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UUs Join Clergy Efforts to Respond at Chicago ICE Facility

By: Elaine McArdle —
Law enforcement officers carrying batons cross a city street at night. They are blurred because they are caught in motion. To their left are more officers, standing in formation, some wearing riot gear. An American flag on a pole is waving in the background.

Elaine McArdle

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Multifaith presence offers religious response to immigration crackdown actions.
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A Bruise on the Soul: Part 1 of 3

By: Rina Shere —
From behind, from the neck down, a military service member is shown wearing camouflage holds his rucksack in front of a house's doorstep. An American flag hangs next to the front door.

Rina Shere

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My Universalist theology guides me to remind our veterans that they are not defined by their worst moment or action.
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A Mirror of Interdependence

By: Rumni Saha —
Inside an structure that contains many angled mirror panels, the camera captures a mosaic of reflections of people moving through an urban landscape.

Rumni Saha

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May my path be guided by dharma—a love ethic of right thought and action.
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The Neighborhood

By: Helen “HP” Rivers —
Outdoors under a canopy of trees, three men chat while looking upward; one points toward something out of frame.

Helen “HP” Rivers

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The neighborhood, the village, the beloved community is for all of us.
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Resources for Faith Development: October 2025

By: Joy Berry —
String art chalice made in worship service

Joy Berry

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With in-gathering behind us, we settle into the rhythm of Autumn and the church year. This month’s round-up includes resources to support special days, like All Souls and All Saints Day, Indigenous People’s Day — and tools to center and engage our Shared Values and Faith Development Goals.
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Governance Stakeholder Sessions: The Structure of Leadership to Meet the Moment

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How do we, as Unitarian Universalists, organize ourselves to live our values and meet this moment in history?That’s the big question the UUA Bylaws Renewal Team is exploring — and we want your voice in the conversation!Our bylaws dictate how we make decisions, share leadership, and move our
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UU Church of Utica NY Celebrates 200 Years

By: UU Church of Utica， Utica， NY —
Image of a chalice. Reads UU Utica, 1825-2025, Building Community and Advocating for Social Justice for Two Hundred Years

UU Church of Utica, Utica, NY

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The UU Church of Utica celebrates 200 years of Building Community and Advocating for Social Justice. Events are scheduled leading up to the November 2025 anniversary date.
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Be Someone's Angel

By: Sue Oshiro-Zeier —
In a hospital bed, a person wearing an oxygen mask gazes up at two nurses or physicians, who are wearing blue scrubs, masks, and hairnets.

Sue Oshiro-Zeier

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The most important person is the person in front of us, whether they’re a person we’re “supposed” to help, a friend, or a stranger.
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Opportunities for Connection - October 2025

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
The image is the cover of Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection by Deepa Iyer. The background is light yellow, and there is the image of a yellow circle to the right of the cover, and circles of teal, light blue, purple, and orange extending from the yellow circle.

Central East Region of the UUA

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Find out what’s happening in the Central East Region! This month — Common Read, No Kings Day, Leadership Learning Opportunities, Wave Cohorts and more!
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New York State Convention of Universalists Celebrates 200 Years

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

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NYSCU celebrates 200 years this October with annual meeting and theme speaker Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt at UU Church of Canton, NY, also celebrating 200 years this fall.
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The Structure of Leadership to Meet the Moment

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The Unitarian Universalist Association raises a clear and prophetic voice for our liberal religious values and against the growing movement toward fascism in the US. Religious leadership is called to illuminate the ultimate values at stake in the play of current events.
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UUs Help Successfully Challenge State Laws Requiring Posting of Ten Commandments in Public Schools

By: Elaine McArdle —
Scales, representing justice, on a black background.

Elaine McArdle

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Federal judges cite the First Amendment, but the issue is far from settled.
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Between Land and Life

By: Kimi Floyd Reisch —
A close up of a person's hands, with dirt under their nails. One open palm cradles a pile of seeds; the other hand is pinching a few of those seeds.

Kimi Floyd Reisch

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To live well is to be in relationship with the earth’s constant change.
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Crossing the Lines

By: Clint Nicely —
A person with dark skin, wearing denim overalls, is partially seen kneeling on the floor. They are holding a long-handled paintbrush and dabbing yellow paint on a paint palette that rests on the floor, at the level of the camera. They appear to be in the middle of a painting in a studio.

Clint Nicely

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The freedom to seek, discover, and accept others’ truths is a sweet path to follow.
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Chalice Lighter Grants Help Congregations

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

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The power of individuals can collectively help congregations grow, stretch and live our values in our world.
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Why Start a UUA Governance Blog?

By: Kimberly Quinn Johnson ， Bill Young —

Kimberly Quinn Johnson 

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Bill Young

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Empowering Members, Enhancing Transparency, and Fostering EngagementThe Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is a dynamic and evolving faith community rooted in democratic governance, transparency, and collective decision-making.
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Visceral Solidarity

By: Samara Powers —
A preteen child, sitting on a step, hugs their knees and rests the side of their face on their knees, as if expressing sadness. An adult sitting next to them attends to the child, one hand on their knee and another around their back.

Samara Powers

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We’re only as safe as the people we’re willing to protect.
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How to Chill Out

By: Audrey McCann —
A young person, seen only from their neck to their chest, has their palm flat against their heart. In the blurred background, an adult sitting up on a couch appears to be doing the same thing.

Audrey McCann

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Hold us as we learn to show ourselves the kindness we seek to model for those we love.
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Opportunities for Connection - September 2025

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
Tyler Coles, a person of African-American descent who has short facial hair and brown glasses, stands before a blurred cityscape.

Central East Region of the UUA

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Find out what’s happening in the Central East Region! This month — New Regional Lead, Ingathering Welcome Video, Leadership Training Opportunities and more.
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UUA Joins Amicus Brief to Protect LGBTQ+ Children from Conversion Therapy

By: Elaine McArdle —
U.S. Supreme Court building - a neoclassical building with front facade, with pillars and steps.

Elaine McArdle

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The brief asks the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a Colorado law banning the medically discredited therapy.
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Contribute to Summer Institute 2026!

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

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Announcing our 2026 theme speaker and deadlines for workshop and seminar proposals.
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Finding Refuge in Poetry

By: Cassandra Montenegro —
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Cassandra Montenegro

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This week Cassandra Montenegro shares a poem that sustains her by Richard Blanco. What poems help sustain you?
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The Secret to Congregational Success at Any Size

By: Natalie Briscoe —
Painted rocks in assorted sizes.

Natalie Briscoe

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People want to go where they can leave the world behind and make a better one, says Natalie Briscoe, lead for the Southern Region of the UUA.
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Opportunities for Connection - August 2025

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
Red background with White chalice logo. Reads 2025-2026 Sermon of the Month. A program of the Congregational Life Staff of the UUA.

Central East Region of the UUA

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Find out what’s happening in the Central East Region! This month — Worship Resources, The Gathering, Youth and Young Adult Opportunities & more.
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Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow

By: Alia Shinbrough —
headshot of Rev. Alia Shinbrough wearing a very multicolor shirt

Alia Shinbrough

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From Rev. Alia Shinbrough: I write to you with some bittersweet news: I will be leaving my position with the Central East Region on August 1, 2025.
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Elected Positions on Boards, Committees, and Commissions to be Filled at General Assembly 2026

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Elected Positions on Boards, Committees, and Commissions to be Filled at General Assembly 2026
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Sermon of the Month Series Subscription Service: Offered By Your UUA Congregational Life Field Staff

By: Congregational Life —
Red background with White chalice logo. Reads 2025-2026 Sermon of the Month. A program of the Congregational Life Staff of the UUA.

Congregational Life

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The Sermon of the Month series is a monthly subscription service that provides recorded sermons congregations can download and use for worship. Along with a transcript of the sermon, each month’s offering will include suggested readings and hymns.
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Leadership Changes? Update Your Data!

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
Headshots of the CER Staff. Rev. Sana Saeed, Lenore Bajare-Dukes, Rev. Tyler Coles, Cassandra Montenegro, Beth Casebolt

Central East Region of the UUA

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It’s that time of year again! When many congregations are electing new leaders and appointing new committee chairs in preparation for the new church year. While this is a time when many churches are making updates, we know that not all congregations are on the same schedule. You can make these…
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UUA GA 2025 Recap: What Happened at Annual Gathering of Unitarian Universalists (With Photos)

By: Elaine McArdle —
© Denny Henry/UUA

Elaine McArdle

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More than 3,279 Unitarian Universalists from 592 congregations in forty-eight states and four countries participated in General Assembly this year, according to the UUA.
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Unitarian Universalist Association Responds to U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security: Asserts that UUs Reject Violations of Immigrants’ Human Rights and Dignity

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At a rally or protest, signs held in the air say "Immigrants make America great" and "No hate, No fear, refugees are welcome here."
The UUA responds to an inquiry received by the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security by asserting that as a moral and religious commitment, UUs reject any violations of the human rights and dignity of immigrants, regardless of citizenship status.
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I Love You, Sam Johnson!: Part 2 of 2

By: Norman Allen —
Two photos in wood frames are propped in front of a row of books. Both photos are in sepia tones, and obviously very old. The first photo, of Rev. Samuel Longfellow, is a close-up of a white man with short parted hair, a mustache, bushy beard, and a bow tie. The second photo, of Rev. Samuel Johnson, is set back slightly, showing a white man with longer dark hair, and a longer beard. He is wearing a suit and bow tie, as well, and his name appears in calligraphy under the portrait.

Norman Allen

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The love that brought The Sams into partnership ripples outward from their lives.
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UUA Condemns U.S. Military Action Against Iran

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About 20 small lit tea lights are arranged, in the dark, in a peace symbol.
The Unitarian Universalist Association condemns U.S. military involvement in the expanding conflict between Israel and Iran.
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Moderator Candidate Forum: General Assembly 2025

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The Unitarian Universalist Association Condemns U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in the United States v. Skrmetti Case

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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
The Unitarian Universalist Association condemns the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the United States v. Skrmetti case, which will harm the rights of transgender youth to receive gender affirming care in this country.
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A Holy Calm: Part 1 of 2

By: Norman Allen —
In the foreground, a small candle is lit inside of a glass jar. It's setting on the back of a wooden church pew, in the dark. In the background, the chancel of the sanctuary is visible, an altar filled with lit candles, and strings of white lights draped across the vaulted ceiling. It's a cozy vibe.

Norman Allen

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“The Sams,” as they were known in Transcendentalist circles, revised time-worn lyrics to move beyond dogma and creed.
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At Spark Convocation, Unitarian Universalists Explore Deep Questions About Faith, Theology

By: Ethan Loewi —
© 2025 Chris Northcross/UUA

Ethan Loewi

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The three-day event invited participants to discuss pressing theological issues and consider how Unitarian Universalism can be a force for transformation.
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Farewell, Central East Region!

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Megan Foley 2021
Just a quick note to remind you that I’ll be heading out the CER door in the next couple of weeks, leaving you in the capable hands of your primary contact and our staff team. They in turn are well supported by the rest of the UUA’s Congregational Life staff. Please do continue to reach out to...
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Be the Bird in Flight

By: Jolie Rocke —
A dark-skinned person, wearing headphones and with closed eyes, as if caught up in the joy of music. The background is stylized with paint-like splashes of color, musical notation, and other artistic elements.

Jolie Rocke

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Art heals.
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A New Chapter for Rev. Renee Ruchotzke

By: Renee Ruchotzke —
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Renee Ruchotzke

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After almost fifteen years on the Central East Regional (CER) staff, I will be stepping away from the team and my direct work with congregational leaders after June 30, 2025.
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Noting Grace

By: Sarah Dutton —
Taken from behind and between two people, a woman sitting at a piano uses her hands to position the hands of a young child next to her, as if the child is having trouble striking the correct keys.

Sarah Dutton

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May I always seek the wisdom, beauty, and whimsy in the grace notes of life.
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The Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide: Seventh Edtion

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Article or product image
A powerful, engaging, and accessible introduction to Unitarian Universalism.Available for pre-order
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Are You Ready for GA 2025?

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circular logo for General Assembly 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland, with the motto "meet the moment"
General Assembly (GA) 2025 will gather in Baltimore, MD and online, June 18-22, 2025. Are you ready?General Assembly is the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), where participants gather to worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy decisions for the Association...
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Through the Lens of Whiteness: Challenging Racialized Imagery in Pop Culture

By: Liz Cooney， Diane S. Grimes —
Article or product image

Liz Cooney

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Diane S. Grimes

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An essential resource for anyone who wants to enter the next stage of their antiracist journey—recognizing, analyzing, and confronting the perpetuation of racism in our visual world.
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The Tending Years: Understanding Your Child’s Earliest Rituals

By: J.L. Shattuck —
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J.L. Shattuck

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Every day you meet your child’s spiritual and emotional needs—you just don’t know it. In this accessible and comforting book, J.L. Shattuck provides insight into your child’s earliest rituals.
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Spilling the Light

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Julián Jamaica Soto’s collection Spilling the Light is a luminous offering to their communities and a defiant declaration of their worth in a world hostile to their being.
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BLUU Notes: An Anthology of Love, Justice, and Liberation

By: Takiyah Nur Amin —
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Takiyah Nur Amin

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The first publication from Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism, BLUU Notes is a rich and profound collection that amplifies a Black Unitarian Universalist perspective and worldview.
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Swinging on the Garden Gate: A Memoir of Bisexuality and Spirit, Second Edition

By: Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew —
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Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew

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A stunning memoir of coming of age and coming out bisexual from award-winning writer and teacher Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew.
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Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families

By: Peggy Gillespie —
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Peggy Gillespie

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The 2024-2025 UUA Common ReadGroundbreaking in its depictions of joy and community, Authentic Selves celebrates trans and nonbinary people and their families in stunning photographs and their own words. Foreword by transgender activist Jazz Jennings and her mom and fellow activist, Jeanette Jennings
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Desmond Gets Free

By: Khim Fam， Matt Meyer —
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Khim Fam

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Matt Meyer

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With a thoughtful story and lush watercolor illustrations, Desmond Gets Free introduces young readers to timely and nuanced concepts of justice and liberation in a kid-friendly way.A 2022 Silver Nautilus Award Winner in the Children’s Illustrated/Fiction category
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Opportunities for Connection - June 2025

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
Leadership

Central East Region of the UUA

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Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - Board Retreat Resources, Summer Institute, The Gathering, General Assembly 2025 & more.
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The Flaming Chalice

By: Susan J. Ritchie —
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Susan J. Ritchie

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Teaches the important history and meaning of the Flaming Chalice, the symbol of Unitarian Universalism. To read this pamphlet click here. Pack of 25.
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Queerly Beloved

By: Karishma Gottfried —
Against a black background, puffs of glittery smoke appear in a span of teal, blue, violet, lavender, red, orangey-yellow, lime, and green.

Karishma Gottfried

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Unitarian Universalism “queers” the idea of theology itself.
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200th Anniversary of the American Unitarian Association

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An image of an historic postcard depicting an area in downtown Boston, MA called Beacon Hill. At the left side of the image is the gold-domed Boston State House, with a road and grassy median to the right of that. On the right of the road is a dark brown squarish building set next to a taller squarish white building. The dark brown building is the historic headquarters of the American Unitarian Association.
May 25, 2025 is the 200th anniversary of the chartering of the American Unitarian Association (AUA), one of the founding organizations that makes up today's Unitarian Universalist Association.
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UUA General Assembly 2025: A Quick Guide to Registration, Accessibility, Programming, Childcare, and More

By: Staff Writer —
© Chris Northcross/UUA

Staff Writer

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Check this UU World digest of GA information to help you prepare for the multiplatform experience.
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UPLIFT Access: GAAD Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025

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The UUA's UPLIFT Access blog celebrates the 14th annual GAAD, encouraging contributors to congregational websites to engage in learning opportunities about digital accessibility.
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UPLIFT Access: Planning Accessible Ordinations and Installations

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Learn the many reasons to plan an inclusive and accessible ordination or installation ceremony so that all people, no matter their abilities, may celebrate in community.
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Resistance through Assistance

By: Zeb Green —
From behind, a dark-skinned person wearing jeans and a hoodie holds the hand of a small child. They're standing on a beach, looking at the waves. Next to them, a looming metal border wall, with one tarnished panel, stretches far into the ocean.

Zeb Green

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It is a profoundly simple thing to put love at the center.
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New To Your Board of Trustees? Or Feel New? Here are some resources...

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Leadership
It's that time of year where many of our congregations are holding annual meetings, electing new leaders and new leaders are stepping into their new, or in some cases, returning roles. Here are some resources to help with that.
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New To Your Board of Trustees? Or Feel New? Here are some resources...

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
Leadership

Central East Region of the UUA

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It's that time of year where many of our congregations are holding annual meetings, electing new leaders and new leaders are stepping into their new, or in some cases, returning roles. Here are some resources to help with that.
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Learning in Community

By: Takiyah Nur Amin —
Five young multicultural adults are seated at two adjoining desks in a glass-walled room suggesting a library. Two students are looking down at open books, while the other three appear to be chatting with one another.

Takiyah Nur Amin

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I need the balance of accountability and support that comes only from being in deep relationship with others.
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We Need to Practice Staggered Breathing

By: Beth Casebolt —
2019 GA Choir

Beth Casebolt

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It's hard to keep up with everything. It's stressful to wonder if lawfully expressing your outrage will result in you being harassed, targeted or worse. But how do we keep this up? We stagger our breathing.
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May 18, 2025 UUA Moderator Candidate Forum

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The UUA Election Campaign Practices Committee sponsored a Moderator Candidates Forum on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 7:00pm ET / 6:00pm CT / 5:00pm MT / 4:00pm PT, featuring Natasha Walker, individual candidate for Moderator, and Rev. Kimberly Quinn Johnson and Bill Young, moderator candidate team.
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The Blaze of the Wing

By: Cara Stultz Costello —
Caught in flight, a red-winged blackbird flies over greenery. The small, bright red patches on its wings blaze against its black body and wings.

Cara Stultz Costello

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When we live authentically, we honor the truth that all people are beloved.
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Are You Ready for Summer Institute?

By: Central East Region Summer Institute —
White background with an orange flame in the middle with a white hand in front of it. Reads: Live a Life on Fire: Change the World with your Love. CERSI 2025

Central East Region Summer Institute

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We are pleased to announce that registration for Summer Institute 2025 is now open! Please join us July 6-12 in Oberlin, OH.
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Fear and Love in a Red State

By: Manish Mishra-Marzetti —
A dark mosaic, crafted from many small pieces of dark glass, reflect a rainbow of vivid colors.

Manish Mishra-Marzetti

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Everything is different now.
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Opportunities for Connection - May 2025

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
White background with an orange flame in the middle with a white hand in front of it. Reads: Live a Life on Fire: Change the World with your Love. CERSI 2025

Central East Region of the UUA

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Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - Summer Institute, The Gathering, General Assembly 2025 & more.
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Please Join Us for The Gathering

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
Text image: The Gathering: Fortifying Ourselves for the Long Road Ahead.

Central East Region of the UUA

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If you are looking for something to help you figure out what to do in this time, consider joining The Gathering, second Monday of the month at 7 pm ET.
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Punk Chaplaincy

By: James Clarke —
In the foreground, the singer of a punk band grips a microphone and sings with passion. Behind him, colored lights and smoke fill a stage that holds three guitarists. In the background, people are rocking out to the music.

James Clarke

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As chaplains, we create spaces that provide ceremony, connection, and sanctuary.
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Can’t No Grave Hold My Body Down

By: Verdis Robinson —
In a church sanctuary, with a stained glass window behind the pulpit with a blurred figure, two different people with dark skin raise an arm to the sky in praise.

Verdis Robinson

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In an era of certain oppression, living our values calls me to resistance.
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You've Been Training For This

By: Megan Foley —
Megan Foley 2021

Megan Foley

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There have been three Truly Trying Times since I’ve been working with congregations through the UUA, ... and I’m familiar with what happens when our congregations have been set back on their heels by world events.
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A ‘Fierce, Unshakable Love’: The Unitarian Universalist Association Responds to Harmful Anti-Trans Presidential Proclamation

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On a black wrought iron fence, a sprig of flowers is taped next to a handwritten sign on purple posterboard: "Trans energy is sacred energy"
A statement from the UUA regarding the recent White House proclamation entitled, ‘National Child Abuse Prevention Month,’ issued by the office of the President on April 3rd, 2025.
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Extra Grace

By: Elizabeth Stevens —
On a set of stairs outdoors, two women sit talking. They're holding hands, as if comforting one another.

Elizabeth Stevens

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It seems to me that right now, we all need a little extra grace.
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The AUA's 200th Anniversary: Inspiration for worship services

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A close up shot of a chalice -- a lively flame and oil burner inside the large lip of a metal chalice -- at First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee. In the dark background, the beams of the sanctuary arch gracefully.
The American Unitarian Association was officially formed on May 26, 1825.
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Disaster Relief Fund Honors Our Covenant

By: Beth Casebolt —
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

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It seems like natural disasters are all around us. Is your congregation in need of help or want to help those affected through the UUA Disaster Relief Fund?
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Bridging: A Time Honored Unitarian Universalist Tradition

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Two youth walk underneath the outstretched arms of adults creating a tunnel for them to pass through.
This spring, many congregations are planning for their respective bridging ceremonies, one of the most treasured and lovely traditions held all year and dearly beloved by many families and elders. Throughout, there is transcendent testimony from the youth, speaking of the impacts...
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Good Neighbors

By: Christine Slocum —
A person with dark skin sits, a blanket around their shoulders, on the edge of an emergency vehicle holding what seem to be their injured hand. We see a white person in a uniform bending over, about to apply a bandage or ice pack to the hurt hand.

Christine Slocum

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Noticing things that need our attention, and then stopping to help, is a communal habit.
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Safety Resources 2025

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

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The Central East Region staff have been getting a lot of requests for safety resources and this video is to share what we recommend in this time for you.
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Opportunities for Connection - April 2025

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Reads the Gathering, Fortifying ourselves for the long road ahead. Join us for our new monthly gathering to ground in love, build resistance and take action for justice together. Monday April 14 at 8 ET, 7 CT, 6 MT, 5 PT on Zoom.

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Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - The Gathering, CER Leading with Love Event, General Assembly 2025 & more.
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Register for the April 22, 2025 UUA Moderator Candidate Forum

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The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Election Campaign Practices Committee (ECPC) will sponsor a Moderator Candidates Forum on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm ET / 6:00pm CT / 5:00pm MT / 4:00pm PT, featuring Natasha Walker, individual candidate for Moderator, and Rev. Kimberly Quinn...
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Bridging: A Time Honored Unitarian Universalist Tradition

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Two youth walk underneath the outstretched arms of adults creating a tunnel for them to pass through.
This spring, many congregations are planning for their respective bridging ceremonies, one of the most treasured and lovely traditions held all year and dearly beloved by many families and elders. Throughout, there is transcendent testimony from the youth, speaking of the impacts...
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Trans Joy

By: Jes Martinez-Hunt —
On a black wrought iron fence, a sprig of flowers is taped next to a handwritten sign on purple posterboard: "Trans energy is sacred energy"

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Trans joy trans joy is bigger than the struggle, louder than the hate, more enduring than fear.
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Worship Resources for Congregations

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
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

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As we head into spring and many start thinking about summer planning your CER staff want to offer an updated list of worship resources to make worship planning easier.
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They Can't Take Our Sparkle

By: Quinn Gormley —
A close-up of a white person's neck, collarbone, and upper chest. The person is wearing a shallow, scoopnecked black shirt, and there's glitter covering their skin.

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As a trans woman, I love the ways we sparkle; the ways we twirl. This is how I enter the world, and I've paid a high price for it my entire life.
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Nominations for Election at General Assembly 2025

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The UUA Nominating Committee submitted the following slate of nominations for the UUA Board of Trustees, Commission on Appraisal, and Nominating Committee for election at General Assembly 2025.
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Storms

By: Tomo Hillbo —
Over the vast New Mexico landscape of scrubbrush and, in the distance, purple mountains, a large stormy sky is filled with lurking clouds. A bright arm of lightning reaches down from one cloud to the earth below.

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When the storm is powerful, we need each other to weather it.
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Gathering Together

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One thing we're hearing from congregations recently is that they would opportunities to gather together, preferably in person, but online if necessary, to be in community.
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Inhabiting the World

By: Michelle L. Mills —
A Black man and a small child, wearing rubber boots, hunch down in the shallow part of a wide river. The child is dipping a small pink net into the water, guided by their father's hand. They're both gazing at the surface of the water.

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At any moment in our lives we have a choice about how to inhabit the world.
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Opportunities for Connection - March 2025

By: Central East Region of the UUA —
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Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - Partnership Portal, CER Leading with Love Event, General Assembly 2025 & more.
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March is Small Congregation Month

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Logo of three people figures in a circle, reads: Small Congregations Month. March is Small Congregations Month. Over the course of the month participants are invited to take part in a webinar series that supports the depths of small and lay-led congregations. March 5th, 11th, and 20th. 8 pm ET/5pm PT. UUA logo in the corner.
Is your congregation small? No more than 125 members? This series of webinars is for you!
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UU Organizations Rally Support for Global Human Rights, Oppose Vandalism of Life-saving U.S. Aid

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Two hands can be seen holding up a white posterboard sign that reads, "USAID SAVES LIVES" in red, blue, and black text. The person appears to be standing outdoors, as the edges of buildings and a blue sky can be seen in the background behind the post.
The UUA supports the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee's new initiative, Together We Rise, to inform UUs about critical threats to civil liberties, democracy, and human rights, and to support actions that uphold our shared UU values globally.
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UU Organizations Rally Support for Global Human Rights, Oppose Vandalism of Life-saving U.S. Aid

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Two hands can be seen holding up a white posterboard sign that reads, "USAID SAVES LIVES" in red, blue, and black text. The person appears to be standing outdoors, as the edges of buildings and a blue sky can be seen in the background behind the post.
The UUA supports the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee's new initiative, Together We Rise, to inform UUs about critical threats to civil liberties, democracy, and human rights, and to support actions that uphold our shared UU values globally.
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UU Organizations Rally Support for Global Human Rights, Oppose Vandalism of Life-saving U.S. Aid

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Two hands can be seen holding up a white posterboard sign that reads, "USAID SAVES LIVES" in red, blue, and black text. The person appears to be standing outdoors, as the edges of buildings and a blue sky can be seen in the background behind the post.
The UUA supports the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee's new initiative, Together We Rise, to inform UUs about critical threats to civil liberties, democracy, and human rights, and to support actions that uphold our shared UU values globally.
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Written in Ink

By: Lindasusan Ulrich —
Rev. Lindasusan, a person of color, stretches out their arm to reveal their tattoo by James Chase: a dandelion going to seed, with its scattered seeds spelling the word L I B E R A T I O N

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What if each of us made a lifetime commitment to get free and to bring others with us?
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UUA, Other Religious Groups Sue Trump Administration to Halt Immigration Arrests at Houses of Worship

By: Elaine McArdle —
Illustration of migrants of different ages walking. The backdrop is the United States flag.

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The Trump policy allowing raids in houses of worship violates the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, the lawsuit argues.
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UUA Joins Multifaith Lawsuit Asserting That ICE Policy Violates the First Amendment

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View of the entrance to a congregation's building with a wooden exterior vestibule holds a sign with the words, "All Are Welcome" across the top. The vestibule stands on a concrete walkway guiding people into the building. The exterior of the building is made a dark wood and is surrounding by bright green, leafy trees.
The UUA is proud to announce we are a plaintiff in the sensitive locations policy lawsuit. We join a multifaith coalition to challenge the ending of ICE’s policy, and oppose any interpretation of law which would allow immigration raids in houses of worship and religious ceremonies.
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CER Introduces Cassandra Montenegro

By: Cassandra Montenegro —
Cassandra Montenegro

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The Central East Region is very pleased to introduce our congregations to Cassandra Montenegro, our newest CER Congregational Life staff member.
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Risk, Courage, and Discernment: Spiritual Preparation for Collective Action

By: Elizabeth Nguyen —
Black person stands in foreground at a Black Lives Matter rally speaking into a megaphone

Elizabeth Nguyen

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A revised resource from the Love Resists collection, originally created by the Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen to support Unitarian Universalists' discernment ahead of collective action.
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Playing Well With Others

By: Erika Hewitt —
A shaggy, black, medium-sized dog wearing a purple harness sits alertly on the grass, with its face turned away from the camera. A leash from the harness is in a white person's hand; we see only their sleeve and a portion of their leg.

Erika Hewitt

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Choice by choice, we make an effort to live out what we say we want, and who we claim to be.
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UUA Moderator Election Update

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The UUA Board of Trustees shares an important update on the UUA Moderator Election - no petition candidates.
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