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Have an Idea for CERSI 2022 Workshops?

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18 October 2021 at 10:51
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Do you have a creative idea for ways that the community can play, explore, or learn together? We want to see your proposals for morning seminars and afternoon workshops!

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Letting the Questions Float By

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20 October 2021 at 07:42
By: Diane Dassow
Seen from behind, a person walks along a low-tide beach. Kelp covered rocks in foreground. Gentle surf and ocean waves in distance.

Diane Dassow

I am learning to give up needing to know the answers, and instead live with the questions.

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UU Pittsburgh Assembly to Explore the 8th Principle

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25 October 2021 at 12:36
By: Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe
Image is a bridge with a chalice above it

Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe

On November 6th, UUs of Greater Pittsburgh- a membership organization of 12 congregations- will gather to discuss the 8th Principle and what it can mean for our congregations. The keynote will be one of the co-authors of the 8th Principle, Paula Cole Jones. This online Assembly is open to all.

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A Thousand Voices

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27 October 2021 at 03:35
By: Tania MΓ‘rquez
The stub of a lit taper candle burns brightly on a bed of cempasΓΊchil, or Mexican marigolds.

Tania MΓ‘rquez

The dead aren’t really dead; their stories are perpetually being told by the world around us.

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Guidance for Outdoor Gatherings During COVID-19

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28 October 2021 at 11:40
Benches in a grove of trees
These recommendations were updated by our Safer Congregations Team on June 8, 2021 in response to questions from congregations. Please use them in conjunction with our full UUA guidance for gathering during COVID-19. Data show that the risks of transmission of COVID-19 are lower in outdoor...

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Opportunities for Connection ~ November 2021

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29 October 2021 at 16:00
By: Central East Region of the UUA
A book titled "Defund Fear" by Zach Norris is held in the hands of someone whose hands are light brown; only their torso is showing.

Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - Common Read, COMPASS, 8th Principle Presentation, Jubilee 3, Open Enrollment, Fall Chalice Lighter Call, Screening The Condor & The Eagle and more.

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Permissions & Licensing

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1 November 2021 at 10:05
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permissions and licensing information for UUA publications and digital resources, including Skinner House and UUA books, Worship Web, Tapestry of Faith, UUWorld, and uua.org

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The Emperor's Berries

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1 November 2021 at 12:00
By: Renee Ruchotzke
two red raspberries on a bush

Renee Ruchotzke

How might our expectations about year-round berries impact our expectations around our church’s programming? Sometimes we see consumer expectations show up in our faith communities when it comes to Sunday services, religious exploration, and so on.

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Not Lost, Just Different

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3 November 2021 at 04:04
By: Shaya French
A clear hourglass filled with blue sand rests on the page of a calendar

Shaya French

If this year is a "lost" year, then I am bound to live a lost life.

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Are You Tired?

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8 November 2021 at 11:39
By: Beth Casebolt
an orange cat sleeping on a lavendar pillow with her paw over her face

Beth Casebolt

I am tired. Are you tired? I'm tired and cranky and just want all of this craziness to stop.

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The Work That's Ours to Do

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10 November 2021 at 07:59
By: DanaLee Simon
Bright red-orange kokanee salmon swim in the water of a shallow stream flanked by foliage

DanaLee Simon

We already have everything we need within us to meet the life that is before us.

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News from the CER Advisory Council

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15 November 2021 at 14:30
By: Laura Conkle
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Laura Conkle

Our Central East Region Advisory Council is pausing our ministry. Much has changed since we began our ministry in 2015. And now we must seek a new way forward together.

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Words Fail

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17 November 2021 at 08:01
By: David Glasgow
A young teen lies on their bed, eyes closed, listening to music on headphones. A guitar lies on the bed next to them.

David Glasgow

Spirit of Life who dwells before and between and beyond all words… we open ourselves to you.

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Dealing with Anger

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22 November 2021 at 12:12
By: Evin Carvill Ziemer
ocean waves hitting rocks and creating spray

Evin Carvill Ziemer

If you’re a congregational leader, you may be wondering why you can’t do anything right and it seems like someone is always angry with you right now. It’s not you. You’re not alone.

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An Atheist's Prayers

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24 November 2021 at 07:05
By: Sally Fritsche
A person in a medical coat, mask, and gloves braces themselves on a balcony, head bowed as though in prayer.

Sally Fritsche

May we release ourselves from the need to fit every truth neatly into our own language.

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Opportunities for Connection ~ December 2021

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28 November 2021 at 16:00
By: Central East Region of the UUA
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Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - Livestreaming and Copyright Resources, COMPASS, OWL Offerings, Small Congregations Conference, CERSI Job Applications, Faithify Opportunities and more.

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With Gratitude

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29 November 2021 at 12:59
By: Central East Region of the UUA
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Central East Region of the UUA

With Thanksgiving just past and the holiday season approaching, this marks the beginning of the season of thankfulness and gratitude. And so we want to take this opportunity to say Thank You. First of all, thank you to all of those who stepped up when the pandemic became a reality for our...

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Guidance for Singing Together as the Pandemic Evolves

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29 November 2021 at 17:22
A solo singer, physically distanced from others in a well-ventilated space
We know that congregants are eager to be able to sing together and to enjoy the singing of their choir and soloists, but we need to exercise caution.

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Laying Dreams to Rest

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1 December 2021 at 05:51
By: Leslie Gatto
In a nest woven from twigs and leaves, a small spotted eggshell is broken.

Leslie Gatto

Acknowledging that our dream was not happening didn't end the grief, but it did offer closure.

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Join Us For COMPASS

βœ‡ UUA.org Updates
6 December 2021 at 12:00
By: Central East Region of the UUA
Words: Compass, Navigating the paths to liberation together. December 11-12, 2021. Program Highlights: Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Rising Appalachia (Trio), Worship, Article II Study Commission, Caucus Gatherings, Panel Discussions. Black background with green half a compass rose on top, green background on bottom.

Central East Region of the UUA

Have you heard about COMPASS? This virtual gathering on December 11 and 12 promises to be an exciting event

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The Blessing of Choice

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8 December 2021 at 08:07
By: Taryn Strauss
A worn, chipped statue of Mary, pictured from the shoulders up, with a weary expression.

Taryn Strauss

Each Advent, my empathy for Mary’s situation returns.

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Chant for the Seasons

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13 December 2021 at 12:00
By: Renee Ruchotzke
latvian wheel of the year. wood circle with wooden cut outs attached at 8 points around it.

Renee Ruchotzke

One of the reasons that I am a Unitarian Universalist is that I get the freedom to engage and reengage with deep questions of ultimacy, interconnection, and meaning.

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The Grace within a Pecan Pie

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15 December 2021 at 05:56
By: Jake Morrill
In the foreground, a slice of pecan pie and a hot beverage sit on a table. In the background, there's a merry decorated Christmas tree.

Jake Morrill

For me, β€œsurrendering everything tenderly” brings an awareness of grace.

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Happy Holidays from the CER Staff

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20 December 2021 at 12:00
By: Central East Region of the UUA
Central East Region staff, masked and at a gazebo.

Central East Region of the UUA

Happy Holidays, Central East Region!

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A Village of Strangers

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22 December 2021 at 04:01
By: Laura Shay
On a nest of straw and holiday tinsel three white paper stars, or Froebelsterne, are nestled.

Laura Shay

May we continue to find ways to connect while keeping safe this holiday season.

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Opportunities for Connection ~ January 2022

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29 December 2021 at 16:00
By: Central East Region of the UUA
Four photos illustrating climate change-caused disasters: aftermath of a hurricane showing destroyed houses in top left, trees burning in a forest fire in top right, houses and trees almost submerged by flooding in bottom right, and crops bent and destroyed by drought in bottom left.

Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - Disaster Relief Fund, Small Congregations Conference, Music Resources, Jubilee 3, Winter Institute, Widening the Welcome and more.

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Telling Our Stories to Cope with COVID

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3 January 2022 at 12:28
By: Evin Carvill Ziemer
four yellow balls, one with a frown face, one with a smile face, one with a worried face, one with an angry face

Evin Carvill Ziemer

As the omicron surge–tsunami–hits the United States I am grateful for the protection of vaccination and yet I am braced against less deadly, but still deep impact. The impact of a form of trauma called β€œmoral injury” or β€œmoral distress”. I’m worried for all of us.

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Blossoming into the New Year

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5 January 2022 at 00:29
By: Tim Atkins
The year "2022" written in flowers, leaves, and pinecones

Tim Atkins

What word might you use as your centering lodestar for 2022?

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The Riot Concluded, the Threats to Democracy Grow

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5 January 2022 at 15:33
view of US Capitol building up close, looking up from the ground toward the sky
On the one year anniversary of the failed attempted coup on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, the UUA issues a statement outlining the continued and growing threats to our democracy and the need for individuals to take action.

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A Time to Simplify

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10 January 2022 at 12:52
By: Megan Foley， Evin Carvill Ziemer
A minister speaks during online worship on a home laptop.

Megan Foley

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Evin Carvill Ziemer

January 2022 is a time to simplify. Your regional staff have been saying β€œnow is the time for easy programs” for months now. This month we mean it more than ever. We don’t know how this omicron surge will impact every congregation, of course, but the very high case numbers mean we’re all...

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Love Is Showing Up

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12 January 2022 at 07:10
By: Melissa Jeter
Two Black women pack toys into a box, as though preparing a donation

Melissa Jeter

Every time someone showed up for me, I learned that love is greater than skin deep.

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UUA Appoints Shige Sakurai as Director of Equity, Belonging and Change

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13 January 2022 at 12:09
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The UUA is very pleased to announce the appointment of Shige Sakurai as Director of Equity, Belonging and Change. Shige succeeds Taquiena Boston in the role, who retired in December 2021 after over two decades of service on UUA staff.

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30 Days of Love for 2022

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17 January 2022 at 10:07
Standing on the Side of Love 30 days of love
Each year from MLK day to Valentines Day, the Side with Love team provides us with resources to celebrate and explore our 30 days of Love. This year, each week of 30 Days of Love will focus on one of Side With Love’s intersectional justice priorities. Although each week will have a primary focus,...

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Here. Beautiful. Sacred.

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19 January 2022 at 06:26
By: Andrew Tripp
In a yoga studio, called Fat Yoga, seven people move into a powerful pose on their yoga mats.

Andrew Tripp

To understand that my humanity and my abundant flesh both demand dignity is to embrace fat liberation.

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UUA Responds to Events at Congregation Beth Israel

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19 January 2022 at 15:17
Gold-colored Star of David hangs from a tree branch with blue sky in the backgroud
A statement in response to the horrific and profoundly disturbing hostage situation that took place earlier this week at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas.

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Copyright and Worship

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20 January 2022 at 09:28
dictionary page with entry for "copyright" highlighted in yellow
In early 2022, various UUA pages addressing different aspects of copyrightβ€”particularly copyright issues in worshipβ€”were removed to shift focus to our new Copyright Primer for Congregations. Please visit that page to learn more.

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Responding to shareholder pressure, Chevron to exit Myanmar over human rights abuses

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21 January 2022 at 15:08
The Unitarian Universalist Association, along with other investors and members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, recently co-filed a shareholder resolution with Chevron triggered by human rights abuses in Myanmar....

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Getting Involved with the Article II Study

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22 January 2022 at 14:03
Reimagining Article 2 Small Group Ministry Guide Square
Get involved in the Article II Study Commission's work, participate in these resources and provide your feedback.

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COVID-19 Delta Variant Gathering Guidance

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5 January 2022 at 19:00
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Here is guidance from the UUA about around gathering in person as new variant emerge.

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Need Funding for a Project? Check out These Options

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24 January 2022 at 11:47
By: Central East Region of the UUA
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Central East Region of the UUA

There have been a lot of questions recently about fundraising options for congregations in different situations, so we thought a blog to help you understand the different types of grant vehicles we have available and when to use which ones would be helpful.

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The Rest That Will Heal Us

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26 January 2022 at 06:46
By: Atena Danner
A photo, from above, of a Black mother with daughter lying down on cozy couch in living room, cuddling and napping together at home.

Atena Danner

If I want well-being to be my truth, I must reclaim and protect it.

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Opportunities for Connection ~ February 2022

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29 January 2022 at 16:00
By: Central East Region of the UUA
image: Four hands holding sidewalk chalk draw a lightbulb symbol on a blue concrete background. text reads, "Faithify, crowdfunding Unitarian Universalist projects."

Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - Faithify, COVID-19 Strategies, GA 2022, Second Slice of Pi, Widening the Welcome, Jubilee 3 and more!

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30 Days of Love for 2022

βœ‡ UUA.org Updates
17 January 2022 at 10:07
Standing on the Side of Love 30 days of love
Each year from MLK day to Valentines Day, the Side with Love team provides us with resources to celebrate and explore our 30 days of Love. This year, each week of 30 Days of Love will focus on one of Side With Love’s intersectional justice priorities. Although each week will have a primary focus,...

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GA 2022 - Virtual and In Person

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31 January 2022 at 12:46
UUA General Assembly 2022 Porland, Oregon
Some of us are ready to be with other people, to mix and mingle and be in community. Our risk is low, we're vaccinated and we're ready. Some of us are high risk or have someone who is high risk in our circles and we need to stay closer to home and out of crowds....

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Claiming My Worth

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2 February 2022 at 06:44
By: JeKaren Olaoya
From the back, a Black woman is seen with her arms raised, wrists crossed. Her top is made from traditional west African fabric.

JeKaren Olaoya

I affirm that I am worthy of being good enough to touch hearts and souls, and connect others to Spirit.

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Lessons from a Crisis

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7 February 2022 at 12:05
By: Beth Casebolt
Image of a tree covered in ice, with branches around it on the ground and over a small play area for children

Beth Casebolt

Last week I skimmed over an article that talked about how Americans love to be the heroes but never want to do the long term work to make lasting change. And I wondered about that. Was it true? And then the storm of this past weekend happened.

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Starting Fresh

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9 February 2022 at 05:11
By: Lynette Yetter
A woman stands, eyes closed and hands up in a meditative pose, on a crosswalk with the blurred impressions of passersby around her

Lynette Yetter

I was often being a stern taskmaster over my mind. I yearned for more openness and joy.

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The Unexpected Sacredness of Things

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16 February 2022 at 06:42
By: Tania MΓ‘rquez
A hand holding a censer, in which burning copal incense releases smoke.

Tania MΓ‘rquez

Every time I find the sacred unexpectedly, I am filled with awe and surprise.

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Spring Resources for Congregations

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21 February 2022 at 11:15
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Are your congregational members looking for resources for trainings and education? There are several opportunities for learning, networking and sharing coming up in the next few months.

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Connecting Across Differences

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23 February 2022 at 06:38
By: Anonymous
A man in an orange prison jumpsuit reads a letter, smiling.

Anonymous

Praise be for our connection. Help us to learn from each other.

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Event Recap: Using Art as Advocacy

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23 February 2022 at 13:17
By: Rose Singleton
A mosaic of four videoconference screenshots: The upper left is a woman with glasses, dark hair, and a colorful sweater; the upper right is a woman with dark hair and a black shirt; the lower left is a man with glasses, salt-and-pepper beard, playing a flute; the lower right is a woman with blonde hair wearing a black shirt.

Rose Singleton

β€œUsing Art as Advocacy” was a webinar hosted on February 17, 2022 by the UU@UN (Unitarian Universalist Association’s office at the United Nations). This event showed how art can be used to build community and inspire change in chaotic times. Art can result in profound social change when used...

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Diversity of Sexuality and Gender is a Gift

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25 February 2022 at 15:22
A transmasculine gender-nonconforming person and transfeminine non-binary person waking up together in bed
There is pain and outrage in our hearts because Texas Governor Greg Abbott has escalated the attacks on transgender people living in his state, especially trans youth, by equating medical care with child abuse.

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Opportunities for Connection ~ March 2022

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26 February 2022 at 16:00
By: Central East Region of the UUA
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Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - UU Institute Update, General Assembly 2022, Sacred Season of Activism, Pi Day, Jubilee 3 and more!

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A Disability Day of Mourning Reflection: March 1 is Disability Day of Mourning

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28 February 2022 at 13:40
By: Jessi Sadaka
We Fight for Disability Day of Mourning

Jessi Sadaka

Today we grieve for disabled people who have been murdered by the same people who should have loved and supported them: their family members. For me, a broader pain accompanies this grief, about how strong ableism is and how deeply it is engrained throughout our society.

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Asking for Help

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2 March 2022 at 01:04
By: Quinn Gormley
Seen from behind, at the beach, a father has his arm lovingly wrapped around his child's shoulder.

Quinn Gormley

Happy kids are safer kids, because happy kids have adults they can ask for help.

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Support for Ukrainian Refugees

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3 March 2022 at 09:41
Photo of the Ukrainian flag with white text reading "Support for Ukrainian Refugees"
As the situation in the Ukraine unfolds, we in the International Office echo the messages shared by UUSC’s president the Rev. Mary Katherine Morn and by the Rev. Ashley Horan of the UUA’s Organizing Strategy Team. We invite congregations to support the Hungarian Unitarian Church directly (pdf)...

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Supporting Those Impacted by the Crisis in Ukraine

βœ‡ UUA.org Updates
7 March 2022 at 16:41
Photo of the Ukrainian flag with white text reading "Support for Ukrainian Refugees"
In response to the outpouring of concern, the UUA shares the most up to date information on how UUs in this country and around the world are responding and amplify the ways that we can all help.

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The Defiant Spark

βœ‡ UUA.org Updates
9 March 2022 at 06:24
By: David Kohlmeier
In dim light, a person holds their hands out, palms forward, obscuring their face. A few bright sparks hang suspended between their hands.

David Kohlmeier

You didn’t earn your worth, and you can’t lose it. Because you exist. Period.

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Garden Story Part 2: The LAP Plan

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14 March 2022 at 12:28
By: Shannon Harper
Liminal Action Plan: Trauma and Grief Informed, Responsive, Relational, Playful, Efficient, Shared, Forgiving, Temporary. White background, with colored squares with words on them

Shannon Harper

Remember the classic Dr Seuss book, Oh the Places You’ll Go? Arguably the most quoted text at High School graduations and a favorite baby shower gift? Ultimately inspirational, it paints a seussical story of both the ups and down, trials and tribulations involved with becoming who we are meant to...

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Nominations for Election at General Assembly 2022

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15 March 2022 at 14:53
nomination slate for UUA board and committee volunteer positions to be elected at GA 2022

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Unitarian Universalist Association Elections

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11 November 2022 at 14:57
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Find more information on UUA elections.

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Learning How to Fail

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16 March 2022 at 06:40
By: Christine Slocum
A close up of two competitors, mid-match, at the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Shinbun Championship (2017).

Christine Slocum

White supremacy culture tells me that I’m only "good" if I’m perfect, treating all falls as hard stops.

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So You Passed the 8th Principle, What’s Next?

βœ‡ UUA.org Updates
21 March 2022 at 10:30
By: Sana Saeed
Now is the time for The 8th Priniciple!

Sana Saeed

Recently, I’ve been getting messages from more and more congregations who have passed the 8th principle. This is exciting!

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The Power to Save

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23 March 2022 at 01:41
By: Sara Palmer
A mother and daughter, holding hands, walk on a path through a forest. They are smiling at one another, and are seen from behind.

Sara Palmer

May we forever perceive the ways we can empower others.

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Video Engagement Strategy with Peter Bowden

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24 March 2022 at 12:29
White man in black shirt smiles and waves with multiple video screens in the backgroun
Unitarian Universalist coach and trainer Peter Bowden offers a live video series to help congregations support online visitors, increase engagement with worship, and amplify advocacy and witness efforts.

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Who Are We?

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28 March 2022 at 10:41
By: Wren Bellavance-Grace
Hello tag

Wren Bellavance-Grace

I imagine people all over New England walking into sanctuaries, looking around and wondering, Who even are we anymore? Who are we? We don’t know; we haven’t met us before. At least, we haven’t yet discovered who we are now.

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Opportunities for Connection ~ April 2022

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29 March 2022 at 14:00
By: Central East Region of the UUA
CER Chalice Lighter Logo

Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - Chalice Lighters, General Assembly 2022, UU the Vote 2022 Launch, Spring Seminar, Summer Camps and more!

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Return and Remember

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30 March 2022 at 07:36
By: Summer Albayati
A person in pink robes, mostly cropped out of the photo, holds a Qur'am and Muslim prayer beads.

Summer Albayati

When the holy month of Ramadan approaches, it becomes a beautiful reminder to return to myself.

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Application for UUA President (2023-2029)

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1 April 2022 at 11:00
image which reads "Are you the next UUA President?" in branded colors pink and navy with a UUA logo and "apply now" button with pointing hand
Application for UUA President with a term lasting from 2023-2029

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Application for UUA President (2023-2029)

βœ‡ UUA.org Updates
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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Attending GA? Attend Webinars with the UUA Board!

βœ‡ UUA.org Updates
4 April 2022 at 14:39
Prepare for Ga 2022. Join the Board's Webinars. Pre-register now!
General Assembly can be an amazing experience, especially in-person but even on line. It can also be overwhelming to those who haven't attended before, or who haven't attend in a while.

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We Keep Rising in Love

βœ‡ UUA.org Updates
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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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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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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Alabama’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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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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CERSI 2022 Goes Multi-Platform!

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18 April 2022 at 11:00
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CER Summer Institute (CERSI) is back in person but is also virtual. 2022 brings us the first ever MULTI-PLATORM CERSI! Sounds kind of futuristic, right? Well, if you can’t join us in person at California University of Pennsylvania (CalU) then you can still participate online.

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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

Association’s next chief executive and spiritual leader to be elected at General Assembly 2023

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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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A UUMAC Memory

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25 April 2022 at 12:29
UUMAC, Unitarian Universalist Mid-Atlantic Community with a chalice logo
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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Unitarian Universalists Honor Workers’ Dignity and Support the Labor Movement

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28 April 2022 at 10:56
By: Susan Frederick-Gray
Florida UUs participate in β€œWitnessing Together for Farmworker Justice” 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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Opportunities for Connection ~ May 2022

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28 April 2022 at 14:00
By: Central East Region of the UUA
The General Assembly logo, featuring the theme arranged in a circle. The theme is: β€œMeet the moment: Reimagining radical faith community”. Pink letters GA are in the center, with a white web decoration the represent the World Wide Web connecting our multi platform event. In front of GA, there is a purple silhouette of eight people holding hands. The persons depicted are of varying age, shapes and sizes.

Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - General Assembly 2022, Youth Trainings, UUA Presidential Search Begins, Emergent Strategizing Workshop and more!

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Congregations Benefit from Chalice Lighter Grants

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2 May 2022 at 13:19
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Is your congregation dreaming of a project that could make a huge impact in its mission and growth, but in need of some additional funding to make it possible? Do you want to add a new staff position or increase the hours of an existing position so that you can enrich your congregation’s outreach...

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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
young women protesting
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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To Bless and Be Blessed

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

Tania MΓ‘rquez

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

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Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

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9 May 2022 at 10:35
By: Beth Casebolt
footprints in the sand going both directions

Beth Casebolt

It's the old adage two steps forward, one step back - every time we think we're making progress back to "life as it was" something happens to push us back into that waiting zone.

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

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5 May 2022 at 15:04
Several people wearing masks stand, in church, holding out their hands as if in prayer.
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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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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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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Small Congregations at GA 2022

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23 May 2022 at 10:26
The General Assembly logo, featuring the red UUA chalice to the left. The GA theme β€œMeet the moment: Reimagining radical faith community” is arranged in a circle. Pink letters GA are in the center, with a white web decoration to represent the World Wide Web connecting our multi platform event. In front of the letters GA, there is a purple silhouette of eight people holding hands. The persons depicted are of of varying shapes and sizes.
The list of workshops at General Assembly is long and often it's hard to find things that work for small congregations. Where are the programs and ideas that can help your congregation thrive?

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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.

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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.

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Opportunities for Connection ~ June 2022

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29 May 2022 at 14:00
By: Central East Region of the UUA
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Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - Board Training Resources, General Assembly 2022, OWL and Youth Trainings, CERSI and more!

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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.

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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.

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Resources for Congregational Board Members

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6 June 2022 at 10:01
By: Central East Region of the UUA
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Central East Region of the UUA

Welcome and thank you to all of you who have agreed to join or continue on your congregation's board

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