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Develop and Expand Your Leadership Skills

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
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Central East Region of the UUA

It's that time of year again! New leaders are starting on boards and committees and congregations have new volunteers who are interested in training for future leadership positions.

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Opportunities for Connection ~ August 2023

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
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Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! his month - Board Training Resources, CER Skill Ups, RE Trainings and more!

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CER Chalice Lighters New and Improved!!!

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Change can be challenging and disorienting but can move us to a better place. The Central East Regional Chalice Lighter Program Committee wants to share with you news of the exciting, transformative changes to the program.

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Updates, Updates, Updates!

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Central East Region UUA Logo
We have two updates for you! Change of Address Due to changes in our staff, we are closing the CER office in Wilmington, DE in the coming months and forwarding the mail to a PO Box near our Administrator. Please update your records to mail all CER correspondence to: Central East Region PO Box 425...

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How to Hold A Board Retreat

By: Sana Saeed —
cartoon of four humans around a round table, view from above.

Sana Saeed

It’s that time of the year again, when new leadership joins congregational boards. Summer is a time of transformation for some congregational leaders. I often receive questions around this time on how to hold a board retreat. Last year, Pat Infante and I held a webinar on holding a board retreat.

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Delegates Overwhelmingly Elect Sofía Betancourt UUA President at Momentous GA

By: Elaine McArdle —
© 2023 John Benford/UUA

Elaine McArdle

From inspiring speakers to impassioned voices, here are the highlights of this year’s multiplatform UUA General Assembly.

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The UUA Welcomes the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt as the Tenth UUA President

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Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt surrounded by family and colleagues during a laying on of hands
It is with great enthusiasm that the UUA welcomes the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt as our tenth UUA President. With her leadership, we are positioned to move forward in faithful community, in recognition of our shared values and the important work ahead.

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The Unitarian Universalist Association Condemns U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision on the 303 Creative LLC vs. Elenis Case

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The UUA condemns the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in 303 Creative LLC vs. Elenis, a case that will erode the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community in this country.

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Opportunities for Connection ~ July 2023

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
CERCLLogoweb

Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - Chalice Lighter Program Updates, Board Trainings, OWL Trainings, CER Skill Ups and more!

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The Unitarian Universalist Association Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Protect Voting Rights in Moore v Harper Case

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NC UUs participating in voting rights event, Feb 2020
The UUA is celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Moore v Harper case that rejected the “independent state legislature” theory, which will have a significant impact on voting rights across the country.

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Where Healing Begins

By: Erika Hewitt —
A person's hands are clasped in prayer in what appears to be a church pew.

Erika Hewitt

Every relationship is an ongoing story that unfolds between people.

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Wrapping Up General Assembly 2023

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
Faithfully Becoming: General Assembly in Pittsburgh, June 21 - 25, 2023

Central East Region of the UUA

General Assembly 2023 is now over and most of us have or are in the process of returning from Pittsburgh, PA to our homes, or have turned off our computers and turned to other activities at home. We wanted to give you a quick update on what happened and where you can find more details. Several...

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Let’s End a Decade-Long Legal Travesty

By: Jeff Milchen —
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Jeff Milchen

Unitarian Universalists must work to defend voting rights for all.

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New Article II Congregational Resources from the Field: For a Year of Study 2023-2024

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Article II resources for a potential year of study 2023-2024. Worship services and elements, discussion guides, RE lessons and activities, spiritual practices, songbook, and TikTok videos. Coming soon: "Learn-In" guide, and faithful conversations guide.

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Practicing Democracy

By: Shaya French —
In a sunny room, raised hands are the focus of this photo, with a few blurred faces in the background.

Shaya French

May we be active participants in the liberatory potential of democracy.

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The UUA Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Upholding the Indian Child Welfare Act: Decision will help to maintain sovereignty of Indigenous communities

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Indigenous women and children walk together in demonstration
The UUA affirms the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) because ICWA preserves Indigenous culture and sovereignty by protecting Native children from being removed during custody proceedings and placed with non-Native families.

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Co-Financial Advisors’ Statement on Actions Following the UUA’s 2014 Climate Divestment Resolution

By: Chris Chepel， David Stewart —

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David Stewart

UUA Co-Financial Advisors, Chris Chepel and David Stewart, provide a statement about actions following the UUA’s 2014 Climate Divestment Resolution.

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The Spiritual Practice of Untangling Perfectionism, Urgency, and Individualism

By: Evin Carvill Ziemer —
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Evin Carvill Ziemer

This is a story of two moments online and how some of the ways we white UU’s show up can cause harm.I’m writing this now because General Assembly is around the corner ...

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The Sacred Truth

By: Zeb Green —
Six cylindrical vases are filled with colored liquid, so that together they form a rainbow. This photo captures the bottom of each vase and the reflection of their color on a blank surface.

Zeb Green

I would have loved it as a kid to have a church that encouraged us to listen to our heartfelt yearning of self.

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UUA Board Position on the Rules of Procedure Amendment Reinstating Procedural Microphone

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The UUA Board has stated its position against the amendment to the General Assembly 2023 Rules of Procedure reinstating the procedural microphone.

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General Assembly 2023 Updates!

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
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Central East Region of the UUA

General Assembly 2023 is coming to Pittsburgh, PA! Join us June 21-25, 2023 in-person or virtually to worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through the democratic process. Here is some important information for our region's participants! The Central East Region is...

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Courage for Us All

By: Li Kynvi —
A hand opens a door, revealing a restroom.

Li Kynvi

I belong, and you belong, and we belong—just as we are.

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Opportunities for Connection ~ June 2023

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
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Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - Farewell from Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, GA 2023, CERSI, OWL Trainings, Board Trainings and more!

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Helpers, Teachers, Angels

By: Sue Ferguson —
A bustling train platform, with passengers and lit signs in Japanese and English, at the Shinjuku station.

Sue Ferguson

If I’m not cultivating an open heart and watching for the helpers, the teachers, and the angels, I may miss them when I need them the most.

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Introducing Lenore Bajare-Dukes, CER Congregational Life Staff

By: Lenore Bajare-Dukes —
headshot of Lenore Bajare-Dukes

Lenore Bajare-Dukes

As the newest member of the Central East team, serving as Primary Contact for approximately 40 congregations in parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delmarva, and Greater Baltimore, I was reflecting on how to introduce myself. And as I come most recently to this work from serving as a lifespan...

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Possibilities of Part Time Ministry: Compensation and Search

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Recordings of workshops on Employment Matters and Ministerial Search for Part-Time Ministries.

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Possibilities of Part Time Ministry: Ministerial Experiences

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Recordings of workshops on Ministers Considering Part-Time Models and Ministerial Experiences with Part-Time Models.

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Flor y Canto

By: Tania Márquez —
A close-up of a bright fuschia flower blooming on a spiny cactus, with other pink buds around it.

Tania Márquez

When we become fully aware of our limited time on earth we can still leave behind flowers and songs.

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Fingernails as Faith Development

By: Joanna Fontaine Crawford —
A small child clutches a sandwich in their hands, showing fingernails painted light blue.

Joanna Fontaine Crawford

We are the hands and feet of love. And sometimes its fingernails, too.

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Antiracism Resource Spotlight: Jubilee III and Jubilee Kids

By: Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe —
image of a chalice on a rainbow scarf with a singing bowl beside it on a grey carpet.

Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe

Unitarian Universalist congregations and communities across North America have long engaged in opportunities to learn about and build anti-racist communities. Many in the Central East Region have participated in a long list of programs.

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Antiracism Resource Spotlight: Jubilee III and Jubilee Kids

By: Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe —
image of a chalice on a rainbow scarf with a singing bowl beside it on a grey carpet.

Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe

Unitarian Universalist congregations and communities across North America have long engaged in opportunities to learn about and build anti-racist communities. Many in the Central East Region have participated in a long list of programs.

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Trans, Nonbinary+ Lives and Democracy are at Risk: UUs Unequivocally Defend Justice

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In responding to recent attacks on trans and nonbinary+ people, the UUA calls out the dangerous anti-democratic practices being used to silence dissent. We pledge our continued commitment to protect peoples' right to feel safe expressing their identity and to defend democratic institutions.

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The Uncovering

By: Jennifer Hundley-Batts —
A person's hands scoop green material into a full compost bin, filled with flowers, eggshells, and colorful vegetable matter.

Jennifer Hundley-Batts

The miracle of grace is available to us even when it has been left untended.

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Leading Vulnerably

By: Sana Saeed —
Sana Saeed

Sana Saeed

As we navigate this spring, some of us may be navigating a difficult end to this congregational year with difficult decisions on the horizon. Some of us may be preparing to end things on an appreciative and hopeful note with bountiful picnics. Some of us may be preparing to take risks...

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Opportunities for Connection ~ May 2023

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
The call is coming from inside the house: Preemptive radical inclusion and practices for witness, self examination and change. Central East Region 2023 Summer Institute. Image of a rotary dial phone.

Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - Summer Institute, GA 2023, Jubilee 3, OWL Trainings, Money Matters and more!

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UUA Announces Ebony C. Peace Appointed Director of Human Resources

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The UUA is very pleased to announce the appointment of Ebony C. Peace as Director of Human Resources. In this executive position, Peace helps to lead the UUA’s overall commitment to being a workplace where people of all backgrounds and identities can thrive.

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Saving What We Can

By: Lynn Gardner —
With a snow-covered landscape visible outside, a bird trapped inside of a window flaps its wings.

Lynn Gardner

In our times of need, may we each be saved by hope, connection, and love.

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Wondrous Beyond Words

By: JD Stillwater —
A tiny chickweed seedling still has the cap of its seed pod, while the tiny seedling next to it is unfurling its tiny green leaves.

JD Stillwater

Remind me that life is magical and mysterious.

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Kinship with the World

By: Lindasusan Ulrich —
From behind, a child holds a camera at the edge of a river. In the distance, and through the camera screen, there's a heron faintly visible.

Lindasusan Ulrich

May we remember the belonging that is ours simply because we were born.

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Keeping Our Congregations Safe in 2023

By: Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe —
Rev. Sunshine Wolff

Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe

Congregational leaders have been reaching out with concerns around safety both in person and online as tensions increase in some areas of the country. This blog will address some of those concerns. Rev. Sunshine Wolfe speaks about these issues in this short YouTube Video....

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Reflections on the 1980s Article II Revision—and Why it’s Time to Revise Again

By: Elaine McArdle —
© UUA

Elaine McArdle

‘This is participatory theology. It is inclusive and alive. I am hopeful that we will, together, forge a new statement for these times.’ 

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From the UUA President: Tennessee Teaches Us We Cannot Normalize Authoritarianism. We Must Protect Democracy.

By: Susan Frederick-Gray —
Tennessee State Capitol building viewed from above at nighttime

Susan Frederick-Gray

UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray responds to the recent vote of the TN House of Representatives to expel State Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson because of their actions supporting gun safety advocates.

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Radical Loving

By: Myke Johnson —
The cast of "Jesus Christ Superstar" on stage, at a moment where Jesus is kneeling with a woman and smiling.

Myke Johnson

It’s complicated, sorting out where Jesus fits into my life as a witch. But he hasn’t gone away.

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Article II Idea Submission Form Now Live Until April 30, 2023

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From April 1-30, 2023, any Unitarian Universalist may submit suggestions and ideas through this online form for ways they recommend modifying the Article II Study Commission proposal.

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The Culture Wars Hit Home

By: Renee Ruchotzke —
Image of a brick wall painted like an american flag, with the stripes the colors of the rainbow.

Renee Ruchotzke

Due to the timeliness of this issue, we are posting a special edition of Better Together. Dear Beloved Trans Families, There are evil forces in our country, and you have become their latest target. We, your cis-family siblings, are angry and scared and frustrated along with you. We support your...

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Opportunities for Connection ~ April 2023

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
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Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - Article II Conversations, UUA Presidential Forums, GA 2023, Jubilee 3, Summer Institute and more!

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How Can I "Be Love"?

By: DeEtte Waleed —
At a March For Our Lives event, a protester is seen from behind wearing a very large sign that says #Enough

DeEtte Waleed

How can I be love instead of being anger and fear?

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Have You Heard About CERSI?

By: Central East Region Summer Institute —
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Central East Region Summer Institute

It’s true, CERSI registration is open! For anyone who hasn’t been before; who may have come to Kenyon or Oberlin but has not experienced the PennWest campus; or who may be joining CERSI for the first time after attending UUMAC in the past, we want to share more about the experience.

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Trusting Intuition

By: Lynette Yetter —
On a road, a Black man in jeans bends down to talk through a passenger window to the car's driver.

Lynette Yetter

My intuition became honed, for safety and survival.

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Antiracism Resource Spotlight: UU Book Guides

By: Beth Casebolt —
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.

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Nominations for Election at General Assembly 2023

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The UUA Nominating Committee submitted the following slate of nominations for elected boards, committees, and commissions, which will be part of the larger election at General Assembly 2023.

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Blaze by Blaze

By: Erika Hewitt —
A trail is vaguely visible on a mossy forest bed, through thick trees. A blaze of blue paint appears on one of the many trees.

Erika Hewitt

What’s your most memorable story about getting lost? What do you remember about finding your way home?

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Give Your Leaders a Good Start

By: Renee Ruchotzke —
seedlings in starter pots in a greenhouse

Renee Ruchotzke

I think there are some lessons from growing plants that can also be applied to growing leaders. Having a congregational culture grounded in covenant and gratitude can help leaders thrive as they grow into new leadership positions.

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Unsticking My Mind

By: Tomo Hillbo —
The torso of an Asian person wearing an apron as they scoop freshly cooked rice out of a rice cooker.

Tomo Hillbo

We must unstick our minds if we want to bring change into the world.

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UUA Responds to Growing Legislative Attacks Against Trans and Nonbinary+ Kids and the LGBTQIA+ Community

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Five people of color are seen in a line, holding hands with arms crossed in a sign of solidarity.
The UUA responds to the most recent onslaught of oppressive laws and policies threatening the lives of trans and nonbinary+ children and the LGBTQIA+ community and continues to work for justice and the ability of all people to thrive.

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UUA Presidential Forum Comes to CER

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Arlington, VA Presidential Forum March 18, 2023
The first of the a series of four presidential candidate forums, will be held in the Central East Region at the UU Church of Arlington, VA on March 18 at 1 pm ET. You may attend live or online.

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Generous of Heart

By: Lane-Mairead Campbell —
A cropped shot of two people holding hands in comfort across a wood table.

Lane-Mairead Campbell

12-Step recovery has provided me with perspective, forgiveness, and freedom from shame.

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Join Summer Institute 2023!

By: Central East Region Summer Institute —
The call is coming from inside the house: Preemptive radical inclusion and practices for witness, self examination and change. Central East Region 2023 Summer Institute. Image of a rotary dial phone.

Central East Region Summer Institute

We hope YOU will join us in person or online July 9-15, 2023 for fellowship and fun as we build a truly Beloved Community at this year’s Central East Region Summer Institute, or CERSI.

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Opportunities for Connection ~ March 2023

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
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Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - UUA Presidential Forums, GA 2023, Jubilee 3, Summer Institute, Neurodiversity Skill Up Series, Leadership Development and more!

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Contribute to GA 2023!

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
Faithfully Becoming: General Assembly in Pittsburgh, June 21 - 25, 2023

Central East Region of the UUA

If you are interested in being a part of this year's General Assembly in Pittsburgh, PA and virtually, there are several options available to you. What is GA? General Assembly (GA) 2023 is in Pittsburgh, PA, which is in our region!...

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Susan Frederick-Gray: Leadership in Unprecedented Times

By: Elaine McArdle —
© Kevin Thai/Three Circles Studio

Elaine McArdle

Reflections on the transformational presidency of Susan Frederick-Gray.

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Information for Customers, Booksellers, Libraries, Educators, and Media

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Skinner House Books publications are distributed by Consortium Book Sales and Distribution, a division of Ingram Publisher Services. Ordering information for customers, booksellers, libraries, educators & media

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Looking Back on Seventeen Years

By: Patricia Infante —
Patricia Hall Infante

Patricia Infante

As I prepare to retire from the Central East staff, it seems like the right time to do a little looking back at where we’ve been together.

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Communion and Sustenance

By: Tania Márquez —
A Latinx mother and daughter embracing while cooking in the kitchen at home

Tania Márquez

Food carries the love, wisdom, and stories of survival of a people.

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UU the Vote 2022 in Review

By: Staff Writer —
© 2022 Christopher Northcross/UUA

Staff Writer

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

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Love in the Complicated Places

By: Jo VonRue —
A child sits at a desk, reading, while in the background a teacher observes her.

Jo VonRue

Love shows up in complicated conversations.

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From the UUA President: Holding Tyre Nichols and Black Communities in Love and Prayer

By: Susan Frederick-Gray —
Washington, DC, USA - June 19, 2020: A young protester and celebrant of Juneteenth holds a sign that reads "I am my ancestors' wildest dream" at Black Lives Matter Plaza / Lafayette Square

Susan Frederick-Gray

A statement from UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray in response to the devastating death of Tyre Nichols, a 29 year old Black man beaten to death by police in Memphis, TN.

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GA 2023 Volunteer Opportunities and More

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Faithfully Becoming: General Assembly in Pittsburgh, June 21 - 25, 2023
General Assembly (GA) 2023 is in Pittsburgh, PA, which is in our region! We invite you to join us in-person or virtually as best meets your needs.

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Opportunities for Connection ~ February 2023

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
So You're Working on the 8th Principle.... Learn from other congregations doing anti-racism work. Worship - Workshops - Caucusing. Saturday February 25, 2023 on Zoom, 12-5 pm ET. Sliding Scale fee of $10-30-50. New Day Rising Central East Region.-

Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - 8th Principle Conference, GA 2023, Winter Institute, Right Relationship Training, Pastoral Care Training, Summer Institute and more!

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Inspired by My Ancestors

By: Melissa Jeter —
A small Black girl smiles, sitting at a table. Next to her, back to the camera, is a man we imagine to be her grandfather.

Melissa Jeter

Let us be grateful for the vital force that wakes us and moves us.

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From the UUA President: We Mourn with the People of Monterey Park, CA

By: Susan Frederick-Gray —
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Susan Frederick-Gray

UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray respond to news of yet another tragic shooting. Unitarian Universalists are ready to work with elected and community officials to support responsible gun legislation measures.

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No Child Goes Hungry Continues to Support Projects

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No Child Goes Hungry was featured in this blog before the pandemic, and we thought it would be a good time for an update. Find out what they are up to now and how they are helping congregations (and others) help fight child hunger.

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On the 50th Anniversary of Roe v Wade, Unitarian Universalists Remain Committed to Reproductive Justice

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Kate Frederick at SCOTUS Rally for reproductive justice in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in DC
On the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v Wade decision that legalized access to abortion, Unitarian Universalists remain committed to reproductive justice, despite the changed legal landscape.

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From the UUA President: New Proposal for UU Principles and Purpose

By: Susan Frederick-Gray —
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Susan Frederick-Gray

The current changes being proposed to Article II of the UUA Bylaws, which contains the seven UU Principles and Purpose, are part of a longer history of ongoing reflection and change as we live into the fullness of our living tradition.

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Necessary Stillness

By: Christine Slocum —
The fingertips of a black person holding a small glass hourglass, whose black sand grains are trickling through.

Christine Slocum

Life doesn't have to be ever-upward in order to be well-lived.

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Flower Ceremony Centennial

By: Erika Hewitt —
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Erika Hewitt

Celebrate 100 Years of the Flower Ceremony! The first Flower Ceremony was held in Prague, in June 2023, led by Rev. Norbert Čapek.

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Resource Highlight: How Do We Keep Our Congregations Safe?

By: Sana Saeed —
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Sana Saeed

Beloveds, with a rise in white supremacist violence and destructive behavior it is understandable that more congregational leadership are considering how to protect their community right now.

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inSpirit 2024 Call for Submissions

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Skinner House Books, the imprint of the Unitarian Universalist Association, invites members of UU communities to submit proposals for the Spring 2024 inSpirit title. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2023. If your proposal is accepted, you will be notified of the decision in May.

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Protectors of Agency

By: Deborah Weiner —
A pink placard reading "Don't take away my birth control" taken at a Planned Parenthood Rally in New York City. In the background, the stonework of a courthouse is visible.

Deborah Weiner

As sacred beings, we hold the wisdom to know what is best for our own selves.

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AntiRacism Resource Spotlight: Developing Ease Across Difference

By: Renee Ruchotzke —
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Renee Ruchotzke

When I was growing up, my mother spent a lot of time talking to me about etiquette. My father was an immigrant, and my mother’s parents were working poor. My parents were chasing the American dream, and had bought a house in an affluent neighborhood....

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Meeting the New Year

By: Tim Atkins —
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Tim Atkins

I’m proud to belong to a living religious tradition that embraces evolution, both scientifically and spiritually.

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Opportunities for Connection ~ January 2023

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
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Central East Region of the UUA

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - GA 2023, 8th Principle Conference, Winter Institute, Stewardship Trainings, Right Relationship Training, Pastoral Care Training, Jubilee 3 Anti Racism Training and more!

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O Holy Night

By: Joanna Fontaine Crawford —
A lit Moravian star lamp hangs in what appears to be a church, with a few lit Christmas trees blurred in the background.

Joanna Fontaine Crawford

If love is a law, how may I follow it with more faithfulness?

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Announcing Our New CER Staff Person

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
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Central East Region of the UUA

The Central East Region is pleased to announce that Lenore Bajare-Dukes will be our new congregational life staff person to replace Patricia Infante when she retires. Lenore will begin March 6 and work part-time with Patricia for the month of March before joining the team full-time in April....

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UUA Hires Joy Berry as Children and Families Faith Development Specialist

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The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is pleased to announce they have hired Joy Berry as the Children and Families Faith Development Specialist, starting January 23. The position has been re-established as part of the Lifespan Faith Engagement (LFE) team to fully integrate the needs of...

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Leading Las Posadas

By: Tania Márquez —
A crowd of people in México in a posada procession outdoors.

Tania Márquez

Every time we open ourselves to one another, we become more human.

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The Waiting Time

By: Megan Lloyd Joiner —
A straw-filled manger in a stable, with the Christmas star in the window

Megan Lloyd Joiner

Advent encourages us to be present in each moment of waiting.

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Special Event: Singing for Liberation

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Holding a music binder and gesturing, Paul Vasile leads a group in singing
Come sing with us on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in a live webinar.

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2023 UUA Presidential Election

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Chalice at the Service of the Living Tradition, General Assembly 2013, Louisville, Kentucky
Information, updated regularly, on the 2023 election for UUA President. UUs, through their congregational delegates, elect the UUA President. Voting begins in June and culminates at our General Assembly.

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