities for Connection ~ May 2023

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28 April 2023 at 10:00
By: Central East Region of the UUA
The call is coming from inside the house: Preemptive radical inclusion and practices for witness, self examination and change. Central East Region 2023 Summer Institute. Image of a rotary dial phone.

Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - Summer Institute, GA 2023, Jubilee 3, OWL Trainings, Money Matters and more!

Continue reading "Opportunities for Connection ~ May 2023"

Has Your Congregation Reviewed the Revised Article II?

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27 April 2023 at 16:46
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Unitarian Universalists Rob Spirko, Satya Mamdani, and Rev. Cheryl M. Walker are all members of the Article II Study Commission. In this brief video, they share an overview of their work revising Article II of the UUA bylaws and encourage congregations to review the proposal they created, which reflects feedback from thousands of UUs. https://youtu.be/aU_to3slx08

Has your congregation reviewed the revised Article II yet? Get involved today - delegates will vote on the revised language at General Assembly 2023 in June. #A2TheConversation

Learn more at UUA.org/a2sc


Unitarian Universalists Rob Spirko, Satya Mamdani, and Rev. Cheryl M. Walker are all members of the Article II Study Commission. In this brief video, they sh...

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UUA Announces Ebony C. Peace Appointed Director of Human Resources

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26 April 2023 at 13:53
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The UUA is very pleased to announce the appointment of Ebony C. Peace as Director of Human Resources. In this executive position, Peace helps to lead the UUA’s overall commitment to being a workplace where people of all backgrounds and identities can thrive.

Continue reading "UUA Announces Ebony C. Peace Appointed Director of Human Resources"

Moment of Reflection – Beloved Community

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26 April 2023 at 10:00
By: Staff Writer
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Staff Writer

"It was like we were all transported to a common place that was peaceful, happy, and alive. To me, that’s creating Beloved Community."

UUA Announces Ebony C. Peace Appointed Director of Human Resources

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26 April 2023 at 13:53
Headshot of Ebony C. Peace
The UUA is very pleased to announce the appointment of Ebony C. Peace as Director of Human Resources. In this executive position, Peace helps to lead the UUA’s overall commitment to being a workplace where people of all backgrounds and identities can thrive.

Continue reading "UUA Announces Ebony C. Peace Appointed Director of Human Resources"

Saving What We Can

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26 April 2023 at 05:25
By: Lynn Gardner
With a snow-covered landscape visible outside, a bird trapped inside of a window flaps its wings.

Lynn Gardner

In our times of need, may we each be saved by hope, connection, and love.

Continue reading "Saving What We Can"

Saving What We Can

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26 April 2023 at 05:25
By: Lynn Gardner
With a snow-covered landscape visible outside, a bird trapped inside of a window flaps its wings.

Lynn Gardner

In our times of need, may we each be saved by hope, connection, and love.

Continue reading "Saving What We Can"

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24 April 2023 at 16:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Join the Rev. Dr. SofΓ­a Betancourt for a conversation in Evanston, IL at the next presidential forum this Saturday.

Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson, from the Election Campaigns Practices Committee, will ask Rev. Betancourt about theology and ethics, and about credentialing, support, and accountability for religious professionals. Then Rev. Betancourt will take questions and engage in conversation with the attendees.

Registration in advance is not required, but is helpful. Register online at: https://bit.ly/3mr2eN6.



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What Is Green Sanctuary 2030?

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24 April 2023 at 10:00
By: Kat McKim
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Kat McKim

The current iteration of the ongoing congregational program includes an emphasis on justice.

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22 April 2023 at 11:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Today we join together to honor Earth and to recognize how deeply our relationship with Earth and our work for environmental justice is intertwined with ALL of our spiritualities.

β€œMay the celebration of this Earth Day bring us back to the certain knowledge that we belong to each other, to the Earth and to the web of creation itself.”

~ Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray



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21 April 2023 at 17:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Wishing all who celebrate breaking the fast of the holy month of Ramadan, Eid Mubarak. May this time of feasting, generosity, and community be a source of spiritual renewal and resilience.



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21 April 2023 at 13:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
β€œOur goal should be to live life in radical amazement . . . get up in the morning and look at the world in a way that takes nothing for granted. To be spiritual is to be amazed.”–Abraham Joshua Heschel



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20 April 2023 at 16:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
In honor of Earth Day, we are continuing to highlight our favorite UU World climate justice issues.

This 2020 documentary tells the story of Juliana v. United States, a landmark piece of climate litigation brought by a determined group of young plaintiffs suing the federal government over climate inaction.

Levi Draheim, a 14-year-old Unitarian Universalist from Florida, is the youngest plaintiff in the case and appears throughout the documentary.

The intimate footage also serves as an impactful reminderβ€”both inspiring and heartbreakingβ€”that these are children who felt compelled to take on this Herculean fight because their government has failed again and again to protect them.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/41rxr27

Add this documentary to your watch list this weekend!



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Tools to help UUs thwart anti-transgender bills and attacks β€” Side With Love

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20 April 2023 at 09:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Our friends at Side with Love have developed a new resource to help Unitarian Universalists and UU congregations live into their values affirming the inherent worth and dignity of all people and taking action to oppose legislation that dehumanizes the LGBTQIA+ community.

With guidance for writing effective letters to the editor and letters to government officials, this new toolkit can help make an impact by amplifying the truth that the majority of Americans oppose legislation limiting the rights of transgender people and support nondiscrimination protections for the LGBTQ+ community.

We can all do something. Join us in taking action today: https://bit.ly/3nsh2va


Reactionary Right-wing groups and individuals are deliberately intimidating, criminalizing,Β  and inciting hate against transgender people and their families, leading to fear, physical attacks, and even suicides. Nearly 400 state bills around the country and some federal bills have been introduced i...

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Youth Battle Government Inaction in New Documentary

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21 April 2023 at 10:00
By: Sonja L. Cohen
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Sonja L. Cohen

The film explores the lives and legal case of a group suing the federal government over climate change.

2023 Earth Day Worship Resources - Sign Up! | Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth

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19 April 2023 at 12:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
To mark Earth Day, join the Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth tomorrow, April 20th at 8pm EST in meditation, song, and stories to honor nature’s elements and become Active for Earthcare – a call to engage in the face of the climate crisis. This worship structure may be a bit different from what you are used to β€” lean into it and enjoy the journey!

Sign up today:https://bit.ly/3LeQLKm


2023 Virtual Worship Resources for Earth Day & Spring for Change As part of Spring for Change: A Season of Sacred Activism this year, Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth is producing a robust and beautiful virtual worship service for viewing online on Earth Day, or using in full or in part by....

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On Predicting the FutureΒ 

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19 April 2023 at 10:00
By: William G Sinkford
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William G Sinkford

Our faith’s hope is to be found in living as if our deepest yearnings could be fulfilled.

Wondrous Beyond Words

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19 April 2023 at 05:23
By: JD Stillwater
A tiny chickweed seedling still has the cap of its seed pod, while the tiny seedling next to it is unfurling its tiny green leaves.

JD Stillwater

Remind me that life is magical and mysterious.

Continue reading "Wondrous Beyond Words"

Wondrous Beyond Words

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19 April 2023 at 05:23
By: JD Stillwater
A tiny chickweed seedling still has the cap of its seed pod, while the tiny seedling next to it is unfurling its tiny green leaves.

JD Stillwater

Remind me that life is magical and mysterious.

Continue reading "Wondrous Beyond Words"

Reflections on the 1980s Article II Revisionβ€”and Why it’s Time to Revise Again

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18 April 2023 at 17:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
In the fall of 1981, Rev. Diane Miller a young mother , was serving as a new minister, when she was asked to join a committee to examine the Unitarian Universalist Association Principles and Purposes as stated in Article II of the bylaws.

While the current Principles and Sources are cherished by many, Miller wants UUs to understand that they are neither sacred nor mystical texts. β€œThey were not given on tablets on a mountaintop. They emerged from a small group of dedicated UUs in living memory, with tremendous input from UU church members, church leaders, congregational meetings, and clergy,” she says. β€œHow glad I am to see these core statements and values being widely examined once again!”

β€œThis is participatory theology. It is inclusive and alive. I am hopeful that we will, together, forge a new statement for these times.”

Read Rev. Diane Miller’s full story: https://bit.ly/41g8ypC


β€˜This is participatory theology. It is inclusive and alive. I am hopeful that we will, together, forge a new statement for these times.’

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18 April 2023 at 15:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
As Unitarian Universalists, we are called to consistently and courageously confront systems of oppression and work toward creating what our nation has yet to achieve: a multiracial democracy that honors the worth and dignity of us all.

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Religious Educators Lead a Return to Community

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17 April 2023 at 10:00
By: Sarah Cannon
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Sarah Cannon

In a world altered by the pandemic, religious educators are finding ways to stitch unraveled communities back together.

General Assembly 2022 Week in Review

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14 April 2023 at 16:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
General Assembly isn't just the place where we engage in our democratic process, but where UUs from all over the country - and across the globe - can fully engage in what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist.

There's something here for you. Join us June 21 - 25, 2023 online or in-person in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
https://bit.ly/3UAvkGo


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14 April 2023 at 13:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
There are many ways that each of us can take action to end transphobia and organize in opposition to the growing white nationalist Christian movement in the U.S.

Get your congregation involved today: https://bit.ly/3zmZB1W



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13 April 2023 at 12:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
In honor of Earth Day coming up this month, the UUA will be highlighting 4 UU World stories to share on our platforms each week of April.

The Fall/Winter issue of UU World was dedicated to climate justice topics. Our first feature is β€œClimate Change Is a Public Health Crisis” by Rachel Myslivy.

β€œEnvironmental degradation is exacerbating existing inequities; we have a moral obligation to center solutions on those most impacted.

How can UUs respond? Sometimes the best thing to do is slow down and reflect before jumping into an action without centering those most impacted. Examine your community. How has systemic oppression been locked in for people of color? Was yours a sundown town or county? Which neighborhoods were redlined? What treaties were violated when your community was established? Whose land are you on? How have immigrant communities been treated? Go as far back as you can, then scan up to modern times. Consider: in the event of a climate disaster, which of your neighbors might lose their homes?”

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3MCpVg3



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13 April 2023 at 10:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
We know that congregations will hold flower ceremonies throughout this time of year and as the centennial of this beloved ritual approaches, WorshipWeb has new video resources to offer.

These videos will provide insight into the history of the flower ceremony, the ongoing Czech traditions and practices of the flower ceremony, and reflections about the relationship between Rev. Čapek's memory and the modern flower ceremony and a offering a blessing of flowers in both Czech and English.

For full access to all videos and other resources on the Flower Ceremony here:https://bit.ly/3JpBe8e



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10 April 2023 at 11:15
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
#A2TheConversation Throughout the month of April, all Unitarian Universalists are invited to submit their ideas for modifications to the proposed changes to Article II. Submit as many suggestions as you’d like!

After April 15, suggestions will be posted for public chat discussion, so join us and be part of this essential theological discussion at the heart of our faith tradition.

Please note that submitting a suggestion to this form is only for the purpose of public discussion; it does not count as submitting an amendment that will be voted on at General Assembly. Those submissions will be made in May.

Learn more and submit your idea at https://bit.ly/3GwuF2S.



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Mental Health, Youth, and UU Support

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12 April 2023 at 10:00
By: Elaine McArdle
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Elaine McArdle

Strong connections with caring adults matter when young people are struggling.

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12 April 2023 at 13:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Join the Rev. Dr. SofΓ­a Betancourt for a conversation about the UUA, her priorities and yours, and get to know the sole candidate for UUA President. Moderated by an Election Campaign Practices Committee member, with opportunities for questions and conversation in person and online.

There is no deadline to register. The forum will be in three parts. Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson, from the ECPC, will ask Rev. Dr. Bettencourt about theology and ethics, and about credentialing, support, and accountability for religious professionals. There will then be questions from in-person and on-line attendees. Finally, Rev. Dr. Bettencourt will ask questions to and engage in conversation with the attendees.

Register today:https://bit.ly/3mr2eN6



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Kinship with the World

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12 April 2023 at 05:22
By: Lindasusan Ulrich
From behind, a child holds a camera at the edge of a river. In the distance, and through the camera screen, there's a heron faintly visible.

Lindasusan Ulrich

May we remember the belonging that is ours simply because we were born.

Continue reading "Kinship with the World"

Kinship with the World

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12 April 2023 at 05:22
By: Lindasusan Ulrich
From behind, a child holds a camera at the edge of a river. In the distance, and through the camera screen, there's a heron faintly visible.

Lindasusan Ulrich

May we remember the belonging that is ours simply because we were born.

Continue reading "Kinship with the World"

Expelled State Rep. Justin Pearson speaks at Church of the River on Easter Sunday

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10 April 2023 at 15:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
We’re so proud of First Unitarian Church of Memphis, Church of the River for inviting TN Rep. Justin Pearson to preach last Sunday. What an amazing way to live out UU values! #TennesseeThree

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"The word that I have on my heart is 'resurrection is a promised prophecy to a persecuted people,'" Pearson said during his sermon.

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10 April 2023 at 11:15
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
#A2TheConversation Throughout the month of April, all Unitarian Universalists are invited to submit their ideas for modifications to the proposed changes to Article II. Submit as many suggestions as you’d like!

After April 15, suggestions will be posted for public chat discussion, so join us and be part of this essential theological discussion at the heart of our faith tradition.

Please note that submitting a suggestion to this form is only for the purpose of public discussion; it does not count as submitting an amendment that will be voted on at General Assembly. Those submissions will be made in May.

Learn more and submit your idea at https://bit.ly/3GwuF2S.



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Keeping Our Congregations Safe in 2023

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10 April 2023 at 10:00
By: Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe
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Congregational leaders have been reaching out with concerns around safety both in person and online as tensions increase in some areas of the country. This blog will address some of those concerns. Rev. Sunshine Wolfe speaks about these issues in this short YouTube Video....

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Q&A: Aisha Hauser and Kirsten Hunter on UU Religious Education and the Future of Faith Formation

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10 April 2023 at 10:00
By: Charles Coe

Charles Coe

UUΒ WorldΒ asked two deeply-involved religious educators to share their perspectives on on the future of the curriculum.

Reflections on the 1980s Article II Revisionβ€”and Why it’s Time to Revise Again

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3 April 2023 at 06:00
By: Elaine McArdle
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β€˜This is participatory theology. It is inclusive and alive. I am hopeful that we will, together, forge a new statement for these times.’ 

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Reflections on the 1980s Article II Revisionβ€”and Why it’s Time to Revise Again

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3 April 2023 at 06:00
By: Elaine McArdle
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Elaine McArdle

β€˜This is participatory theology. It is inclusive and alive. I am hopeful that we will, together, forge a new statement for these times.’ 

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UUA in the Public Square for LGBTQIA+ Rights

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7 April 2023 at 16:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
To more fully embody our Unitarian Universalist values and continue to respond to the increased discrimination and violent attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community, the UUA has been expanding its public-facing ministry and programmatic efforts.

Adrian Ballou, who holds the newly-created staff position of LGBTQ and Gender Justice Programs coordinator at the UUA, says, β€œTrans rights are an issue of faith for Unitarian Universalists, and there are so many ways to get involved and make change.”

To learn more and for resources visit https://bit.ly/3meA1sL.

Read the full UU World article here: https://bit.ly/3meA1Jh


Association offers a leading voice in the media and new resources.

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From the UUA President: Tennessee Teaches Us We Cannot Normalize Authoritarianism. We Must Protect Democracy.

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7 April 2023 at 14:15
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
The three State Representatives that the Tennessee House of Representatives sought to punish are not only exercising their own right to free speech, they are channeling their constituents’ anger, concern, and desire to act in favor of gun safety. They are representing the will of the people of their districts. In a very real sense, expelling them is not just meant to silence the individuals – it is also meant to punish and disenfranchise the people for which they speak.

As Unitarian Universalists, our religious tradition and our Principles affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process in society at large. This means not only calling out acts of racism and authoritarianism, it means working to actively organize for justice and equity for all people, and mobilizing to protect and expand democracy.

We express our full solidarity with the constituents who may have lost their voice in the Tennessee House this week but are finding ways to express their need for justice and change. We offer our support to the civil rights leaders, the young people, the faith community, and all who are mobilizing against this injustice in Tennessee.

Link to the full statement: https://bit.ly/3Mn5SST


Expelling the Tennessee Representatives is meant to punish and disenfranchise the people for which they speak.

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5 April 2023 at 16:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
We share with you this moving message for Passover: β€œThat we might, at last, glimpse the stars, brilliant in the desert sky.”



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5 April 2023 at 12:45
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Today, Jews around the world, including Jewish Unitarian Universalists, are celebrating Passover. This often includes the telling of the story of the Exodus, with its messages of struggle, of loss, of freedom, justice and community.

As we gather for Passover , let us renew our appreciation of freedom, the sacrifices it requires, its absence in so many parts of the world, and the gratitude we have for those who have enabled us to be free.



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4 April 2023 at 13:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
This is a sacred week – Pesach week in Judaism and holy week in Christianity, happening at once. It is a week that includes Passover, the telling of the story of the Exodus, the messages of struggle, of loss, of freedom, justice and community. It is a week that includes Good Friday and Easter, the telling of the story of Jesus’s death and resurrection, messages of sacrifice, of loss, of justice, of freedom.

These are stories of resilience. They remind us that each of us is here because of the strength and resilience of our ancestors. Their strength is our strength too.

May moments of joy and peace accompany you and find their way into your days.



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From the UUA President: Tennessee Teaches Us We Cannot Normalize Authoritarianism. We Must Protect Democracy.

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7 April 2023 at 12:46
By: Susan Frederick-Gray
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Susan Frederick-Gray

UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray responds to the recent vote of the TN House of Representatives to expel State Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson because of their actions supporting gun safety advocates.

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From the UUA President: Tennessee Teaches Us We Cannot Normalize Authoritarianism. We Must Protect Democracy.

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7 April 2023 at 12:46
By: Susan Frederick-Gray
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Susan Frederick-Gray

UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray responds to the recent vote of the TN House of Representatives to expel State Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson because of their actions supporting gun safety advocates.

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Adopting an Eighth PrincipleΒ 

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7 April 2023 at 10:00
By: Arthur Hirsch
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Arthur Hirsch

How one congregation is learning to live into its antiracist commitments.

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5 April 2023 at 16:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
We share with you this moving message for Passover: β€œThat we might, at last, glimpse the stars, brilliant in the desert sky.”



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5 April 2023 at 12:45
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Today, Jews around the world, including Jewish Unitarian Universalists, are celebrating Passover. This often includes the telling of the story of the Exodus, with its messages of struggle, of loss, of freedom, justice and community.

As we gather for Passover , let us renew our appreciation of freedom, the sacrifices it requires, its absence in so many parts of the world, and the gratitude we have for those who have enabled us to be free.



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In 2022 Elections, UU the Vote Built on Prior SuccessΒ 

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5 April 2023 at 10:00
By: Jeff Milchen
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Jeff Milchen

The campaign helped reach more than two million potential voters before midterms.

Light and Camera: The Principles in Action

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5 April 2023 at 10:00
By: Elaine McArdle
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Elaine McArdle

With the Community Church of New York's All-8 Workshop, young people are exploring the Principles in ways that touch both their creativity and their identities.

UUA Presidential Election 2023

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5 April 2023 at 10:00
By: Staff Writer
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General Assembly delegates will elect a new faith leader this June.

UUA General Assembly Will Explore β€œFaithfully Becoming” 

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5 April 2023 at 10:00
By: Sonja L. Cohen
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Sonja L. Cohen

Delegates at GA 2023 will help shape the future of the faith.

Radical Loving

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5 April 2023 at 04:03
By: Myke Johnson
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Myke Johnson

It’s complicated, sorting out where Jesus fits into my life as a witch. But he hasn’t gone away.

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Radical Loving

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5 April 2023 at 04:03
By: Myke Johnson
The cast of "Jesus Christ Superstar" on stage, at a moment where Jesus is kneeling with a woman and smiling.

Myke Johnson

It’s complicated, sorting out where Jesus fits into my life as a witch. But he hasn’t gone away.

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4 April 2023 at 13:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
This is a sacred week – Pesach week in Judaism and holy week in Christianity, happening at once. It is a week that includes Passover, the telling of the story of the Exodus, the messages of struggle, of loss, of freedom, justice and community. It is a week that includes Good Friday and Easter, the telling of the story of Jesus’s death and resurrection, messages of sacrifice, of loss, of justice, of freedom.

These are stories of resilience. They remind us that each of us is here because of the strength and resilience of our ancestors. Their strength is our strength too.

May moments of joy and peace accompany you and find their way into your days.



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Reflections on the 1980s Article II Revisionβ€”and Why it’s Time to Revise Again

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3 April 2023 at 10:00
By: Elaine McArdle
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Elaine McArdle

β€˜This is participatory theology. It is inclusive and alive. I am hopeful that we will, together, forge a new statement for these times.’ 

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3 April 2023 at 14:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
#A2TheConversation The Article II proposal review & amendment process has begun! Is your congregation involved in this essential conversation about our core values and commitments as UUs? This infographic highlights key opportunities & deadlines.

More details at: https://bit.ly/40Pfvxs



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3 April 2023 at 11:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Celebrating Flower Communion is an excellent opportunity for Unitarian Universalist congregations to explore what it means to them to affirm and promote world peace, liberty and justice for all.

Which flower would you bring to Flower Communion, and what does it symbolize?



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Supporting Healthy Sexuality with Justice and Inclusivityβ€―Β 

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3 April 2023 at 10:00
By: Rowan Lynam
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Rowan Lynam

Revisions to Our Whole Lives prioritize ensuring that everyone locates themselves in the materials.β€―

A Statement in response to the Nashville School Shooting β€” Side With Love

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1 April 2023 at 10:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Our hearts are with the loved ones of those who were killed in the tragic shooting earlier this week in Nashville, TN. We send our love and prayers to the school and the community who must pick up the shattered pieces and to all those for whom this latest act of violence will re-expose layers of trauma and grief.

We share this statement from Side With Love, affirming our moral duty as Unitarian Universalists to declare that the real threat to the safety of our children and our communities comes from white Christian nationalism - not trans and nonbinary people. If we truly want all of our children to be safe, we must fight to eradicate the intertwined cultures of gun worship and transphobia that permeate this country.

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On Monday, three adults and three children were killed at an elementary school in Nashville, TN in a mass shooting that also left the shooter dead. With rage and heartbreak, we acknowledge this horrific act of violence: both the unique, precious lives taken and the all-too-common manner in which thi

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31 March 2023 at 10:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Today we celebrate Trans Day of Visibility, let us be clear; our faith unequivocally, fiercely, and unapologetically affirms that trans people are divine and a beloved part of human family. There is no law, no political, rhetoric that can diminish the inherent worth and dignity of trans and non-binary people.



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Article II Idea Submission Form Now Live Until April 30, 2023

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31 March 2023 at 12:49
From April 1-30, 2023, any Unitarian Universalist may submit suggestions and ideas through this online form for ways they recommend modifying the Article II Study Commission proposal.

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Article II Idea Submission Form Now Live Until April 30, 2023

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31 March 2023 at 12:49
From April 1-30, 2023, any Unitarian Universalist may submit suggestions and ideas through this online form for ways they recommend modifying the Article II Study Commission proposal.

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UUs Defend Transgender Americans from State Attacks

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31 March 2023 at 09:30
By: Jeff Milchen
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All of our voices are needed to stop a wave of hateful bills.

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29 March 2023 at 12:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
As we all try to make sense of yet another tragic shooting, we offer some words from UUA Skinner House Books author of Love Like Thunder, Jess Reynolds.



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The Culture Wars Hit Home

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30 March 2023 at 10:00
By: Renee Ruchotzke
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Renee Ruchotzke

Due to the timeliness of this issue, we are posting a special edition of Better Together. Dear Beloved Trans Families, There are evil forces in our country, and you have become their latest target. We, your cis-family siblings, are angry and scared and frustrated along with you. We support your...

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29 March 2023 at 11:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
As (a) Unitarian Universalist, my faith affirms that all LGBTQIA+ people are sacred, divine, and perfect as they/we are. Our diversity of gender and sexuality is a gift as much as our diversity of appearance and personality.



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Dr. Paula Cole Jones on Article II and the 8th Principle

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28 March 2023 at 13:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Dr. Paula Cole Jones, a key leader of the 8th Principle Project, and a member of the Article II Study Commission discusses the ways that the Article II revision proposal and the 8th Principle are connected.

Congregations across the Association are talking about the Article II revision proposal - is your congregation involved? Join us. #A2TheConversation

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Dr. Paula Cole Jones, a member of the Article II Study Commission and a key leader of the 8th Principle Project, discusses the ways that the Article II revis...

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Opportunities for Connection ~ April 2023

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29 March 2023 at 10:00
By: Central East Region of the UUA
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Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - Article II Conversations, UUA Presidential Forums, GA 2023, Jubilee 3, Summer Institute and more!

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How Can I "Be Love"?

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29 March 2023 at 02:19
By: DeEtte Waleed
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How can I be love instead of being anger and fear?

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UUA in the Public Square for LGBTQIA+ Rights

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29 March 2023 at 09:07
By: Elaine McArdle
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Elaine McArdle

Association offers a leading voice in the media and new resources.

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