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Shared Values Graphics

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Chalice with word Love over the flame, surrounded by three interlocking and elliptical orbits of color resembling the stylized motion of subatomic particles. As orbits intersect, colors shift from dark pink to red, aqua to dark blue, and goldenrod to bright green. Within open spaces formed by each interlocking orbit is text for six UU shared values. Clockwise: Transformation (aqua), Equity (bright green), Ppluralism (red), Interdependence (dark blue), Justice (goldenrod), and Generosity (dark pink).
The UUA commissioned two images to present Unitarian Universalist Shared Values, adopted at the 2024 General Assembly, in different ways. Both the atom and flower graphic are available for use by UU congregations and communities.
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Board of Trustees Nominates Candidates for UUA Moderator (2025-2031)

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The UUA Board of Trustees nominated candidates for UUA Moderator (2025-2031). Rev. Kimberly Quinn Johnson and Bill Young will be running as a co-moderator candidate team. Natasha Walker will be running as an individual candidate team.
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Candidates for UUA Moderator (2025-2031): Co-Moderator Candidate Team: Rev. Kimberly Quinn Johnson and Bill Young; and Moderator Candidate Natasha Walker

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There are three individual photos of the candidates - Rev. Kimberly Quinn Johnson on the left, Bill Young in the middle (his picture slightly under hers), and Natasha Walker on the right.
Nominations for UUA Moderator (2026-2031) have been announced by the UUA Board of Trustees. Learn more about the candidates and find links to the candidates' websites and social media.
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2024 Presidential Election: Unitarian Universalist Meditation After Trump-Vance Win

By: Victoria Safford β€”
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As we make sense of the presidential election results, breathe. β€œDo not let go of faith and hope and love.”
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Gather in Community

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Two people sit at a table in a congregational setting, huddled close, wearing masks and looking at a phone screen held by one of them. There is another person sitting further back at their table, looking downward at materials on the table. Many people are picture in the background, collectively doing organizing work for UU the Vote.
In response to the recent U.S. national election, the UUA's Side With Love staff have prepared a series of online gatherings to help Unitarian Universalists connect, care for each other, and ground in the values that drive our work for justice. The first gathering will be a vigil at 8pm ET on Nov.
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β€œOur wellspring of hope and courage for the times ahead” - a message to the UU community

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To our beloved Unitarian Universalist community: This morning, we awoke to the undeniable reality that the religious and political right’s decades-long strategy to sow fear and division and pit our communities against one another prevailed on the electoral landscape. While there were victories on...
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Doing the Loving Thing

By: Takiyah Nur Amin β€”
A Black person's hands, cupped together, hold a polished, red heart-shaped stone.

Takiyah Nur Amin

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β€œWhat is the most loving, life-affirming choice I can make in response to life’s circumstances?”
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Growing Democracy: Our Collective Power

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In a gym-turned-polling station, multiple adults stand at individual voting booths filling out ballots. An American flag and "vote" are stenciled on the side of one partition.
A worship collection celebrating democracy as a promise and a practice
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Reality and Perception

By: JD Stillwater β€”
Two hikers wearing backpacks, seen from behind, hiking on a path in the woods.

JD Stillwater

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Only when my knowledge is combined with uncountable others does Truth emerge.
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In the Bleak Season

By: Donna Moriarty β€”
A woman cups her forehead in her hand, as if crying. She holds a coffee mug in the other hand. In front of her, on a lap desk, is an open journal and a lit candle.

Donna Moriarty

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After the shattering, all that remains is another ordinary day.
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Organizing as a Spiritual Practice

By: Antoinette Scully β€”
A cluster of Black volunteers, wearing matching blue T-shirts, talk and smile outdoors. Similarly-dressed volunteers chat in the background, implying a large group event.

Antoinette Scully

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The work of justice can’t be carried out by one person–or even a few diverse people.
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Shared Values Images

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Chalice with word Love over the flame, surrounded by three interlocking and elliptical orbits of color resembling the stylized motion of subatomic particles. As orbits intersect, colors shift from dark pink to red, aqua to dark blue, and goldenrod to bright green. Within open spaces formed by each interlocking orbit is text for six UU shared values. Clockwise: transformation (aqua), equity (bright green), pluralism (red), interdependence (dark blue), justice (goldenrod), and generosity (dark pink).
The UUA commissioned two images to present Unitarian Universalist Shared Values, adopted at the 2024 General Assembly, in different ways. Both the atom and flower graphic are available for use by UU congregations and communities.
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Conclusion to the Theological Reflection on UU Shared Values

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A multi-colored quilt, with blues and reds and white, is set to the left of this graphic. Also pictured are thread bobbins and sewing materials. On the right is a dark maroon color. Overlaying this on a white box is the title, "Theological Reflection on UU Shared Values by Rev. Dr. Sherri Prud'homme"
This Conclusion completes a collection entitled, "Theological Reflection on Shared Values" by Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme. In 2024, Unitarian Universalists adopted six shared values, centered around love, as a guiding expression of their faith.
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Equity, A Reflection on UU Shared Values

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A multi-colored quilt image, with blues and reds and white, as well as thread bobbins and other quilting tools, is the background of this graphic. On top of this background image is a maroon-colored box with the word Equity inside in all caps and white font.
This reflection on Equity is part of a collection entitled, "Theological Reflection on Shared Values" by Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme. In 2024, Unitarian Universalists adopted six shared values, centered around love, as a guiding expression of their faith.
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Generosity, A Reflection on UU Shared Values

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A multi-colored quilt image, with blues and reds and white, as well as thread bobbins and other quilting tools, is the background of this graphic. On top of this background image is a maroon-colored box with the word Generosity inside in all caps and white font.
This reflection on Generosity is part of a collection entitled, "Theological Reflection on Shared Values" by Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme. In 2024, Unitarian Universalists adopted six shared values, centered around love, as a guiding expression of their faith.
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Transformation, A Reflection on UU Shared Values

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A multi-colored quilt image, with blues and reds and white, as well as thread bobbins and other quilting tools, is the background of this graphic. On top of this background image is a maroon-colored box with the word Transformation inside in all caps and white font.
This reflection on Transformation is part of a collection entitled, "Theological Reflection on Shared Values" by Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme. In 2024, Unitarian Universalists adopted six shared values, centered around love, as a guiding expression of their faith.
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Justice, A Reflection on UU Shared Values

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A multi-colored quilt image, with blues and reds and white, as well as thread bobbins and other quilting tools, is the background of this graphic. On top of this background image is a maroon-colored box with the word Justice inside in all caps and white font.
This reflection on Justice is part of a collection entitled, "Theological Reflection on Shared Values" by Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme. In 2024, Unitarian Universalists adopted six shared values, centered around love, as a guiding expression of their faith.
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Pluralism, A Reflection on UU Shared Values

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A multi-colored quilt image, with blues and reds and white, as well as thread bobbins and other quilting tools, is the background of this graphic. On top of this background image is a maroon-colored box with the word Pluralism inside in all caps and white font.
This reflection on Pluralism is part of a collection entitled, "Theological Reflection on Shared Values" by Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme. In 2024, Unitarian Universalists adopted six shared values, centered around love, as a guiding expression of their faith.
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Of Rising Rivers and Democracy

By: Karen G. Johnston β€”
In a muddy field under a gray sky, people in raincoats kneel in the mud, harvesting vegetables to stack in plastic crates.

Karen G. Johnston

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I care that fascism is not just approaching, but is already here, rising, like this cresting river.
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Disaster Relief and Resources

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Our Disaster Relief Fund is part of a covenantβ€”a covenant between the UUA and congregations, between congregations who give generously and those in need, and with our community partners.
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Learning To Be a Gallo

By: Raquel V. Reyes β€”
Two LatinX preteens, crouched on the ground, feeding three black chickens and a speckled rooster.

Raquel V. Reyes

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Like the free-roaming roosters of the Caribbean, no one can tell me I don’t belong.
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Living Our Shared Values Amid Ongoing Violence

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The UUA's bronze chalice with two circles connected sits on a podium with a lit candle in it and a dark and colorful blurry background
A statement from the Office of the UUA President and other senior national staff reaffirming our Unitarian Universalist commitment to shared values, even amid ongoing and escalating violence between Israel and Hamas.
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May All Be Welcome

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A close up of a clear, bubbly beverage being poured into a clear wine glass, held by a person.
All of us are active participants in co-creating congregational and community life.
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Liberation from Anger

By: Laura Horton-Ludwig β€”
A light-skinned Black woman sits in an office chair, grasping her head in exasperation and gritting her teeth. Around her, blurred, are the figures of office workers rushing by.

Laura Horton-Ludwig

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What do you do when you’re really angry with someone and you can’t seem to let it go?
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Meeting What Arrives

By: Lindasusan Ulrich β€”
A person inside a stationary car, in the driver's seat, sits with closed eyes, holding their hand to their forehead as if trying to calm down.

Lindasusan Ulrich

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Staying present to what’s realβ€”our world, our hope, our storiesβ€”can help us embody our values.
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Advocating for Change as a Tax-Exempt UU Congregation

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Two people participating in neighborhood canvassing effort review information on a phone. They're outside. One of them is wearing a UU the Vote T-shirt. The other is in a fedora, a blue collared shirt, black jacket. Both wear glasses and voter engagement buttons.

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Answers to some of your questions about the political engagement rules that apply to nonprofit UU congregations and groups.
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Shared Values

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Unitarian Universalism is a living tradition that has changed in many ways from the original Christian roots of its Universalist and Unitarian heritages, and it continues to evolve today. Most recently, this evolution has taken the form of adopting new language to describe who we are as UUs.
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UU Climate Justice Revival

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A diverse group of people are gathered together indoors and smile while holding climate justice and electoral justice signs, t-shirts, and stickers.
In September, UUs will take part in a national Climate Justice Revival with inspiring collective worship, creative learning, new frameworks, and the chance to weave together the threads that have always linked our deepest commitments. We're entering a new era of climate action, where we cultivate...
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Love at the Center: New UU Statement of Values Passes after Momentous General Assembly Delegate Vote

By: Elaine McArdle β€”
A colorful quilt with a chalice at its center.

Elaine McArdle

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The years-long democratic process culminated with debate and the GA vote. A two-thirds majority was required for approval.
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Join UU the Vote

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Two people stand at a table that has a UU the Vote sign on it, writing
We are fighting for so much in 2024 and the work before us requires our compassion, consistency and commitment. This year UU the Vote will strengthen our local partnerships with state networks and key movement partners. Democracy calls on us all to mobilize towards our collective thriving....
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Moderator Search Committee

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Information about the Moderator Search Committee's work to find the next Moderator of the UUA.
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Unitarian Universalists Pass Resolution Expressing Religious Belief: β€œEmbracing Transgender, Nonbinary, Intersex and Gender Diverse People is a Fundamental Expression of UU Religious Values”

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A young person with a large transgender pride flag.
At General Assembly 2024, an overwhelming majority of Unitarian Universalists voted to approve a Business Resolution that solidifies and strengthens the UUA’s ministry to and with transgender, nonbinary, and intersex members of UU communities.
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Message of Gratitude from the UUA for the Successful Shelter Initiative

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A group of UUA staff members gather on the stairs and main lobby area of the UUA headquarters building, with folks at the front of the group holding letter signs that spell "WELCOME" and smile for the camera.
In a letter to the Fort Point Boston Neighborhood and local businesses, the UUA reviews the successful emergency housing initiative implemented in early 2024, which has now concluded.
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UUA Condemns Shooting at Pennsylvania Political Rally

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The following text is in white font on a gray background: "Unitarian Universalism believes in the right of free speech and the democratic process. Attacks like those at Saturday’s political rally weaken democracy, and the Unitarian Universalist Association condemns this attack." Below this is a red color block with the UUA chalice logo and name, also in white font.
In response to a shooting at Pennsylvania political rally where former president Donald Trump was inured, the UUA issues a statement upholding free speech and condemning the violence.
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Unitarian Universalists Adopt New Language on Core Religious Values: Annual business meeting brought more than 3400 Unitarian Universalists together online; Delegates also voted to embrace transgender people as a fundamental expression of religious values

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The UUA's bronze chalice with two circles connected sits on a podium with a lit candle in it and a dark and colorful blurry background
Unitarian Universalists adopted new language on core religious values at the denomination’s General Assembly (GA) this year. GA is the largest gathering of UUs annually worldwide.
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Hard, Brave Choices

By: Martha Durkee-Neuman β€”
In a dark room, several taper candles and smaller candles in red, cut-glass holders are all alit.

Martha Durkee-Neuman

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This is a year in which hard, brave choices will be required of all of us.
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Queering Me

By: Vanessa Titang β€”
A small rainbow flag, on a small stick, is held by the outstretched arms of two different people of color.

Vanessa Titang

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β€œQueer” challenges the status quo; it dares me to be authentically myself.
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Proud to Be Out

By: Lynette Yetter β€”
Two middle-aged people, seen from the shoulders up, press their faces together intimately and smile broadly. A Pride flag is wrapped around their shoulders.

Lynette Yetter

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May everyone feel safe and free to love as they choose.
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Home to Myself

By: Mare Martell β€”
A nonbinary teen--white, with freckles and shoulder-length brown hair--holds a camera up, partially obscuring their face, as they look at the photographer.

Mare Martell

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Being nonbinary has finally brought me home to myself.
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Totes Queer

By: Paige Getty β€”
A fabric rainbow tote bag dangles from someone's hand. They're standing on a sidewalk, wearing trousers, visible only from the hip down.

Paige Getty

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My queerness is about mindset and attitude and intention.
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Rev. Nancy McDonald Ladd Appointed Director of Communications and Public Ministry

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Nancy smiles softly with her head tilted, wearing glasses, a pink blouse with puffed sleeves and her brown hair tucked behind her left ear.
The UUA is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Nancy McDonald Ladd as Director of Communications and Public Ministry. In this executive position, Rev. Ladd will lead the development and implementation of the UUA’s communications strategy.
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An Unbroken Song

By: Julie Yeeun Kim β€”
In profile, a person prays: their eyes are closed, and their forehead rests on their clasped hands.

Julie Yeeun Kim

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I have often felt the divine most present when I feel dissolved into a holy community.
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A More Complete Story

By: Aaron Stockwell Wisman β€”
An elderly woman wearing a paing-spattered apron sits in front of an easel, smiling, as she paints a beautiful landscape.

Aaron Stockwell Wisman

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It takes a community to remember someone in all of their many facets.
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Unitarian Universalist Association Joins UU Climate Justice Revival: Coalition of Unitarian Universalist Organizations and Friends Launches Effort to Reimagine Climate Justice Work with Revival Weekend September 28th and 29th

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A diverse group of people are gathered together indoors and smile while holding climate justice and electoral justice signs, t-shirts, and stickers.
The Unitarian Universalist Association joins a coalition of UU organizations and partners to launch the UU Climate Justice Revival. Through multigenerational activities, worship, and advocacy, the revival will catalyze congregations to realize climate justice and collective liberation.
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Love in This Very Moment

By: Sarah Pirtle β€”
An infant, lying on a bed and swaddled in a blanket, has their hand held by an adult. Their hands and part of their torso are all we see.

Sarah Pirtle

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Dear world, how does love right now move me to action?
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UU Academics Condemn Violent Repression of Student Movements: UUA President Rev. Dr. SofΓ­a Betancourt Joins UU Seminary Presidents in Supporting Student Protest Movements

By: SofΓ­a Betancourt， Rosemary Bray McNatt， ElΓ­as Ortega β€”
Person wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh speaks in a group outdoors holding a microphone near their face

SofΓ­a Betancourt

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Rosemary Bray McNatt

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ElΓ­as Ortega

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Unitarian Universalist academics live and serve at the intersections of the academy and our religious communities. We condemn the rapidly escalating violent repression of pro-Palestinian, anti-war student movements on college campuses across the United States.
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The Sea of Moral Injury

By: Karen G. Johnston β€”
A person is curled up, sleeping on a slab of cardboard, with a bag and cup next to them. They're on a sidewalk near a busy street with traffic and pedestrians.

Karen G. Johnston

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Harm of one is harm of all.
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UU World Shines a Spotlight on Shared Ministry and Communal Care: Spring 2024 issue looks at ways that Unitarian Universalists are collaborating for liberation

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A colorful illustration of a freshly prepared soup, made with many ingredients through the loving coordination of multiple hands in a range of skin tones.
The Spring 2024 issue of UU World magazine shines a spotlight on shared ministry and communal care in a Unitarian Universalist (UU) context. In a wide range of stories, poetry, and reflections, this issue explores ways that UUs are collaborating for liberation.
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Shifting Perspective

By: Kat Liu β€”
Inside a car, a young adult sits behind the driver's seat. In the passenger seat is someone implied to be a driving instructor due to the clipboard he's holding.

Kat Liu

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When I remember to orient myself within the bigger picture, it recalibrates my perspective.
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Beauty Following Us

By: Christine Slocum β€”
Above a cityscape, in a black-and-white photo, a lone crow or corvid spreads its wings mid-flight.

Christine Slocum

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Crows found ways to adapt to our concrete forests but we have not yet found ways to make sure we are in balance with the rest of creation.
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UU the Vote 2024 is Underway: The UUA's nonpartisan civic engagement initiative begins organizing effort for 2024

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UU the Vote, the UUA's nonpartisan civic engagement initiative focused on strengthening democracy and organizing for justice and accountability, launched its 2024 organizing initiative in March.
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Intricate Beauty: Part 2 of 2

By: Quinn Gormley β€”
A person with white skin holds, in their upturned palms, a strand of help. Beneath their hands we see the person's feet standing on sand.

Quinn Gormley

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This is my favorite thing about seaweed: it feels so much like my neurodiverse brain.
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Intricate Beauty: Part 1 of 2

By: Quinn Gormley β€”
A painting of a person's head, in profile. Their brain and the background are both awash in swirls of color, galaxy-like sparks and stars, and cosmic texture.

Quinn Gormley

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People who aren't neurodiverse tend to frame neurodiversity as symptoms of inconvenience to people around them. For me, my ADHD means beauty.
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Taylor Hoffman is UUA Director of Human Resources

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Taylor Hoffman sits on a stool, with legs crossed and smiling. She wears black pants and jacket and a white shirt.
The UUA is pleased to introduce Taylor Hoffman as Director of Human Resources. In this role, Taylor oversees the Human Resources office, staff, policies, benefits and resources, and helps lead the UUA’s commitment to being a workplace where people of all backgrounds and identities can thrive.
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Rev. Darrick Jackson Appointed UUA Ministerial Credentialing Director

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Darrick Jackson is smiling, wearing a red shirt and glasses
The UUA is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Darrick Jackson (he/him) as the Ministerial Credentialing Director within the UUA’s Ministries and Faith Development staff group.
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Assurances & Affirmations

By: Jami Yandle β€”
Four people with their backs to the camera stand shoulder-to-shoulder, their arms around each other, as they look into a beautiful sunny vista.

Jami Yandle

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Appreciation and deep witness are beautiful gateways for returning to our most authentic selves.
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UUA Offers Space in Headquarters Building for Temporary Emergency Housing

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The UUA joins with the United Way of Massachusetts and other community-based organizations to provide temporary emergency housing and support to local families in need. Space in the UUA headquarters building will serve as a temporary, overnight emergency shelter location as part of this arrangement.
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We Were Always Here

By: Connie Simon β€”
Black and white photo of only the arms of dark-skinned people, raised as if praying in a church pew

Connie Simon

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When someone lists Unitarians or Universalists, they usually name white men. Never anyone Black like me.
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Understanding Article II: A theological analysis for Unitarian Universalists

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Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme has provided a theological analysis of the proposed revision to Article II. Here are nine quotes from her essay to get the conversation started.
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Side with Love 30 Days of Love: Unitarian Universalists empower democracy and promote electoral justice with UU the Vote

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For the fourth and final week of the Side With Love campaign, the theme is Resilience, and the focus is on Democracy and Electoral Justice.
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White History

By: Bev Spears β€”
A Black child around 8 years old stares down at a desk covered in books, with a dismayed or tired look on their face.

Bev Spears

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From the beginning, the story of Black people in America has been told through the lens of white supremacy.
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Understanding Article II: A theological analysis for Unitarian Universalists

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Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme has provided a theological analysis of the proposed revision to Article II. Here are nine quotes from her essay to get the conversation started.
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UUA Condemns Violence Against Gaza, Urges Immediate and Total Ceasefire

By: UUA Administration β€”
Person wearing a black mask over nose and mouth and a gray winter hat stands with other people outdoors and holds a sign saying, "Permanent Ceasefire is Long Overdue!"

UUA Administration

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The UUA reiterates its condemnation of the Israeli military’s ongoing violence against Gaza and joins with voices across the globe urging and immediate and total ceasefire, the provision of humanitarian aid, and the safe return of all hostages and prisoners.
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The Work of Love

By: Anne Griffiths β€”
A cropped photo of a person with a wrist tattoo with upturned hands lightly holding the hands of another person, sitting knee-to-knee with them.

Anne Griffiths

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Scorekeeping is about who hurts whom more. In the long-term, no one wins.
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Side with Love 30 Days of Love: Unitarian Universalists empower democracy and promote electoral justice with UU the Vote

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For the fourth and final week of the Side With Love campaign, the theme is Resilience, and the focus is on Democracy and Electoral Justice.
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Sacred Black "Text"

By: Takiyah Nur Amin β€”
Outdoors on a lawn, a group of Black friends are seated as if at a picnic. They're smiling and laughing with abundant joy.

Takiyah Nur Amin

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If you’re seeking sacred Black β€œtext” in our tradition, you have to examine the way our Black ancestors lived.
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How UUs and Interfaith Partners Helped Secure Reproductive Rights in Ohio

By: Jeff Milchen β€”
Photo by Reed Naliboff on Unsplash.

Jeff Milchen

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To overrule anti-abortion legislatures and courts, reproductive rights advocates are turning to citizen-led ballot measures in states where that power exists.
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Willing to Fail

By: Amanda Poppei β€”
With a blurred gym in the background, a white person with short hair holds a handweight out from her body, so that it's the center of the picture's focus.

Amanda Poppei

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Remind me that success is not the only measure of a life.
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Rev. Ashley Horan Appointed UUA Vice President for Programs and Ministries

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The UUA announces the appointment of the Rev. Ashley Horan to the newly-created executive role of Vice President for Programs and Ministries. In this role, Rev. Horan will take on supervision of the Ministries and Faith Development, Congregational Life, and Organizing Strategy staff teams.
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The Power of Words

By: Aaron Stockwell Wisman β€”
On an airplane, a person sitting in the window seat holds a phone as if texting.

Aaron Stockwell Wisman

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May the words that I speak remind others that they are beloved.
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New Director and Deputy Director of Ministries and Faith Development Appointed by UUA

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The UUA is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Janice Marie Johnson as Director, and the Rev. Cecilia Kingman as Deputy Director, of the Ministries and Faith Development staff group.
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UUA Article II proposal: What to know about next steps, amendments, deadlines and congregations

By: Elaine McArdle β€”
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The Board is now receiving amendments to the version submitted by the Article II Study Commission. A proposed amendment needs fifteen certified congregations to formally endorse it. This process ends February 1, 2024.
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Present for Goodbyes

By: Sarah Gillespie β€”
One person sitting in a wheelchair holds hands with a friend. Only their arms and laps are visible, making their gentle touch the focus of the photo.

Sarah Gillespie

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Death is a regular part of my job, which makes small talk weird for me at parties.
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Remembering Self-Worth

By: Vanessa Titang β€”
Vanessa, a Black person with her hair in a ponytail, stands between church members with signs. Vanessa is wearing a mask and clergy collar, and is holding her hand in the "peace" sign.

Vanessa Titang

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Just as I can believe in others, I also believe in me.
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Toast, Boast, and Oath

By: Sarah Klinger Osborne β€”
A table full of friends raises their glasses--colored glass goblets--in the air outdoors.

Sarah Klinger Osborne

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What β€œtoast, boast, and oath” might you offer this January?
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Fear Not and Hallelujah

By: Marcus Liefert β€”
A light-skinned Black person's arms cradle a tiny infant whose bare foot soles face the camera.

Marcus Liefert

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Fear not, the angels would text me. Hallelujah, I’d write back.
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Holiday Blues

By: Gretchen Maune β€”
A UU chalice made of bronze metal with large rings and a small white lighted candle in the center. Next to the chalice is a large brown bowl filled with sand with twelve thin white lighted candlesticks. Both the chalice and bowl of candles are on a small wooden table in front of a wooden lectern that is partially visible on the altar of the congregation, with a black grand piano.

Gretchen Maune

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Despite the bright, twinkling lights and the chiming bells, some of us are full of grief, fear, and pain. We believe there should be a time to honor these feelings as well.
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Solstice Magick

By: Erica Shadowsong β€”
Through a thick forest, a reindeer peeks out at the camera

Erica Shadowsong

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Spirits of winter, I celebrate you!
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Final Proposed Revisions to Unitarian Universalist Association Bylaws on Core Religious Values Released: Congregations will have until February 2024 to propose amendments

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The UUA announces that the Article II Study Commission, charged with reviewing and updating UUA Bylaws related to the core religious values of Unitarian Universalism, has released its final revisions to the Article II Bylaws.
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UUA Article II proposal: What to know about next steps, amendments, deadlines and congregations

By: Elaine McArdle β€”
Β© 2023 Nancy Pierce/UUA

Elaine McArdle

The Board is now receiving amendments to the version submitted by the Article II Study Commission. A proposed amendment needs fifteen certified congregations to formally endorse it. This process ends February 1, 2024.

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Magnified

By: Laura Dobson β€”
A sketch of Mary, with a crown of stars and a fist raised. Around her are the words "Cast down the mighty" and "Send the rich away"

Laura Dobson

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The Magnificat is a courageous and subversive song of praise; a call to social justice.
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Inviting the "Aha"

By: JD Stillwater β€”
A woman with graying hair and medium-dark skin holds a molecule model in her hands standing in front of a classroom whiteboard with chemistry notations written on it. She's smiling at a student, seen from behind, who is raising their hand.

JD Stillwater

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I encouraged my students to question authority, especially my authority, because only rarely can we recognize our biases without help.
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UUA Statement Regarding Shooting in Burlington, Vermont

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The UUA is aware of the shooting of three Palestinian American students in Burlington, VT this past weekend. Our hearts and prayers are with the three students and we remain steadfast in our condemnation of the rising tide of violence and hateful acts across the country.

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How Were You Loved?

By: Melissa Jeter β€”
A Black woman with short-cropped hair helps an older woman walk down stairs.

Melissa Jeter

Building relationships requires the risk of being open and curious.

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A Time to Gather Around the Hearth-fires

By: Lenore Bajare-Dukes β€”
A fireplace with logs and a fire on a grate. The fireplace is built of tan stone in an arch

Lenore Bajare-Dukes

At this time of year – a cold bite to the air, long dark nights – I feel a deep, almost primal impulse to huddle around a hearth-fire, spending time with people dear to me.

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Article II Shared Values Flower Image

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Information on usage of the shared values flower image from the proposed new version of Article II of the UUA Bylaws and Rules

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Grace Notes

By: Amanda Udis-Kessler β€”
From above, a person with light brown skin, wearing jeans and an olive shirt, plays an electric keyboard.

Amanda Udis-Kessler

Holy Reconciler, help us make peace with each other.

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Proof of Attention

By: Seanan R. Holland β€”
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richard Hetrick, an aviation safety officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, oversees Marines conducting Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walk at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 7, 2021.

Seanan R. Holland

We did what humans frequently do: we created a ritual.

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Threats from Without, Care from Within Training

By: Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe β€”
diverse crowed supporting each other

Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe

Anticipate and plan for how to respond to violent threats, vandalism, doxxing, and other forms of intimidation and harassment.

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People Who Came Before Us

By: Chrissy Bushyager β€”
Chrissy's son Kaleb kneels on a barn floor, using a saw on some lumber.

Chrissy Bushyager

God of our ancestors, may we find the ways in which we can connect across generations.

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We Should Advocate for Crucial Voting Rights Bills

By: Jeff Milchen β€”
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Jeff Milchen

Many states are exploiting the opportunity created by the U.S. Supreme Court having gutted the Voting Rights Act. Unitarian Universalists believe democracy must be both accessible and equitable.

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Life Drummers

By: Christin Green β€”
A close-up of hands beating on drums outdoors: Earthen Rhythms, a local african drumming group at the Summertime in Maitland, NSW, Australia celebration.

Christin Green

I believe that we are all "life drummers" just waiting to join in the rhythm.

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Loved without Words

By: Jo VonRue β€”
A person sits on a medical examination table, wearing a medical exam gown. Their head isn't visible but their feet dangle off the end and their arms hold the table tensely.

Jo VonRue

Sometimes we need someone toΒ witness the pain in holy stillness.

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UUA Statement on the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza and Israel

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The UUA joins the chorus of voices urging a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, the admittance of humanitarian aid, and the restoration of power and water to Gaza to prevent the further loss of life.

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Hanukkah Lighting for Congregations : How to light a menorah respectfully

By: Joanna Lubkin β€”
A silver menorah, against a dark background, holds colored candles. The first three candles and the shamash candle are lit.

Joanna Lubkin

Thoughtful commentary and context for how to light a menorah responsibly and respectfully.

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Liturgy of the People

By: Elaine McArdle β€”
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Elaine McArdle

Lay people and religious professionals reflect on the magic of co-creating worship.

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