🎉 Happy 75th Anniversary to the Liberal Religious Educators Association (LREDA)! 🎉

For 75 years, LREDA has empowered Unitarian Universalist religious educators through professional development, faith formation resources, and a strong, supportive community. With a deep commitment to shared ministry and the work of dismantling oppression, LREDA continues to nurture spiritual growth and collective liberation.

If you’re at GA, don’t miss the chance to celebrate with them! Stop by their booth onsite or visit virtually through the Whova app. 🙌

#FaithDevelopment #BelovedCommunity #UU #UUAGA #ReligiousEducation



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✨💬 Two sentences. One big question: What is Unitarian Universalism 💬✨

If you’re a UU, you’ve probably been asked to explain our faith—and chances are, it wasn’t easy. No single belief. No simple label. Just a deep commitment to shared values, many paths, and a love that calls us into community and justice.

It’s a big question—and one worth answering.

So here’s the challenge:
💬 Can you describe Unitarian Universalism in just two sentences?
👇 Share your best answer in the comments!



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Join the denominational effort to craft statements on our commitment to justice, equity and compassion

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"Why Are UU Congregations Struggling While Christian Nationalism Rises?" (And what do we do?)
A LETTER FROM TXUUJM CONGREGATIONAL JUSTICE ORGANIZER MICHELLE VENEGAS-MATULA

READ HERE: https://prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/TSM/TSMUU/1/107048/TdF3iuqWoAy8Q763PApaS0DC4cOejUMKZUqc2KrSFxL_archive

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🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈
We know that LGBTQIA+ people are powerful and cherished in Unitarian Universalism and beyond. LGBTQIA+ people make UU community sacred, beautiful, and whole.

This month—and every month—we celebrate LGBTQIA+ brilliance, we honor the truth and beauty of the diversity of gender and sexuality, and we recommit to working for a world where all people are safe, free, and respected.

#PrideMonth #Pride #equality #LoveIsLove #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #BelovedCommunity



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📍More than 200 years ago, the Rev. William Ellery Channing stood in a Baltimore pulpit and redefined religion—with bold ideas about reason, human dignity, and faith. His 1819 “Baltimore Sermon” became a foundation of Unitarian Universalism.

Today, we’re still building on that legacy. As UUs gather in Baltimore for General Assembly this June, both in-person and online, we return not just to a city—but to a turning point. Channing’s call to clarity and courage still speaks, especially as we continue to name our values and act on them.

🕯️ Read the full story about Channing’s radical sermon and its impact on today’s UU identity at the link in the first comment.



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Justice isn’t only won in courtrooms or marches. Sometimes, it’s found in small, steady acts of care.

Zeb Green reminds us that resistance can mean offering food, shelter, and safety in the face of fear and cruelty. Putting love at the center IS a form of defiance.

📖 Read the full reflection and prayer at the link in the first comment.

#ImmigrantJustice #FaithInAction #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #BelovedCommunity #MutualAid





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Mezzo soprano Amanda M Thomas sings Precious Lord, Take My Hand, written by the Reverend Thomas A. Dorsey.

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Another UU congregation is going solar! 🌞

The Unitarian Church of Evanston has just completed a major step toward zero emissions with the installation of rooftop solar panels. Their journey—years in the making—is a powerful example of living our values and caring for the Earth.

Read how they made it happen in the full article at the link in the first comment. ⚡🌱

#UnitarianUniversalist #ClimateJustice #SolarPower #UU #Evanston



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Your Board did not receive any proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure, Bylaws Technical Revisions and Clean-Up, and the Business Resolution. For the first time in a long time, there will be no mini-assemblies this year.

We look forward to seeing you at GA 2025 to discuss and vote on these important business items!

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🎓 Across the country, Unitarian Universalist congregations are celebrating youth who are bridging—marking the transition from youth to young adulthood, typically around ages 17 to 19, with love, reflection, and community blessings.

In UU communities, bridging honors this significant life passage and affirms that our young people remain a vital part of our faith, wherever their journeys take them.

We congratulate all those who are bridging this season, at Main Line Unitarian Church and everywhere. Your reflections on belonging, identity, and spiritual growth remind us of the lifelong impact of a caring, open-hearted community. 💛🌟


Crossing the Bridge to Adulthood: Congratulations to Liam and Mico! ✨

On Sunday, we celebrated our bridging seniors as they transition from youth to young adulthood in our MLUC community. Both shared powerful reflections that touched our hearts.

Liam movingly recalled a childhood memory at MLUC playing on the tire swing with classmates, sharing how that feeling of joy and belonging became his definition of what church should be. Despite seeing negative depictions of religion in the media, Liam's connection with our community helped him remember that "religion is that joyful feeling. It's that belonging."

Mico spoke about his journey exploring spirituality, sharing how the Coming of Age program helped him realize he could "have personal spiritual beliefs, even if they don't connect or conform to a traditional religious institution." He thanked MLUC for creating "an open-minded community where that sort of spiritual exploration is possible."

We're proud of these remarkable young people and look forward to watching their continued journey.

#UUBridging #MLUC #UnitarianUniversalist #FaithJourney

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This year marks the 25th anniversary of Our Whole Lives, the comprehensive, lifespan sexuality education program developed by the United Church of Christ

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As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm the sacred worth of every person and the right to make decisions about our own bodies.

With reproductive rights shifting across the country—some expanding, many under threat—it’s vital to have trustworthy, values-based tools for learning and action.

The Unitarian Universalist Women's Federation has updated their Reproductive Justice Toolkit to reflect this evolving landscape. It includes:
🧭 Current information
🛠 Practical tools
✨ Stories that remind us where hope lives

This toolkit is one way we can ground our advocacy in faith, meet the moment with clarity, and keep showing up for reproductive freedom.

Find the toolkit at the link in the first comment.

#ReproductiveJustice #UnitarianUniversalist #FaithInAction #UU



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Today, we celebrate 200 years of the American Unitarian Association at a time when Unitarian Universalism is badly needed in our nation and in the world. We should be proud of the accomplishments and impact of liberal thought and the theology that grows from that thought. Yet too there is trouble born of comfort in thinking that we know best when it comes to restoring justice and building a world and an Earth community that allows all to fully thrive.

So how do we proceed as authoritarianism is on the rise both domestically and around the world? We must remember that we are a sanctuary people—not only in collaborating around the work of justice, but also in providing nourishment and shelter for our own spirits so that we do not give up in the face of all that is.

Happy anniversary, beloveds. May this milestone year be one that galvanizes us in all the ways we are called to live into this moment and organize around our shared values in community.

#UnitarianUniversalism #AUA200 #UUHistory #Unitarianism

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🎵 “Diamond” is more than a song—it’s a reminder of the strength that forms under pressure.

First shared in the 2021 GA Sunday worship by First Universalist Church of Minneapolis, its message still shines: even in hard times, something strong and beautiful can emerge.

That’s the spirit of General Assembly—a place where we gather in all our weariness and resilience, reconnect with our values, and move forward together, shaped by all we’ve lived through.

🎧 Take a moment to listen: https://youtu.be/9V2OysStTLA?si=9eabCUfw419tsjl0

More info about GA at https://www.uua.org/ga.

#UUAGA #UnitarianUniversalist #UUCommunity


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🌎 ”The wide universe is the ocean I travel, And the earth is my blue boat home…”

If you’ve ever sung “Blue Boat Home,” you’ve felt the beauty and wonder at the heart of our Unitarian Universalist faith.

We’re thrilled to share this new profile of Peter Mayer—the UU singer-songwriter who wrote this beloved hymn—who has spent 30 years crafting music filled with meaning, joy, and spiritual depth:
https://religionnews.com/2025/05/21/folk-singer-peter-mayer-finds-meaning-everywhere-on-earths-blue-boat-home/

Skinner House also recently turned the song into a beautifully illustrated children’s book:
https://uuabookstore.org/products/blue-boat-home

Mayer reminds us that even in a complicated world, we can still find wonder—and sing our way home to it.

#UU #UnitarianUniversalist #PeterMayer #hymn #music


RACINE, Wis. (RNS) — For 30 years, Peter Mayer has made a living singing songs about the spiritual meaning of life — and the foibles of humanity.

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We’re celebrating the amazing youth of UUCA—and UU teens everywhere—who are sharing their credo statements this season.

In Unitarian Universalism, a credo is a personal belief statement written during the Coming of Age process, a year-long period of learning and exploration. It reflects each youth’s own search for truth, meaning, and values.

To all youth sharing their credos: we honor your curiosity, your thoughtful questioning, and your willingness to examine what you believe and why. Your words inspire and remind us that our living tradition is always growing—through you.

#UnitarianUniversalist #UU #ComingOfAge #Credo #faith #church #SpiritualJourney





















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In accordance with the UUA Bylaws and Rules, Section 4.14, we've posted the final agenda today, May, 19, 2025. You are strongly encouraged to review the contents of the final agenda in preparation for GA 2025. Proposed amendments to regular business items will be due by no later than 11pm ET on Monday, May 26th, via the Delegate Platform.

https://tinyurl.com/GA2025-Final-Business-Agenda

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🌸 We’re celebrating Black UU Women Religious Professionals! 🌸

Join us on May 22nd at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for our second annual “Give Her Flowers” gathering—an evening of music, readings, and joy to uplift and honor the Black women in our UU communities.

Want to celebrate someone? 💐 Fill out our form to send digital flowers to a Black UU woman you admire! Submissions will be shared on UUWF social media throughout May and sent directly to recipients.

✨ Open to all Black UU faith professionals. Allies are welcome to send flowers too!

🔗 Register & submit flowers: www.uuwf.org/events

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✨ Make memories. Meet new people. Ground yourself in the spirit of Baltimore. ✨

Are you arriving early for GA? Let June 18 be more than just a travel day!

From harbor cruises to civil rights tours, these pre-GA experiences offer meaningful ways to explore Baltimore alongside fellow UUs: https://www.uua.org/ga/travel/gacation

🎥 Hear from Local Area Coordinator Valerie Hsu about what makes this vibrant city so special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b234qSeNUoo

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In a post on the UUA’s new "In Good Faith" blog, Rev. Nancy McDonald Ladd reflects on the powerful witness of Mohsen Mahdawi—an immigrant and activist for Palestinian justice.

Detained by ICE for his peaceful advocacy, Mohsen held fast to his values. Even behind bars, he found strength in his faith. Upon release, he invited the crowd to sing "Spirit of Life"—a beloved Unitarian Universalist hymn.

This is the power of our tradition.

As Rev. Ladd writes, “Our faith matters. Coalitional organizing matters. Unitarian Universalism matters.”

Mohsen’s story calls us to live our values—to act with courage, build community, and remember that progressive religion is not only real—it is needed.

Read the full post in "In Good Faith" at the link in the first comment.

#UnitarianUniversalist #FaithinAction #SpiritOfLife #UU #ImmigrantJustice #InGoodFaith



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“Marginalized communities are doing the heavy lifting—again.”

Michelle Venegas-Matula writes with urgency and heart about what’s happening in Texas—and why it matters far beyond. Trans and immigrant communities are showing up with courage in the face of relentless attacks. But they shouldn’t have to do it alone.

Allies are needed now—not just in spirit, but in action. As Michelle writes, “When allies show up—we shift the power in the room.”

Whether you’re making calls, offering support, or simply being present—now is the time. In this moment, staying on the sidelines only strengthens the harm.

“Even if you can’t do everything, you can do something. What will you do?”

🔗 Read more in the first comment.

#UU #UnitarianUniversalist #CollectiveLiberation #TransRights #ImmigrantJustice



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About 25 pastors, rabbis and leaders of faith-based organizations stood arm-in-arm in front of the same gate where where Newark's mayor was arrested Friday

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🕯 “Blanket Fort Prayer” by Helen “HP” Rivers is a love letter to community—the kind that welcomes us with our messy emotions, our complicated questions, our laughter, our rage, and our sparkle.

It reminds us that sacred space isn’t always polished or perfect. Sometimes it’s a blanket fort built from banned books and shared heartbreak, held together by trust and imagination.

In this faith, we show up for each other—not despite the mess, but in the midst of it.

✨ “We need not face this moment alone.” ✨

Read the full poem at the link in the first comment.

#UU #UnitarianUniversalist #BelovedCommunity #faith #church





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🔗 Register here: https://finj.info/Newark

🚨 TONIGHT: National Faith Leader Call to Support Newark 🚨

On Friday, faith and community leaders in New Jersey bore witness to violence at the hands of ICE at Delaney Hall. Immigrants are being disappeared behind closed doors of an illegal facility. Our elected officials were assaulted. Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested.

What does ICE do when no one is looking?
We must respond.

🕗 Join us TONIGHT, May 11, from 8–9 PM ET for a national call to hear firsthand what happened and prepare for Monday’s moral action in Newark.

✊🏾 Faith calls us to act. Let’s show up in courage and clarity.

🔗 Register here: https://finj.info/Newark

#FaithInAction #Newark #ImmigrantRights #DelaneyHall #MoralWitness

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💐 Mother’s Day can stir many emotions—gratitude, grief, longing, love, complexity.

We turn to Lindasusan Ulrich’s “For All the Mothers” to honor the fullness of this day. It’s a blessing for everyone who mothers, everyone who has been mothered, and everyone for whom this day is tender.

However this day meets you, may you know:
You are held. You are beloved.

Read Ulrich’s blessing at the link in the first comment.

#MothersDay #UU #UnitarianUniversalist



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🌱 At the heart of our Unitarian Universalist faith is a call to show up where justice is needed most—with bold love, determined action, and steadfast solidarity. 🌱

At GA 2025, we’re putting that call into action with a Day of Service in South Baltimore, partnering with South Baltimore Community Land Trust—a grassroots organization fighting environmental racism and creating affordable housing.

🗓 Friday, June 20 | 2:30–7:00PM | Curtis Bay Park
🛠 Projects for all ages and abilities: trash pickup, painting, fencing, donation sorting, and more
🕊 SBCLT is also this year’s Sunday shared plate recipient!

Registration details coming soon - More info at the link in the first comment.

This is our chance to embody our UU values—interdependence, equity, justice, and love—in partnership with those leading the way.

#UUAGA #UU #EnvironmentalJustice #Baltimore





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Research shows that grief is one of the most ubiquitous climate emotions. Our society tends to suppress grief and its expressions. But properly honoring and integrating grief helps us connect with others, with the earth as a whole, and to more fully experience a healthy range of emotions, including....

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📖 What’s a book that helped shape your Unitarian Universalist faith—or the way you understand the world?

Maybe it challenged you.
Maybe it comforted you.
Maybe it lit a spark that’s still burning.

Whatever it was, we’d love to know.

📚 Share the title in the comments—and feel free to tell us why it matters to you.

#UnitarianUniversalist #UU #BookShelf #faith



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🎉 Happy 25th to Our Whole Lives (OWL)!

Since 1999, this groundbreaking sex ed program—created by the UUA and the United Church of Christ—has offered life-changing, inclusive sexuality education—rooted in values like self-worth, responsibility, and justice.

As access to comprehensive sex ed declines across the U.S., OWL continues to provide accurate, age-appropriate information about bodies, relationships, identity, and health—supporting learning, self-understanding, and healthy relationships at every stage of life. 💜💛🧡

Here’s to 25 years of delivering honest and affirming sexuality education that is deeply respectful of every life journey!

Learn more about OWL’s legacy and future: https://www.uuworld.org/articles/owl-turns-25-sex-education-gender-relationships-health-unitarian-universalism

#OWL25 #OurWholeLives #SexEdForAll #ComprehensiveSexEd #UU #UCC #SexEdIsSacred



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What if we imagined from love instead of fear?

In her book “Pleasure Activism,” Adrienne Maree Brown reminds us that how we perceive our bodies—and each other’s—is shaped by deeply rooted, fearful ideas about difference.

But we can choose another way.

As Unitarian Universalists, we believe in liberation, in the sacred worth of every body, and in the transformative power of imagination. Reclaiming what’s possible is not just creative—it’s spiritual. It’s justice work.

We can begin today by asking:
What stories have we been taught about bodies, and what are we ready to unlearn together?

#EveryBodyIsSacred #LoveNotFear #UU #Decolonize



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🎁 GA is coming up this June!

If you’ve attended General Assembly in the past, you know it often leaves you with something lasting—a new connection, a burst of clarity, a moment of joy or challenge that stays with you.

As we count down to GA 2025, we’re asking:
If GA gave you a gift, what was it?

🌀 Share in the comments and help us celebrate the spirit of GA!

#UUAGA #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #Spirituality #faith #Baltimore



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This is a question for you! As we try to better understand the needs and demands of our community. Feel free to share in the comments, or at yarn@uusf.org. Thank you!

#unitarian #universalist #unitarianuniversalist

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Today is International Workers’ Day—a time to honor the labor that sustains our lives and to confront the injustice of a political and economic system that fails the very people who make our economy possible.

Unitarian Universalism affirms the deep dignity of all who labor and calls us to resist systems that treat workers as disposable. Future generations will be indelibly shaped by how we show up in this moment.

💥 Make time today to consider all those whose labor makes your daily life possible. How can we practice real solidarity with the workers in our lives, not just gratitude?

#MayDay #InternationalWorkersDay #UU #WorkersRights #UnitarianUniversalist





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We celebrate the release of Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi from federal custody. He was arrested by ICE on April 14 while attending a naturalization interview. Outside the courthouse today, he told supporters:

“I want to thank my people in Vermont. I’ve always learned that home is where you feel safe and loved — and those who surround you there are my people, and you are my people. In Vermont, we have the people and the representatives — Democrats and Republicans, spiritual people and intellectual people — all come together to say, ‘The people united will never be defeated.’”

Mohsen’s release is a testament to the power of community — the people who showed up, spoke out, and refused to be silent. But the fight is far from over.

As one supporter noted, this wave of detentions echoes the fear-driven politics of the Red Scare and McCarthyism — chapters of U.S. history we must not repeat. We must keep showing up for one another and resisting systems that criminalize immigration and dissent.

🎥 Watch the video of Mohsen’s release:
https://www.wlwt.com/article/mohsen-mahdawi-palestinian-student-released-vermont/64634377

#FreeMohsen #Solidarity #ThePeopleUnited


Mahdawi was arrested by ICE agents on April 14 while attending a naturalization interview

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We believe in a world where everyone is free and thriving. Where democracy is realized. Where bodies, our identities, and our Earth are honored and sacred. Where love is not just a feeling—but a force for liberation. At Side With Love, we act on that belief every single day. As we mark the first

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NEW FORUM ALERT!

The UUA Election Campaign Practices Committee (ECPC) will sponsor a Moderator Candidates Forum on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 7:00pm ET / 6:00pm CT / 5:00pm MT / 4:00pm PT, featuring Natasha Walker, individual candidate for Moderator, and Rev. Kimberly Quinn Johnson and Bill Young, Moderator candidate team.

This forum will take place on Zoom and members of the ECPC will moderate. Attendees are strongly encouraged to submit questions for the candidates in advance of the forum by emailing elections@uua.org.

Registration is required. Register now: https://uua.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dKqt7HQQSLWcEfXxvhGqzQ

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🎶 We’re curious... If beloved community had a soundtrack, what’s one song that belongs on it?

Is it something that lifts your spirit?
A protest anthem?
A quiet song that says “you’re not alone”?

Drop your track in the comments—title, artist, or even a lyric that captures the feeling.

#BelovedCommunity #UU #faith #UnitarianUniversalist #Playlist



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Saying nothing is not acceptable.

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What would it take to make a global living wage a reality?

This article explores that question—and names the Unitarian Universalist Association as a voice for economic justice rooted in our values.

📖 Read more: https://www.meer.com/en/91494-the-global-case-for-a-living-wage

#UUSharedValues #LivingWage #EconomicJustice #FaithinAction #UU #unitarianuniversalist


Justifications and a proposed framework for global implementation

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🕊️ Earlier today, the world said goodbye to Pope Francis.

While our theologies differ, we honor his legacy of compassion and the call to uphold human dignity. His words remind us:

“There can be no peace without freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression and respect for the views of others.”

May we carry that vision forward—in our communities, our faith, and our work for peace.

#PopeFrancis #FreedomOfReligion #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #VoiceForPeace #FaithInAction



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🖤 Join us at General Assembly for a Juneteenth worship experience grounded in truth, love, and liberation.

“Meet the Moment: Freedom’s Unfinished Work” invites us to reflect on Juneteenth—not just as history, but as a call to action. Led by Rev. E.N. Hill, this service will uplift story, song, and spirit as we explore what it means to meet this moment with moral courage and deep care.

Whether you're onsite in Baltimore or joining through the GA app, come be part of this collective moment of remembrance and recommitment.

📅 Thursday, June 19 at 9 a.m. ET
🔗 Register for GA at uua.org/ga

#UUAGA #Juneteenth #MeetTheMoment #UU #CollectiveLiberation #UnitarianUniversalist #Baltimore



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🗳️ Why should more UUs run for office?

Because democracy needs our voices—and our values.

In this UU World column, Jeff Milchen interviews Unitarian Universalists who took the leap into local races. Their stories reveal what’s at stake when elections go uncontested—and what becomes possible when we show up.

📖 Read the full column: https://bit.ly/3YMwp1b

#UUtheVote #FaithInAction #RunForOffice #UnitarianUniversalist #UU #Democracy #UUWorld



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We are in solidarity with the Vermont community as they find ways to support Mohsen Mahdawi, who is the latest university student to be imprisoned as a result of his activism in opposition to the war in Gaza. These acts of intimidation and attempts to criminalize peaceful demonstrations and free speech undermine the very foundation of our democracy. We echo the calls to release all student activists.

This story from Vermont Public offers a glimpse into the reality of Mahdawi's life and connections to his community in Vermont, including his relationship with the First Universalist Society of Hartland, VT. We hold Mahdawi all the imprisoned students in our hearts and prayers and we remain committed to living out our religious values of pluralism, justice, and equity.

https://bit.ly/4lIzERd


Mahdawi’s friends in the Upper Valley say he’s an extrovert who connected with people at Dirt Cowboy Cafe in Hanover and Dan & Whit’s in Norwich, at bonfires at his cabin, at seders and church services, and on hikes.

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Sharing this message from UUA President the Rev. Sofía Betancourt, PhD on news of the death of Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church since 2013. We hold all of those who are mourning this passing with love and care in this sorrowful time.

#PopeFrancis


Unitarian Universalists join millions of people worldwide in mourning the death of Pope Francis. A transformative leader, the first Pope from Latin America, and the first Pope from Argentina, his moral clarity and justice-centered ministry, including his work elevating climate justice and highlighting the dignity and humanity of migrant families, were significant to all people of good will.

As importantly, he will be remembered for his gracious humility and his willingness to demonstrate his own frailties to a world that is often uncharitable to those made vulnerable. I pray today for and with the millions of Catholics and others who will miss him and the model of servant leadership he embodied.

#UnitarianUniversalism #PopeFrancis

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Happy Easter🌸🌿🐇

This Easter Sunday, we share a prayer by Wayne B. Arnason—an invitation to notice the quiet miracles of spring: the spirit of life moving through every bloom, every bud, every unfolding possibility: https://www.uua.org/worship/words/meditation/5648.shtml

May this season bring renewal, presence, and gentle awakening.

#Easter #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #Spring #Renewal #Spirituality #Prayer #Hope #Faith



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🚪✨ What if every doorway holds a new world?

Rev. Molly Housh Gordon reminds us that the most ordinary thresholds—our front steps, a sanctuary door, the entrance to a hospital room or first date—can lead us into extraordinary, unexpected change.

We may not notice when we begin to cross. The magic often reveals itself slowly. But transformation is always in motion.

As Unitarian Universalists, we are called to live with intention through life’s many thresholds. To honor each crossing with curiosity and courage. To remember that change, even when painful or unseen, is sacred.

🌟What door have you recently stepped through?

📖 Read the full reflection in UU World: https://www.uuworld.org/articles/beyond-every-door-reflection-molly-housh-gordon-unitarian-universalism

#UU #UnitarianUniversalist #SpiritualReflection #MollyHoushGordon #Thresholds #Transformation #BittersweetTruth #SacredOrdinary #FaithInAction



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📣 GA 2025 Speaker Spotlight: Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

What does it mean to build communities where everyone’s needs come first?

At GA 2025, Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis—co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival and director of the Kairos Center—will offer a powerful session on the movement to end poverty. Through stories from grassroots leaders and a theology of justice, she’ll help us imagine what collective liberation looks like—and how we can organize our congregations and communities around that vision.

Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, reconnect, and reimagine what faithful justice work looks like in community.

🎟️ Join us at GA! Register at uua.org/GA.

#UUAGA2025 #BelovedCommunity #SocialJustice #FaithInAction #EndPoverty #Solidarity #PoorPeoplesCampaign #UnitarianUniversalist #UU



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☀️ Living UU Values: UU Berks Goes Solar ⚡

The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks County in Reading, PA was recently featured in the news for putting their values into action through clean energy! With 40 solar panels now powering 100% of their electricity, they’re cutting 14 tons of carbon emissions and saving $5,500 a year.

Next steps include battery storage and a transition to electric heat pumps—further reducing their environmental impact. 💚🌍

This is Unitarian Universalism in action—building a livable future for all.

📸 More on their story: https://tinyurl.com/bdm63wu5
📖 Full press release: https://tinyurl.com/57nvkh72

🌎 Has your congregation taken steps toward sustainability? Share your story in the comments—we’d love to hear how you’re living your values!

#FaithInAction #SolarPower #CleanEnergy #ClimateJustice #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #ReadingPA #GoSolar #community #faith #church





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🌱 Transform your community with five spiritual practices.

UU Rev. Shige Sakurai offers a powerful model for sustainable change—rooted in elemental wisdom and shared action.

Let these practices guide your justice work with intention and care:
✨ Discern
🌊 Dream
🔥 Craft
🌿 Deepen
🌬️Refresh

➡️ Swipe through the images to explore each practice.
📖 Read more at UU World: https://bit.ly/3Yuq8XQ

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“Community care isn’t charity. It’s sacred design.” - Nat M. Esparza , Southern Regional Administrator for the UUA

In their recent speech and blog post, “Beyond Trans Visibility: Imagining Blueprints for Inclusive, Liberatory Community” Nat M. Esparza invites us into the sacred work of building communities where trans and disabled people are imagined in from the start—not as an afterthought, but as beloved co-creators.

Nat offers a vision of care as spiritual practice—structured, shared, and rooted in trust. A reminder that belonging shouldn’t have to be earned.

Take in these words with curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to be changed. Ask yourself, how might we practice care that begins before anyone has to ask? Share in the comments.

📎 Read the full bog: https://www.uua.org/southern/blog/tdov-beyond-visibility

#UU #UnitarianUniversalist #CommunityCare #DisabilityJustice #LiberatoryDesign #TransLiberation #BelovedCommunity



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The UUA Election Campaign Practices Committee (ECPC) will sponsor a Moderator Candidates Forum on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm ET / 6:00pm CT / 5:00pm MT / 4:00pm PT, featuring Natasha Walker, individual candidate for Moderator, and Rev. Kimberly Quinn Johnson and Bill Young, Moderator candidate team.

This forum will take place on Zoom and members of the ECPC will moderate. Attendees are encouraged to submit questions for the candidates in advance of the forum by emailing elections@uua.org.

Registration is required. Register now: https://www.uua.org/uuagovernance/elections/april-22-2025-moderator-candidates-forum

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As Passover begins, we honor the sacred traditions, stories, and resilience of Jewish communities within Unitarian Universalism and beyond. This holy season invites reflection on the journey from oppression to liberation—and reminds us that the work of freedom is ongoing.

Wishing all who celebrate a meaningful Passover.

#Passover #ChagPesachSameach #CommunityCare #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #liberation



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📣 Big news! Imara Jones has been announced as the 2025 Ware Lecturer at General Assembly!

An Emmy & Peabody award-winning journalist and powerful voice for trans rights, Imara will deliver this year’s keynote address at GA—June 18–22 in Baltimore & online.

As the founder of TransLash Media, Imara uses journalism and storytelling to challenge injustice and shift culture. Her work spans platforms and speaks boldly to the intersections of race, gender, and power.

Join us for this unforgettable moment of inspiration and truth. The Ware Lecture is Saturday, June 21 at 7 p.m.—open to all who register.

📖 Read more: https://www.uuworld.org/articles/2025-ware-lecturer-imara-jones

🎟️ Register for GA: uua.org/ga

#UUAGA2025 #WareLecture #ImaraJones #UU #TransRights #FaithInAction #BelovedCommunity #UnitarianUniversalist



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Sometimes joy feels hard to reach. The world is heavy. Community is complicated. And still—there are moments of laughter, welcome, and belonging that remind us what’s possible.

That kind of joy—the deep 💫, connective 🤝, spirit-shifting ✨ kind—isn’t extra. It’s what helps us stay human. It’s what helps us stay together.

The ↣ Community Building Map to Deeper Joy↢ is a UUA resource grounded in this truth: joy isn’t frivolous—it’s foundational. And we can practice our way toward more of it, together.

You don’t need to be an expert. Just a little willingness to show up and try.

Start the journey here:
🗺️ https://www.uua.org/lifespan/curricula/deeper-joy

#UU #UnitarianUniversalism #Joy #faith #community



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📣 The Unitarian Universalist Association has issued a powerful response to the recent presidential proclamation attacking trans and nonbinary youth and their families. Let us be clear: Trans people are sacred. Trans youth deserve safety, love, and affirmation—not stigma, criminalization, or hate.

This moment demands more than outrage. It calls us to deepen our solidarity, to protect one another, and to proclaim what we know in our bones: If you are trans, you were not made wrong. You were made sacred.

💬 Read the full statement: https://www.uua.org/pressroom/press-releases/fierce-unshakable-love

#UU #UnitarianUniversalist #Transrights #belovedcommunity #solidarity #faith #UUSharedValues



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📣 Congregational leaders: We need your voice!

The UUA Commission on Appraisal is gathering input for its 2025 report on the deep and rapid changes facing Unitarian Universalist communities—from shifting demographics to post-Covid realities.

Help shape this vital conversation by completing our survey. Your insights will guide reflections on how we adapt, stay relevant, and thrive in today’s evolving religious landscape.

🔗 https://bit.ly/UUA-Survey
📬 Questions? Reach us at coa@uua.org.

#UU #UnitarianUniversalist



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✨ Meet us at General Assembly 2025—June 18–22 in Baltimore & online—for five powerful days of community, worship, and movement-building!

We’re excited to welcome Deepa Iyer—strategist, author, and host of the “Solidarity Is This” podcast—as a featured speaker. Deepa brings wisdom and insight on building sustainable, justice-centered movements rooted in solidarity.

General Assembly is where Unitarian Universalists gather to learn, connect, and shape the future of our faith. Come be renewed. Come build community.

🎟️ Register now: uua.org/GA

#GA2025 #DeepaIyer #BelovedCommunity #FaithInAction #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #Baltimore #faith #family #friends #church #spirituality



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The continued cruel attacks from the federal government on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies are grounded in a kind of fear and xenophobia that can sadly be traced throughout this country’s history. Recent threats to Section 504 legal protections will have devastating impacts on our children in schools and on the disability community. Cuts to Medicaid would endanger access to critical life-saving healthcare services for millions, including disabled people. This bold targeting of the most vulnerable is not new for this administration, and it is no less repugnant.

When those most impacted are attacked by leaders who hold disproportionate power, the harm is most profound for those of us, and our Beloveds, who hold multiple targeted identities. The threats to health and safety are real and it will take all of us, acting as a community in care and support of each other, to oppose these actions. And we must oppose them. Our deeply held religious values – of Justice, Equity, and Interdependence and centered around a powerful ethic of Love – call us to resist.

And as we organize our resistance, let us find ways to connect with and support one another in our local communities using the growing network of mutual aid groups found across this country. Learn more here: https://www.mutualaidhub.org/.

I am holding you all in my heart and in my prayers as I journey alongside you in these dangerous and exhausting times. I especially want our Beloveds living with disabilities to know that you are respected, valued, and worthy. May our prayers reach one another with tenderness and reverence as we find solace in each other’s care and take shifts in this long-haul work of building beloved community.

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✊ UUs showed up nationwide Saturday for the “Hands Off” day of action—joining 1,400+ protests across all 50 states to push back against attacks by the current administration on democracy, bodily autonomy, LGBTQIA+ rights, education, and more.

From Georgia to California, we showed what it means to live our values. In this clip from the Macon, GA, rally, UU minister and UUA Disability Justice Associate, the Rev. Amanda Schuber calls us to stay engaged and care for our communities.

🎥 Watch Amanda’s message: https://bit.ly/4cpqHrF

📸 Swipe the images for other UU voices who took action.

#HandsOff #UUtheVote #FaithInAction #CommunityCare #ProtectOurRights #UU #unitarianuniversalist #SocialJustice #Democracy #faith





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🕊️ Pause. Breathe. Ground yourself. 🕊️

Wherever you are—buoyed by joy, worn down by grief, or somewhere in between—take a moment today to let your spirit settle. Let this be a time to reconnect with what sustains you.

Read "Prayer for Resilience" by Rev. Douglas Taylor, a powerful reminder that even in brokenness, we can find strength. That healing comes—like soft rain. That we rise, again and again.

Take time to say the prayer slowly. Let it meet you where you are.

Read the full prayer at: https://www.uua.org/worship/words/prayer/prayer-resilience

#Resilience #Worship #SpiritualPractice #TakeAMoment #UnitarianUniversalist #UU #Faith #family #friends #community #breathe



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🌟 “After that, instead of saying, ‘I go to a UU church,’ I started saying, ‘I am a Unitarian Universalist.’” 🌟

For Paula Gribble, a child’s honest question—“What do we believe?”—sparked a journey that led to something deeper than belonging: a true sense of faith.

Years later, standing on stage at her first General Assembly, surrounded by thousands of UUs singing together, Paula felt it in her bones: this is my faith.

GeneralAssembly isn’t just an event. It’s a moment to feel the fullness of Unitarian Universalism come alive. A chance to connect, sing, learn, and deepen your own journey.

🌀 Come experience it for yourself.
🗓️ Register now for GA 2025: https://www.uua.org/ga.

Find info about GA here on FB: UUA General Assembly & Conference Services

📖 Read more about Paula’s faith journey in UU World: https://bit.ly/3E4Z7TR

#IAmAUU #FaithJourney #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #GA2025 #Baltimore #faith #family #friends #church



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In solidarity with The Unitarians in the United Kingdom, we uplift this message from the UUA's Global Connections office:

"Our British Unitarian colleagues have passed an emergency motion to express their solidarity with Westminster Quaker Meeting and Quakers in Britain following police arrests during a peaceful meeting last week in London... The UUA Global Connections Office affirms the demand for religious liberty and the sanctity of houses of worship."

As UUs join over 100 members of the interfaith community in Washington DC tonight for a Sensitive Locations, Sacred Spaces prayer vigil ahead of the hearing for the historic lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, we echo this commitment to religious liberty. The sanctity of sacred spaces is critical to our ability to carry out our faith's mandate to welcome and serve all.

Read the statement from the UK Unitarians at https://bit.ly/4iQRDmz.



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In “Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s Life,” Alice Wong exposes the deep harm caused by ableism and capitalism—especially the belief that a person’s worthiness depends on their productivity.

Unitarian Universalist shared values—Equity, Interdependence, and Transformation—call us to reject this toxic lie. Our worth is not measured in hours worked or income earned. We are more than our productivity. We are whole, significant, and worthy just as we are.

✨ How making space for a new way of being, where everyone matters, no exceptions? How can each of us resist the lie that worthiness must be earned--and how can we take concrete actions to make space for a new way of being, where everyone matters, no exceptions?

#DisabilityJustice #DisabilityRights #AccessIsLove #EndAbleism #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #faith #church #family #values



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Our everyday lives are not separate from politics; they are the foundation upon which future freedoms and rights are built. As Timothy Snyder writes, “The minor choices we make are themselves a kind of vote, making it more or less likely that free and fair elections will be held in the future.” 🗳️

The way we spend our time, the causes we support, even the conversations we have—they all shape what’s possible in the days ahead.

✨ What does it mean to live each day in a way that supports the future of democracy? 🕊️

Read more: https://www.uua.org/worship/words/quote/life-political.

#UU #UnitarianUniversalist #Democracy #Vote #faith #community





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🕯️ Sensitive Locations, Sacred Spaces Prayer Vigil 🕯️

As Unitarian Universalists, we uphold the shared values of Interdependence, Equity, and Justice. On the eve of a the hearing for a historic legal challenge to the rollback of protections for immigrant communities, we gather with interfaith partners to hold sacred space for prayer, solidarity, and collective resolve.

Join us tomorrow, in person or in solidarity, for this vigil to affirm the sanctity of sensitive locations—places where all people should feel safe from enforcement and be free to live with dignity.

📅 Thursday, April 3
🕡 6:30pm
📍 National City Christian Church, Washington, DC
🔗 RSVP: https://bit.ly/DC-Vigil

#SacredSpaces #FaithInAction #UUSharedValues #ImmigrantRights #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #BelovedCommunity



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The 7.7.-magnitude quake shook a swath of Southeast Asia. In Bangkok, dozens were missing after a skyscraper that was under construction collapsed, killing at least three people.

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💖#TransJoyIsSacred 💖

To celebrate trans people is not just to witness your existence, but to commit to your liberation. Trans Day of Visibility is about more than being acknowledged—it’s about being cherished, protected, and free.

We close today’s series with this powerful message from UU Rev. Phoenix Bell-Shelton Biggs:

"To affirm trans lives is to affirm the fundamental truth that all people deserve to live fully, freely, and without fear. It means being against oppression in all its forms—against the policing of bodies, the denial of healthcare, and the erasure of trans voices. It means celebrating trans joy, trans beauty, trans leadership, and trans love."

Let us be unwavering in our affirmation. Let us celebrate trans lives not just today, but every day.

#TransJoyIsSacred #TDOV #TransDayOfVisibility #TransLiberation #UUSharedValues #TransLove #ProtectTransLives #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #faith #family #friends #community





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🌈 Trans Joy is a Blessing 🌈

Trans joy is not a luxury. It is a birthright. And in a world that too often tries to dim that light, joy becomes a holy act of defiance and truth.

We continue our celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility by sharing these powerful words from Jes Martinez-Hunt, Conflict Engagement Coach with Hope for Us:

"Each holy moment of trans joy is a sacred spark of freedom that ignites when we live fully and unapologetically as ourselves. Through our laughter, community, creativity, and that quiet certainty of self-love, our joy is a burst of light. Trans joy breaks open the world’s too narrow stories and offers something greater: a blessing, a radiant reminder that the fullness of who we are is our gift to the world."

Trans joy is a gift. A spark. A blessing. And we are all better for it.

#TDOV #TransDayOfVisibility #UUSharedValues #TransIsBeautiful #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #Faith #Community #Family #friends





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🌟 Today is Transgender Day of Visibility 🌟

Today, we honor and celebrate trans people—your lives, your power, your wisdom, and your joy.

Trans people are not just surviving in a world that too often tries to erase or harm—trans people are creating beauty, building community, telling truths, shaping faith, and living with courage.

Trans joy is sacred.

It’s not a distraction from the struggle—it IS part of the resistance.

As UU Rev. Juniper Meadows reminds us:

"In a desperate time when anxieties are spiking and fear looms large, trans people finding the everyday, common joy of life is an act of real and righteous resistance. While too often misunderstood, we must understand that our presence in this world is a gift of permission to all we encounter to follow their hearts, to live their dreams, and to never settle for shame. May this be true for all who are blessed to know you, and may it serve as a seal of Love on your heart. You matter. Your joy matters. Trans joy is sacred."

Today and every day, may trans people be celebrated not only for your resilience, but for your brilliance, creativity, laughter, love, and leadership.

💖 #TransJoyIsSacred #TransDayOfVisibility #TDOV #UUSharedValues #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #faith #community





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🕯️ Sensitive Locations, Sacred Spaces Prayer Vigil 🕯️

As Unitarian Universalists, we uphold the shared values of Interdependence, Equity, and Justice. On the eve of a the hearing for a historic legal challenge to the rollback of protections for immigrant communities, we gather with interfaith partners to hold sacred space for prayer, solidarity, and collective resolve.

Join us next week, in person or in solidarity, for this vigil to affirm the sanctity of sensitive locations—places where all people should feel safe from enforcement and be free to live with dignity.

📅 Thursday, April 3
🕡 6:30pm
📍 National City Christian Church, Washington, DC
🔗 RSVP: https://bit.ly/DC-Vigil

#SacredSpaces #FaithInAction #UUSharedValues #ImmigrantRights #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #BelovedCommunity



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🧵 “In community, we piece together a faith that seeks to make sense of the world and empowers us to create change.”

What does it look like to build a faith that honors many beliefs, life experiences, and ways of making meaning?

In UU World, these four Unitarian Universalists share what shapes and sustains their spiritual journeys:

🌿 Janice Marie Johnson reflects on her Caribbean heritage, where questioning was encouraged and music became a path to justice.
🧘 James Ishmael Ford finds connection in silence—where life’s rhythms reveal themselves and healing begins.
🕉️ Abhi Janamanchi offers a UU-Hindu perspective grounded in interdependence, compassion, and daily acts of liberation.
💖 Amanda Poppei reminds us that spiritual insight can come from the most unexpected places—romance novels, fairy tales, even the Care Bears.

All of our stories are threads in the layered fabric of our faith. Together, they reflect a Unitarian Universalism that is curious, expansive, and deeply human.

📖 Read more from Janice, James, Abhi, and Amanda at https://www.uuworld.org/articles/layered-faith.

#UnitarianUniversalist #UU #FaithInCommunity #UUVoices #LivingTradition #UUSharedValues #faith #family #friends #belovedcommunity



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We are grateful to all the Unitarian Universalists and our UUA President, the Rev. Sofía Betancourt, PhD, for their faithful witness in Washington D.C. today. The group joined with other national faith leaders to call on Congress to courageously fulfill its duty as a check and balance and advance the common good. In these chaotic and heartbreaking times, it is good to be with people of moral courage and conviction, taking action rooted in our shared UU values.





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🎶 “I never expected a church to be a major part of my life. Unitarian Universalism, however, is so much more than a church to me.” —David Kaye

David’s journey to Unitarian Universalism began with a bass guitar and a Motown groove—but it became a path to belonging, love, and living authentically.

In a community where music, identity, and spirit all have a place, David discovered not just a church, but a faith that welcomed all of him.

💛 David shares his faith journey here: https://www.uuworld.org/articles/faith-journey-david-kaye-bass-guitar-identity-unitarian-universalism

📧 What’s your UU faith journey? Share with us in comments or send your story to world@uua.org!

#UU #UnitarianUniversalist #FaithJourney #UUStories #LiveYourTruth #Belonging #loveatthecenter #UUSharedValues #faith #family #friends #spirituality



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In a world where headlines can dim our spirits and fear can fray the edges of our communities, UU Rev. Sean Parker Dennison reminds us that hope isn't a solo endeavor—it lives in our relationships. It’s in the kindness of a neighbor, the generosity of a friend, the shared song in our sanctuaries.

Hopelessness can isolate us. It tells us we’re powerless or alone. But when we choose to stay connected—to show up, to reach out, to trust—we resist that lie. We remember that love is stronger than fear, and that we rise, again and again, not alone, but together.

✨ How are you tending the connections that give you hope? ✨

Read Rev. Dennison’s full reflection: https://www.uua.org/braverwiser/keeping-our-connections-strong

#UnitarianUniversalist #UUSharedValues #RiseUp #LoveResists #MutualCare #UU #Faith #family #friends #church #community



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📢 ICE Detains Longtime Community Leader—We Must Speak Out! 🚨

Yesterday, ICE agents laughed as they detained Jeanette Vizguerra—a mother, grandmother, and tireless advocate for immigrant rights—outside her job, without warning, without due process, without even a valid deportation order. A beloved leader in Colorado’s immigrant justice movement, Jeanette has fought for so many. Now, we must fight for her.

And Foothills Unitarian Acting Senior Minister the Rev. Sean Neil-Barron reminds us, this is also about more than Jeanette. This is a pattern—activists, green card holders, and asylum seekers are being targeted, detained, and deported under an administration that wields immigration enforcement as a weapon of fear.

Unitarian Universalists are in solidarity with all who seek sanctuary. Our faith compels us to love boldly. Our values demand that we take risks. Our democracy demands our action.

Foothills Unitarian has shared more details about Jeanette’s detention and the broader pattern of political targeting. Read their full post here: 🔗 dispatches.foothillsuu.org/2025/03/ice-detains-longtime-community-leader-we-must-speak-out/

#Immigration #immigrantrights #HumanRights #SanctuaryForAll #democracy #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #community



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🚨Learn how to secure rapid response grants for your congregation! 🚨

When urgent needs arise, quick-turnaround grants can make all the difference. Join us Friday, March 21, at 4pm ET for a practical webinar designed to help faith leaders, program staff, and grant writers

✅ Find and apply for fast-turnaround grants
✅ Write compelling proposals under pressure
✅ Maximize impact for your community

📅 Friday, March 21 | ⏰ 1pm PT / 2pm MT / 3pm CT / 4pm ET
📍 Registration required—Sign up today!

📹 Can’t make it live? No worries! Registrants will receive a recording within 48 hours.

🔗Register at https://bit.ly/41zpskL



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In a land where nothing green had grown for as long as anyone could remember, one child found a single seed. It wasn’t much. It might not grow. But… maybe it might.

They dug a hole, carried water, sheltered it from the scorching sun and howling winds. Against all odds, it sprouted. It stretched roots deep into the earth. It bore fruit. It called the rain. And over time, a single act of care brought a river back to life.

“Maybe You Might” by Imogen Foxell, with llustrations by Anna Cunha, is a beautifully crafted book about persistence, care, and the power of small actions to change the world.

📺 Watch a read-aloud: bit.ly/42012Ch
📖 Get the book: bit.ly/41WVHvz

What’s the one seed of change you’re nurturing today? 🌿

#UU #UnitarianUniversalist #Storytime #readaloud #UUSharedValues #Family #friends #Socialjustice #reading #picturebook


They said I couldn't change the world; it wasn't worth the fight. But in my head, a small voice said...maybe you might. A young girl makes a choice to plan...

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🕊️ What’s a piece of wisdom from Unitarian Universalism that has shaped your life?

Maybe it was a reading that spoke to your soul, a lesson from a beloved minister, or a moment in community that changed your perspective.

Unitarian Universalism calls us to seek truth, live with compassion, and work for justice. What words from our faith have stayed with you and shaped your path? Share in the comments! ⬇️

#UU #UnitarianUniversalist #wisdom #faith #church #UUSharedvalues



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Too often, our world is built to suit only some bodies and minds in mind. Author and Disability Activist Rebekah Taussig challenges us to shift our focus—not to "fix" people with disabilities, but to reshape our communities so that everyone belongs. Disability justice calls us to recognize that access isn’t just about ramps and captions; it’s about reimagining the world so that no one is treated as an afterthought.

**How can we create spaces where everyone is fully included?**

Read the full quote here: https://www.uua.org/worship/words/quote/fit-more-people.

#DisabilityJustice #AccessForAll #InclusionMatters #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #UUSharedValues #Community #Faith #Church



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Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East released a statement today calling on Unitarian Universalists to take action regarding the unjust detention of Mahmoud Kahlil by ICE. The detention of Khalil, a Palestinian student activist, is an attack on free speech and human rights.

Read the statement and take action now to demand Khalil’s release: https://bit.ly/uujme-free-mk

#FreeMahmoud #UUJME #UU #humanrights #unitarianuniversalist #justice



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In this time when so many children, families, and communities are under attack from our country’s federal government, I am proud of the courageous position we are taking as Unitarian Universalists to oppose these cruel acts and continue to support our communities regardless of immigration status or any other identity they may hold. I echo the words of our Executive Vice President, Carey McDonald, who was recently quoted in a news story from Reuters assessing the impacts of the recent deportation campaign:

"Our congregations have made it clear that they are committed to protecting their members, neighbours and loved ones who have been made vulnerable, and will defend our right to live out our religious values in the world."

Know that all your leaders at the UUA are holding you all in deep care and love in these times. We make this journey together and find support in one another as we continue to courageously live out our values daily and model a different way. Find a link to the full story in the comments below.

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**Remembering James Reeb: 60 Years Later

On this day in 1965, The Reverend James Reeb—a Unitarian Universalist minister, pastor, and civil rights activist—was killed in Selma, Alabama, while supporting the fight for justice. Two days after Bloody Sunday, he joined hundreds of clergy answering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s call to bear witness. After participating in a second, symbolic march to the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Reeb and two other UU ministers were brutally attacked outside a whites-only restaurant. He died from his injuries two days later.

Dr. King eulogized him, saying, “He dared to live his faith; he placed himself alongside the disinherited.” His death was not just the result of a brutal attack, but of a system built on racism, silence, and indifference. His legacy calls us to courage over caution, to work unrelentingly for dignity and justice.

As we mark the 60th anniversary of his murder, we also hold in our hearts Jimmie Lee Jackson and Viola Liuzzo, who were also killed in Alabama during the civil rights movement.

UU World is revisiting his story in recognition of this anniversary. Read more: https://www.uuworld.org/articles/memoir-kings-eulogy-james-reeb.

May we honor their lives, not just in memory, but also through action.

#JamesReeb #Selma #CivilRights #UU #RacialJustice #UnitarianUniversalist #MLK #SocialJustice #SocialAction #BelovedCommunity #Faith #UUSharedValues #Church



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Dear Beloved DRUUMM Community,

It is with deep reverence and gratitude that we share the passing of one of our esteemed elders, Dr. Norma Poinsett (September 2, 1927 – January 26, 2025). A stalwart in our faith and an anchor in our collective journey toward racial justice, Norma was a foundational presence in the early days of DRUUMM, bringing with her decades of experience from the Black Empowerment movement of the 1960s and her dedicated service on the UUA Board of Trustees. She remained a beacon of integrity, faithfulness, and accountability throughout her life.

For over half a century, Dr. Poinsett worked tirelessly within Unitarian Universalism, ensuring that our movement reckoned with its history and lived up to its promise of equity and justice. She was one of the original members of the Black Concerns Working Group, later leading the Jubilee Working Group, where she helped shape the racial justice curriculum that is still influential today. Her contributions to our faith are deeply embedded in our denominational history, from her tenure on the UUA Commission on Appraisal to her authorship of critical studies on UU history and race.

A longtime member of First Unitarian Church of Chicago, she and her husband, the late Alex Poinsett—an acclaimed photographer and journalist—shared a life of activism and service. Together, they instilled a deep sense of justice in their family and our wider UU community.

Norma was a fierce truth-teller and a pastoral presence, opening hearts and minds with her wisdom and compassion. Those of us who had the honor of learning from her know that she never wavered in holding our faith accountable. Even in the aftermath of the Black Empowerment Controversy, when many Black UUs left the denomination, Norma stayed, working tirelessly to create change from within.

Our elders are beloved in DRUUMM, and their legacy is our inheritance. We invite you to explore Dr. Poinsett’s papers, now housed in the Sankofa Special Collection in Chicago, curated by her longtime friend Rev. Dr. Michelle Bentley. These archives document her lifelong commitment to racial justice, Unitarian Universalism, and the struggle for Black dignity within our faith.

A service in celebration of her life will be held on April 5 in Chicago. We encourage those who can attend to do so, and for all of us to hold her family and loved ones in prayer.

Dr. Norma Poinsett’s presence was a blessing. May we honor her memory by continuing the work she so faithfully carried forward.

In love and remembrance,

Rev. Joseph Santos-Lyons
Community Minister

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Rituals ground us, guide us, and help us create meaning together. From lighting the chalice to water communion, Unitarian Universalists have traditions that connect us across time and place. But our living tradition also invites us to imagine new ways of gathering, grieving, celebrating, and renewing our spirits.

If you could create a new UU ritual, what would it be? A ritual of collective care? A ceremony for releasing grief? A covenant renewal gathering?

Share your ideas in the comments—we’d love to hear what rituals our faith might need next. 💬✨

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Taking action for justice requires courage, wisdom, and deep spiritual grounding. How do we discern when and how to act? How do we prepare ourselves for risk while staying connected to our values and our communities?

Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen’s revised resource offers essential questions and spiritual practices to help us engage in meaningful, accountable, and strategic action.

💡 Explore these reflections, tools, and guidance for preparing yourself and your community: https://www.uua.org/safe/community-resilience

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In accordance with UUA Bylaws and Rules, Section 4.11, the tentative business agenda was posted today, February 28th, 2025.

https://tinyurl.com/ga2025tentativeagenda

We encourage you to take a moment to review it. The final agenda will be posted by no later than May 19, 2025.

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Hope is not passive. It is not waiting for the wind to change or the tides to shift in our favor. As Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair reflects, hope is an anchor—not just to steady us, but to help us move forward when progress feels impossible.

In a time of deep uncertainty, when the weight of the world is heavy, we may not always sense the momentum we long for. But we are not alone in the work. Together, we cast our anchors beyond the horizon and persist, one deliberate effort at a time, toward a future we can’t yet fully understand but refuse to stop believing in.

Read the full reflection here: https://www.uua.org/braverwiser/anchored-hope.



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Read our weekly update from the Side With Love Action Center! ⚡️ [lightning bolt]

This week find movement context, political education, and actions related to LGBTQ and gender justice, decriminalization and immigration, and climate justice. Read our update here: https://bit.ly/4immnLv

Nothing is inevitable. All justice movements are powered by ordinary people who come together to defeat oppression and build a loving world. ✊ [raised fist]

[Image description: Yellow graphic with "Side With Love Action Center" on scraps of paper and "Weekly Update, March 4, 2025" in white text at the top. Text below reads, "As the world feels increasingly more like one we can’t live within, reimagining a world where all communities thrive is an act of joyful resistance." In the background is a faded crowded of people rallying outside in a street.]

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As UUs, we are called to meet this moment of rising authoritarianism, deep injustice, and collective resistance with courage, a willingness to ask hard questions, and the resolve to act.

In her latest blog post, Ann Wiesner of the Unitarian Universalist Women's Federation invites us to "Get Ready"—not just to resist, but to connect 🌍, reimagine 💡, and take action 🚀. To ask ourselves:

➡️ How do we hold both our anger and our commitment to liberation?
➡️ What does accountability look like without losing our own humanity?
➡️ What must we disrupt, and what must we build?

These questions challenge us to think beyond what we know—to prepare not just for resistance, but for transformation.

💬 How are you “getting ready?” Share in the comments 📝.

📖 Read the full UUWF blog post here: uuwf.org/getting-ready

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As Ramadan begins, Summer Albayati’s reflection, “Return and Remember,” offers insight into this sacred month as a time of deep spiritual renewal. She speaks of Ramadan as an invitation—an opportunity for Muslims to seek refuge in prayer, fasting, and study, much like the Prophet Muhammad’s retreat to the Cave of Hira.

For thirty days, Muslims across the world shift from the ordinary to embrace the holy, turning inward to strengthen their faith and answer the call of the divine. Albayati reminds us that this month is not just about abstaining from food but about nourishing the soul, finding healing, and experiencing transformation.

May this Ramadan be a time of blessing, renewal, and peace for all who observe. Ramadan Mubarak.

Read Albayati’s full reflection at https://www.uua.org/braverwiser/return-and-remember.

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🎶 Musical friends, gather 'round to celebrate: our UUA virtual hymnal has a name... and our submissions are now open!

Sing Out Love is an online hymnal that will be filled with the music that YOU send us (along with familiar classics). Our Song Selection Team eagerly awaits your submissions... please visit our page to learn all about the submission guidelines and how to send in your songs.

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The chaos of the world can feel overwhelming, but that doesn’t mean we are powerless. Every act of care, every commitment to justice, makes a difference. ✨💙

In Denver, one Unitarian Universalist congregation saw a growing crisis—people living in their cars with nowhere safe to park—and took action. The First Universalist Church of Denver partnered with the Colorado Safe Parking Initiative to offer a safe, legal, and supportive place for people experiencing homelessness. Their work didn’t just provide parking spaces—it built community, restored dignity, and helped people move toward stability.

Their story is a powerful reminder that we can all be part of the solution. 🌍🙌

Read more about their efforts in UU World: https://www.uuworld.org/articles/denver-safe-parking-program-affordable-housing-ministry-unitarian-universalism.

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💜 Equity: A UU Shared Value 💜

With equity, we come full circle. From our Universalist roots declaring that every soul is held in love to our ongoing commitment to justice, Unitarian Universalism calls us to build communities where all can flourish with dignity, love, and compassion.

As Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme writes, our faith mandates us to dismantle systems of harm and create spaces where no one is excluded. Equity is more than an ideal—it is the practice of using our time, wisdom, and resources to ensure true belonging for all.

How are you working to make equity real in your life and community?

Read more from Rev. Dr. Prud’homme on Equity and UU Shared Values: https://bit.ly/uu-equity

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Entering this week of possibility and challenge, we invite you to listen to "Shelter Me" by Lea Morris. Its simple refrain—"Sweet Spirit of Light and Love, Spread your wings and shelter me"—reminds us of the love that holds us steady through every storm. These words encourage us both to receive love openly and extend it generously, nurturing kindness and hope within our community. As we navigate the days ahead, may love shelter and guide us, inspiring our actions and strengthening our bonds. Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IXx_7JXuXc



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🔄 Transformation: A UU Shared Value 🔄

We adapt to a changing world. Unitarian Universalism affirms that revelation is not sealed—our faith evolves as we discover new truths and perspectives. As Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme writes, transformation is at the heart of our tradition, shaping how we grow spiritually and ethically throughout our lives.

Our communities are places of deep listening, learning, and change. We are invited to reflect, respond, and continually reshape our understanding of the sacred and our role in the world. This openness calls us to embrace complexity, hold paradox, and act with courage.

How has transformation shaped your spiritual journey?

Read more from Rev. Dr. Prud’homme on Transformation and UU Shared Values: https://bit.ly/uu-transformation

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🌱 Tiny Forests, Big Possibilities 🌱

In the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss, small but mighty Miyawaki Forests are making a difference. These dense, fast-growing urban forests help restore ecosystems, cool cities, and bring communities together.

Thanks to the efforts of Bio4Climate, co-led by Unitarian Universalist Beck Mordini, these forests are now taking root in the Northeast, offering a powerful, community-led solution to environmental challenges. As Mordini puts it, “Humans can be a positive part of the web of life—we don’t have to choose to be destructive.”

📖 Read more about how these forests are transforming urban spaces: tinyurl.com/tiny-forest.

#ClimateSolutions #MiyawakiForests #UrbanGreening #Biodiversity #ClimateJustice #Rewilding #UUValues #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #ClimateRevival #community #faith #church



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