This is a personal post by Earl Alvin Daniels, the originator of WWUUD.net. It is my hope that this post will be archived and no longer needed on the live version of this website, when/if this website continues into the future.

The background…

With the transition of Thich Nhat Hanh yesterday, I am brought to the present moment awareness of what is really important. I need to be attentive.

I see much good in the Unitarian Universalist world, where many people find much-needed acceptance. I also see people trying to protect that world in ways that are not so accepting. It is tragic when the oppressed become oppressors, when the maligned and attacked react in ways that seem to go beyond protecting to attacking.

I see shunning of people. I see acceptance, albeit limited at times.

I see fear. I see suffering.

I see people trying to build a better world and people protecting what they have. Sometimes these are the same people.

I see walls dividing people. I see opportunities to build bridges. And even more opportunities to see that we are on the same island.

My heart is heavy in those instances. Since 2017, I have often felt “caught in a fight” where people who I love are in conflicts that seem to ignore our interbeing.  There are no “bad guys” in these conflicts, they are all doing their best. The conflicts still continue. I fully agree that we do not want to cause psychological, spiritual, or emotional damage to any individuals and communities.

The dilemma seems to exist within our perceptions of “individual” and “community.” I feel that the path forward may be found in a new first principle that includes Love. I am not in a good place to lead into that Love, and this site alone will not provide “facts” that will alter anyone’s perceptions.

While this site was started for other reasons, it is now only being maintained as a hopefully unbiased witness to what is going on in the UU world in the light of what seems to be significant changes. I am willing to discuss how this collection came to be and how it has been maintained.

So, I’m looking for someone to take on this site. See my other post for more…

What better way to spend a Thursday evening than with our friends from Towson Unitarian Universalist Church. Thanks to Neil for taking over the grill duties, to everyone who brought all the delicious eats, and... https://www.facebook.com/umhousing.org/posts/10156335980052036 …

I'm sorry that Catholic school turned you off. I've heard that happens to a lot of people. I was brought up Unitarian Universalist and then chose Christianity of my free will.

Another delightful evening at Earl’s Place. Thank you Towson Unitarian Universalist Church friends for a delicious meal and a fun evening. A special thank you to Deborah “Spice” Kleinmann for leading us in our sing-a-long! Smiles and laughter filled the room.

Thanks to all who joined us for Holiday Time Warp! It was a wonderful night which brought out so many despite the weather. Enjoy a moment from Saturday's Holiday Concert at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA. The kids amazed everyone... https://www.facebook.com/NationalChamberEnsemble/posts/10155542169786741 …

For Throwback Thurs, here is a clip of NCE artistic director Leo Sushansky performing Ave Maria last Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA with UUCA music director/pianist Mimi... https://www.facebook.com/NationalChamberEnsemble/posts/10155535337971741 …

Dont miss the NCE Holiday Time Warp, coming up on Sat Dec 15th at 7:30 PM at the Unitarian UNiversalist Church of Arlington. Patrick D. McCoy will bring joy to all as he returns to lead the Carols... https://www.facebook.com/NationalChamberEnsemble/videos/583293718777836/ …

This Sunday! Don't miss our first concert of the season, guest conducted by Ingrid Lestrud. Featuring songs celebrating autumn and the changing seasons. Sunday, Oct 21, at 4pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington @UUArlingtonVA https://www.facebook.com/events/656586871407571/ …