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UU the Vote 2022 in Review

โœ‡ UUA Top Stories
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"

UU the Vote 2022 in Review

โœ‡ UUA.org Updates
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"

2023 UUA Presidential Election

โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
2 February 2023 at 12:38
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
UUA Secretary Bill Young has announced that a referendum election on the Rev. Dr. Sofรญa Betancourtโ€™s nomination will be held this year. Rev. Dr. Betancourt was nominated by the UUA Presidential Search Committee on November 15, 2022 and accepted the nomination. As previously announced, a second candidate identified by the Presidential Search Committee did not accept the nomination.

From December 1, 2022 through February 1, 2023 there was a period where individuals were able to become a candidate for UUA President by receiving petition signatures from fifty congregations in three regions of the Association. As of the petition deadline on February 1, no petitions were submitted.

Learn more about the 2023 UUA Presidential election process, including upcoming regional forums where members and delegates can learn more about Rev. Dr. Betancourt, on our website: https://bit.ly/3hm3Cy6.


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

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

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31 January 2023 at 10:45
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
We hold the family of Tyre Nichols in our love and prayers in this time of devastating grief and loss. In June 2020 we denounced โ€œthe inherent violence of policing. Three years later, we continue to be confronted with these truths about systemic brutality.

Policing and law enforcement continues to be fundamentally brokenโ€”we need a system that recognizes the humanity of all people at its foundation. The death of Tyre Nichols is a reminder that violence faced by Black people at the hands of law enforcement continues to be pervasive.

As UUs, we are in solidarity with the Black leaders, organizers, and community members fighting for justice and for the systematic changes that will end police violence. This is an urgent moral crisis. We need to fundamentally reimagine public safety. We must take action now.

Read our President's Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray entire statement here:https://bit.ly/3kMGBFM


Reoccurring police violence triggers trauma, anguish and our collective demand for justice.

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Article II Study Commission Report to UUA Board of Trustees

โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
30 January 2023 at 13:45
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Two years ago, the UUA Board appointed a commission of Unitarian Universalists to integrate various grassroots conversations about changes to the Principles and lead a discernment process for the whole Association to review Article II of our Bylaws. From presentations and input at General Assembly to more than 10,000 survey responses, to over 4,600 participants in their feedback sessions, the Article II Study Commission listened and shaped an Article II that has the potential to lead us farther along the path of living our aspirations faithfully within and beyond our UU community.

We are so grateful for all that UUs do to move our living tradition forward. Please download, watch and share this video with your congregation or community today: https://bit.ly/3X41lGN


After two years of study and thousands of conversations with Unitarian Universalists, the Article II Study Commission presented the final draft of their prop...

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Video: UU the Vote 2022 in Review

โœ‡ uuworld.org: latest stories
1 February 2023 at 12:00
By: Staff Writer
An African American man smiling at a podium

Staff Writer

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

Love in the Complicated Places

โœ‡ UUA Top Stories
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"

Love in the Complicated Places

โœ‡ UUA.org Updates
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

โœ‡ UUA Top Stories
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"

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

โœ‡ UUA.org Updates
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"

GA 2023 Volunteer Opportunities and More

โœ‡ UUA.org Updates
30 January 2023 at 11:24
Faithfully Becoming: General Assembly in Pittsburgh, June 21 - 25, 2023
General Assembly (GA) 2023 is in Pittsburgh, PA, which is in our region! We invite you to join us in-person or virtually as best meets your needs.

Continue reading "GA 2023 Volunteer Opportunities and More"

Opportunities for Connection ~ February 2023

โœ‡ UUA.org Updates
29 January 2023 at 10:00
By: Central East Region of the UUA
So You're Working on the 8th Principle.... Learn from other congregations doing anti-racism work. Worship - Workshops - Caucusing. Saturday February 25, 2023 on Zoom, 12-5 pm ET. Sliding Scale fee of $10-30-50. New Day Rising Central East Region.-

Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - 8th Principle Conference, GA 2023, Winter Institute, Right Relationship Training, Pastoral Care Training, Summer Institute and more!

Continue reading "Opportunities for Connection ~ February 2023"

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โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
27 January 2023 at 11:45
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
We are happy to announce our publishing imprint, Skinner House Books has formed a new distribution partnership with Consortiumยฎ Book Sales & Distribution, a brand of Ingram Content Group.

Ingram Content Group is one of the nationโ€™s largest book distributors. Consortiumยฎ, a brand of Ingram Publisher Services, is home to a community of award-winning publishers that believe in the power of independent voices. Consortium grew out of a small book wholesaling cooperative in 1985 to become a full-service distributor, quickly earning a reputation as an advocate for independent publishers. Consortium now represents more than 130 independent publishers.

โ€œSkinner House is a welcome addition to Consortiumโ€™s growing list of publishers that focus on spiritual wellness and we appreciate their commitment to justice and compassion from an ecumenical perspective,โ€- Julie Schaper, Consortiumโ€™s president.
https://bit.ly/3Y3MCMU

If you are interested in exploring Skinner House titles, please visit https://bit.ly/3RiYokk.



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We echo President Susan Frederick-Gray's support for The Article II Study Commission. We are thankful for the work of all of th...

โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
27 January 2023 at 10:51
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
We echo President Susan Frederick-Gray's support for The Article II Study Commission. We are thankful for the work of all of the Commission members.

Read their report in full and learn more about how they came to draft a proposed new formulation of our beloved UU Principles and Purpose. https://bit.ly/39ECzqV


The Article II Study Commission has completed two years of study and I am grateful for the commitment, care and thoughtful work of all of the Commission members. Read their report in full and learn more about how they came to draft a proposed new formulation of our beloved UU Principles and Purpose. https://bit.ly/39ECzqV

In many ways, the work is now just beginning. Stay involved as congregations and their delegates discuss this new draft, suggest amendments and vote on whether or not to move new language forward at General Assembly this June. This is an important time in our democratically-governed living tradition and we need everyone's participation.

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Pump the Brakes: USPS Reverses Course on Fleet of Gas Trucks

โœ‡ uuworld.org: latest stories
25 January 2022 at 00:00
By: Jeff Milchen
A USPS truck

Jeff Milchen

Ten months ago, we critiqued the ill-advised and damaging plan by U.S. Postmaster Louis DeJoy to purchase tens of thousands of gas-guzzling delivery trucks.ย Weโ€™re excited to report the USPS changed course.

Inspired by My Ancestors

โœ‡ UUA Top Stories
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"

Inspired by My Ancestors

โœ‡ UUA.org Updates
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

โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
23 January 2023 at 16:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Our hearts mourn for the people of the community in Monterey Park.

It does not have to be this way. Our leaders must act. Unitarian Universalists are ready to work with elected and community officials to support responsible gun legislation measures.

Fundamental to who we are as UUs are the beliefs in the inherent worth and dignity of every person and the goals of peace, liberty and justice for all. These core values are part of the Seven Principles that every UU community affirms. We mourn with the people of Monterey Park and we remain in solidarity with the AAPI community across this nation.

Read UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray's full statement online at:https://bit.ly/3WC7Ksi


Too many American communities can relate to the grief that Monterey Park is experiencing because they, too, have experienced lives lost to gun violence.

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

โœ‡ UUA Top Stories
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"

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

โœ‡ UUA.org Updates
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"

No Child Goes Hungry Continues to Support Projects

โœ‡ UUA.org Updates
23 January 2023 at 10:53
line drawing of a child holding a bowl over their head with the words No Child Goes Hungry
No Child Goes Hungry was featured in this blog before the pandemic, and we thought it would be a good time for an update. Find out what they are up to now and how they are helping congregations (and others) help fight child hunger.

Continue reading "No Child Goes Hungry Continues to Support Projects"

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22 January 2023 at 10:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
On this anniversary of #RoeVWade, the landscape has changed precipitously since the Supreme Court reversed 50 years of precedent last June with the Dobbs v. Jackson decision.

As UUs, we have an ongoing moral obligation to support comprehensive reproductive care, because reproductive care is healthcare. We know that such care is essential to the well-being and safety of individuals and families. On this 50th anniversary, we reaffirm our commitment โ€“ our faithful religious commitment โ€“ to supporting Reproductive Justice on behalf of women and pregnant people across this country.



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20 January 2023 at 15:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
This weekend, we mark the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Courtโ€™s Roe v Wade decision.

We share with you a statement from Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, president of the UUA, regarding the 50th anniversary.

"Unitarian Universalists remain committed to Reproductive Justice. Since the Dobbs decision in June 2022, we have helped to organize ballot initiatives to protect access to abortion and provided trainings on organizing for Reproductive Justice for congregations. Across the country, UUs are working within their communities to help promote Reproductive Justice and protect access to reproductive care. We know that this work will be ongoing for years to come and we are dedicated to doing it."

Read the full statement:https://bit.ly/3XIX1Nz



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Religious leaders sue to overturn Missouriโ€™s abortion ban

โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
20 January 2023 at 11:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Ahead of Sundayโ€™s 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, a group of clergy members announced a new lawsuit challenging Missouriโ€™s abortion bans.

The Rev. Krista Taves, who serves as a minister at Eliot Unitarian Chapel in Kirkwood and First Unitarian Church in Alton, is one of the thirteen plaintiffs on this lawsuit.

Since well before Roe v. Wade, Unitarian Universalists have declared unequivocally that we support every personโ€™s right to make decisions about their own bodies and reproductive health. We are so grateful for the role that UU's continue to play in the fight for reproductive justice.

Read about the lawsuit here:https://bit.ly/3iTbxUq


They argue the law violates the Missouri Constitution, which bars state government from establishing preferences for any faith.

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

โœ‡ UUA Top Stories
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"

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

โœ‡ UUA.org Updates
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"

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โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
19 January 2023 at 14:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
The year has just begun, and there is so much time for you to set out and leave your mark.

We hope for you, this little piece of motivation is a launching pad into further exploration of what a difference you can make this year.

How will you be contributing to making 2023 a more just, equitable, and regenerative world?

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From the UUA President: Why Change Our UU Principles?

โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
19 January 2023 at 09:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray offers some history and perspective on changes to Unitarian Universalist Principles and Purpose, along with a link to the final report from the Article II Study Commission, which includes its proposal for a rewritten Article II of the UUA Bylaws. Congregational delegates will vote on the final language at General Assembly in June.

https://bit.ly/3Hfhm7V


May we enter our conversations with a spirit of curiosity, holding off attachment to outcomes.

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Another atmospheric river bears down on waterlogged California, but storms are weakening

โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
18 January 2023 at 17:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
There was a time that Californians desperately needed rain, something to quench the climate-change-fueled drought. Unfortunately, the water from the storms are now surging over riverbanks, disrupting power lines, rushing through communities, toppling trees, and creating avalanches of mud.

We continue to hold all those impacted in love and prayer. If your congregation has been impacted by the rains in California, consider reaching out for support. And if you would like to help, please consider making a disaster fund gift today.

https://bit.ly/3l4x7RW

https://wapo.st/3DlpC47


Weather experts say the worst is probably over after nearly a month of atmospheric river storms that have deluged California.

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โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
18 January 2023 at 12:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Even when life as we have known it might seem destroyed and hope has abandoned us, somehow how life has held us and breathed us into a new being. Life has called us to rise in fullness!

Don't forget to make time to live.

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Achieving Reproductive Justice Requires Both Urgency and Patience

โœ‡ uuworld.org: latest stories
19 January 2023 at 11:55
By: Jeff Milchen
a group with signs protests the SCOTUS ruling about abortion

Jeff Milchen

Responding to the effects of the June ruling that voided key elements of Roe v Wadeย requires us to build a lasting movement focused on cultural transformation and justice.

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

โœ‡ UUA.org Updates
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"

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

โœ‡ UUA Top Stories
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

โœ‡ UUA Top Stories
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

โœ‡ UUA Top Stories
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"

Necessary Stillness

โœ‡ UUA.org Updates
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

โœ‡ UUA.org Updates
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"

Should we give up flying for the sake of the climate?

โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
17 January 2023 at 15:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
โ€œWhile giving up flying can feel like a choice to curb your own freedom, travel and the opportunity to experience different cultures, its increasing role in climate change is putting many of our most cherished environments at risk.โ€

We are constantly reminded of the choices we can make in our day-to-day life to lessen our personal impact on the environment. We must continue to discern ways to address climate change! How can you help?

https://bbc.in/3XtBJnc


For those of us that take regular holidays abroad and travel on business, flying makes up a considerable chunk of our carbon footprint, but are there ways of reducing those emissions?

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Resource Highlight: How Do We Keep Our Congregations Safe?

โœ‡ UUA.org Updates
16 January 2023 at 10:02
By: Sana Saeed
padlock with the word security etched on it, lsicking a door sut

Sana Saeed

Beloveds, with a rise in white supremacist violence and destructive behavior it is understandable that more congregational leadership are considering how to protect their community right now.

Continue reading "Resource Highlight: How Do We Keep Our Congregations Safe?"

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โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
16 January 2023 at 12:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Side with Love is thrilled to announce 30 Days of Love 2023! Their annual month of spiritual nourishment, political grounding, and shared practices of faith and justice, #30DaysOfLove will go from today through Valentineโ€™s Day.

This yearโ€™s #30DaysOfLove is a love letter, a warm hug, and a spiritual balm for all of the individuals, families, religious professionals, partners & communities that embody side with love's values and work for justice & liberation year round.



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The radical King we donโ€™t know

โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
16 January 2023 at 10:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day we share this article by Cornel West from the UU World archives, reprinted with permission from Westโ€™s introduction to the Beacon Press book โ€œThe Radical King.โ€

"Does America have the capacity to heed the radical Martin Luther King Jr., or must America sanitize King in order to evade and avoid his challenge?โ€

Read more in UU World. https://bit.ly/33Fb4xe


Does America have the capacity to heed the radical Martin Luther King Jr., or must America sanitize King in order to evade and avoid his challenge?

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Photos from Unitarian Universalist Association's post

โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
13 January 2023 at 14:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
We are aware that great swathes of California are currently under water - after years of drought has come deluge, with flooded streets, businesses and homes, downed trees and power outages.

We are holding all those impacted in love and prayer. The pictures here are from the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula, a region still experiencing significant flooding.

At times like these, we are especially grateful for the UUA Disaster Relief Fund, which is available to congregations impacted by disaster. If your congregation has been impacted by the rains in California, consider reaching out for support. And if you would like to help, please consider making a disaster fund gift today.

https://bit.ly/3l4x7RW







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Teacher and cousin of Black Lives Matter founder โ€˜Tased to deathโ€™ by LAPD

โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
13 January 2023 at 10:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
We continue to hold Patrisse Cullors and the Anderson Family in love and care. We remain in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter community. As Unitarian Universalists, we will continue to work to find a more humane way to keep our communities safe.

https://bit.ly/3Hcn7Dz


โ€˜He needed help and was killed,โ€™ says Patrisse Cullors, as police are seen repeatedly using stun gun on him after traffic accident

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โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
11 January 2023 at 19:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
In "The Rough Side of the Mountain: Black Womenโ€™s Ministries in Unitarian Universalism", editor and scholar Qiyamah A. Rahman collects and explores the unique journeys of Black Unitarian Universalist clergywomen, celebrating their wisdom, resilience, and contributions within and beyond Unitarian Universalism. Preorder your copy today!

Find books that explore richly diverse narratives at InSpirit UU Bookstore.
https://bit.ly/3GUeqNP



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โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
11 January 2023 at 16:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Looking for a new show to binge? We recommend starting the Kindred series, just in time for the long weekend. Itโ€™s based on the powerful novel by Octavia Butler, published by Beacon Press.

Thereโ€™s a new gift edition of the book available through our own inSpirit UU Book and Gift shop: https://bit.ly/3CTXuDX.



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Unitarian Universalist Association's cover photo

โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
11 January 2023 at 13:50
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inSpirit 2024 Call for Submissions

โœ‡ UUA.org Updates
10 January 2023 at 17:01
Skinner House Books, the imprint of the Unitarian Universalist Association, invites members of UU communities to submit proposals for the Spring 2024 inSpirit title. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2023. If your proposal is accepted, you will be notified of the decision in May.

Continue reading "inSpirit 2024 Call for Submissions"

Protectors of Agency

โœ‡ UUA Top Stories
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"

Protectors of Agency

โœ‡ UUA.org Updates
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"

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โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
9 January 2023 at 12:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Grateful to Black Lives of UU for organizing this conversation with Article II Commission member and BLUU elder, Dr. Paula Cole Jones, to discuss the proposed changes to Article II, which includes UUA Principles and Purposes.

This community conversation will be in Black Sacred Space. (The space is solely for Black folks.)

Follow us online for more opportunities to engage with the Article II revisions, a process which will culminate at General Assembly this June with a vote on revised Principles and Purposes.

https://bit.ly/3WYH2LB



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9 January 2023 at 10:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Weโ€™re all imperfect, and the world can be such a barbed place. Weโ€™re also mercifulโ€”or can be. We can be cheerleaders for everyone's simple joys (even when we donโ€™t share them) and compassionate about the fact that weโ€™re all just trying to survive.

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AntiRacism Resource Spotlight: Developing Ease Across Difference

โœ‡ UUA.org Updates
9 January 2023 at 10:22
By: Renee Ruchotzke
image of a table with a formal placesetting, two plates, napkin, silverware, several stem glasses

Renee Ruchotzke

When I was growing up, my mother spent a lot of time talking to me about etiquette. My father was an immigrant, and my motherโ€™s parents were working poor. My parents were chasing the American dream, and had bought a house in an affluent neighborhood....

Continue reading "AntiRacism Resource Spotlight: Developing Ease Across Difference"

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โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
6 January 2023 at 15:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
It's the first weekend of the new year! In this upcoming year we invite you this year to savor connection, question assumptions, admit to complicated feelings, and still make room for peace and rest.

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โœ‡ UUA on Facebook
6 January 2023 at 12:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
On the anniversary of the Capitol insurrection, the UUA affirms, As Unitarian Universalists, we hold democracy as a central principle for our faith. This is a time for true accountability and courageous action in pursuit of a more just, equitable, multiracial and pluralistic democracy.

As we mark this regrettable anniversary, we encourage UUs to stay committed to advocating for urgent measures to protect democracy. There is still much work to be done.



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3 January 2023 at 11:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
The UUA is partnering with The Management Center to provide practical, interculturally informed management skills training designed for UU religious professionals who supervise in congregations.

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

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

Session One: Thursday, January 19 / Friday, January 20, 2023
Session Two: Monday, February 6 / Tuesday, February 7, 2023



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Next Year's Words

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2 January 2023 at 12:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
UU Religious Educator Tim Atkins has found it helpful to choose a word to guide him at the beginning of each year. What word might guide you in this year?

https://bit.ly/3HHRzWw


When Iโ€™m questioning whatโ€™s the right thing to do, I will look to my word of the year for guidance.

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Meeting the New Year

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4 January 2023 at 05:01
By: Tim Atkins
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Tim Atkins

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

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Meeting the New Year

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4 January 2023 at 05:01
By: Tim Atkins
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Tim Atkins

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

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Moment of Reflection: Generational Wealth

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26 December 2022 at 10:00
By: Atena O. Danner
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Atena O. Danner

A poem by Atena O. Danner.

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1 January 2023 at 10:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Wishing you all a very happy New Year! May we welcome this New Year by cultivating mindfulness in the gift and calling of each moment.



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Opportunities for Connection ~ January 2023

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29 December 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 - GA 2023, 8th Principle Conference, Winter Institute, Stewardship Trainings, Right Relationship Training, Pastoral Care Training, Jubilee 3 Anti Racism Training and more!

Continue reading "Opportunities for Connection ~ January 2023"

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31 December 2022 at 10:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
On this New Year's Eve, we wish you a time filled with rest and reflection.
We send you blessings so that we may all know more love and joy in the new year.



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30 December 2022 at 18:10
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Still reeling from the attack on abortion access this year, our faith still urgently calls us to advocate on behalf of all people to readily access safe, legal abortion care. We will not rest until that reality is true across the country.


Women are not exclusively affected by the Dobbs decision. Not all people with uteruses are women and abortion is not just a women's issue.

Photo credits: Blair Imani

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The Waiting Time

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30 December 2022 at 12:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
As we close out 2022, we offer you this message from Braver Wiser.

"This year, we might not feel like waiting is the best move. We may cry out in lament for lives and rights taken without account, joining our voices with all who cry for justice and peace. This year, sitting quietly in the midst of chaos might feel close to impossible.

Finding the magic in this season of waiting can be difficult for many of usโ€”not just this year, but any year. For how does one sit quietly when life can be so unkind?"

Read the full message:https://bit.ly/3V6KsKp


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

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27 December 2022 at 11:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
After keeping the world at a distance for roughly two years, the world finally got more personal again in 2022.

After pandemic restrictions began to lift, some of us flocked back to worship in person. We returned to in-person General Assembly in with great success.

For all the highlights, there were plenty of darker moments this year. This week we plan to share some of our favorite moments from this year as we wrap up 2022. There was plenty to smile about this year, we thank you for sharing virtual moments with us.







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26 December 2022 at 16:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
On the last night of Hanukkah, we lift up the work of "Let My People Sing!"

A Black Jewish Mixtape featuring spoken word and music from across Turtle Island. Just as the shofar calls the community together, allow the beauty, brilliance, joy and resilience of this mixtape to invigorate, agitate and rejuvenate you.

LISTEN HERE:https://bit.ly/3PWlQTz



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26 December 2022 at 12:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Sending blessings to all who celebrate #Kwanzaa today. May it be a time of celebration and powerโ€”honoring ancestors, creativity, unity, and recommitment.



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Sending love and good wishes to all on this Christmas Day!

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25 December 2022 at 11:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Sending love and good wishes to all on this Christmas Day!



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2022 UUA Holiday Video

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24 December 2022 at 10:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray reminds make time in this season to pause, to nurture love and care for each other. Find joy in the many gifts we already have and the peaceful moments wherever we find them.

Happy holidays to you all. May you be loved and held in light. Blessings to you all.

https://bit.ly/3FzfJjx


Dr. Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, President of the Unitarian Universalist Association, shares a blessing for the holiday season in the final year of her adminis...

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The Solstice Teaches Us

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21 December 2022 at 10:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Solstice is a time of pause. Soโ€ฆpause. Breathe. Relax. Rest. Be at peace.

At this moment we invite you to read The Solstice Teaches Us
By David Breeden.
https://bit.ly/3PFEb7u


The Solstices teach us that darkness comes, that darkness goes. The Solstices teach us that light comes, that light goes....

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20 December 2022 at 11:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
It can be easy to talk about equity and diversity. But actually listening to people with different cultural experiences -- forming a truly diverse community -- can be a challenge.

During this season of gratitude, we hope you are inspired to fill your community with the Unitarian Universalist values of love, justice and truth.



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19 December 2022 at 10:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
This morning we offer you this piece of motivation.

โ€œYou cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.โ€
โ€”Jane Goodall

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18 December 2022 at 17:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
On this first night of Hanukkah, we share this message of hope and resilience from President Susan Frederick-Gray.



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Can You Ask the Minister to Leave a Board Meeting?

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18 December 2022 at 09:45
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Have you experienced a situation where you wonder if it would be appropriate to ask your minister to step out of a particular board meeting so the board could discuss something by themselves? Or perhaps another Board Member has requested this of you and youโ€™re wondering what to do.

UUA Regional Staff are available to help you navigate the tensions your congregation is experiencing and assist you in discerning a way forward using direct and transparent conversation for the good of all. They are trained to assist you with difficult conversations with your minister, even to the point of asking them to resign.

If you have significant concerns, please call your UUA Regional Staff and/or the UUAโ€™s Safe Congregations Team, safecongregations@uua.org, right away.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WpVjAk


Open and honest communication is essential between the board and the minister. Here are some guidelines and practices to navigate difficult conversations.

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O Holy Night

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21 December 2022 at 06:17
By: Joanna Fontaine Crawford
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Joanna Fontaine Crawford

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

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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"

Announcing Our New CER Staff Person

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19 December 2022 at 11:36
By: Central East Region of the UUA
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Central East Region of the UUA

The Central East Region is pleased to announce that Lenore Bajare-Dukes will be our new congregational life staff person to replace Patricia Infante when she retires. Lenore will begin March 6 and work part-time with Patricia for the month of March before joining the team full-time in April....

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You Are the Holiday Miracle

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28 October 2022 at 10:00
By: Gwen Matthews
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Gwen Matthews

As December opens up before us, we welcome in the gift of reflection.

UUA Hires Joy Berry as Children and Families Faith Development Specialist

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16 December 2022 at 10:10
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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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UUA Hires Joy Berry as Children and Families Faith Development Specialist

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16 December 2022 at 10:10
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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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UUA Supports Respect for Marriage Act and Calls for Greater Protections

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15 December 2022 at 19:15
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Passing the Respect for Marriage Act is a wonderful start to ensure that marriages of LGBTQIA+ couples will have protections regardless of the actions of the Supreme Court.

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

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


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

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Tuning Into Our Blessings

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14 December 2022 at 12:00
By: Susan Frederick-Gray
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Susan Frederick-Gray

Dr. Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, President of the Unitarian Universalist Association, shares a blessing for the holiday season in the final year of her administration.

Leading Las Posadas

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14 December 2022 at 04:41
By: Tania Mรกrquez
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Tania Mรกrquez

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

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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"

General Assembly Registration

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12 December 2022 at 14:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Registration is NOW OPEN for General Assembly 2023, online or in person with us in Pittsburgh, PA! From Article II changes to the UUA Presidential election, this is a critical year to join us at our annual meeting of UUs. #UUAGA

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


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

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2023 UUA Presidential Election

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12 December 2022 at 13:30
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
Unitarian Universalists will elect a new UUA President at our General Assembly 2023! Get all the details and updates on the 2023 UUA Presidential election on our website at: https://bit.ly/3hm3Cy6


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

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Spiritual Resilience and the Climate Emergency

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12 December 2022 at 10:00
By: Michael S. Hogue
Protest sign reads "Eco not Ego," and depicts man living in harmony with nature, versus man ruling over nature from the top of a pyramid.

Michael S. Hogue

In place of resignation in the face of climate change, the path of spiritual resilience opens us to a fuller life.

Over the weekend, fusions of faith and extremism at drag show protests across country

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9 December 2022 at 17:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
"The armed right-wing agitation in Columbus, OH is antithetical to our fundamental moral UU value of the human dignity and worth of every person. Their action was abhorrent because it only sought to oppress the freedom of expression of the LGBTQIA+ community. Unitarian Universalists will continue to affirm our LGBTQIA+ friends, neighbors, and loved ones and fight to protect our rights to support and love them.โ€

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


(RNS) โ€” Nazi sympathizers waved Christian flags at multiple drag story hour events.

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Serious Challenge to Fair Elections Lands at Supreme Court

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9 December 2022 at 14:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
The SCOTUS case Moore v. Harper argued earlier this week, Becky Harper, is a long-time UU, member of the UU Fellowship of Raleigh, and board member with Common Cause North Carolina, the organization leading the legal argument to limit partisan gerrymandering.

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


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

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8 December 2022 at 10:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
We share this #SFGLeads message as we continue to imagine the ways that our UU mission and our values inspire and call us to lead and love in these times.



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7 December 2022 at 13:00
By: Unitarian Universalist Association
The UUA is partnering with The Management Center to provide practical, interculturally informed management skills training designed for UU religious professionals who supervise in congregations.

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

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



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Serious Challenge to Fair Elections Lands at Supreme Court

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7 December 2022 at 13:00
By: Jeff Milchen
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Jeff Milchen

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

Two Approaches to Fighting Climate Change

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7 December 2022 at 12:00
By: Elaine McArdle
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Elaine McArdle

UUs support Build Back Fossil Free, Citizens' Climate Lobby

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