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The Rest That Will Heal Us

By: Atena Danner β€”
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Atena Danner

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

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Need Funding for a Project? Check out These Options

By: Central East Region of the UUA β€”
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Central East Region of the UUA

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

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COVID-19 Delta Variant Gathering Guidance

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Here is guidance from the UUA about around gathering in person as new variant emerge.

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Getting Involved with the Article II Study

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Get involved in the Article II Study Commission's work, participate in these resources and provide your feedback.

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

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

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Copyright and Worship

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In early 2022, various UUA pages addressing different aspects of copyrightβ€”particularly copyright issues in worshipβ€”were removed to shift focus to our new Copyright Primer for Congregations. Please visit that page to learn more.

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UUA Responds to Events at Congregation Beth Israel

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A statement in response to the horrific and profoundly disturbing hostage situation that took place earlier this week at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas.

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Here. Beautiful. Sacred.

By: Andrew Tripp β€”
In a yoga studio, called Fat Yoga, seven people move into a powerful pose on their yoga mats.

Andrew Tripp

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

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30 Days of Love for 2022

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

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

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

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Love Is Showing Up

By: Melissa Jeter β€”
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Melissa Jeter

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

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A Time to Simplify

By: Megan Foley， Evin Carvill Ziemer β€”
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Megan Foley

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Evin Carvill Ziemer

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

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The Riot Concluded, the Threats to Democracy Grow

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On the one year anniversary of the failed attempted coup on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, the UUA issues a statement outlining the continued and growing threats to our democracy and the need for individuals to take action.

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Blossoming into the New Year

By: Tim Atkins β€”
The year "2022" written in flowers, leaves, and pinecones

Tim Atkins

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

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Telling Our Stories to Cope with COVID

By: Evin Carvill Ziemer β€”
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Evin Carvill Ziemer

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

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Opportunities for Connection ~ January 2022

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

Central East Region of the UUA

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

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A Village of Strangers

By: Laura Shay β€”
On a nest of straw and holiday tinsel three white paper stars, or Froebelsterne, are nestled.

Laura Shay

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

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Happy Holidays from the CER Staff

By: Central East Region of the UUA β€”
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Central East Region of the UUA

Happy Holidays, Central East Region!

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The Grace within a Pecan Pie

By: Jake Morrill β€”
In the foreground, a slice of pecan pie and a hot beverage sit on a table. In the background, there's a merry decorated Christmas tree.

Jake Morrill

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

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Chant for the Seasons

By: Renee Ruchotzke β€”
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Renee Ruchotzke

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

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The Blessing of Choice

By: Taryn Strauss β€”
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Taryn Strauss

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

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Join Us For COMPASS

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

Central East Region of the UUA

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

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Laying Dreams to Rest

By: Leslie Gatto β€”
In a nest woven from twigs and leaves, a small spotted eggshell is broken.

Leslie Gatto

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

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Guidance for Singing Together as the Pandemic Evolves

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We know that congregants are eager to be able to sing together and to enjoy the singing of their choir and soloists, but we need to exercise caution.

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With Gratitude

By: Central East Region of the UUA β€”
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Central East Region of the UUA

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

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Opportunities for Connection ~ December 2021

By: Central East Region of the UUA β€”
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Central East Region of the UUA

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

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An Atheist's Prayers

By: Sally Fritsche β€”
A person in a medical coat, mask, and gloves braces themselves on a balcony, head bowed as though in prayer.

Sally Fritsche

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

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Dealing with Anger

By: Evin Carvill Ziemer β€”
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Evin Carvill Ziemer

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

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Words Fail

By: David Glasgow β€”
A young teen lies on their bed, eyes closed, listening to music on headphones. A guitar lies on the bed next to them.

David Glasgow

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

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News from the CER Advisory Council

By: Laura Conkle β€”
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Laura Conkle

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

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The Work That's Ours to Do

By: DanaLee Simon β€”
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DanaLee Simon

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

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Are You Tired?

By: Beth Casebolt β€”
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Beth Casebolt

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

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Not Lost, Just Different

By: Shaya French β€”
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Shaya French

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

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The Emperor's Berries

By: Renee Ruchotzke β€”
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Renee Ruchotzke

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

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Permissions & Licensing

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permissions and licensing information for UUA publications and digital resources, including Skinner House and UUA books, Worship Web, Tapestry of Faith, UUWorld, and uua.org

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Opportunities for Connection ~ November 2021

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

Central East Region of the UUA

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

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Guidance for Outdoor Gatherings During COVID-19

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

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A Thousand Voices

By: Tania MΓ‘rquez β€”
The stub of a lit taper candle burns brightly on a bed of cempasΓΊchil, or Mexican marigolds.

Tania MΓ‘rquez

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

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UU Pittsburgh Assembly to Explore the 8th Principle

By: Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe β€”
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Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe

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

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Letting the Questions Float By

By: Diane Dassow β€”
Seen from behind, a person walks along a low-tide beach. Kelp covered rocks in foreground. Gentle surf and ocean waves in distance.

Diane Dassow

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

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Have an Idea for CERSI 2022 Workshops?

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

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