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Q&A: UU the Vote’s Nora Rasman Talks 2024 Election Strategy and Beyond

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UU the Vote is β€œgrowing our collective understanding and practice of participatory forms of democracy,” says Rasman, UU the Vote’s first-ever democracy strategist.

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Unitarian Universalism Influenced This Halloween Movie Starring Brian Cox

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Skelly is about a boy’s journey through grief after the loss of his grandfather. It has nods to Unitarian Universalism.

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UUA Statement Renews Call for End of Violence in Israel and Gaza, Release of Hostages

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The UUA says its commitment β€œgrows more urgent as the escalation of the conflict into Lebanon threatens to engulf the entire region.” Read the statement in full.

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New UU Shared Values Learning Tools, including Pamphlets and Posters, are in the Works

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In this Q&A, Mary Benard, Publishing Director of Skinner House Books and UUA Publications, shares how staffers across the Association are collaborating to create helpful resources for UUs and congregations.

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Ingathering Greeting: UUA President Asks UUs to Meet the Moment

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UUA President Rev. Dr. SofΓ­a Betancourt marks the start of a new congregational year in a recorded video. Access the full message.

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Advocating for Change as a Tax-Exempt UU Congregation

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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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Read the New UU Shared Values Statement that Passed during GA 2024

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Review full text of the statement, which serves as the foundation of all the work of the UUA, its member congregations, and its covenanted communities.

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UU Common Read 2024–25: β€˜Authentic Selves’ Celebrates Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families

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Learn how to join the conversation about this book, edited by Peggy Gillespie, that can be a catalyst for meaningful action and reflection.

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Need Whova Help Before GA? Try Our Quick and Simple Beginner's Guide.

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Get familiar with the UUA General Assembly’s online convention center. (And learn how to pronounce its name.)

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A Leadership Ministry Network is Being Created to Support and Engage Lay Leaders

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In this Q&A, Woullard Lett, Leadership Ministry associate for the Unitarian Universalist Association, shares more about the nationwide effort to better serve lay leadership.

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GA Delegates to Vote on Business Resolution in Support of Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex People

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On May 20, the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Board of Trustees added the item to the General Assembly’s final agenda. Review it in full.

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A More Accessible β€˜Virtual Hymnal’ for UUs Is on the Way

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The Unitarian Universalist Association has started developing the digital version in partnership with the Association of UU Music Ministries.

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Photos: Honoring the 20th Anniversary of Same-Sex Marriage Equality in Massachusetts

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To mark the milestone, revisit photos of some of the joyous events that followed the landmark decision.

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Join the First-Ever UU Climate Justice Revival, and Let’s Reimagine Together

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UUA President Rev. Dr. SofΓ­a Betancourt, who is trained as an environmental ethicist, invites all Unitarian Universalists to participate in the transformative conversation this September.

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UUA Condemns Violence Against Gaza: Read the Statement

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A new statement from the Unitarian Universalist Association condemns the Israeli military’s ongoing violence against Gaza and the U.S. government’s complicity in the crisis in Gaza.

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30 Days of Love: Empower Democracy and Promote Electoral Justice with UU the Vote

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

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30 Days of Love: Inspiring UUs in the Fight for Bodily Autonomy

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In the third week of Side With Love’s campaign, we contemplate our individual rights and our responsibilities toward others.

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30 Days of Love: How Can Unitarian Universalists Champion Climate Justice?

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The second week of Side With Love’s month of spiritual renourishment invites UUs to find their paths for social transformation.

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Ignite Your Heart: A Quick Guide to Side With Love’s 30 Days of Love

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What to know about the annual celebration that offers spiritual nourishment, political grounding, and more.

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Who Embodies Unitarian Universalism in Your Life? Nominate Them for a 2024 Award

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The award honors distinguished service to Unitarian Universalism. Learn how to nominate someone, and review a list of past recipients.

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Nancy Pierce: A Career in Focus

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A video interview with longtime UUA General Assembly photographer Nancy Pierce

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Fall/Winter 2023 Reflection Questions

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The Fall/Winter 2023 issue of UU World explores stories of spiritual journeys and practices, pathways for connecting with others, and actions for creating justice in the greater world. We invite you to use the following questions for reflection, or to spark a guided conversation in your own congregation or small group.

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Social Justice on Social Media

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Unitarian Universalists are using social media to help amplify their voices on justice issues.

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Reflecting Upon the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington

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Editor’s Note:Β On August 28, 1963, an estimated 1,500 Unitarian Universalists joined the 250,000 Americans who gathered in Washington, D.C., for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.Β TheΒ Unitarian Universalist AssociationΒ recognizes this seminalΒ history with the following message, and UU World magazine shares its commitment.

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Frederick Douglass: What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?

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In this excerpted version of his now-classic 1852 oration, Frederick Douglass casts Fourth of July celebrations as an offense to the enslaved population of the United States, and all who yearn for true freedom.

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A Farewell Message from UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray

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As her time as UUA President winds down, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray shares a message of appreciation for the work we’ve done together and excitement for what’s to come.

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UUA Presidents, 1961–2023

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A brief look at the people who have led the Unitarian Universalist Association since its founding.

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Moment of Reflection – Beloved Community

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"It was like we were all transported to a common place that was peaceful, happy, and alive. To me, that’s creating Beloved Community."

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UUA Presidential Election 2023

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General Assembly delegates will elect a new faith leader this June.

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Unitarian Universalists Respond to Climate Displacement

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Six UU organizations release joint statement committing to respond to climate-forced displacement.

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"the wonders I would see if only i could breathe the air"

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Unitarian Universalist’s painting is part of a series on climate change and air quality issues.

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Susan Frederick-Gray: Selected Sermons and Writings

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A curated sample of pastoral and prophetic writings of a prolific president.

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Video: UU the Vote 2022 in Review

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

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Search Committee Nominates Rev. Dr. SofΓ­a Betancourt for UUA President

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New president to be elected at General Assembly 2023.

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We Are Called to Help Those Affected by Hurricane Ian

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Donate to the UUA's Disaster Relief Fund today to aid affected congregations.

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Atlanta Congregation Holds Grand Opening for New Campus

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After years without a building, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta has held the grand opening of its new campus.

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Anniversary of September 11th

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Our hearts are still heavy on the anniversary of September 11, 2001.

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This Sacred Hour

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An Ingathering greeting from UUA President Susan Frederick-Gray.

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Engaging with the UU Common Read

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Discussion guides and resources are available forDefund Fear.

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