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Today β€” 31 October 2024UUA

Q&A: UU the Vote’s Nora Rasman Talks 2024 Election Strategy and Beyond

30 October 2024 at 05:05
A small group of UU the Vote canvassers in Pennsylvania stand on a street planning together.

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UU the Vote is β€œgrowing our collective understanding and practice of participatory forms of democracy,” says Rasman, UU the Vote’s first-ever democracy strategist.

Unitarian Universalism Influenced This Halloween Movie Starring Brian Cox

31 October 2024 at 10:00
A blue-eyed person with a white-hair goatee and short white hair tucked under a gray skull cap leans forward, forearms resting on a piece of furniture, hands clasped. The person is wearing an open orange, long-sleeve, button-up shirt with a white t-shirt underneath. They have a brownish gray vest on top. Behind them is an industrial-looking standing shelf with trinkets, including a statue of a lamb, vases, and a potted plant.

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Skelly is about a boy’s journey through grief after the loss of his grandfather. It has nods to Unitarian Universalism.

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UUA Statement Renews Call for End of Violence in Israel and Gaza, Release of Hostages

25 September 2024 at 13:00
A lit Unitarian Universalist chalice before a purple background.

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The UUA says its commitment β€œgrows more urgent as the escalation of the conflict into Lebanon threatens to engulf the entire region.” Read the statement in full.

New UU Shared Values Learning Tools, including Pamphlets and Posters, are in the Works

18 September 2024 at 03:00
A close-up on smooth brown stones painted with drawings or messages. One says "Love" in white letters on colorful stripes. Another has a rainbow with white clouds at either end. Another is painted sky blue and has a yellow sun. Still others are out of focus in the background.

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In this Q&A, Mary Benard, Publishing Director of Skinner House Books and UUA Publications, shares how staffers across the Association are collaborating to create helpful resources for UUs and congregations.

Ingathering Greeting: UUA President Asks UUs to Meet the Moment

26 August 2024 at 08:00
A series of warm, twinkling lights that look like hearts.

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UUA President Rev. Dr. SofΓ­a Betancourt marks the start of a new congregational year in a recorded video. Access the full message.

Advocating for Change as a Tax-Exempt UU Congregation

9 August 2024 at 12:54
Two people participating in neighborhood canvassing effort review information on a phone. They're outside. One of them is wearing a UU the Vote T-shirt. The other is in a fedora, a blue collared shirt, black jacket. Both wear glasses and voter engagement buttons.

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Answers to some of your questions about the political engagement rules that apply to nonprofit UU congregations and groups.

Advocating for Change as a Tax-Exempt UU Congregation

9 August 2024 at 12:54
Two people participating in neighborhood canvassing effort review information on a phone. They're outside. One of them is wearing a UU the Vote T-shirt. The other is in a fedora, a blue collared shirt, black jacket. Both wear glasses and voter engagement buttons.

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Answers to some of your questions about the political engagement rules that apply to nonprofit UU congregations and groups.

Advocating for Change as a Tax-Exempt UU Congregation

8 August 2024 at 05:00
Lurline DeVos and P.J. Deak doing canvassing work

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Answers to some of your questions about the political engagement rules that apply to nonprofit UU congregations and groups.

Read the New UU Shared Values Statement that Passed during GA 2024

11 July 2024 at 10:02
The Shared Values flower appears in the final proposed revision to Article II, which will be voted on during GA 2024.

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Review full text of the statement, which serves as the foundation of all the work of the UUA, its member congregations, and its covenanted communities.

UU Common Read 2024–25: β€˜Authentic Selves’ Celebrates Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families

1 July 2024 at 15:22
J. (they/them, Chinese American) and M. (they/them, White American), a nonbinary and interracial couple, expressing their love for each other on an outing in California.

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Learn how to join the conversation about this book, edited by Peggy Gillespie, that can be a catalyst for meaningful action and reflection.

Need Whova Help Before GA? Try Our Quick and Simple Beginner's Guide.

6 June 2024 at 10:13
Whova app box logo on a pastel gradient background

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Get familiar with the UUA General Assembly’s online convention center. (And learn how to pronounce its name.)

A Leadership Ministry Network is Being Created to Support and Engage Lay Leaders

31 May 2024 at 11:19
A row of connected pink and red paper hearts.

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In this Q&A, Woullard Lett, Leadership Ministry associate for the Unitarian Universalist Association, shares more about the nationwide effort to better serve lay leadership.

GA Delegates to Vote on Business Resolution in Support of Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex People

31 May 2024 at 06:00
The Intersex Progress LGBTQ+ Flag over wood plank wall texture.

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On May 20, the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Board of Trustees added the item to the General Assembly’s final agenda. Review it in full.

A More Accessible β€˜Virtual Hymnal’ for UUs Is on the Way

28 May 2024 at 09:45
Photo of a hymn

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The Unitarian Universalist Association has started developing the digital version in partnership with the Association of UU Music Ministries.

Photos: Honoring the 20th Anniversary of Same-Sex Marriage Equality in Massachusetts

20 May 2024 at 09:56
A three-tiered wedding cake with pink flowers on a table. People around it prepare to cut it together.

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To mark the milestone, revisit photos of some of the joyous events that followed the landmark decision.

Join the First-Ever UU Climate Justice Revival, and Let’s Reimagine Together

25 April 2024 at 10:46
An illustration of two people facing each other. Their minds reflect planet earth and blooming wildflowers of bright colors.

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UUA President Rev. Dr. SofΓ­a Betancourt, who is trained as an environmental ethicist, invites all Unitarian Universalists to participate in the transformative conversation this September.

Understanding Article II: A theological analysis for Unitarian Universalists

7 February 2024 at 07:24
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Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme has provided a theological analysis of the proposed revision to Article II. Here are nine quotes from her essay to get the conversation started.

Side with Love 30 Days of Love: Unitarian Universalists empower democracy and promote electoral justice with UU the Vote

5 February 2024 at 05:12
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For the fourth and final week of the Side With Love campaign, the theme is Resilience, and the focus is on Democracy and Electoral Justice.

Understanding Article II: A theological analysis for Unitarian Universalists

7 February 2024 at 07:24
Dinah Pham on Unsplash

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Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme has provided a theological analysis of the proposed revision to Article II. Here are nine quotes from her essay to get the conversation started.

Side with Love 30 Days of Love: Unitarian Universalists empower democracy and promote electoral justice with UU the Vote

5 February 2024 at 05:12
Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash

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For the fourth and final week of the Side With Love campaign, the theme is Resilience, and the focus is on Democracy and Electoral Justice.

Understanding Article II: A theological analysis for Unitarian Universalists

7 February 2024 at 07:24
Dinah Pham on Unsplash

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Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme has provided a theological analysis of the proposed revision to Article II. Here are nine quotes from her essay to get the conversation started.

Understanding Article II: A theological analysis for Unitarian Universalists

7 February 2024 at 07:24
Dinah Pham on Unsplash

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Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme has provided a theological analysis of the proposed revision to Article II. Here are nine quotes from her essay to get the conversation started.

UUA Condemns Violence Against Gaza: Read the Statement

14 February 2024 at 13:35
lit chalice

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A new statement from the Unitarian Universalist Association condemns the Israeli military’s ongoing violence against Gaza and the U.S. government’s complicity in the crisis in Gaza.

Side with Love 30 Days of Love: Unitarian Universalists empower democracy and promote electoral justice with UU the Vote

5 February 2024 at 05:12
Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash

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For the fourth and final week of the Side With Love campaign, the theme is Resilience, and the focus is on Democracy and Electoral Justice.

Side with Love 30 Days of Love: Unitarian Universalists empower democracy and promote electoral justice with UU the Vote

5 February 2024 at 05:12
Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash

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For the fourth and final week of the Side With Love campaign, the theme is Resilience, and the focus is on Democracy and Electoral Justice.

30 Days of Love: Empower Democracy and Promote Electoral Justice with UU the Vote

7 February 2024 at 09:50
A hand places a paper ballot into a voting box.

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For the fourth and final full week of the Side With Love campaign, the theme is Resilience, and the focus is on Democracy and Electoral Justice.

30 Days of Love: Inspiring UUs in the Fight for Bodily Autonomy

1 February 2024 at 12:16
The words "You are beautiful" in the center of a rainbow heart with the lovely colors of the Transgender Pride Flag wrapping it all together.

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In the third week of Side With Love’s campaign, we contemplate our individual rights and our responsibilities toward others.

30 Days of Love: How Can Unitarian Universalists Champion Climate Justice?

24 January 2024 at 09:00
A person moves their hand upward amid verdant hanging leaves.

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The second week of Side With Love’s month of spiritual renourishment invites UUs to find their paths for social transformation.

Ignite Your Heart: A Quick Guide to Side With Love’s 30 Days of Love

17 January 2024 at 13:00
Three red hearts on a yellow background.

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What to know about the annual celebration that offers spiritual nourishment, political grounding, and more.

Who Embodies Unitarian Universalism in Your Life? Nominate Them for a 2024 Award

15 September 2023 at 03:00
A smiling person in a blue dress, white shawl and a matching blue fascinator hat receives a modern glass award for distinguished service to Unitarian Universalism as people clap.

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The award honors distinguished service to Unitarian Universalism. Learn how to nominate someone, and review a list of past recipients.

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

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A video interview with longtime UUA General Assembly photographer Nancy Pierce

Fall/Winter 2023 Reflection Questions

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

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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.

Social Justice on Social Media

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

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

Reflecting Upon the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington

25 August 2023 at 12:22
Marchers from Providence, Rhode Island, and Kalamazoo, Michigan, gather on the steps of All Souls, D.C.

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Editor’s Note:Β On August 28, 1963, an estimated 1,500 Unitarian Universalists joined the 250,000 Americans who gathered in Washington, D.C., for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.Β TheΒ Unitarian Universalist AssociationΒ recognizes this seminalΒ history with the following message, and UU World magazine shares its commitment.

Frederick Douglass: What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?

3 July 2023 at 10:00
A lithograph of a Black man in a suit. The lithograph is framed by a golden-brown booklet.

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In this excerpted version of his now-classic 1852 oration, Frederick Douglass casts Fourth of July celebrations as an offense to the enslaved population of the United States, and all who yearn for true freedom.

A Farewell Message from UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray

5 July 2023 at 10:00
A white woman leaning against a table with a chalice visible. The woman is smiling.

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As her time as UUA President winds down, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray shares a message of appreciation for the work we’ve done together and excitement for what’s to come.

UUA Presidents, 1961–2023

31 May 2023 at 10:00
painting of Rev. Dr. Dana McLean Greeley

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A brief look at the people who have led the Unitarian Universalist Association since its founding.

Moment of Reflection – Beloved Community

26 April 2023 at 10:00
A man on a subway train masked and playing a guitar while onlookers watch.

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

UUA Presidential Election 2023

5 April 2023 at 10:00
Flaming chalice at 2019 General Assembly

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General Assembly delegates will elect a new faith leader this June.

Unitarian Universalists Respond to Climate Displacement

22 March 2023 at 10:00
photo of youth getting to the September 2019 climate strike in New York City via public transit

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Six UU organizations release joint statement committing to respond to climate-forced displacement.

"the wonders I would see if only i could breathe the air"

Abstract acrylic painting representing air pollution and the loss experienced as a result.

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Unitarian Universalist’s painting is part of a series on climate change and air quality issues.

Susan Frederick-Gray: Selected Sermons and Writings

21 February 2023 at 10:00
A white woman against a white background wearing glasses, smiling.

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A curated sample of pastoral and prophetic writings of a prolific president.

UU the Vote 2022 in Review

31 January 2023 at 22:49
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UU the Vote was back in 2022 to help organize, educate, and empower voters across the country.

Continue reading "UU the Vote 2022 in Review"

UU the Vote 2022 in Review

31 January 2023 at 22:49
Β© 2022 Christopher Northcross/UUA

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UU the Vote was back in 2022 to help organize, educate, and empower voters across the country.

Continue reading "UU the Vote 2022 in Review"

Video: UU the Vote 2022 in Review

1 February 2023 at 12:00
An African American man smiling at a podium

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UU the Vote was back in 2022 to help organize, educate, and empower voters across the country.

Search Committee Nominates Rev. Dr. SofΓ­a Betancourt for UUA President

29 November 2022 at 13:30
The Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt wearing glasses, smiling

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New president to be elected at General Assembly 2023.

We Are Called to Help Those Affected by Hurricane Ian

30 September 2022 at 12:30
A couple survey hurricane damage

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Donate to the UUA's Disaster Relief Fund today to aid affected congregations.

Atlanta Congregation Holds Grand Opening for New Campus

30 September 2022 at 10:10
A congregation in worship

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After years without a building, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta has held the grand opening of its new campus.

Anniversary of September 11th

11 September 2022 at 11:00
Statue of Liberty

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Our hearts are still heavy on the anniversary of September 11, 2001.

This Sacred Hour

2 September 2022 at 09:00
White woman with glasses and short dark hair smiling.

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An Ingathering greeting from UUA President Susan Frederick-Gray.

Engaging with the UU Common Read

27 May 2022 at 09:00
 book titled "Defund Fear" by Zach Norris is held in the hands of someone whose hands are light brown; only their torso is showing.

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Discussion guides and resources are available forDefund Fear.

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