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Join UU the Vote

In honor of Election Day, we share with you a read from UU World about UU the Vote. Explore the article to learn how to get involved.

We pray on this #ElectionDay that everyone who is eligible to vote, can vote safely and freely.


I was motivated to action by anger, but what I found was love.

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Join Denise Abdul-Rahman from Black Sun Light Sustainability, Shina Robinson from Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN), an...

Join Denise Abdul-Rahman from Black Sun Light Sustainability, Shina Robinson from Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN), and Miguel Yanez-Barnuevo from Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) on November 9 at 4pm PT / 7pm ET for an informative discussion on ways you can turn your faith into action to create hubs of climate resilience for our communities.

Register: https://bit.ly/CreatingClimateResilience



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2023 UU Common Read Resources

6 November 2023 at 10:00
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On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World is the 2023-24 UU Common Read. In this 2022 Beacon Press book, Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg offers a fresh perspective on how we make ourselves accountable to others.

Continue reading "2023 UU Common Read Resources"

Sabbath Practices for Wintertime

6 November 2023 at 09:00
Painting of a warm cup of coffee near a window with scenery. Blue highlights.

Joanna Lubkin

What would it look like to not just accept and survive our times of rest, but to delight in them?

Threats from Without, Care from Within Training

21 October 2023 at 09:20
diverse crowed supporting each other

Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe

Anticipate and plan for how to respond to violent threats, vandalism, doxxing, and other forms of intimidation and harassment.

Continue reading "Threats from Without, Care from Within Training"

We share this excerpt from a statement from Black Lives of UU Organizing Collective Board on the ongoing and escalating violence...

We share this excerpt from a statement from Black Lives of UU Organizing Collective Board on the ongoing and escalating violence between Palestine and Israel:

β€œWe must imagine and advocate for a world where Palestine is free of state-sanctioned violence and Palestinians no longer live under occupation. Settler-colonialism is the root of the ongoing violence we’ve witnessed in Gaza. If radical love calls us to radical honesty, we must not turn away from the violence of settler-colonialism and how it has sowed the seeds of suffering and death…

We do not call for a free Palestine without recognizing the global harm of antisemitism. The generational trauma of the Holocaust and continued antisemitic violence impacts Jewish people every day…

Many well-intentioned people, including people in our faith, say this moment is so complicated that they can’t possibly imagine speaking out. We understand and echo the genuine concern about not saying something harmful. However, silence and neutrality in times of violence have too high a cost and have harmful consequences. Radical love means showing up in times of injustice, even imperfectly. This is a time to engage whatever means of power and voice you have to speak out and speak up.”

Read the full statement from BLUU at: https://bit.ly/47fLqKR.



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Threats from Without, Care from Within Training

21 October 2023 at 09:20
diverse crowed supporting each other

Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe

Anticipate and plan for how to respond to violent threats, vandalism, doxxing, and other forms of intimidation and harassment.

Continue reading "Threats from Without, Care from Within Training"

Article II Study Commission Completes Is Final Proposed Revision to Article II

We are deeply grateful to the Article II Study Commission for their commitment to our faith and their work in finalizing the proposed revision to Article II of UUA bylaws. It is now available for Unitarian Universalists to review:

https://www.uua.org/uuagovernance/committees/article-ii-study-commission/final-proposed-revision-article-ii

This revision will be formally presented to our UUA Board of Trustees at their next meeting on November 13. Consider sharing your appreciation with the Article II Study Commission by adding a message to this Kudoboard: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/uxe9viCL

#A2TheConversation #Article2


The final proposed revision to Article II was completed by the Article II Study Commission in October 2023.

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UUA General Assembly 2023 Recap

On this #ThrowbackThursday we are taking it back to UUA General Assembly 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA. Are you curious about what fun went down this year? Watch and relive the memories here:


This is "UUA General Assembly 2023 Recap" by Unitarian Universalist Assoc. on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Join me for this great event!

As our world bears witness to the tragic and traumatic events unfolding in Palestine and Israel, many of us are yearning for a faithful way to discuss and engage what is occurring.

Religious professionals are invited to join this online gathering on Nov 6 at 8pm ET where multiple expert voices will help us deepen our understanding in truth and possibility.



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Nancy Pierce has been the UUA's photographer at General Assembly for 30 years. With the 2023 General Assembly in Pittsburgh, Nancy's career came to a close. Take a look at highlights from memorable GA moments and her reflections on what comes next in this interview from UU World.

We are grateful for Nancy’s many years of wonderful service to our faith.


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People Who Came Before Us

1 November 2023 at 06:45
Chrissy's son Kaleb kneels on a barn floor, using a saw on some lumber.

Chrissy Bushyager

God of our ancestors, may we find the ways in which we can connect across generations.

Continue reading "People Who Came Before Us"

People Who Came Before Us

1 November 2023 at 06:45
Chrissy's son Kaleb kneels on a barn floor, using a saw on some lumber.

Chrissy Bushyager

God of our ancestors, may we find the ways in which we can connect across generations.

Continue reading "People Who Came Before Us"

Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Halloween! May this be a time of fun and frightful gatherings, with moments of mystery and won...

Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Halloween! May this be a time of fun and frightful gatherings, with moments of mystery and wonder.



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Opportunities for Connection ~ November 2023

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

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - UU Common Read, CER Skill Ups, Pittsburgh Cluster Gathering, Youth, Young Adult, BIPOC and Trans/Nonbinary Gatherings, CERSI workshop proposals and more!

Continue reading "Opportunities for Connection ~ November 2023"

CAPAS Podcast Live Now

Looking for a new podcast that connects you to your Unitarian Universalist community? Tune in to the UUSC: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee CAPAS podcast. Their episodes focus on the experiences of people seeking asylum and the community groups that work in solidarity with them.

Tune in to hear about the process of seeking asylum; the challenges asylum-seekers face; and stories of loss, joy, struggle, and rebuilding.


The UUSC's CAPAS Podcast, launching September 5th, unveils the powerful stories of asylum-seekers and the communities supporting them on their journey to hope and new beginnings.

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Worship Resources for Congregations 2023

30 October 2023 at 10:29
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Is your worship team in need of resources to help with planning your worship services? Here are a few that we recommend.

Continue reading "Worship Resources for Congregations 2023"

The Sound of Faith: 'Everything Possible'

This Sunday afternoon, we share this UU read about a beloved hymn among UU’s, now a children’s book, that is getting updated to minimize the binary language.

Explore how Rev. Fred Small is giving people solace, a sense of solidarity, a sense of power, and a sense of possibility through rewriting his work.

https://bit.ly/3MehqqA


A beloved folk song is now a children’s book, updated to remove binary language.

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For many, Samhain is a time to honor the dead and reflect on the changing of seasons. During this time we ask our ancestors for ...

For many, Samhain is a time to honor the dead and reflect on the changing of seasons. During this time we ask our ancestors for their wisdom, guidance, and encouragement as we move again into the gentle darkness of the coming season.

To all who celebrate, we wish you strength, peace, and bright blessings.

We uplift this All Souls Chalice Lighting written by Florence Caplow from the UUA’s online WorshipWeb collection.

https://bit.ly/2XY2lU9



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The UUA is holding close the people of Lewiston and Auburn, Maine, who today are mourning the loss of community members due to a...

The UUA is holding close the people of Lewiston and Auburn, Maine, who today are mourning the loss of community members due to a mass shooting last evening. We grieve with the family, friends, and loved ones of those lost, and we pray for the healing of those who were injured and these communities as a whole. As an Association of local faith communities, we have reached out to Unitarian Universalists who are nearby this tragic event. We are here to offer support and love to yet another part of our country dealing with the epidemic of gun violence in this nation, and pray that all remain safe.

We have all unfortunately lived through this time and time again, so we know that our prayers – while necessary – are not sufficient to effectively end the crisis of gun violence in the United States. As a society, we must act. Gun violence impacts community after community, neighborhood after neighborhood, and in both private and community spaces. Enough is enough.

The continued inaction from our leaders on gun safety reform is unacceptable. We speak this truth today and will continue to do so until we have change. We must continue to push for reasonable gun safety regulations so that we can build a society that is free from fear, harm, and violence. By working together, we can create a Beloved Community built on equity and justice.

Please join us in holding close and praying for Auburn and Lewiston – and continuing to call for justice and gun safety on behalf of all our communities.



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The Distinguished Service Award is one of the most prestigious awards given by the UUA. Recipients of this award have strengthen...

The Distinguished Service Award is one of the most prestigious awards given by the UUA. Recipients of this award have strengthened the institutions of our UU denomination, clarified our message in extraordinary ways, and exemplified what Unitarian Universalism represents.

The Award Committee is seeking nominations from throughout the Association so they can select a broad range of the most exemplary leaders in our movement. The deadline for receipt of nominations is January 1, 2024.

Visit this link for more information on how to submit a nomination: https://bit.ly/3T6T6rX



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Nancy Pierce has been the UUA's photographer at General Assembly for 30 years. With the 2023 General Assembly in Pittsburgh, Nancy's career came to a close. Take a look at highlights from memorable GA moments and her reflections on what comes next in this interview from UU World.

We are grateful for Nancy’s many years of wonderful service to our faith.


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How can you put your faith into action to ensure that those who are most impacted by climate disruption can benefit the most fro...

How can you put your faith into action to ensure that those who are most impacted by climate disruption can benefit the most from sustainable solutions? Join Sylvia Chi from Just Solutions, Sonia Kikeri from Emerald Cities Collaborative, Jamal Lewis from Rewiring America, and Miguel Yanez from Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) to learn how your congregation can put your faith into action to advance visionary approaches to clean energy funding with justice at the center.

Join this event October 25th at 4pm PT/ 7 pm ET: https://bit.ly/47fqO5B

PC: UUMFE



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We Should Advocate for Crucial Voting Rights Bills

25 October 2023 at 05:36
Element5 Digital

Jeff Milchen

Many states are exploiting the opportunity created by the U.S. Supreme Court having gutted the Voting Rights Act. Unitarian Universalists believe democracy must be both accessible and equitable.

Continue reading "We Should Advocate for Crucial Voting Rights Bills"

We Should Advocate for Crucial Voting Rights Bills

25 October 2023 at 05:36
Element5 Digital

Jeff Milchen

Many states are exploiting the opportunity created by the U.S. Supreme Court having gutted the Voting Rights Act. Unitarian Universalists believe democracy must be both accessible and equitable.

Continue reading "We Should Advocate for Crucial Voting Rights Bills"

The Pagan Path

Many kinds of interfaith families have found a home in Unitarian Universalism. Huerta from the Great Grove chapter of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) reminds us that UUs hold similar values to many Pagan paths.

Unitarian Universalists are known to be diverse in our beliefs and practices, but aligned in our desire to make a difference for the good. We’re proud to see the work of Pagans of Peoria and CUUPs.

Learn more about their work:


Local pagans take all comers while retiring myths about their beliefs and looking to create a sense of community Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines β€œpagan ...

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We Should Advocate for Crucial Voting Rights Bills

25 October 2023 at 09:36
"I Voted" stickers laying on white table

Jeff Milchen

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Many states are exploiting the opportunity created by the U.S. Supreme Court having gutted the Voting Rights Act. UUs believe democracy must be both accessible and equitable.

Life Drummers

25 October 2023 at 06:44
A close-up of hands beating on drums outdoors: Earthen Rhythms, a local african drumming group at the Summertime in Maitland, NSW, Australia celebration.

Christin Green

I believe that we are all "life drummers" just waiting to join in the rhythm.

Continue reading "Life Drummers"

Life Drummers

25 October 2023 at 06:44
A close-up of hands beating on drums outdoors: Earthen Rhythms, a local african drumming group at the Summertime in Maitland, NSW, Australia celebration.

Christin Green

I believe that we are all "life drummers" just waiting to join in the rhythm.

Continue reading "Life Drummers"

A Time to Pause

20 October 2023 at 13:16
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In times like these it's hard to keep up. It's easy to despair. It's difficult to keep yourself centered and continue with every day life while the world is in so much turmoil.

Continue reading "A Time to Pause"

Liturgy of the People

Sharing this read from UU World with you this Sunday afternoon.

Explore the reflections of lay people and religious professionals and their experience with the magic of co-creating worship.


Lay people and religious professionals reflect on the magic of co-creating worship.

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In these painful times, we uplift this message from the Rev. Lauren Smith, adapted from a Seasons of Giving Stewardship and Deve...

In these painful times, we uplift this message from the Rev. Lauren Smith, adapted from a Seasons of Giving Stewardship and Development message.



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The UUA is offering a daylong online conference on Saturday, October 21st called Threats from Without, Care from Within. The key...

The UUA is offering a daylong online conference on Saturday, October 21st called Threats from Without, Care from Within. The keynote panelists include Natalie Briscoe, Liz Kearny, and Rev. Aaron Payson with moderation by Rev. Ashley Horan.

All congregations are invited to attend and learn how to develop practical strategies for community safety. If you are unable to attend on Saturday, consider registering anyway to get access to the asynchronous pre-work and the webinar recording after the event is over.

Registration is open until October 20th.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3PHStVq

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In honor of International Pronouns Day, we reaffirm our commitment to the worth and dignity of every person by using the pronoun...

In honor of International Pronouns Day, we reaffirm our commitment to the worth and dignity of every person by using the pronouns that people indicate they want to use. Using someone’s preferred pronoun is an important way to acknowledge their humanity, on this special day and every day.



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Loved without Words

18 October 2023 at 06:43
A person sits on a medical examination table, wearing a medical exam gown. Their head isn't visible but their feet dangle off the end and their arms hold the table tensely.

Jo VonRue

Sometimes we need someone toΒ witness the pain in holy stillness.

Continue reading "Loved without Words"

Loved without Words

18 October 2023 at 06:43
A person sits on a medical examination table, wearing a medical exam gown. Their head isn't visible but their feet dangle off the end and their arms hold the table tensely.

Jo VonRue

Sometimes we need someone toΒ witness the pain in holy stillness.

Continue reading "Loved without Words"

UUA Statement on the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza and Israel

The UUA joins the chorus of voices urging a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza, the admittance of humanitarian aid, and the restoration of power and water to Gaza to prevent the further loss of life. Read our full statement with context and background online at: https://bit.ly/3Fn14Ir


We call on Unitarian Universalists to continue to witness against anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, and to side with love in this moment.

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UUA Statement on the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza and Israel

17 October 2023 at 21:01
About 20 small lit tea lights are arranged, in the dark, in a peace symbol.
The UUA joins the chorus of voices urging a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, the admittance of humanitarian aid, and the restoration of power and water to Gaza to prevent the further loss of life.

Continue reading "UUA Statement on the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza and Israel"

UUA Statement on the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza and Israel

17 October 2023 at 21:01
About 20 small lit tea lights are arranged, in the dark, in a peace symbol.
The UUA joins the chorus of voices urging a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, the admittance of humanitarian aid, and the restoration of power and water to Gaza to prevent the further loss of life.

Continue reading "UUA Statement on the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza and Israel"

Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Public Statement

The UUA has joined with other faith groups in signing on to a letter from Churches for Middle East Peace that calls on Congress to take immediate, proactive steps to de-escalate the ongoing violence in Israel/Palestine. We continue to hold all those impacted in love and care in this painful time.

Read the full letter: https://cmep.salsalabs.org/231012hillletter.


Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Public Statement

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Hanukkah Lighting for Congregations : How to light a menorah respectfully

10 October 2023 at 15:38
A silver menorah, against a dark background, holds colored candles. The first three candles and the shamash candle are lit.

Joanna Lubkin

Thoughtful commentary and context for how to light a menorah responsibly and respectfully.

Continue reading "Hanukkah Lighting for Congregations : How to light a menorah respectfully"

Hanukkah Lighting for Congregations : How to light a menorah respectfully

10 October 2023 at 15:38
A silver menorah, against a dark background, holds colored candles. The first three candles and the shamash candle are lit.

Joanna Lubkin

Thoughtful commentary and context for how to light a menorah responsibly and respectfully.

Continue reading "Hanukkah Lighting for Congregations : How to light a menorah respectfully"

Liturgy of the People

25 September 2023 at 05:00
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Elaine McArdle

Lay people and religious professionals reflect on the magic of co-creating worship.

Continue reading "Liturgy of the People"

The Sound of Faith: 'Everything Possible' Goes from Folk Song to Gender-Inclusive Children's Book

16 October 2023 at 09:00
Illustration of young girl reading a book on a bed

Elaine McArdle

This new version of the beloved song replaces binary language. Learn how the author did it.

We uplift Diverse Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries's healing prayers for Jacob Johns, a father, Uni...

We uplift Diverse Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries's healing prayers for Jacob Johns, a father, Unitarian Universalist, and Indigenous climate activist. DRUUMM reminds us of the painful truth that our Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Color face disproportionate trauma and harm, and if pastoral care would be helpful for any DRUUMM member, please reach out at https://bit.ly/3RV0aKI.


Jacob Johns, a father, Unitarian Universalist, and Indigenous climate activist from Spokane, was tragically shot last week morning during a peaceful protest against the erection of a conquistador monument in Tewa territory, also known as EspaΓ±ola, New Mexico. He is presently battling for his life in the ICU.

DRUUMM shares our healing prayers with Jacob and his family and uplifts the struggle for self-determination and environmental justice Jacob is a part of. We are painfully reminded that our Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Color face disproportionate trauma and harm, and if pastoral care would be helpful for any DRUUMM member, please reach out to us at druumm.org/chaplains

Ways to support:

1️⃣ Consider donating through the GoFundMe set up to assist with his immediate medical expenses: https://gofund.me/0a63153a
2️⃣ Support Jacob’s ongoing community activism via tax-deductible donations at the Backbone Campaign: https://www.backbonecampaign.org/jacob

We cannot overstate the urgency of combating the intensifying violence against Indigenous peoples that has persisted since colonialism's inception, especially amidst the climate crisis. Together, we must recommit to our collective care and protection of each other and our planet.

In the news:
- https://www.abqjournal.com/news/man-shot-during-juan-de-o-ate-statue-rally-in-espa-ola/article_946dcd3c-5e2d-11ee-9363-97e4e793df8a.html
- https://sourcenm.com/2023/09/28/trump-supporter-shoots-someone-attending-peaceful-rally/
- https://news.yahoo.com/sheriffs-official-ids-suspected-shooter-233400729.html

#JusticeForJacob πŸŒβ€οΈπŸ•ŠοΈ

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Finding Faith

On this Sunday afternoon, we offer you one last read before the weekend ends, brought to you by UU World.

Four Unitarian Universalists reflect on what brought them to the faithβ€”and what keeps them coming back. Read their reflections as they share their journey into and within the faith.


Four Unitarian Universalists reflect on what brought them to the faithβ€”and what keeps them coming back.

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We are so grateful for all that religious educators do to guide and serve this faith we love. May you feel the love and support ...

We are so grateful for all that religious educators do to guide and serve this faith we love. May you feel the love and support from your Unitarian Universalist community! We truly thank you for your work.

To the UU religious education colleagues and all who are attending the LREDA Fall Conference, we wish you a fun fulfilling time of learning, connection, play, and rest.



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In continued support of Deaf Awareness Month, we celebrate all the blessings and gifts that our deaf and hard-of-hearing sibling...

In continued support of Deaf Awareness Month, we celebrate all the blessings and gifts that our deaf and hard-of-hearing siblings bring to our communities. The UUA remains committed to using our platforms to learn and share more about disability access, rights, and justice in our congregations and beyond. As UU’s, we continue to side with love and raise awareness about inclusion and accessibility.

Learn how your congregation or community can help raise awareness and empower change from our friends at EqUUal Access.



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The UUA is offering a daylong online conference on Saturday, October 21st called Threats from Without, Care from Within. This co...

The UUA is offering a daylong online conference on Saturday, October 21st called Threats from Without, Care from Within. This conference will begin with worship and inspiration, followed by workshops and panel discussions. All congregations are invited to attend and learn how to develop practical strategies for community safety. Unitarian Universalism requires courage to remain committed to building Beloved Community in the face of opposition or intimidation and we can support one another along this path.

Register by Friday, October 20th at: https://bit.ly/3PHStVq

PC: UUA Safer Congregations



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Adrienne Walker is Appointed UUA General Counsel

The UUA is pleased to announce that Adrienne K. Walker has been appointed by UUA President Rev. Dr. SofΓ­a Betancourt to become the Association’s new general counsel. Adrienne will take over for Thomas Bean of Verrill Dana, who has been the UUA’s general counsel since 2011.

Welcome, Adrienne!


Adrienne Walker has been named a Top Woman of Law, and recognized for her longtime commitment to pro bono representation and the LGBTQ+ community.

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Unlearning the Rules

11 October 2023 at 06:42
In a dance studio, a woman in a red tank top dances ethusiastically while other dancers are visible in the background.

Laura Solomon

Embodying all of me is the best way I know to love the world.

Continue reading "Unlearning the Rules"

Unlearning the Rules

11 October 2023 at 06:42
In a dance studio, a woman in a red tank top dances ethusiastically while other dancers are visible in the background.

Laura Solomon

Embodying all of me is the best way I know to love the world.

Continue reading "Unlearning the Rules"

With heavy hearts, we reshare this message from UUA President the Rev. SofΓ­a Betancourt, PhD. We lift up her prayer for the peop...

With heavy hearts, we reshare this message from UUA President the Rev. SofΓ­a Betancourt, PhD. We lift up her prayer for the people of Israel and Palestine in the face of the most recent and ongoing, devastating conflict:

Beloveds, I invite you to stop what you are doing if you can and sit with me in the depth of this tragedy of continued violence between Israel and Hamas. How to reconcile the cost of occupation and of war? How to nuance two very real histories of oppression and violence? I am holding close the words of U.N. Middle East peace envoy Tor Wennesland who said: "This is a dangerous precipice, and I appeal to all to pull back from the brink."

We as a people of faith can condemn violence against civilians while at the same time engaging the full legacies and histories of oppression that shape such devastating conflict. As a faith tradition, Unitarian Universalists have long worked for peace, and our principles and values call for the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all. At the same time, we have not engaged the tangled issues surrounding Israel/Palestine in community since 2018, and our last engagement resulted in severed relationships, and deep pain.

I pray for the people of Israel and Palestine. I pray for leaders around the globe who must respond to this latest flare of violence and the untenable ethical considerations that abound. I pray for Muslim and Jewish UUs who experience the impact of this long strife acutely. I pray that those of us less likely to know the trauma of unending brutality and harm will not turn away from generational loss, from the devastating realities and their root causes, or from the relentless tragedy of war and occupation. Be gentle with yourselves when you need to be, but do not turn away unless you must. We are one global family living tenuously on the same human-impacted Earth. Let us center ourselves in justice as we call for peace.

This statement is also available on our website: https://bit.ly/48GZQoR.



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Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples' Day. This day is for truth telling and listening. We acknowledge the magnitude of injustices...

Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples' Day. This day is for truth telling and listening. We acknowledge the magnitude of injustices perpetrated against Indigenous people and their nations.

For Unitarian Universalists who do not identify as Indigenous, we must take humble action in solidarity toward healing, reparation, and greater equity. Let us take this day to celebrate Indigenous peoples everywhere and find ways to contribute to building a more just and equitable future for all.

Adapted from a UUA resource: β€œAn Invitation to Move Toward Land Acknowledgments & Beyond” https://bit.ly/3jWVRe4



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Resources for Congregations 2023 Edition

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Central East Region of the UUA

It's the start of the new year and congregations are returning to more regular programming. What are your congregants looking for this fall?

Continue reading "Resources for Congregations 2023 Edition"

From the President: Risking Our Stories

UUA President Rev. Dr. SofΓ­a Betancourt

SofΓ­a Betancourt

What are the stories that shift and shape your understanding of yourself, and have you had the opportunity to share them with someone else?

Join UU the Vote

9 October 2023 at 09:00
Red, white and blue heart shaped ribbon against white background

Cal Ball

I was motivated to action by anger, but what I found was love.

Moment of Joy: Celebration

9 October 2023 at 08:00
Service of the Living Tradition

Nancy Pierce

Remembering an uplifting moment of community.

Unitarian Universalism requires courage to remain committed to building Beloved Community in the face of opposition or intimidat...

Unitarian Universalism requires courage to remain committed to building Beloved Community in the face of opposition or intimidation. The UUA is offering a daylong online conference on Saturday, October 21st to offer guidance and resources for our congregations and communities in support of community safety.

This conference will begin with worship and inspiration, followed by workshops and panel discussions. All congregations are invited to attend and learn how to develop practical strategies.

Learn more and register at: https://bit.ly/3PHStVq

PC: UUA Safer Congregations



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Nancy Pierce: A Career in Focus

6 October 2023 at 17:24
Photographer Nancy Pierce takes a picture of herself in front of a mirror

Staff Writer

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A video interview with longtime UUA General Assembly photographer Nancy Pierce

Finding Faith

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Sarita Gonzales

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Candice Bautista-Biddle

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Martha Bautista-Biddle

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Chris Long

Four Unitarian Universalists reflect on what brought them to the faithβ€”and what keeps them coming back.

Continue reading "Finding Faith"

Finding Faith

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Sarita Gonzales

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Candice Bautista-Biddle

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Martha Bautista-Biddle

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Chris Long

Four Unitarian Universalists reflect on what brought them to the faithβ€”and what keeps them coming back.

Continue reading "Finding Faith"

Fall/Winter 2023 Reflection Questions

6 October 2023 at 09:00
two women chat at a table in front of a window

Staff Writer

The Fall/Winter 2023 issue of UU World explores stories of spiritual journeys and practices, pathways for connecting with others, and actions for creating justice in the greater world. We invite you to use the following questions for reflection, or to spark a guided conversation in your own congregation or small group.

'I Loved Her Even More'

Mother and daughter AngΓ©lica Canlas Castroβ€―and Angelle Eve Castro embrace

AngΓ©lica Canlas Castro

I am so proud of my trans daughter, and I am ecstatic for the world to see and experience what the embodiment of revolutionary love looks like.

Adrienne Walker is Appointed the UUA’s New General Counsel

4 October 2023 at 13:03
Headshot of Adrienne Walker
UUA President Rev. Dr. SofΓ­a Betancourt appoints Adrienne K. Walker to become the Association’s new general counsel. She replaces Thomas Bean of Verrill Dana, who is retiring. Bean had been the UUA’s general counsel since 2011.

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Adrienne Walker is Appointed the UUA’s New General Counsel

4 October 2023 at 13:03
Headshot of Adrienne Walker
UUA President Rev. Dr. SofΓ­a Betancourt appoints Adrienne K. Walker to become the Association’s new general counsel. She replaces Thomas Bean of Verrill Dana, who is retiring. Bean had been the UUA’s general counsel since 2011.

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β€˜The World is a Better Place When Trans Lives are Uplifted’

Angelle Eve Castro posing near a tree

Angelle Eve Castro

Every day I wake up, and I’m more myself than ever before.

'My Love for Her Would Not Change'

Angelle Eve Castro with her brothers Sammy (left) and Isa sitting on a bed

Sammy Castro-McCauley

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Isa Castro-McCauley

Brothers reflect on their love and support for their trans sister.

The UUSC: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee is supporting feminist Sudanese activists by amplifying the ways we can all s...

The UUSC: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee is supporting feminist Sudanese activists by amplifying the ways we can all support their courageous work. To support women and youth organizing on the ground in Sudan, the UUSC recommends donations go to the African Women's Development Fund, Darfur Women Action Group, or the Urgent Action Fund-Africa. We send our love and solidarity to the women and youth organizing on the ground in Sudan.



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Finding Faith

Aerial shot of road lined by trees

Sarita Gonzales

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Candice Bautista-Biddle

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Martha Bautista-Biddle

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Chris Long

Four Unitarian Universalists reflect on what brought them to the faithβ€”and what keeps them coming back.

Healing Begins with Breath in the Body

4 October 2023 at 06:22
A Black woman in athletic clothing is in child's pose on a yoga mat: arms stretched forward, head bowing, kneeling back towards her heels.

Melissa Jeter

Spirit and Breath, create an openness that violence has constricted.

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Healing Begins with Breath in the Body

4 October 2023 at 06:22
A Black woman in athletic clothing is in child's pose on a yoga mat: arms stretched forward, head bowing, kneeling back towards her heels.

Melissa Jeter

Spirit and Breath, create an openness that violence has constricted.

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UUA Congregational Life staff is pleased to offer a new worship resource. This program is designed for small congregations, lay-...

UUA Congregational Life staff is pleased to offer a new worship resource. This program is designed for small congregations, lay-led congregations, congregations with part-time ministry, and any UU congregation that is seeking resources for worship.

This is a monthly subscription service that provides recorded sermons congregations can download and use for worship. Speakers will be members of the Congregational Life staff, other UUA staff groups, or guest preachers from around the country. For more details and to subscribe online, visit: https://bit.ly/3ZIJTKw



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UUs at the Front Lines of Atlanta’s β€˜Cop City’ Resistance

3 October 2023 at 10:40
A stack of boxes with petitions against a proposed 'Cop City' sit in an office

Jeff Milchen

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Massive complex would train area police, firefighters, and emergency responders

Threats from Without, Care from Within, a Conference on Safety

2 October 2023 at 10:41
diverse crowed supporting each other

Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe

In the past year, we have seen a marked increase in safety incidents in our congregations and communities. Incidents have ranged from individuals protesting during worship, spam emails acquiring money and information, zoom bombing, armed protests of churches, arson, physical threats, and more....

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Q&A: Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme On the Appeal of Our Faith

Headshot of Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme

Alexandra Varney McDonald

As religious traditions across the country report dwindling memberships, Unitarian Universalism continues to attract new congregants.

I Am Not a Criminal; My Child Is Not a Crime

2 October 2023 at 09:45
Rev. Sara LaWall and her daughter June pose in their congregation's Pride tent

Sara LaWall

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Unitarian Universalists must push back against anti-trans legislation.

Congregations Assist Asylum-Seekers through UU Service Committee Program

2 October 2023 at 09:42
Members of the Boise UU Fellowship’s Refugee and Immigrant Ministry Team welcome Romel (in ball cap) at the airport upon his arrival from a Louisiana detention facility.

Jessica Sapalio

Housing, medical care, legal needs, and more offered through Congregational Accompaniment Project for Asylum-Seekers.

Nurturing Beauty

a ladybug nestled in a plant

Otto O’Connor

It’s the terrible things that put the beauty in sharp relief.

Pushing Back on Injustice

2 October 2023 at 09:01
colorful illustration of an unbalanced scale

Elaine McArdle

Unitarian Universalists across the country are mobilizing to defend rights.

Worship: Co-creating the Sacred Container

2 October 2023 at 09:00
Tw people wearing stoles and holding large folders sing with a choir on stage.

Jacqueline Brett

What does it mean to shift the focus from the needs of the dominant culture and to consider the needs of all who are in the room?

Letters Can Help Shift Hearts and Minds in Your Community and State

2 October 2023 at 08:55
hands writing a letter with a pen

Jeff Milchen

The UUA's Side With Love team offers a variety of tools to help with public communication in the name of justice.

Social Justice on Social Media

2 October 2023 at 08:55
photo of hands holding a smartphone

Staff Writer

Unitarian Universalists are using social media to help amplify their voices on justice issues.

From the Editors: Faithful Voices and Stories

A chalice lit with people in the background

Lisa Gregory

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Kristen Cox Roby

The Fall/Winter 2023 issue of UU World offers stories from our UU community.

UUSC and UUCSJ Response to the Shooting of Indigenous Climate Activist Jacob Johns

It is with great sadness that we share news that Indigenous climate activist and beloved member of our Unitarian Universalist community, Jacob Johns, was violently attacked yesterday and is currently in ICU.

We share the post below from our partners at the UUSC: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee and the Unitarian Universalist College of Social Justice with more information and ways you can support for Jacob on his healing journey.

We are holding Jacob and all who have been impacted by this tragic event in love and care and we reaffirm our commitment to Indigenous solidarity and long haul organizing for our people and our planet.


We are holding Jacob Johns, Indigenous climate activist, artist, musician, father, and Unitarian Universalist in great care and invite you to join us in supporting Jacob in his healing and organizing journey. Jacob was shot in the chest on the morning of Thursday, September 28, during a No Juan de O...

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Tennessee Bookstore Dedicates Reading Room to Elandria Williams

We remain heartbroken over the loss of the amazing UU leader, Elandria Williams. The Bottom, a nonprofit community center and Black-affirming bookstore in Knoxville, Tennessee, has dedicated a reading and research room to E.

Learn more about how The Bottom is honoring E’s legacy in this brief story summary from UU World:


The room at Knoxville nonprofit The Bottom features books, materials that focus on racial, gender, other social justice issues

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Because Unitarian Universalists believe in the dignity and worth of every person, we are called to demand that members of Congre...

Because Unitarian Universalists believe in the dignity and worth of every person, we are called to demand that members of Congress oppose any effort to criminalize trans people, their families, or communities.

Tell your representative today: https://bit.ly/3rtj8gz

PC: Uplift Action, Side With Love



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Three Wisconsin Congregations Collaborate for Shared Worship

20 September 2023 at 09:20
Rev. Jim Coakley preaching

Kat McKim

Small fellowships band together in just one example of the many ways the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted UU congregations to innovate and combine resources.

Opportunities for Connection ~ October 2023

28 September 2023 at 10:00
Four photos illustrating climate change-caused disasters: aftermath of a hurricane showing destroyed houses in top left, trees burning in a forest fire in top right, houses and trees almost submerged by flooding in bottom right, and crops bent and destroyed by drought in bottom left.

Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! his month - Disaster Relief Fund, CER Skill Ups, Worship Resources for Small Congregations, CERSI workshop proposals and more!

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Threshold Conversations: Coming of Age

12 September 2023 at 15:15
Coming of Age Panel Word Cloud: Flame prominent words "Coming of Age" "Know" "Ritual" "Congregation" "Think"
Coming of Age Conversations from Threshold Project panels, writings, and more

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Liturgy of the People

25 September 2023 at 09:00
Illustration of different people along with colorful icons

Elaine McArdle

Lay people and religious professionals reflect on the magic of co-creating worship.

Threshold Conversations: Coming of Age

12 September 2023 at 15:15
Coming of Age Panel Word Cloud: Flame prominent words "Coming of Age" "Know" "Ritual" "Congregation" "Think"
Coming of Age Conversations from Threshold Project panels, writings, and more

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Our Bodies Already Know

27 September 2023 at 07:09
A woman sitting on a large tree branch, with the tree around her, holds her hands to her heart with closed eyes, as if meditating.

Julica Hermann de la Fuente

Our bodies are so wise, and they hold so much information.

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