WWUUD stream

πŸ”’
❌ About FreshRSS
There are new articles available, click to refresh the page.
☐ β˜† βœ‡ UUA.org Updates

Creating Safer Congregations

By: Beth Casebolt, Sana Saeed β€”
Graphic of a broken heard held together by a safety pin.

Beth Casebolt

,

Sana Saeed

:
It is impossible to make a congregation 100% safe; however, there are steps that you can take to make your congregationΒ saferΒ while still creating a supportive space for learning, growth, and challenge as well as actively workingΒ for the inclusion and safety of all people.
☐ β˜† βœ‡ UUA.org Updates

Helping Congregations in Times of Need

By: Beth Casebolt 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.

Beth Casebolt

:
If you are like me, you watching the video, seeing the pictures and hearing the stories of the devastation of Hurricane Helene is heart breaking. Many of our fellow UU congregations are in the path and have been affected. Our Congregational Life staff are starting the process of reaching out to...
☐ β˜† βœ‡ UUA.org Updates

Unexpected Joy in Our Communities, Part 2

By: Beth Casebolt β€”
image of a brown and orange butterfly on a yellow flower in a garden

Beth Casebolt

:
When I meet with congregational leaders, as we talk about the challenges the congregation is facing, and resources or trainings they might need, at some point I usually ask the question, Where are you finding unexpected joy in your congregation this year?
☐ β˜† βœ‡ UUA.org Updates

Why Attend General Assembly?

By: Beth Casebolt β€”
Red letters G and A, with silhouette shapes of people in front

Beth Casebolt

:
I attended my first General Assembly in 1998. I had only been a member of my congregation for 2 years, and had just completed my first year as the Director of Religious Education (DRE).
☐ β˜† βœ‡ UUA.org Updates

Finding Unexpected Joy

By: Beth Casebolt β€”
image of a brown and orange butterfly on a yellow flower in a garden

Beth Casebolt

Are you looking for the unexpected joy in your community?

Continue reading "Finding Unexpected Joy"

☐ β˜† βœ‡ UUA.org Updates

Antiracism Resource Spotlight: UU Book Guides

By: Beth Casebolt β€”
Beacon Press: Igniting Hearts & Minds

Beth Casebolt

Many UUs love to read. If reading is a passion for you, there are many great books out there on the topics of antiracism, anti-oppression and multicultural issues. Two great resources for these books and discussion guides for deeper engagement are Beacon Press and the annual UU Common Read.

Continue reading "Antiracism Resource Spotlight: UU Book Guides"

☐ β˜† βœ‡ UUA.org Updates

Being in Covenant

By: Beth Casebolt β€”
A circle of people, from above, with hands extended into the center of a circle.

Beth Casebolt

Covenants have been at the foundation of Unitarian Universalism in the United States since 1648. What many don’t realize is that the covenants not only were important between the members of the individual congregations, but also among the congregations.

Continue reading "Being in Covenant"

☐ β˜† βœ‡ UUA.org Updates

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

By: Beth Casebolt β€”
footprints in the sand going both directions

Beth Casebolt

It's the old adage two steps forward, one step back - every time we think we're making progress back to "life as it was" something happens to push us back into that waiting zone.

Continue reading "Two Steps Forward, One Step Back"

☐ β˜† βœ‡ UUA.org Updates

Lessons from a Crisis

By: Beth Casebolt β€”
Image of a tree covered in ice, with branches around it on the ground and over a small play area for children

Beth Casebolt

Last week I skimmed over an article that talked about how Americans love to be the heroes but never want to do the long term work to make lasting change. And I wondered about that. Was it true? And then the storm of this past weekend happened.

Continue reading "Lessons from a Crisis"

☐ β˜† βœ‡ UUA.org Updates

Are You Tired?

By: Beth Casebolt β€”
an orange cat sleeping on a lavendar pillow with her paw over her face

Beth Casebolt

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

Continue reading "Are You Tired?"

❌