What began in 1997 as religious professionals and UUA staff affirming their presence as People of Color within Unitarian Universalism is today a national organization. DRUUMM's mission provides support and advocacy for People of Color and leadership creating anti-racist Unitarian Universalist identity and practice. The DRUUMM family includes children, youth, and adults of all ages, and religious professionals who participate in activities sponsored by DRUUMM and its identity-based affiliates -Youth and Young Adults (YaYA), Asian/Pacific Islanders (A/PIC), La Familia Global, and African Descent. DRUUMM meets twice annually, at General Assembly and at the Fall Conference. The Leadership Development Conference is offered annually; Youth and young adults alternate years. DRUUMM sponsors General Assembly (and elsewhere) workshops, speakers, and events of specific interest to People of Color.
"Queer UUs and friends, building up connections, breaking down oppressions"
Interweave Continental is a membership organization actively working to end oppression based on sexual orientation and gender identity, recognizing that we will not be free until all oppression is a thing of the past. Our work is guided by Unitarian Universalist principles. We value and affirm the lives and experience of queer people of faith of all ages, races, ethnicities, income levels, and abilities. By providing and supporting leadership, and working in collaboration with other organizations of similar vision, we strive to connect and nurture all queer individuals, communities, groups, and their allies.
To that end, we host events at General Assembly, hold an annual Convocation, connect a national network of local chapters, and offer print and online resources, networking opportunities, and support.
Officers: Dana Dwinell-Yardley, President; Allyson Diane Hamm, Vice President; Don Hoppe, Secretary; Valerie, Treasurer
The Lambda Ministers Guild exisits to offer support to and facilitate communication among bisexual, gay, lesbian and transgender UU ministers. To encourage and support research in the field of bisexual, gay, lesbian and transgender clergy spirituality. To advocate for the interests of bisexual, gay, lesbian and transgender clergy within the USA. We meet annually at General Assembly and at other gatherings where Lambda ministers participate, such as district ministers meetings and Interweave Convocations. Membership is open to all bisexual, gay, lesbian and transgender ministers and ministerial students. A donation of $10 is requested. LBGT ministers and students are welcome to subscribe to our email list: lambda@uua.org.
LUUNA is multicultural continental association of Unitarian Universalists dedicated to: 1) Attracting more Latina/os to our Unitarian Universalist tradition and for enhancing their participation within it by providing support, guidance, fellowship and advocacy.
2) Educating the larger Unitarian Universalist community about Latina/o history, culture and diversity; and facilitating Unitarian Universalist involvement in current issues that affect the various Latina/o communities.
3) Sharing aspects of Latina/o spiritual heritage, personal journeys and emerging UU Latina/o Liberation Theology with the larger Unitarian Universalist community thus enriching the worship, mission, and spirituality of our chosen faith.
4) Interacting with the Unitarian Universalist Association and other Unitarian Universalist organizations in order to enhance the justice-making abilities of LUUNA and the aforementioned organizations.
5) Interacting with other justice-making and multicultural organizations in order to bring about effective social change within our Unitarian Universalist movement so that it can truly become multicultural and empowering of traditionally marginalized and under-represented communities.
Membership in LUUNA is not restricted to Latina/os; it is open to all persons who are in sympathy with the aforementioned purposes, without regard to race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, citizenship, political affiliation and shall not require any adherence to any particular interpretation of religion or to any particular religious belief or creed.
Unitarian Universalists for Polyamory Awareness (UUPA) has as its mission
to serve the Unitarian Universalist community of polyamorous people by
providing support, promoting education, and encouraging spiritual wholeness
regarding polyamory. UUPA defines polyamory as the philosophy and practice of
loving or relating intimately to more than one other person at a time with
honesty and integrity. UUPA advocates for any form of relationship or family
structure - whether monogamous or multi-partner - which is characterized
by free and responsible choice, mutual consent of all involved, and sincere
adherence to personal philosophical values.
Officers: Valerie White, President; Jasmine Walston, Vice President &
Secretary; David Hall, Treasurer.
In July 2012, the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office (UU-UNO) became a part of the Unitarian Universalist Association. They continue their engagement in international advocacy work at the United Nations based on UU values. Learn More
