Category: Unitarian Universalist Association

News and happenings at the Unitarian Universalist Association, central organization for UU congregations in the United States.

You’re Invited to UUSC’s virtual Human Rights Leadership Celebration – Thu, Dec 9, at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT

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You’re Invited to UUSC’s virtual Human Rights Leadership Celebration Thu, Dec 9, at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT The evening will feature a keynote presentation from Isabel Wilkerson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities Medal, and author of the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestsellers The Warmth of Other Suns and Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. … Continue reading You’re Invited to UUSC’s virtual Human Rights Leadership Celebration – Thu, Dec 9, at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT

Side with Love: We’re saying ‘No’ to limits on reproductive rights.

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Right now, abortion is effectively illegal in the state of Texas as SB 8 remains in effect.  Millions of people cannot access critical, often life-saving reproductive health care.  Medical providers are living in fear of being sued for treating their patients.  And private citizens have been deputized as vigilantes, receiving bounties for bringing lawsuits against anyone … Continue reading Side with Love: We’re saying ‘No’ to limits on reproductive rights.

Pacific Western Regional Assembly: Love Right Through – Sat, Feb 13, 12-5 PM Pacific

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This has been a difficult year and we have done many things to Love Right Through all the challenges. Join us for an afternoon of celebrating our accomplishments and challenges with sharing from spotlighted congregations. Participate in workshops exploring how the pandemic has changed the way we engage with church work, with each other, and … Continue reading Pacific Western Regional Assembly: Love Right Through – Sat, Feb 13, 12-5 PM Pacific

Harvest the Power 2020-Virtual Justice Convergence & Decolonization Teach-In, Nov 19-26

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Hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Association, UU Ministry for Earth, UUSC, & many partners. In 2016, Unitarian Universalists voted to pay special attention to learning our history and rethinking Thanksgiving in the year 2020, in observance of the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims landing in Plymouth. Now is the perfect time to gather and think … Continue reading Harvest the Power 2020-Virtual Justice Convergence & Decolonization Teach-In, Nov 19-26

UPDATED w/Zoom Link: Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training Sat, Nov 7, 11am-1:30pm

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UPDATE: Join this event via Zoom on Sat, Nov 7 at 11am by clicking HERE. Alison Duren-Sutherland writes: “Thanks to the folks at UU Fellowship of Klamath County, Monica YellowOwl of the Klamath Tribes will hold a cultural awareness training for members and friends of the Southern Oregon UU Partnership congregations on November 7th, from … Continue reading UPDATED w/Zoom Link: Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training Sat, Nov 7, 11am-1:30pm

UU Open Space Election Night -Tue, Nov 3, 6pm PST-9pm PST

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UU Open Space Election Night Tue, Nov 3, 6pm PST-9pm PST Hosted by Kristin Grassel Schmidt Online Event – http://www.ccny.org/ On this Election Night like no other, you are invited to join with other Unitarian Universalists for community, company, and comfort. Ministers from around the country will drop in to hold space and hold us in loving and … Continue reading UU Open Space Election Night -Tue, Nov 3, 6pm PST-9pm PST

Special Announcement from the Unitarian Universalist Association-Defending Democracy

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Rev. Dr. Susan Frederick-Gray writes, “As Unitarian Universalists, it is important to remember that our commitment to democracy is not just political or moral, it is fundamentally theological. It grows from our affirmation of the inherent worth and dignity of every person and the Universalist understanding that we are all part of one creation, interconnected. These … Continue reading Special Announcement from the Unitarian Universalist Association-Defending Democracy