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Yesterday โ€” 22 March 2023UUA Top Stories

Trusting Intuition

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22 March 2023 at 05:53
By: Lynette Yetter
On a road, a Black man in jeans bends down to talk through a passenger window to the car's driver.

Lynette Yetter

My intuition became honed, for safety and survival.

Continue reading "Trusting Intuition"

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Nominations for Election at General Assembly 2023

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16 March 2023 at 09:10
The UUA Nominating Committee submitted the following slate of nominations for elected boards, committees, and commissions, which will be part of the larger election at General Assembly 2023.

Continue reading "Nominations for Election at General Assembly 2023"

Blaze by Blaze

โœ‡ UUA Top Stories
15 March 2023 at 05:52
By: Erika Hewitt
A trail is vaguely visible on a mossy forest bed, through thick trees. A blaze of blue paint appears on one of the many trees.

Erika Hewitt

Whatโ€™s your most memorable story about getting lost? What do you remember about finding your way home?

Continue reading "Blaze by Blaze"

Unsticking My Mind

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8 March 2023 at 13:37
By: Tomo Hillbo
The torso of an Asian person wearing an apron as they scoop freshly cooked rice out of a rice cooker.

Tomo Hillbo

We must unstick our minds if we want to bring change into the world.

Continue reading "Unsticking My Mind"

UUA Responds to Growing Legislative Attacks Against Trans and Nonbinary+ Kids and the LGBTQIA+ Community

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6 March 2023 at 16:27
Five people of color are seen in a line, holding hands with arms crossed in a sign of solidarity.
The UUA responds to the most recent onslaught of oppressive laws and policies threatening the lives of trans and nonbinary+ children and the LGBTQIA+ community and continues to work for justice and the ability of all people to thrive.

Continue reading "UUA Responds to Growing Legislative Attacks Against Trans and Nonbinary+ Kids and the LGBTQIA+ Community"

Generous of Heart

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1 March 2023 at 01:23
By: Lane-Mairead Campbell
A cropped shot of two people holding hands in comfort across a wood table.

Lane-Mairead Campbell

12-Step recovery has provided me with perspective, forgiveness, and freedom from shame.

Continue reading "Generous of Heart"

Susan Frederick-Gray: Leadership in Unprecedented Times

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15 February 2023 at 03:00
By: Elaine McArdle
ยฉ Kevin Thai/Three Circles Studio

Elaine McArdle

Reflections on the transformational presidency of Susan Frederick-Gray.

Continue reading "Susan Frederick-Gray: Leadership in Unprecedented Times"

Communion and Sustenance

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8 February 2023 at 05:52
By: Tania Mรกrquez
A Latinx mother and daughter embracing while cooking in the kitchen at home

Tania Mรกrquez

Food carries the love, wisdom, and stories of survival of a people.

Continue reading "Communion and Sustenance"

UU the Vote 2022 in Review

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31 January 2023 at 22:49
By: Staff Writer
ยฉ 2022 Christopher Northcross/UUA

Staff Writer

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"

Love in the Complicated Places

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1 February 2023 at 07:31
By: Jo VonRue
A child sits at a desk, reading, while in the background a teacher observes her.

Jo VonRue

Love shows up in complicated conversations.

Continue reading "Love in the Complicated Places"

From the UUA President: Holding Tyre Nichols and Black Communities in Love and Prayer

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31 January 2023 at 08:22
By: Susan Frederick-Gray
Washington, DC, USA - June 19, 2020: A young protester and celebrant of Juneteenth holds a sign that reads "I am my ancestors' wildest dream" at Black Lives Matter Plaza / Lafayette Square

Susan Frederick-Gray

A statement from UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray in response to the devastating death of Tyre Nichols, a 29 year old Black man beaten to death by police in Memphis, TN.

Continue reading "From the UUA President: Holding Tyre Nichols and Black Communities in Love and Prayer"

Inspired by My Ancestors

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25 January 2023 at 04:00
By: Melissa Jeter
A small Black girl smiles, sitting at a table. Next to her, back to the camera, is a man we imagine to be her grandfather.

Melissa Jeter

Let us be grateful for the vital force that wakes us and moves us.

Continue reading "Inspired by My Ancestors"

From the UUA President: We Mourn with the People of Monterey Park, CA

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23 January 2023 at 14:16
By: Susan Frederick-Gray
Hands_prayer

Susan Frederick-Gray

UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray respond to news of yet another tragic shooting. Unitarian Universalists are ready to work with elected and community officials to support responsible gun legislation measures.

Continue reading "From the UUA President: We Mourn with the People of Monterey Park, CA"

On the 50th Anniversary of Roe v Wade, Unitarian Universalists Remain Committed to Reproductive Justice

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20 January 2023 at 09:07
Kate Frederick at SCOTUS Rally for reproductive justice in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in DC
On the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Courtโ€™s Roe v Wade decision that legalized access to abortion, Unitarian Universalists remain committed to reproductive justice, despite the changed legal landscape.

Continue reading "On the 50th Anniversary of Roe v Wade, Unitarian Universalists Remain Committed to Reproductive Justice"

From the UUA President: New Proposal for UU Principles and Purpose

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18 January 2023 at 08:15
By: Susan Frederick-Gray
People holding hands in worship

Susan Frederick-Gray

The current changes being proposed to Article II of the UUA Bylaws, which contains the seven UU Principles and Purpose, are part of a longer history of ongoing reflection and change as we live into the fullness of our living tradition.

Continue reading "From the UUA President: New Proposal for UU Principles and Purpose"

Necessary Stillness

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18 January 2023 at 07:36
By: Christine Slocum
The fingertips of a black person holding a small glass hourglass, whose black sand grains are trickling through.

Christine Slocum

Life doesn't have to be ever-upward in order to be well-lived.

Continue reading "Necessary Stillness"

Flower Ceremony Centennial

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17 January 2023 at 13:58
By: Erika Hewitt
A pale background with pink flowers, the UUA logo, and the words "Flower Ceremony Centennial, 1923-2023"

Erika Hewitt

Celebrate 100 Years of the Flower Ceremony! The first Flower Ceremony was held in Prague, in June 2023, led by Rev. Norbert ฤŒapek.

Continue reading "Flower Ceremony Centennial"

Protectors of Agency

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11 January 2023 at 08:43
By: Deborah Weiner
A pink placard reading "Don't take away my birth control" taken at a Planned Parenthood Rally in New York City. In the background, the stonework of a courthouse is visible.

Deborah Weiner

As sacred beings, we hold the wisdom to know what is best for our own selves.

Continue reading "Protectors of Agency"

Meeting the New Year

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4 January 2023 at 05:01
By: Tim Atkins
The number "2023" with vintage letterpress printing blocks on rustic wooden background

Tim Atkins

Iโ€™m proud to belong to a living religious tradition that embraces evolution, both scientifically and spiritually.

Continue reading "Meeting the New Year"

O Holy Night

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21 December 2022 at 06:17
By: Joanna Fontaine Crawford
A lit Moravian star lamp hangs in what appears to be a church, with a few lit Christmas trees blurred in the background.

Joanna Fontaine Crawford

If love is a law, how may I follow it with more faithfulness?

Continue reading "O Holy Night"

UUA Hires Joy Berry as Children and Families Faith Development Specialist

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16 December 2022 at 10:10
Headshot of Joy Berry
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is pleased to announce they have hired Joy Berry as the Children and Families Faith Development Specialist, starting January 23. The position has been re-established as part of the Lifespan Faith Engagement (LFE) team to fully integrate the needs of...

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Leading Las Posadas

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14 December 2022 at 04:41
By: Tania Mรกrquez
A crowd of people in Mรฉxico in a posada procession outdoors.

Tania Mรกrquez

Every time we open ourselves to one another, we become more human.

Continue reading "Leading Las Posadas"

The Waiting Time

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7 December 2022 at 08:40
By: Megan Lloyd Joiner
A straw-filled manger in a stable, with the Christmas star in the window

Megan Lloyd Joiner

Advent encourages us to be present in each moment of waiting.

Continue reading "The Waiting Time"

Special Event: Singing for Liberation

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6 December 2022 at 14:30
Holding a music binder and gesturing, Paul Vasile leads a group in singing
Come sing with us on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in a live webinar.

Continue reading "Special Event: Singing for Liberation"

2023 UUA Presidential Election

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5 December 2022 at 09:34
Chalice at the Service of the Living Tradition, General Assembly 2013, Louisville, Kentucky
Information, updated regularly, on the 2023 election for UUA President. UUs, through their congregational delegates, elect the UUA President. Voting begins in June and culminates at our General Assembly.

Continue reading "2023 UUA Presidential Election"

Long May They Wave

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23 November 2022 at 04:33
By: cristy cardinal
A Progress Pride flag on a flagpole, with a blue sky and bright sun behind it.

cristy cardinal

Queer joy is resistance.

Continue reading "Long May They Wave"

From the UUA President: Our LGBTQIA+ Siblings are Sacred, Whole and Divine

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21 November 2022 at 11:21
In the middle of a Pride parade, a trans woman in a white cowboy hat poses with a rainbow fan.
UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray responds to the devastating news of a shooting in Colorado that was a targeted act of violence against the LGBTQIA+ community.

Continue reading "From the UUA President: Our LGBTQIA+ Siblings are Sacred, Whole and Divine"

Small Decisions

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16 November 2022 at 06:31
By: JD Stillwater
Against a field of early evening stars, a path winds its way around a grassy hill and out of view.

JD Stillwater

Little changes can snowball into massive impacts.

Continue reading "Small Decisions"

Congregational Salary Program

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15 November 2022 at 13:30
By: Jan Gartner
Colorful scarf draped around thick white candle with an artistic chalice flame in the background

Jan Gartner

The UUA offers a Congregational Salary Program as a service to congregational leaders. We're introducing a fresh approach, including an emphasis on process and a new structure for our Recommended Salary Ranges.

Continue reading "Congregational Salary Program"

Candidate for UUA President: the Rev. Dr. Sofรญa Betancourt

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15 November 2022 at 10:00
headshot of the Rev. Dr. Sofรญa Betancourt, wearing dark glasses, a red necklace with a red pendant, and dark gray patterned blouse
The Rev. Dr. Sofรญa Betancourt has been nominated for UUA President by the Presidential Search Committee. Learn more about the candidate and find links to the candidate's website and social media.

Continue reading "Candidate for UUA President: the Rev. Dr. Sofรญa Betancourt"

Presidential Search Committee Nominates Rev. Dr. Sofรญa Betancourt for UUA President

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15 November 2022 at 09:43
A flame rises from the flaming chalice, a symbol of Unitarian Universalist faith.
The UUA Presidential Search Committee announces their nomination of the Rev. Dr. Sofรญa Betancourt, an experienced leader and theologian in Unitarian Universalism, for UUA President for the 2023-2029 term.

Continue reading "Presidential Search Committee Nominates Rev. Dr. Sofรญa Betancourt for UUA President"

Board Statement on the Presidential Search Committee's Nomination for UUA President

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15 November 2022 at 09:04
The UUA Board shares its thoughts on the Presidential Search Committee's nominated candidate for UUA President.

Continue reading "Board Statement on the Presidential Search Committee's Nomination for UUA President"

Unitarian Universalists Remain Committed to Democracy

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9 November 2022 at 15:08
Many-colored hands reaching upward
UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray reflects on the ways that organizing around elections is grounded in Unitarian Universalist theology.

Continue reading "Unitarian Universalists Remain Committed to Democracy"

Our Struggle and Our Power

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9 November 2022 at 00:12
By: Erika A. Hewitt
On a chain-link fence, frayed rope or twine has been used to weave a heart shape.

Erika A. Hewitt

Of all the things "faith" can mean, to me it means believing in us.

Continue reading "Our Struggle and Our Power"

Mistakes & Miracles: UU Common Read Discussion Guide

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20 October 2022 at 13:03
By: Susan Dana Lawrence๏ผŒ Karin Lin๏ผŒ Nancy Palmer Jones
Cover of Mistakes and Miracles: Congregations on the Road to Multiculturalism

Susan Dana Lawrence

,

Karin Lin

,

Nancy Palmer Jones

The UU Common Read of Mistakes & Miracles is a four-session discussion series engaging congregations on the road to Beloved Community.

Continue reading "Mistakes & Miracles: UU Common Read Discussion Guide"

Our Faith Demands We Protect Democracy

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4 November 2022 at 06:00
By: Susan Frederick-Gray
ยฉ AnnaStills /Getty Images/iStockphoto

Susan Frederick-Gray

Unitarian Universalists commit to defend voting rights as sacred.

Continue reading "Our Faith Demands We Protect Democracy"

Called to Heal

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2 November 2022 at 02:14
By: Melissa Jeter
A broad, green leaf held by a Black woman's hands. A small tattoo of a heart is on her wrist.

Melissa Jeter

Love is reaching through the generations with expectations that I live through challenging times.

Continue reading "Called to Heal"

Cornerstones of Effective Stewardship Webinar Series

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1 November 2022 at 13:26
Stewardship for Us logo with three leaves
Begins January 2023. Now that a multiplatform world is here for good, how do we steward a multiple-form congregation?

Continue reading "Cornerstones of Effective Stewardship Webinar Series"

Unfinished Business

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26 October 2022 at 01:46
By: Karen G. Johnston
A Black person with their back to the camera sits, holding the hand of a Black elder who's lying in a hospital bed.

Karen G. Johnston

How much notice would I want ahead of time before I die?

Continue reading "Unfinished Business"

Mistakes & Miracles: UU Common Read Discussion Guide

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20 October 2022 at 13:03
By: Susan Dana Lawrence๏ผŒ Karin Lin๏ผŒ Nancy Palmer Jones
Cover of Mistakes and Miracles: Congregations on the Road to Multiculturalism

Susan Dana Lawrence

,

Karin Lin

,

Nancy Palmer Jones

The UU Common Read of Mistakes & Miracles is a four-session discussion series engaging congregations on the road to Beloved Community.

Continue reading "Mistakes & Miracles: UU Common Read Discussion Guide"

Unitarian Universalists Commit to Addressing Ableism: Memorandum of Understanding Between UUA and EqUUal Access Continues Efforts to Promote Disability Justice

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19 October 2022 at 10:00
People gathered smiling and laughing, some standing and some in scooters, with GA banners in background
A memorandum of understanding building on the historic partnership between EqUUal Access and the UUA ensures more resources and staff to address ableism within Unitarian Universalism and to support equity in the engagement of disabled people in society as a whole.

Continue reading "Unitarian Universalists Commit to Addressing Ableism: Memorandum of Understanding Between UUA and EqUUal Access Continues Efforts to Promote Disability Justice"

Part of the Mystery

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19 October 2022 at 01:50
By: Laura Shay
A branch contains a dozen monarch butterfly chrysales, in various stages of development. A monarch's wing pattern is visible in one of them.

Laura Shay

Witnessing the lifecycle of a monarch butterfly has made me a better chaplain.

Continue reading "Part of the Mystery"

Embracing Possibility in Times of Change

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12 October 2022 at 14:53
An abstracted image of two trapeze artists doing an aerobatic act, their arms stretched out to one another as one person is suspended in air
A worship video collection about living faithfully during in-between times

Continue reading "Embracing Possibility in Times of Change"

Letting Go in Love

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12 October 2022 at 14:33
By: Ndidi Achebe
A few dog paw prints in the sand

Ndidi Achebe

My vet said, โ€œShe's telling you thank you for letting her go.โ€

Continue reading "Letting Go in Love"

How We Die

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5 October 2022 at 06:52
By: Meg Barnhouse
A close-up of a hand holding the hand of a patient lying in a hospital bed.

Meg Barnhouse

Dying is scary, but we are brave, and we can talk about it together.

Continue reading "How We Die"

Surviving a Plague, Again! - National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day #NGMHAAD

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30 September 2022 at 15:32
Two adult men, walking hand in hand looking smiling and happy; with the words "September 27 National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Let's Stop HIV Together."
In 2008 the National Association of People with AIDS launched this observance day to recognize the disproportionate impact of the epidemic on gay men. National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day reminds us that the first for LGBTQ health equity is not over. #NGMHAAD

Continue reading "Surviving a Plague, Again! - National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day #NGMHAAD"

Be-coming Out

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28 September 2022 at 10:59
By: Heather McDuffee
A vibrant colourful sunset or sunrise sky over limestone pavement landscape and a wind-bent English Hawthorn tree at Twisleton Scar, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, UK

Heather McDuffee

I wasnโ€™t really โ€œborn this way.โ€ I grew this way.

Continue reading "Be-coming Out"

Some Kinds of Help

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21 September 2022 at 06:03
By: Shaya French
On a rocky outcrop in what appears to be inclement weather, one person strenuously pulls another person uphill.

Shaya French

We donโ€™t need to understand why someone sets a boundary to respect it.

Continue reading "Some Kinds of Help"

Retracing My Steps

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14 September 2022 at 08:36
By: Glen Thomas Rideout
Seen from the chest up, a side view of three generations: a Black son, father, and grandfather standing side by side.

Glen Thomas Rideout

I rise on the shoulders of ancestors whose names I can not know.

Continue reading "Retracing My Steps"

After Big Win in Kansas, Can Pro-Choice Advocates Prevail in Kentucky?

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9 September 2022 at 08:00
By: Jeff Milchen
ยฉ 2022 Dave Kaup/AFP via Getty Images

Jeff Milchen

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

Continue reading "After Big Win in Kansas, Can Pro-Choice Advocates Prevail in Kentucky?"

New Year, New Challenges

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2 September 2022 at 15:30
By: Natalie Briscoe
In front of a church altar, about a dozen school backpacks are stacked up.

Natalie Briscoe

Your regional staff is very aware of the challenges you face in this upcoming year, and we are working together to provide resources as well as online spaces to gather, learn from one another, and get through this year with gusto.

Continue reading "New Year, New Challenges"

Choosing to Connect

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7 September 2022 at 08:00
By: Priscilla Shumway
Cropped shot of a group of businesspeople standing together and holding hands in a modern office

Priscilla Shumway

It's my actions and choices that determine my connection to others.

Continue reading "Choosing to Connect"

Deepening Diversity in Worship

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2 September 2022 at 10:36
By: JeKaren Olaoya๏ผŒ Erika A. Hewitt
Inside a church, Black people stand as if listening to a preacher or choir.

JeKaren Olaoya

,

Erika A. Hewitt

If youโ€™re trying to build a worship service that's anti-racist and decenters whiteness, you start in one spot.

Continue reading "Deepening Diversity in Worship"

Your Life Could Depend on It

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31 August 2022 at 05:26
By: Sarah Skochko
A candid black-and-white shot at night, looking through window of nearby pizza parlour. Two workers are seen from behind as they prepare food.

Sarah Skochko

There is no such thing as unskilled labor.

Continue reading "Your Life Could Depend on It"

Rethinking UUA Salary Recommendations: Improving Practicality, Advancing Equity, Leading with Integrity

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24 August 2022 at 14:35
By: Jan Gartner๏ผŒ Sean Griffin
UUA Salary Recommendations - Rethinking for Practicality, Equity, and Integrity

Jan Gartner

,

Sean Griffin

We're undertaking the first significant revisiting of the methodology behind our Salary Recommendations since the UUA Compensation Program was introduced in 1995.

Continue reading "Rethinking UUA Salary Recommendations: Improving Practicality, Advancing Equity, Leading with Integrity"

UUA Board Calls for Volunteers for Bylaws Renewal Team

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19 August 2022 at 11:15
The UUA Board of Trustees will soon be appointing members to a five to seven person Bylaws Renewal Team. This team will lead the work in reimagining and rewriting the UUA Bylaws.

Continue reading "UUA Board Calls for Volunteers for Bylaws Renewal Team"

Make โ€œA Warm Welcomeโ€ Part of your โ€œNew Normalโ€

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17 August 2022 at 15:24
By: Sharon Dittmar
Stylized graphic of a welcoming person in front of an open door with a UU Chalice on it

Sharon Dittmar

Any time someone enters online or in-person congregational space, there are several opportunities for multiple connection points from which a long-term relationship can continue and grow.

Continue reading "Make โ€œA Warm Welcomeโ€ Part of your โ€œNew Normalโ€"

The Alchemy of Worship

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4 August 2022 at 12:05
An altar with a lit candle, crowded by jars of herbs and flowers and other ritual objects
Worship is relational and even transformational, but it's not informational.

Continue reading "The Alchemy of Worship"

UUA Reaches Key Milestone in Search Process for New President: Next President Will Assume Role in Summer 2023

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25 July 2022 at 16:45
Photo of a lit chalice against a blue background
The UUA Presidential Search Committee (PSC) has reached a key milestone in its process for electing a new president. In April, the PSC opened applications in which interested individuals could apply through an online portal, which is now closed.

Continue reading "UUA Reaches Key Milestone in Search Process for New President: Next President Will Assume Role in Summer 2023"

Shannon Harper Appointed Lifespan Faith Engagement Co-Director

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7 July 2022 at 16:14
Shannon Harper in a white dress under the light of the moon
The UUA is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Harper as Lifespan Faith Engagement Co-Director, starting July 1.

Continue reading "Shannon Harper Appointed Lifespan Faith Engagement Co-Director"

A GA Business experience like no other

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29 June 2022 at 09:38
By: UUA Communications: Periodicals
ยฉ 2022 Nancy Pierce/UUA

UUA Communications: Periodicals

As the organizers of the 2022 assembly had promised, the reimagined multiplatform event in Portland was no business as usual.

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Loving with a Broken Heart

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29 June 2022 at 13:59
By: Abbey Tennis
An illustration, in tones of peach and pink, of a spiral of people holding hands, as seen from above.

Abbey Tennis

We must choose each other again and again, though conflict and through plenty.

Continue reading "Loving with a Broken Heart"

Unitarian Universalists Reaffirm Commitment to Racial and Reproductive Justice at General Assembly: More than 3,200 UUs come together for annual meeting

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29 June 2022 at 13:00
UUs seated on general session stage with image of Meg Riley projected on a scree in background
More than 3,200 UUs from all 50 states came together virtually and in Portland, OR for this year's General Assembly. Delegates participated in voting democratically on denominational business and attendees joined in worship, workshops and justice making during the conference.

Continue reading "Unitarian Universalists Reaffirm Commitment to Racial and Reproductive Justice at General Assembly: More than 3,200 UUs come together for annual meeting"

From the UUA President: UUs Remain Committed to Reproductive Justice

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24 June 2022 at 10:44
UUs holding repro justice signs at a rally outside Supreme Court
In response to the US Supreme Court's ruling in the Dobbs v. Jacksonโ€™s Women Health Organization case, which overturns Roe v. Wade, UUA President Susan Frederick-Gray reaffirms Unitarian Universalist commitment to reproductive justice.

Continue reading "From the UUA President: UUs Remain Committed to Reproductive Justice"

We Will Only Rise

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22 June 2022 at 04:58
By: JeKaren Olaoya
Seen from below looking up, a circle of BIPOC people clasp hands.

JeKaren Olaoya

We have to keep finding ways to widen the circle of care and concern.

Continue reading "We Will Only Rise"

General Session I, General Assembly 2022

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24 May 2022 at 14:38
General Session I will be live-streamed here, June 22, 2022. ~1:45 p.m. EDT / ~4:45 p.m. PDT. No registration required.
On-demand video: welcome, introductions, and adoption of rules.

Continue reading "General Session I, General Assembly 2022"

Our Great Calling

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15 June 2022 at 05:12
By: Nathan Ryan
Against a sunset, an adult holds up a child with their arms outflung joyfully

Nathan Ryan

We have a holy obligation to bring about paradise on this earth; each generation helps us do that.

Continue reading "Our Great Calling"

All That Shimmers

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8 June 2022 at 04:49
By: Laura Solomon
A group of people, backs to the camera, walk holding a giant rainbow flag under their heads, as if in the middle of a Pride parade.

Laura Solomon

To be queer is to know the ways of holding all that shimmers to the light.

Continue reading "All That Shimmers"

From the UUA President: Let's Meet the Moment at GA 2022

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3 June 2022 at 06:42
By: Susan Frederick-Gray
Audience members sing; a parents arms surrond a child

Susan Frederick-Gray

Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray shares key details and highlights for this year's annual conference of Unitarian Universalists, General Assembly. GA will be a multiplatform experience, taking place in Portland, OR and online from June 22 - 26, 2022.

Continue reading "From the UUA President: Let's Meet the Moment at GA 2022"

Us, Human, Here

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1 June 2022 at 09:21
By: Laura Solomon
a pink heart, apparently drawn on chalk, on a badly cracked concret surface

Laura Solomon

We are an angry and beautiful people.

Continue reading "Us, Human, Here"

From the UUA President: We all deserve to live in our communities without fear.

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25 May 2022 at 13:05
By: Susan Frederick-Gray
Older woman and children

Susan Frederick-Gray

UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray responds to the horrific violence at an elementary school in Uvalde, TX that took the lives of 19 children and two teachers.

Continue reading "From the UUA President: We all deserve to live in our communities without fear."

I Am Here, Growing

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25 May 2022 at 07:58
By: Melissa Jeter
The hands of a Black person cradle the new lettuce leaves growing in their garden.

Melissa Jeter

Growing connects me to ancestors who had their hands in the dirt because it was keeping them alive.

Continue reading "I Am Here, Growing"

From the UUA: We Must Confront And Dismantle White Supremacy

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18 May 2022 at 14:45
Five people of color are seen in a line, holding hands with arms crossed in a sign of solidarity.
In response to the tragic shooting in Buffalo, NY, the UUA reaffirms its commitment to anti-racism and calls on the United States to confront its racist history and dismantle white supremacy.

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UUA General Assembly 2022: Not Business as Usual

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18 May 2022 at 05:00
By: Elaine McArdle
ยฉ 2019 Nancy Pierce/UUA

Elaine McArdle

The UUA wants the multiplatform General Assembly to be an equitable experience for all, including the voting process.

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A Way in the Wilderness

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18 May 2022 at 01:01
By: Susan Maginn
From behind, the silhouette of a U.S. Marine in dress uniform with a blue sky and a few clouds

Susan Maginn

None of us are mission-making machines.

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UUA Mourns the Loss of 1 Million Americans Due to Covid-19

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5 May 2022 at 15:04
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The UUA honors the 1 million Americans who have died due to COVID-19 and continues to seek ways to support those who are most vulnerable within and beyond UU congregations.

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The Sacred Choice

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11 May 2022 at 05:21
By: Leslie Ahuvah Fails
A newborn infant lies on a bed next to their mother, whose torso reveals stretch marks and other signs of recently giving birth.

Leslie Ahuvah Fails

Motherhood must be a choice. It cannot be chosen for us.

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To Bless and Be Blessed

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4 May 2022 at 05:58
By: Tania Mรกrquez
A Latinx mother crouches down to adjust her small child's backpack straps, smiling lovingly.

Tania Mรกrquez

Blessing something or someone is a way of expressing my gratitude and reverence for them.

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UUs Remain Committed to Supporting Reproductive Justice, Will Continue to Fight for Abortion Access

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3 May 2022 at 11:43
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In response to a leaked draft Supreme Court decision apparently upending nearly 50 years of abortion access, the UUA reaffirms its commitment to reproductive justice.

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Q&A: Public Theologian Jรฉ Exodus Hooper

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1 May 2022 at 04:00
By: Elaine McArdle
Jรฉ Exodus Hooper, a Black non-binary person in a red hat and jacket

Elaine McArdle

On our theologyโ€™s leading edgeย (+video)

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Unitarian Universalists Honor Workersโ€™ Dignity and Support the Labor Movement

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28 April 2022 at 10:56
By: Susan Frederick-Gray
Florida UUs participate in โ€œWitnessing Together for Farmworker Justiceโ€ with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers.

Susan Frederick-Gray

UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray shares a statement of UU solidarity and support for workers and the labor movement.

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UU the Vote Campaign Rises Again for Justice

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21 April 2022 at 05:00
By: Jeff Milchen
ยฉ 2020 Caroline Gutman

Jeff Milchen

As threats to democracy grow, weโ€™re determined to make 2022 the year love and justice regain the upper hand.

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UUA President Application Process Opens April 4

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4 April 2022 at 04:00
By: Elaine McArdle
@ 2022 UUWorld UUA

Elaine McArdle

Associationโ€™s next chief executive and spiritual leader to be elected at General Assembly 2023

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A UUMAC Memory

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25 April 2022 at 12:29
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Each night of UUMAC in the blistering heat of July my friends and I went on a walk. Despite having just met each other we formed a deep bond

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Governance at General Assembly

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30 March 2022 at 14:13
UUA Board Governance at General Assembly

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UU the Vote Campaign Rises Again for Justice

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21 April 2022 at 05:00
By: Jeff Milchen
ยฉ 2020 Caroline Gutman

Jeff Milchen

As threats to democracy grow, weโ€™re determined to make 2022 the year love and justice regain the upper hand.

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UUA Launches UU the Vote for 2022 Elections

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14 April 2022 at 10:33
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UU the Vote is a nonpartisan civic engagement initiative focused on strengthening democracy and organizing for justice, accountability, and healing.

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UUA President Application Process Opens April 4

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4 April 2022 at 04:00
By: Elaine McArdle
@ 2022 UUWorld UUA

Elaine McArdle

Associationโ€™s next chief executive and spiritual leader to be elected at General Assembly 2023

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Alabamaโ€™s Anti-Trans Legislation is Dangerous and Dehumanizing

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7 April 2022 at 16:33
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UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray responds with moral outrage to recent anti-trans legislation in Alabama and offers unequivocal support all the trans and non-binary people.

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The UUA Celebrates Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to U.S. Supreme Court

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6 April 2022 at 14:54
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The UUA celebrates the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court because her experience and credentials give us hope for the future of this country.

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Showing Up For Our UU Living Tradition

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7 April 2022 at 11:49
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Announcement of upcoming opportunities to participate in decisions that will shape the future of Unitarian Universalism: General Assembly, presidential search, and Article II review.

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We Keep Rising in Love

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6 April 2022 at 06:56
By: Molly Housh Gordon
Seen from high above, a human crowd forms two hands and a heart shape on white background

Molly Housh Gordon

You can crush Love down, bury it, cover it over, but it will rise.

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Application for UUA President (2023-2029)

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1 April 2022 at 11:00
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Application for UUA President with a term lasting from 2023-2029

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