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Spiritual Resilience and the Climate Emergency

By: Michael S. Hogue β€”
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.

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Serious Challenge to Fair Elections Lands at Supreme Court

By: Jeff Milchen β€”
Political rally composed of people of different ethnicities

Jeff Milchen

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

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Two Approaches to Fighting Climate Change

By: Elaine McArdle β€”
Climate protestors hold signs urging Biden to declare climate emergency and reject fossil fuel projects.

Elaine McArdle

UUs support Build Back Fossil Free, Citizens' Climate Lobby

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Eating As a Spiritual Practice

By: LΓ³re Stevens β€”
The Earth served on a plate.

LΓ³re Stevens

Food can be an avenue in the struggle against climate change and for climate justice.

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From Remorse to Action

By: Jeff Milchen β€”
Wabanaki Alliance Logo

Jeff Milchen

First Parish in Portland, Maine, wins Bennett Award for work to support Wabanaki sovereignty.

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β€œIf Our Voices Are United, We Can Make a Difference”

By: Elaine McArdle β€”
An Asian American woman at a microphone

Elaine McArdle

Congresswoman Judy Chu on climate change, being a UU, and more

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Meet the UU the Vote Fellows

By: Jeff Milchen β€”
Three people sit at computers

Jeff Milchen

The Legacy Fellowship program builds leadership capacity to advance democracy in 2020 and beyond.

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β€œIf Our Voices Are United, We Can Make a Difference”

By: Elaine McArdle β€”
An Asian American woman at a microphone

Elaine McArdle

Congresswoman Judy Chu on climate change, being a UU, and more

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Climate Change Is a Public Health Crisis

By: Rachel Myslivy β€”
Artistic rendition of pollution caused by fossil fuel industries.

Rachel Myslivy

Environmental degradation is exacerbating existing inequities; we have a moral obligation to center solutions on those most impacted.

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UU the Vote Organizes in States Facing Threats to Democracy

By: Jeff Milchen β€”
Two men, one Black, the other white, sitting at a computer

Jeff Milchen

The mobilization campaign organized events in Michigan and Georgia, where voter rights are most threatened.

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Finding Hope in Uncomfortable Truth

By: Alice Kurima Newberry β€”
Close up on plant sprout.

Alice Kurima Newberry

In the face of ongoing existential threats, how will you respond?

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Unitarian Universalists Embrace Eco-Friendly Funeral Options

By: Elaine McArdle β€”
A road sign reading "Natural Burial Ground"

Elaine McArdle

As the climate crisis grows more serious, the moral and even spiritual value of a green burial appeals to many people.

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

By: Jeff Milchen β€”
Woman in Kansas after abortion vote win

Jeff Milchen

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

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Rescuing Democracy from the Brink of Collapse

By: Jeff Milchen β€”
protester holding a candle and a sign that reads "remember Jan 7, senators, protect our democracy now"

Jeff Milchen

The January 6 Committee is doing its job admirably. Now we must make sure its work results in action.

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Sinkford Receives UUA’s Highest Honor

By: Elaine McArdle β€”
Rev. William G. Sinkford, a Black man in his 70s, smiles in a blue suit and white shirt

Elaine McArdle

Former UUA President William G. Sinkford recognized for decades of distinguished service to the faith.

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Sinkford Receives UUA’s Highest Honor

By: Elaine McArdle β€”
Rev. William G. Sinkford, a Black man in his 70s, smiles in a blue suit and white shirt

Elaine McArdle

Former UUA President William G. Sinkford recognized for decades of distinguished service to the faith.

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Bringing Justice to Law Enforcement Requires Relentless Pressure

By: Jeff Milchen β€”
Two Black demonstrators at a vigil in honor of Jayland Walker who was shot by police

Jeff Milchen

The case of Jayland Walker reminds us that, despite modest reforms at some departments, killings by police remain pervasive.

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The Rising Threat of Minority Rule

By: Jeff Milchen β€”
Police place a barricade in front of US Supreme Court. People protesting reversing of abortion rights

Jeff Milchen

To save reproductive choice and preserve previous civil rights advances, it’s essential to recognize the need for structural change.

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Every Story Begins with a Word

By: Elizabeth J. Andrew β€”
bisexual freedom word cloud

Elizabeth J. Andrew

Words come alive when we claim what is sacred.

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The Change

By: Mathew P. Taylor β€”
Black man in dynamic motion with reflection

Mathew P. Taylor

Guided by faith that this too will pass / We can survive this because our ancestors survived

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Black Joy

By: Kimberly Quinn JohnsonΒ  β€”
A Black father and young daughter looking happy at church with a smiling Black woman sitting in the row behind them.

Kimberly Quinn JohnsonΒ 

I call it Black Joy, but I want to offer itβ€”to the extent that it is mine to offerβ€”to this faith.

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Multiplatform General Assembly Breaks New Ground

By: Elaine McArdle β€”
Photo of a flaming chalice with words GA Meet the Moment on top.

Elaine McArdle

The UUA's 2022 gathering will offer onsite and online attendees a more equitable experience than ever.

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Leading from the Edge

By: Karen Hutt, Lauren Wyeth, Jen Crow β€”
type illustration of the words "Leading From the Edge", the title of the accompanying article.

Karen Hutt

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Lauren Wyeth

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Jen Crow

We can build on our traditions to keep pushing our boundaries.

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GA 2022: Not Business as Usual

By: Elaine McArdle β€”
a large indoor gathering holds up orange paper voting cards

Elaine McArdle

The UUA wants the multiplatform General Assembly to be an equitable experience for all, including the voting process. The board approved the final agenda on May 25.

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Moment of Reflection: The Flaw

By: Molly Peacock β€”
Red decorative stitching on white cloth with a small section of anomalous purple stitching

Molly Peacock

The best thing about a hand-made pattern is the flaw.

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Multiple Voices, One Faith

illustration that reads Stitching a Layered Faith on top of stitching graphics

Janice Marie Johnson

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James Ishmael Ford

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Abhi Prakash Janamanchi

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Amanda Poppei

Nuanced, surprising, and beautiful, Unitarian Universalism joins together myriad sources and experiences.

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Meeting Pandemic-Era Trauma with Choices and Radical Hospitality

By: Heather Beasley Doyle β€”
illustration of different colored hands creating a circle

Heather Beasley Doyle

Important for people to β€˜feel a sense of agency, empowerment, and choice.’

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Change From the Inside Out

By: Elaine McArdle β€”
Multicolor stylized illustration of many androgynous heads in profile

Elaine McArdle

Unitarian Universalist programs seek not only social justice in the wider society, but cultural transformation within.

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β€˜Meet the Moment’ Virtually or In Person at General Assembly 2022

By: Sonja L. Cohen β€”
UUA General Assembly logo with a red chalice and purple silhouettes of a diverse group of people

Sonja L. Cohen

The annual meeting will be multiplatform and now features a business-only attendee option.

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Engage with the Article II Study Commission

By: Article II Study Commission Charge β€”
Photo of a group of people sitting in a circle having a conversation.

Article II Study Commission Charge

Join us in this important work to shape the future of our faith.

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Q&A: Public Theologian JΓ© Exodus Hooper

By: Elaine McArdle β€”
Image of a person wearing a red leather jacket and red hat cocked sideways. They have long dreads and are reaching toward the camera. JΓ© Exodus Hooper (they/them) a non-binary preacher who is clergy at First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis

Elaine McArdle

On our theology’s leading edgeΒ (+video)

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UUA Board of Trustees Works to Implement Commission on Institutional Change Recommendations

By: Elaine McArdle β€”

Elaine McArdle

Bylaws as a whole, Article II, and governance top the list of priorities.

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Sowing Justice: UU the Vote Rises Again

By: Jeff Milchen β€”
UU leaders march in a Count Every Vote demonstration.

Jeff Milchen

As threats to democracy grow, we’re determined to make 2022 the year love and justice regain the upper hand.

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UUA President Application Process is open

By: Elaine McArdle β€”
The Presidential Search Commitee process

Elaine McArdle

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

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Sowing Justice: β€˜Voter Fraud’ Conspiracists Reveal Their Hypocrisy

By: Jeff Milchen β€”
Stock image depicting a hand moving through a maze to get to a ballot box, symbolizing voting challenges, election problems, and voter suppression.

Jeff Milchen

An effective tool exists to minimize the chance of illegitimate votesβ€”those who fail to embrace it show professed concerns about voter fraud are false.

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Sowing Justice: Slam the Brakes on Plan for USPS Fleet of Gas-Guzzlers

By: Jeff Milchen β€”
US postal truck driving quickly

Jeff Milchen

Our personal transportation choices matter, but significant emission reductions must also involve large-scale institutional change.

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Defund Fear: How Can We Make Each Other Safer?

By: Susan Lawrence β€”
 book titled "Defund Fear" by Zach Norris is held in the hands of someone whose hands are light brown; only their torso is showing.

Susan Lawrence

Zach Norris, the author of this year's UU common read, challenges our notions of safety, promoting a culture of care.

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