Passing the Respect for Marriage Act is a wonderful start to ensure that marriages of LGBTQIA+ couples will have protections regardless of the actions of the Supreme Court.

The UUA affirms the importance of strengthening legal protections for LGBTQIA+ marriages. While the UUA recognizes the importance of the Respect for Marriage Act, we also know the struggle for full equality for queer and trans people remains. And we are committed to this larger, liberatory struggle.

Read the full statement:
https://bit.ly/3uRAkdH


We must go further in protecting the full rights of people across the spectrum of gender and sexuality.

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Registration is NOW OPEN for General Assembly 2023, online or in person with us in Pittsburgh, PA! From Article II changes to the UUA Presidential election, this is a critical year to join us at our annual meeting of UUs. #UUAGA

https://www.uua.org/ga/registration


Join us June 21 - 25, 2023 online or in-person in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Unitarian Universalists will elect a new UUA President at our General Assembly 2023! Get all the details and updates on the 2023 UUA Presidential election on our website at: https://bit.ly/3hm3Cy6


Elections of leaders to serve Unitarian Universalism are at the heart of the 5th Principle of our faith.

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"The armed right-wing agitation in Columbus, OH is antithetical to our fundamental moral UU value of the human dignity and worth of every person. Their action was abhorrent because it only sought to oppress the freedom of expression of the LGBTQIA+ community. Unitarian Universalists will continue to affirm our LGBTQIA+ friends, neighbors, and loved ones and fight to protect our rights to support and love them.”

We lift up our President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray words in this recent RNS article.https://bit.ly/3uxzKll


(RNS) — Nazi sympathizers waved Christian flags at multiple drag story hour events.

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The SCOTUS case Moore v. Harper argued earlier this week, Becky Harper, is a long-time UU, member of the UU Fellowship of Raleigh, and board member with Common Cause North Carolina, the organization leading the legal argument to limit partisan gerrymandering.

Harper's work exemplifies living out the Fifth Principle of Unitarian Universalism, which affirms the use of democratic processes as a human right. Learn more about this significant case in this recent UU World article: https://bit.ly/3iRJ8NU


In Moore v. Harper, the U.S. Supreme Court will make crucial choices regarding limits to partisan manipulation of our elections.

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We share this #SFGLeads message as we continue to imagine the ways that our UU mission and our values inspire and call us to lead and love in these times.



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The UUA is partnering with The Management Center to provide practical, interculturally informed management skills training designed for UU religious professionals who supervise in congregations.

The Management Center will lead two separate two-day online Managing to Change the World trainings, facilitated by JK Nelson. We have space for 40 people in each session, and we’d like to invite you and your colleagues to apply!

Apply here:https://bit.ly/3BlirYr



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Join Interfaith Power & Light, the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, the United Church of Christ, United Women in Faith, and the Unitarian Universalist Association for a webinar on how your congregation can access federal grant funds for clean energy improvements!

This virtual event will be on December 8 at 4 pm ET/1 pm PT. Learn how to prepare to apply for Energy Efficiency Materials Pilot Program grants for your congregation’s energy efficiency work.

The IRA opens the way for non-profits and houses of worship to access clean energy funds and tax credits. UU Congregations can now leverage federal funds for energy and resiliency improvements. This is a critical time for people of faith to reduce the impact of our congregational facilities through federal funding opportunities.

Sign up today to join this interfaith virtual event! https://bit.ly/3VzoYHi


The Inflation Reduction Act included the greatest investment in climate care provisions in history. Join us for a briefing to learn about the benefits included that can help houses of worship do energy work on their facilities.

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We encourage you to get a copy of the 2022-23 UU Common Read, Mistakes and Miracles: Congregations on the Road to Multiculturalism. It explores five UU congregations' journeys toward Beloved Community and shares the joy, disappointment, and growth that these congregations found along the way.

Find out more about this year’s Common Read and how you and your UU community can participate:
https://bit.ly/3OU0mX0



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The UUA Presidential Search Committee recently announced its nomination of Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt for UUA president for the 2023–2029 term. Learn more about the candidate and the elections process in this story from UU World: https://bit.ly/3UiC8Hb


New president to be elected at General Assembly 2023.

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December 1st is World AIDS Day, a day to be reminded that HIV/AIDS is still with us. Today we will remember the more than 80 million who are living with HIV and AIDS and the more than 36 million who have died from the virus.



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Lay leadership has a long and proud history in Unitarian Universalism. Recent shifts in professional staffing, however, has resulted in more congregations finding themselves in need of strong lay leadership.

UUA Congregational Life staff will hold a virtual convening on Saturday, December 10 from 12pm - 4pm EST to help lay-led congregations connect with each other and connect with new streams of resources from the UUA. Join the convergence!

https://bit.ly/3s6Lh9R


Is your congregation operating without a professionally-trained minister?...

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Humanity faces many great challenges and injustices stemming from climate change, environmental racism, and rapid biodiversity decline. As UUs, we know this truth but we do not accept it as a fateful demise — believing instead that a vibrant and sustainable future for all can be achieved through unrelenting collective action grounded in love, equity, and building communities founded in genuine love and care.
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The story of the damage done to the world’s biodiversity is a tale of decline spanning thousands of years. Can the world seize its chance to change the narrative?

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With so much change and transition, it can be easy to feel uncertain or anxious, and we can lean on one another for support. Recognizing all the ways we are in transition, our President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray created a sermon exploring how we embrace possibility in times of change.

The sermon is part of a set of WorshipWeb videos for congregations experiencing ministerial transition and grappling with change. Incorporate these videos into your congregation's existing worship culture by sharing individual videos or the whole set.

https://bit.ly/3VkKD5P


A worship video collection about living faithfully during in-between times

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Today is Giving Tuesday. Put your faith in action today, support the UUA as the flagship of our faith and help promote our UU principles on a larger scale.

Support Giving Tuesday today: https://bit.ly/3xKoVgz



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A significant change in Unitarian Universalism comes through the dedicated work of the UUA’s Article II Study Commission (A2SC). Article II is the section in our UUA bylaws that contains the Purposes, 7 UU Principles, and our Sources.

Charged to review Article II, the Commission held discussions online, at General Assemblies, and with groups of leaders across our Association. This fall, the A2SC incorporated the extensive input they received and developed an initial draft of a new Article II.

You are invited to review the new draft text: https://bit.ly/3u7glaQ

And share your feedback with the Commission online: https://bit.ly/A2FeedbackNov

Please share this important conversation in your congregations and communities!



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During this season of gratitude, remember that we are part of a great community of faith.

May this inspire us to fill our lives with the Unitarian Universalist values of love, justice and truth.

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Since 1970, Indigenous people and their allies have gathered at noon EST on Cole's Hill in Plymouth MA to commemorate a National Day of Mourning on the US Thanksgiving holiday. It is a day to mourn, but also a time to feel strength in action.

Thanksgiving Day is a reminder of the genocide of millions of Native people, the theft of Native lands, and the erasure of Native cultures. Participants in National Day of Mourning honor Indigenous ancestors and Native resilience. It is a day of remembrance and spiritual connection, as well as a protest against the racism and oppression that Indigenous people continue to experience worldwide.

United American Indians of New England offers a livestream of the 53rd annual National Day of Mourning. Join in solidarity from wherever you are!

https://bit.ly/3gEcYVr


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The season of gratitude is an invitation for reflection. Take a look at your past and use these moments as an opportunity to be attentive to the present moment. Gratitude changes everything.



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As we come up on Thanksgiving Day, we share with you this message from Amber Ruffin and Native Land.

The UUA is deeply committed to honoring Indigenous peoples and protecting and promoting the heritage and culture of the 573+ tribes of the U.S. And that starts with recognizing that this land was not "discovered".



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We are so grateful for the pastoral presence of UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray. She offers this message in response to the tragic shooting inside Club Q in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a nightclub that serves the LGBTQIA+ community.

"Acts of violence against trans people and LGBTQIA+ people are not unrelated to the policy and rhetorical violence that leaders use to target LGBTQIA+ people every day across this country. Policy violence like the anti-trans laws in Alabama, Texas and Ohio incites interpersonal and public acts of violence. This must end.

Our LGBTQIA+ siblings are sacred, whole, and divine. The full expression of the diversity of gender and sexuality is a gift. We share a collective responsibility to build a world that affirms the inherent worth and dignity of all. We can do better. We must do better.

I send my love and care to everyone in our communities impacted by this incident, by violence towards the LGBTQIA+ community, and by attempts to intimidate trans and non-binary individuals."

Read our president's full statement here: https://bit.ly/3VarT8u


So many woke up yesterday, with our hearts already marking Transgender Day of Remembrance, only to learn the news of the mass shooting at Club Q.

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On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember those who have lost their lives for being who they are and those who face violence on a daily basis.

We remain committed to working to build a world where the expression of all gender identities is celebrated and where the talents, experiences and full humanity of transgender people welcomed and honored.



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Looking for community between the ages of 14-18 years old? YUUP is for #UU Youth!

Do you know someone who would be interested? Together, we shape the future of Unitarian Universalism.

Find out more about this new program: https://bit.ly/3EOEvgy


When the world shut down, YUUP started up.

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“There are the well-known Trans women of color we admire, and there are those we mourn for.”

Let's continue to be mindful of the struggle for balance and acceptance. We hold our trans, non-binary, genderqueer, and gender non-conforming community in care.

By- Denny @them

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This past Tuesday, the Presidential Search Committee nominated the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt to be the next president of the UUA. Other candidates can seek nomination by petition - the UUA Secretary will accept nominations by petition on or after December 1, 2022, through February 1, 2023.

Do you want to know more about the process of nomination by petition? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3AdED6g


information on UUA elections

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2022 has been another deadly year for transgender and non-binary people. The barrage of anti-trans legislation that has been levied against the trans/non-binary community along with a culture of hate that is harming our children is directly responsible for these senseless killings and the dangers the transgender community faces on a daily basis.

Our transgender siblings are sacred and divine. Let us honor the inherit worth and dignity of trans people by remembering those we’ve lost and honoring those living among us. Please join Side with Love this Friday, November 18 for a special worship service where we may grieve together, worship together, and recommit to a moving together in solidarity.

Register for the UUA Transgender Day of Remembrance Service: https://bit.ly/3VmXlkf



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The Myth of Thanksgiving presents a special discussion sharing Native American perspectives on the arrival of European settlers in New England 400 years ago.

Listen to the experiences of Native populations at the time of the settlers’ arrival, what is actually known about the first Thanksgiving, and how native tribes see themselves in today’s construction of the United States.

https://bit.ly/3EEvYfC


Inspired by the 2015 film The Pilgrims, American Experience presents a special discussion sharing Native American perspectives on the arrival of European set...

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Last week, U.S. Representative Judy Chu, who serves in California’s 27th district, was reelected to Congress, where she brings our Unitarian Universalist faith and values to her public service. She recently talked with UU World about the ways her faith intersects with her work and what we can all do to make an impact on the most pressing issues of our time.

“When I first encountered the Unitarian philosophy, I was just utterly amazed at how Unitarians not only talk about this in the church services, but also put this into action,” said Chu, who became a UU in the mid-1980s.

Get the whole story in the Fall/Winter edition of UU World: https://bit.ly/3UIKfNY


Congresswoman Judy Chu on climate change, being a UU, and more

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For many Unitarian Universalists, religious education helps them make better choices and explore essential life questions that include: How can we help the Earth to heal? What does it mean to be sexually healthy? How can we help to create a more just world? For some, religious education has also been a critical, transformative, life-saving experience.

Do you or someone you know have a story to share about how UU religious education saved your life? UU World magazine is collecting these stories and would love to learn about yours.

Email world@uua.org with the subject line: life-saving ministry



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We amplify President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray's message. We are in this work together for justice and equity, to build Beloved Community, no matter how long it takes—sending love and light to you all. 🤍



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Today we offer you a source of hope and strength from our President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray . After elections this week, let us all remain hopeful and grow our capacity for supporting democracy and community care.



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Lay leadership has a long and proud history in Unitarian Universalism. Recent shifts in professional staffing, however, has resulted in more congregations finding themselves in need of strong lay leadership.

UUA Congregational Life staff will hold a virtual convening on December 10 to help lay-led congregations connect with each other and connect with new streams of resources from the UUA. Join the convergence!

https://bit.ly/3s6Lh9R


Is your congregation operating without a professionally-trained minister?...

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Kudos to UU the Vote campaign staff for being ready to take action to support voter access in Philadelphia on #ElectionDay! This great story from the Philadelphia Inquirer shows the impact we can have when we live out our Unitarian Universalist values. https://bit.ly/3hvFx7y



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"Hope is a precious commodity these days, when so many things deserve holy outrage. Knowing that the planet’s overall lifespan is far beyond that of our species reminds me that the earth is not beholden to me. It is a gift, but not one without an expectation of return.

Hope can be found in celebrating these things, in the moments of awe and appreciation the earth shares continuously with us. With the generative power of gratitude and finding our hope in these things, we can change the way we think and act. Because we must act. We cannot give in to despair."

A more spiritual worldview may help us heal the planet.

-Erica Shadowsong FALL/WINTER 2022 UU World



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On Election Day from 7pm - 11pm ET, UU the Vote Fun Squad will be hosting a virtual, drop-in watch-and-wait event on Zoom. Come relax, dance, share stories, join surprise guests and performers, get breaking election news, and honor the amazing work we've done together with UU the Vote 2022!

Join UU the Vote Tonight https://bit.ly/ElectionNightDropIn



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Election days are, by their nature, historic moments. And for the individuals, families and communities who are currently struggling in this country—struggling for access to quality healthcare, affordable housing, and safe working conditions, and struggling to have their voice heard and to cast their ballot without coercion—today is a crucial day.

It is also a crucial day in the fight for full inclusion, equity, and dignity for all—for all those seeking freedom from systems of identity-based violence and oppression, from anti-Semitism, sexism and patriarchy, from homophobia, transphobia and ableism. We continue to be in a generational struggle for a more just and peaceful world where all people and our planet can thrive.
Some of our ancestors fought and died for the very same rights and humane conditions we struggle for today. Let us name and honor them, for we would not be here without their courageous action. We can because they did. We carry their strength with us today.

We pray this day that everyone who is eligible to vote, will vote and can vote safely and freely. We pray that all votes are counted fairly. And by pray, I mean putting our faith into action. With prayerful hearts, we will take whatever action we can today to help ensure everyone is able to vote and we will continue to organize our communities all year round for the values that center dignity, collective care, and justice.

This is long-haul work, and it will take courage, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to show up for one another’s wholeness and dignity. May we find strength in each other and in what we hold most dear, on this day and every day of the journey ahead.



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On this #ElectionDay, UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray reminds us why our morals and religious values cannot be separated from our prophetic political action:

"Voting itself is sacred, because the right to vote is the recognition that one’s voice matters and is needed to shape the decisions affecting us all."

Read more in UU World. https://bit.ly/3NPjtRJ


Unitarian Universalists commit to defend voting rights as sacred.

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If you’re conscious of climate crises news, you know there isn’t much to feel hopeful about. None of this is easy. When we’re living within these existentially foreboding times facing this climate crisis, one good response to the harm and violence around you is to build kinship with one another. Practice staying present in building communities of genuine love and care.

Learn how to find hope in the uncomfortable truth in this UU World article.

https://bit.ly/3Ut2436


In the face of ongoing existential threats, how will you respond?

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Join UU the Vote, Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, and UU Justice NC on Friday, Nov. 4 from 5-6pm ET to text voters in North Carolina!

Help turn out voters in this critical election and build a base of folks taking action in the fight for dignity and democracy.

Register at https://bit.ly/3E32lEO



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There are so many ways to support and protect our democratic institutions during the days leading up to the November 8 midterm elections. UU the Vote will hold in-person events in key states, virtual phone banking and text banking events for folks to join from wherever you are, poll chaplain training events, and more in the coming weeks. Join them!

https://bit.ly/36rjqKm


There is a role for everyone in this work. The work of volunteers will be critical to building and sustaining this massive coordinated campaign. Fill out the form below if you're curious about or want…

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Let us remember and pray for all dear to us on All Souls Day. We offer you these words by Kathleen McTigue.

"They are with us still. The lives they lived hold us steady. Their words remind us and call us back to ourselves. Their courage and love evoke our own. We, the living, carry them with us: we are their voices, their hands and their hearts."



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UUA Pres Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray reminds us that in a time of emboldened racism, anti-Semitism, and white supremacy, voting is another important way to organize against these movements. #VoteLove #DefendDemocracy #DefeatHate.


This is a defining time. Across the country we are witnessing an emboldened racist, anti-Semitic, white supremacist movement trying take control of our government and move us in the direction of authoritarianism and fascism.

Voting is just one way to organize against these movements – but an absolutely critical one. That is why I am voting early and working with UU the Vote to #VoteLove #DefendDemocracy #DefeatHate.

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There's a scramble to preserve the James Howe house, also known as the Freed Slave House in Montclair, New Jersey as it gets listed for sale. This home was owned by a formerly enslaved man and it holds historical value.

Members of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Montclair have been involved in the effort, forming the “Friends of the Howe House” group to preserve this piece of history for this community.

To learn more, including how you can help: https://bit.ly/3DoXWdz

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The Friends of the Howe House commit to advocacy and action that will ensure the preservation of the Howe House (also known as the Freed Slave House) as a landmark of African American history and heritage.

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Today starts the observance of Samhain. For many, Samhain is a time to honor the dead and reflect on the changing of seasons. The new year begins tomorrow November 1st in the Celtic tradition and the veil between us and our ancestors is lifted.

Join together this Samhain as we reach across the veil to ask our ancestors for their wisdom, guidance, and encouragement as we move again into the gentle darkness of the coming season.

https://bit.ly/3EwAtGb


Now the autumn shudders In the rose's root, Far and wide the ladders Lean among the fruit. Now the autumn clambers Up the trellised frame And the rose...

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For many Unitarian Universalists, religious education helps them make better choices and explore essential life questions that include: How can we help the Earth to heal? What does it mean to be sexually healthy? How can we help to create a more just world? For some, religious education has also been a critical, transformative, life-saving experience.

Do you or someone you know have a story to share about how UU religious education saved your life? UU World magazine is collecting these stories and would love to learn about yours.

Email world@uua.org with the subject line: life-saving ministry



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#IntersexAwarenessDay marks the anniversary of a public demonstration by intersex people and their allies at the annual conference of the American Academy of Pediatrics on October 26, 1996.

We uplift the courage of these activists, and we side with continued efforts to raise awareness and agency for all intersex people. May all of our intersex siblings feel supported, empowered and cherished.



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We're proud to share news about this important milestone in our Association-wide work toward greater inclusion and we are so grateful for the long and diligent partnership of EqUUal Access in this process. https://bit.ly/3z7sIqg


We are grateful to EqUUal Access for their long term partnership.

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Sending love and good wishes to everyone celebrating #Diwali! May your days be illuminated with happiness, peace and good health.



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Looking for community between the ages of 14-18 years old? YUUP is for #UU Youth!

Do you know someone who would be interested? Together, we shape the future of Unitarian Universalism.

Find out more about this new program: https://bit.ly/3EOEvgy


When the world shut down, YUUP started up.

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For many Unitarian Universalists, religious education helps them make better choices and explore essential life questions that include: How can we help the Earth to heal? What does it mean to be sexually healthy? How can we help to create a more just world? For some, religious education has also been a critical, transformative, life-saving experience.

Do you or someone you know have a story to share about how UU religious education saved your life? UU World magazine is collecting these stories and would love to learn about yours.

Email world@uua.org with the subject line: life-saving ministry



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On this #ThoughfulThursday, we share a story of some ways that clergy and other religious professionals are processing their experiences during the pandemic.

Learn more about the retreats organized and co-led by ministerial intern Arran Morton and the ways in which deep reflection can help us all make meaning from difficult experiences.

https://www.uuma.org/page/2022WeeklyNewsOctober14

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Lay leadership has a long and proud history in Unitarian Universalism. Recent shifts in professional staffing, however, has resulted in more congregations finding themselves in need of strong lay leadership.

UUA Congregational Life staff will hold a virtual convening on December 10 to help lay-led congregations connect with each other and connect with new streams of resources from the UUA. Join the convergence!

https://bit.ly/3s6Lh9R


Is your congregation operating without a professionally-trained minister?...

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For Indigenous Peoples around the world, climate change has long been more than an abstract, futuristic possibility. The importance of an Indigenous worldview is illuminated by the impacts of climate change.

"Let us steward the land. Let us right the relationship. Assist us in these endeavors. Return to us our stolen land, ancestors, languages, and children so that we can heal ourselves and the earth. We need not continue to extract, take, remove, sell, covet, own, profit, or destroy. Another story is possible if we just listen to the past and allow it to take us into the future."

Read more in this new article from the Fall/Winter edition of UU World: https://bit.ly/3glmMDy


Some twenty years ago, in a nondescript conference room with high ceilings and Berber carpet, I witnessed an Alaska Native Elder cry while discussing climate change. This Elder and her community have been living on the land—and existing off of it—for eons.

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Looking for community between the ages of 14-18 years old? YUUP is for #UU Youth!

Do you know someone who would be interested? Together, we shape the future of Unitarian Universalism.

Find out more about this new program: https://bit.ly/3EOEvgy


When the world shut down, YUUP started up.

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UU the Vote Campaign Manager JaZahn Hicks and UUA Field and Programs Director Nicole Pressley remind us about the importance of UU the Vote in the home stretch of the 2022 election.

To get involved, go to https://bit.ly/3tp1HeU.

Tune in now! https://bit.ly/3VBBarm


Together. By adding your email, you will receive updates from the UUA and local state action networks. https://vimeo.com/749213409/10bebd802f Our Fall Flex for 4 Million leverages the power of our…

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October 17 is #BlackPoetryDay, an opportunity to celebrate not only the monumental work of Black poets but also Black literacy and culture more broadly.

Poems give us access to perspectives and experiences other than our own and provides comfort and inspiration when we're struggling.

Check out Black poets published by UUA imprints Skinner House or Beacon Press at inSpirit, the UU Book and Gift Shop.

https://bit.ly/3ME46t1

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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 for.

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, 2023.

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



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As LatinX/Hispanic HeritageMonth comes to a close we share with you a piece that honors the generations of people who crafted the beautiful mixture of culture we celebrate today.

We are grateful for all the vibrant culture and pride the Latinx community shares with us. We will continue to be in solidarity and work for justice alongside this and all communities until we all thrive, and we will carry the light of their inspiration forward.

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We share this #SFGLeads message. We all need time to rest and recharge right now. You deserve it. Rest and joy are sources of our creativity and critical for our spiritual strength, resilience, and survival. We and our faith will be better for it.



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On this #ThoughtfulThursday we offer you this message from Bernice King ,"Social justice is LOVE applied to systems, policies and cultures."



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In recognition of Yom Kippur last week, we reflect on atonement and forgiveness. We share with you this message by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg from her book, On Repentance and Repair.

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Today we celebrate #NationalComingOutDay! Today we shine a light on all those who have come out as LGBTQ+.While it’s a personal decision, everyone who speaks about their sexuality or gender identity is seen as a win for equality.We honor the power of the coming out experience, knowing many LGBTQ people are asked to repeat this experience throughout their lives.

On this day we share with this you Blessed Are the Queer by HP Rivers.https://bit.ly/3NdpExy


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Today we honor Indigenous Peoples Day. It is impossible to exaggerate the magnitude of the human injustice perpetrated against Indigenous people. Settler exploration and violent appropriation of Indigenous lands continue unquestioned because of the Doctrine of Discovery.

We must continue to open ourselves to a transformation that seeks to redress past wrongs and address injustices. Unitarian Universalists have begun this work by reimagining this holiday that celebrates colonialism to become an opportunity to reveal historical truths about the oppression of Indigenous peoples in the Americas and celebrate the strength and beauty of Indigenous culture.

For more information please check out this online resource:https://bit.ly/3CNXHtH



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Thank you to all the UU clergy across the association. May you feel the love and support from your collegial community! We are grateful for your witness! In this rich well of appreciation, we truly thank you for your work.



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We are grateful to grassroots groups and activists across the country who are developing amazing resources to support education and understanding on #IndigenousPeoplesDay.

Check out IllumiNative led non-profit plans and guides to advocate and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in your community.

https://bit.ly/3MiA4fY



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Today, Muslims worldwide, including Muslim Unitarian Universalists, celebrate Mawlid Al Nabi, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. We wish you a very happy and blessed Mawlid Al Nabi.



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For if not us, who? If not now, when? This is the work we are called to do. Let's continue to commit to recognizing, reflecting, and doing the work to break barriers and build bridges.

We share with you Be A King photo as a reminder that we can do the work anywhere.



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On this #ThoughtfulThursday we are holding the millions of people affected by Hurricane Ian in love and light during their recovery time. We send our prayers.

Hurricane Ian made landfall over southwest Florida for only a few hours, but the recovery will take months or longer for some. Congregations affected by Hurricane Ian experienced a substantial loss of income and property. Our people will need support for housing, clothing, and basic needs as well as money for repairs. With your donation, we are able to aid congregations, their members, and their communities. Please donate today. https://bit.ly/33A6U5O



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Join Side with Love for the launch of our latest organizing campaign, UPLIFT Action! They will be honoring the sacred importance of bodily autonomy with several of our partners and Unitarian Universalists from around the country who are faithfully organizing for LGBTQIA+, Gender, and Reproductive Justice.

Come be a part of this special event where we proclaim, "Every Body is Sacred!" and celebrate the inherent worth and dignity of every person and launch ourselves into action. Register now to join live or get the recording.
https://bit.ly/3SIlQaw



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Will you take the Climate Justice Voter pledge? Join UU the Vote as they’ve partnered with Environmental Voter Project to activate non-voting environmentalists. Take the pledge to get one million voters for the climate out to the polls this year!

https://bit.ly/3EdNUya


Climate change is a complex problem. The ways we address it are varied and have different impacts, but all are crucial in addressing climate change. Voting on climate is a critical approach.

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It's disappointing that U.S. President Biden feels the pandemic is over - many in Unitarian Universalist communities are being impacted by the virus and many are still choosing to wear masks. We remain dedicated to supporting people's efforts to keep themselves and their families safe and healthy.

We also remain dedicated to demanding more compassionate, inclusive policies that protect the worth and dignity of everyone in communities across the United States.

Earlier this spring, Side with Love shared a post that reminded us of the importance of rejecting a narrow view of personal responsibility and choosing actions that support our entire community instead. Its message is still much-needed today.

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As we reach the millionth U.S.COVID death, how can we prevent such overwhelming numbers from demoralizing us and instead reach people in ways that inspire work to build the more equitable and compassionate system?

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The Shabbat Shuva, known as the ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, is a time for self-reflection and asking for forgiveness.

As we prepare for the start of Yom Kippur tomorrow, here is a piece of Jewish wisdom from this period. Shabbat Shalom!

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We echo Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray message. Consider donating your congregation's Sunday collection to the UUA's Disaster Relief Fund to help us respond.

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Assist UUA congregations, their members, and communities experiencing destruction from natural and human caused disasters.

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The UUA is proud national partner of Day Without Us. Join us for this free event - register now. Learn how you can plug into the fight from wherever you are: https://bit.ly/3TL4ScA



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Today, Jews worldwide, including Jewish Unitarian Universalists, celebrate Rosh Hashanah. As we gather for these celebrations, we wish you a time filled with meaningful moments, love, and care for one another.



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Last summer, East Shore UU Church in Kirtland, Ohio like many other congregations had just been through a very difficult year. Along with the continued challenges of the pandemic, they had to say goodbye to their developmental minister. The search for a new minister ended in disappointment, with no viable candidates available. Ministers in the greater Clevland area offered to help. Through patience and perseverance, these ministers came through for the East Shore UU Church in Kirtland. During their time they compiled a project post-mortem.

Learn how these ministers relied on staff and leaders to support one another during a time of shortage. Read the full story:https://bit.ly/3Rc4LUG



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#BisexualityDay seeks to accelerate the acceptance of the Bi community and overcome the erasure of bisexual individuals worldwide. UUs welcome and celebrate you and members of the bisexual community. Your identity is valid.🤍



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This #ThoughtfulThursday we are introducing a new series featuring our President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray called #SFGLeads.

We share this message of hope during another time of uncertainty. Faithful action is what this moment asks of us. We remain grateful for the leadership of UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray.



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Two years later, we still mourn the loss of the amazing Unitarian Universalist leader Elandria Williams. It brings us some comfort to know that E’s memory and legacy lives on through all of the lives E touched.”

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Elandria Williams was a dear friend and incomparable leader of our faith.

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Houses of worship on Martha's Vineyard have long worked together to meet the needs of their neighbors. Faith leaders were ready to spring into action when refugees arrived unexpectedly after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pulled an inhumane and cruel political stunt.

The Rev. Janet Newton, a minister at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Martha’s Vineyard, said, "The vineyard is often seen as a playground for the rich and powerful, and that shapes how outsiders see the Vineyard."

During the off-season in the vineyard, people struggle. In the geographically isolated community, year-round residents have learned to care for each other through community and hospitality.

Kudos to all of the community leaders - on Martha’s Vineyard who welcomed these strangers with love, care, and dignity.

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(RNS) — Houses of worship on Martha's Vineyard have long worked together to meet the needs of their neighbors. So they were ready to spring into action when refugees arrived unexpectedly.

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We urge the Biden Administration to honor its commitment to end Title 42. We must build a just and humane immigration system in this country that honors the inherent worth and dignity of every person.

https://bit.ly/3fblavz


It was reported that the Biden administration has proposed to expand asylum-blocking Title 42 expulsions to Venezuelans, Cubans, and Nicaraguans.

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In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we share with you this message from GA 2022. JaZahn Hicks, Campaign Manager at UU the Vote, reminding us why we need to be organized and engaged to participate in the critical elections happening across our country.

For more than 150 years, Unitarians and Universalists have been involved in the struggle to deliver the right to vote to more Americans. We all have a role to play in building a truly just, multi-racial democracy.

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This is "Faith On Fire For Democracy" by Unitarian Universalist Assoc. on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Come be in community on September 30th, and join the urgent call to build and exercise our collective power during a #DayWithoutUs national teach-in.

A day of disruption, learning, activation, and community building. The current conditions of the US require that we all exercise our power in both new and familiar ways. On Friday, September 30th, #DayWithoutUs is encouraging everyone to remove themselves from their daily routines and join a mass teach-in to understand how the fight for reproductive justice is a fight for all of our freedoms.

The UUA is proud national partner of Day Without Us. Join us for this free event - register now. Learn how you can plug into the fight from wherever you are: https://bit.ly/3TL4ScA



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Tonight at 6:30pm ET, join #UUTheVote and New Georgia Project for a virtual and in-person voter education and mobilization event. Come help us call voters in Georgia!

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3Sh3e0I



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One of the most powerful lies of white supremacy, capitalism, and colonialism is the notion that repressive and racist policing systems make us safer. In "Defund Fear: Safety Without Policing, Prisons, and Punishment," Zach Norris shifts the conversation about public safety away from fear and punishment toward support systems for our families and communities.

Our UU theology calls us to work for the liberation of all people - none of us are truly free until we are all free. We encourage you to read and reflect on "Defund Fear."

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Defund Fear by Zach Norris

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On this Thursday, we offer you a message from Worship Web by Glen Thomas Rideout.

"We show our children now the truths of yesterday and the possibility of tomorrow. It's this deeper connection with the greater living story that brings a chance of wellness and repair for all life."

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The Congregational Life Leadership Team met to strategize on the Regional Staff's work to fulfill the UUA’s mission of supporting congregations. This team quickly realized that there are two major challenges facing Unitarian Universalist congregations as we enter a new year - and you can read more about those challenges in the link below.

The good news for congregations is that you are not alone. Your Regional Staff and sibling congregations across the UUA are ready to get to work. There isn’t anything we can’t do when we do it together.

Get more support for your congregation at: https://bit.ly/3qr9gjn



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This week starts National Hispanic Heritage Month. This year's theme is "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation." September 15th through October 15th is a time to celebrate history, culture, traditions, and achievements while remaining committed to protecting and promoting the rights of people from Spanish-speaking and/or Latin American cultures.

As we celebrate the Hispanic and Latino/Latina/Latinx community, Unitarian Universalists lift up their hope and power, and we carry the light of their inspiration forward.

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We have a number of new job openings here at the UUA, including:
Congregational Life Field Staff
Congregation Life Event Coordinator
LGBTQ Ministries and Clara Barton Gender Justice Fellow
Children and Families Faith Development Specialist
Reproductive Justice Organizing Intern

Learn more about these exciting opportunities and join us in this transformational work.
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The UUA is a great place to work—where your job is in alignment with your values. We are an historic, inclusive, and progressive religious denomination.

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As Kansas activists celebrate their hard-earned victory, their counterparts in Kentucky are just ramping up for a nearly identical showdown in November 2022.

“We need the right conversations and deeper conversations with more personal connections,” said UU activist Ashanti (Ash) Spears. At the same time, Rus Funk, Justice Center Coordinator for the Kentucky Unitarian Universalist Justice Action Network, says there is "a real hunger for faith-based voices in support of reproductive rights."

While the strategies of Kansas and Kentucky organizers vary, their success is equally dependent on the same core elements: the hard work and support of millions of people who hold no formal power.

Read the full story on the prevail in Kentucky in UU World: https://bit.ly/3BjmBPV


Kansas organizers succeed through inclusive leadership and seeking dialogue with potential opponents.

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Show your UU the Vote Spirit at the Week of Action Homecoming-themed Rally! Join
UU the Vote and Michigan UU Social Justice for a virtual rally to celebrate the progress they have made and to prepare for the hard work still to come.

Join all week to put your values to the front and reach voters in Michigan through phone, text, and trend banking! Learn how you can participate in this nonpartisan civic engagement initiative: https://bit.ly/3U37WAV


Primary election season is just about over. This has been an unprecedented election season, with wins and losses that have been, oftentimes, difficult to sum up. From New York to Kansas to Alaska…

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Last fall, in addition to navigating the general crisis-laden state of the world, ABC premiered Quinta Brunson's television show Abbott Elementary. The show is set in Philadelphia, offering a window into the low-resourced school settings Black children often find themselves in.

Schools in the greater Philadelphia area are among the most segregated in the country, and they are also heavily policed. Instead of giving cops a role in the show's storyline, Brunson includes abolitionist-aligned themes, like offering care, grace, and protection to the most marginalized members of a community; relying on the community to improve and increase the school’s material resources; and keeping school resource officers and cops out of the narrative entirely.

Abbott Elementary invites us into a world that's possibility-laden and imaginative. The show asks you: What does it actually feel like to be a Black student? What should it feel like? One of the many central challenges of abolitionist organizing is simultaneously grappling with how to move through an anti-Black world designed to oppress Black peoples globally while imagining, organizing, and building a new world that ushers in Black liberation.

Patience, grace, humanity, and care are shown throughout Abbott Elementary– a model of deep understanding from which we can all learn. As Unitarian Universalists, we are committed to the Principles that move us to work together to transform racist structures and uproot policing systems.

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Without cops or school resource officers roaming the hallway, Abbott Elementary invites us into a world that’s possibility-laden, imaginative, and abolitionist.

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Banning books in the classroom is the start of the erasure of history and stops the progress that allows our children the opportunity to learn in accepting and nurturing classrooms.

The banning of books removes the possibility of conversation. Banning titles and aggressively policing books for inappropriate content can limit students’ exposure to great literature – and prevents students from learning both about injustice and oppression and the ways we can overcome them.

As Unitarian Universalists, we support the freedom to read, we champion free expression, and we believe in intellectual freedom. Celebrate free speech by exercising your constitutional right to read.

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Summer Boismier resigned from Norman High School after a student's parent complained. Now, Oklahoma's secretary of education wants to revoke her teaching certificate.

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There are a wide variety of offerings to help congregations welcome in-person visitors and share the life-saving message of Unitarian Universalism online. The inSpirit UU Book and Gift Shop is an essential resource at the beginning of the church year and beyond. Browse their colorful, relatable, and informative line of products specifically for congregations and get your members off to a great start in their search for truth and meaning.

https://bit.ly/3d1If36



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Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day. We honor those continuing their journey to support their own mental health and we remember those we have lost.

If you or anyone you know needs help, please use, or share the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline specific resources: https://bit.ly/3ce6lXh


We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

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