The 1978 merger of the two pre-existing Unitarian and Universalist societies brings together both scholarly and lay interest in the history of liberal religion. The society encourages the work of historical research, documentation, and preservation by local congregations. The society also publishes the Journal of Unitarian Universalist History. The library of the Harvard Divinity School, 45 Francis Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, continues as a repository for official documents relating to both Unitarian and Universalist history
The Professional Organization for UU Ministers, the UU Ministers Association (UUMA) is governed by the membership through an annual meeting preceding General Assembly each year. The Executive Committee, which is responsible for carrying on the work of the UUMA is composed of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, a Continuing Education representative, a Good Offices representative, an Arrangements person, a Publications person, a Chapter Visits representative and a person for Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression, Multiculturalism. Twenty-one chapters around the continent carry out their own programs and maintains close communication with the Executive Committee.
Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth is an independent affiliate organization of the Unitarian Universalist Association. We provide UUs with organized ways to connect energy, ideas, and information about how their lives relate to the living Earth, environmental justice, and future generations. We do this by:
- focusing on modern web and communications tools
- providing and sharing ideas and resources developed by many people
- engaging members and friends in connecting and partnering with each other
- finding ways to influence the infusion of earth ministry into all levels of the UUA by collaborating with individuals and groups involved with policy and action
- supporting grassroots action
Contact Information: Office Manager- Sabrina Harle
office@uuministryforearth.org
Donna Fisher, Administrator
2208 Henery Tuckers Ct
Charlotte, NC 28270-1743
(800) 969-8866
The mission of the Unitarian Universalist Musicians Network is to nurture, educate, and inspire UU music leaders to create dynamic and transformative music ministries.
UUMN was founded in 1982 by a few dedicated musicians with a desire to establish an organization whose primary purpose was to further the role, quality and importance of music in UU congregations. It is dedicated to fostering the spirituality and ministry of music and provides mutual support, education, informational resources and opportunities for the professional growth of UU musicians everywhere. It boasts a membership of over 600, including but not limited to music directors, pianists, organists, ministers, choir members, and music committee chairs.
A highlight of the UUMN is the annual summer conference, held in a different geographical location each year in August. It features five days of sharing, learning from master clinicians, and networking with other UU musicians to enhance musical skills and share resources.
In 2000, 2003 and 2006 the UUMN sponsored a UU Children's Choir in conjunction with the UUA General Assembly. The organization offers a Mentor Program to support new UU music directors and small UU fellowships in developing or improving their individual music programs, a "Good Offices" program which provides counsel and assistance to UU music staff members regarding work-related church, staff or congregational issues, and a certification program for UU music leaders.
Officers: President: Keith Arnold; Immediate Past President: Elizabeth Norton; Vice President: Rev. Gretchen Woods; Secretary: Tom von Alten; Treasurer: Dan Ratelle; Trustees-at-large: Sarah Dan Jones, Don Krehbiel, Linda Pawelek; Administrator/Newsletter Editor: Donna Fisher; UUA Liaison to UUMN, Rev. Beth Williams
We believe that the direct experience of transcending mystery and wonder is a wellspring for a life of faith. Life and the universe are replete with mystery beyond thought or expectation. Encountering it raises our spiritual awareness, inspires us to have spiritual practices, and opens us to the forces that create and uphold life. Our purpose is to create a community of Unitarian Universalists who share an interest in mysticism in order to gain the rewards of mutual stimulation and support. For more information and specific objective we refer you to our website.
Unitarian Universalist Network on Indigenous Affairs (UUNIA) show / hide details
565 Sconticut Neck Rd
Fairhaven, MA 02719-1219
(508) 996-2811
UUNIA is being reorganized after a period of inactivity by Rev. Bob Thayer, who for the last 20 years has devoted sabbatical, discretionary time and money to developing knowledge and contacts with Native people East and West in the USA. UUNIA will reformulate it's goals accordingly to existing outlines in UUNIA brochures to 2000, and according to new directions aimed at education, advocacy and local congregational involvement with local Native issues.
Contact: Cathy Cordes, Executive Director
PO Box 88
Bedford, MA 01730-0088
(781) 275-1710
The Partner Church Council facilitates relationships among Unitarians and Universalists around the world. We connect individuals, families, small groups and congregations through a variety of programs: student sponsorships, community capacity building partnerships, congregational partnerships, face-to-face experiential travel and microfinance partnerships.
These partnerships create transformational opportunities for pilgrimage, hospitality, learning and service. Our members develop creative, fun and vital partnerships so that together we may grow an international U&U global community and promote human rights and a better world.
We invite you to contact us to learn more about how you can connect with Unitarians and Universalists around the world.
The UU Peace Fellowship (UUPF) envisions a world of justice, peace and freedom. IT is a vision of a beloved community, where diversity is respected, where conflicts are addresses nonviolently, and oppressive structures have been eliminated. It is a world where we live in harmony with each other, with all sentient beings, and with the earth, nurtured by diverse spiritual traditions that are based on compassion and loving kindness toward all. We are committed to increase public awareness of the philosophy and strategies of nonviolence, especially our rich Unitarian Universalist history of peace activism. We aim to strengthen and support district and congregational activities, in partnership with other faith-based groups, to bring about the psychological, social, economic and religious conditions for peace. Soon, we hope to have a UUPF representative for each congregation. We encourage and support conscientious objection, the personal opposition to war of any kind. Each year, at General Assembly, UUPF presents the Adin Ballou Peace Award, honoring individuals and organizations for their deep commitment to peace and justice.
Officers: Rev. Dennis Davidson, president; John Ely, secretary; Tom Atchison, treasurer. For further information, please contact Rev. Davidson at the above address.
C/O Barbara Booth Keiller, Ph. D., Founder
3725 Talbot St., Suite D
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 223-2784
The Unitarian Universalist Process Theology Network invites members interested in exploring ideas and sharing resources on the topic of Process Relational Theology/Thought. It is a not-for-profit organization and is an Affiliate of the UUA. Bi-annual mailings that include a newsletter, sermons, papers, and essays contributed by members are sent to due-paying members. Workshops are offered at General Assembly to encourage further networking and dialogue related to Process Thought. Individual perspectives on the topic are appreciated and enhanced by continued networking. The paradigm described by Process Theology is inclusive, dynamic, and ecological. Alfred North Whitehead is considered the grandfather of Process Theology.
Annual dues are $20 ($15 for students and retried ministers). Participants in the network include laypeople, ministers
The UU PSI Symposium, founded and evolving since 1969, participates in the mystical and metaphysical, the psychic and intuitive, the esoteric and paranormal as pathways to the expansion of human consciousness and human healing. The Greek letter "PSI," functions as a quick reference to the above listed Psi topics.
Through local Chapters, Newsletters, Annual Journal and our Annual Ferry Beach Summer Conference, PSI Sym encourages disciplined study and spiritual practices. Typical topics: Mysticism, Metaphysics, Spirituality: meditation, prayer, planetary spiritual traditions; Parapsychology, Psychic Skills: extrasensory perception, developing intuition; Holistic Health, Healing: Reiki, energy medicine; Life after Death: near death experiences, past life therapies, reincarnation; Energy, Vibration: earth energies, sound healing; Exploring New Frontiers: crop circles, ancient astronauts. Click on link to PSI's website.
c/o Rev. Catherine Senghas
John Eliot Sq.
10 Putnam St
Roxbury, MA 02119-3527
(617) 318-6010
Founded in 1834, The Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry provides ministry-at-large to disadvantaged youth and families in Boston, and offers UUs the opportunity for direct engagement with those struggling for fair and decent lives. Approximately 55 Massachusetts UU congregations provide both financial and volunteer support, viewing this ministry as one of their social action arms in the inner city.
UU Urban Ministry programs include Roxbury Youth Programs, an after-school academic and character-building program for at-risk youth; Stand High/Stand United, a weekend and summer exploration and enrichment program for elementary-school-aged children; Renewal House, a shelter for adults and their children escaping domestic violence; and United Souls, a transitional support program for men facing re-entry issues or otherwise dealing with urban life's more difficult challenges.
Unitarian Universalist Women & Religion is a network of district women's organizations and individuals, dedicated to freeing ourselves, others, and (the) Earth from traditional, historical, and contemporary oppressive and patriarchal systems. We continue to work together to implement the 1977 UUA Women & Religion Resolution, which calls us to examine and put aside sexist assumptions, attitudes, and language. We extend that work by learning anti-oppressive attitudes, languages, and behaviors. We serve as a link among district, congregation, and individual women and groups, offer programs at General Assembly, a website, and a quarterly e-newsletter, WOMUUNWEB. Our current major project is updating and republishing the popular curriculum, Cakes for the Queen of Heaven.
HurdSmith Communications
15 Winter Street, Suite 2
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 741-1244
The UU Women's Heritage Society is a membership organization devoted to reclaiming, promoting, and celebrating the lives and accomplishments of Unitarian and Universalist women. We do this to draw courage and inspiration from our heritage, and enable our foremothers to take their rightful place in the ongoing story of Unitarian Universalism.
We accomplish these goals by offering programs, workshops, and worship services; disseminating information and educational materials through our newsletter and website (www.uuwhs.org); engaging local congregations in the recovery of their women's history; supporting independent research; and collaborating with other organizations on complementary projects.
In 2004, the UU Women's Heritage Society opened a library of 1,000-plus books and informational files at Bethany Union, 256 Newbury Street, Boston, which is the only library dedicated solely to UU women. To conduct research or to search our catalogue, please contact Joan Goodwin at jgoodbrook@aol.com
Board of Directors: Bonnie Hurd Smith and Rev. Helen Zidowecki, Co-chairs; Joan W. Goodwin, Marilyn Holt, Phyllis C. Rickter, George Whitehouse.
1200 UUs have created a grassroots organization to foster systemic change and to encourage UUs and UU congregations to work for economic justice. Our vision is of building small democratic communities of action, reflection, solidarity and resistance moving toward global economic justice and sustainability. We foster that vision with: adult and youth RE curricula; creative cutting edge General Assembly programs; CALL Newsletter; monthly emails; dynamic website; workshops at district meetings; regional chapters; advocacy training; an annual Cross Border Trip to Mexico. Priority areas of concern are (1) Corporate Economic Globalization with a campaign focusing on Big Box Retailers (2) Developing a model for Economic Justice Congregations (3) Media reform by addressing the corporate conglomerates' control of the media and access to critical information.
Co-Chairs- Bob Alpern (CA) and Bo Chagnon (NC)
UUDPR empowers congregations and individual UUs nationwide to give public witness to the UUA's drug policy Statement of Conscience (passed by the General Assembly in 2002). Utilizing all effective means of mass communication and direct action, UUDPR has become the premier religious group in the movement for more just and compassionate drug policies. Join our 1,500 participants taking action on this cutting-edge issue!
Visit our web page to read the full text of the UUA's Statement of Conscience, order some excellent books, print out useful fact sheets (including "What UUs Can Do"), and link to other drug policy reform organizations. Call or email to subscribe to our electronic newsletter, request a speaker, or make a tax-deductible donation.
Stop the drug war! Educate, don't incarcerate. Just say "know."
Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East is an organization of concerned UU's working for peace and justice in Palestine and Israel, including a settlement affirming the equality, dignity and freedom of all peoples involved.
Officers:
Larry A. Cooper, President
Susan Nye, Secretary-Treasurer
Board Members:
Dana Ashrawi, Houston, TX; Gail Boehme, Goleta, CA; Larry Cooper, Plymouth, MI; Rev. David Herndon, Pittsburgh, PA; Donald K. McInnes, Cambridge, MA; Susan Nye, Watertown, MA; Cathy Pfister, San Diego, CA; Rev. David D. Van Strien, Peterborough, NH;
General email: uujme@uujme.org ; website: http://www.uujme.org
Contact: Larry A. Cooper, (734) 612-5217, larrycooper@wowway.com
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.
Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice of the Baltimore Washington Region (UUSJ) advances the social justice work of UU congregations, organizations, and individuals and increases the frequency, impact, and visibility of UU collaborative social justice efforts in the region of Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; and northern Virginia.
UUSJ offers congregational/organization support by identifying and communicating successful local programs and projects, providing technical support through direct assistance and skill building workshops, facilitating regional communication, offering opportunities for networking, assisting in securing financial resources for social justice work and encouraging and supporting volunteerism. UUSJ offers regional leadership by identifying issues for regional leadership and action, providing project development and management for regional efforts, tracking regional social justice activities, offering educational materials and events, and initiating regional communication
The members of Universalist Convocations are Unitarian Universalists united to explore and draw from the heritage of Universalist experience and faith in order to inform Unitarian Universalism today and to help light its way toward the future. We hold an annual convocation in the spring at a host church voted upon at the previous convocation. We alternate between the Northern and Southern parts of the country with the host church creating the theme and program.
Rev. Richard Trudeau, President; Rev. Janet Bowering, Vice President; Ms. Peggy Ward Rawheiser, Secretary, Ms. Peggy Jones, Treasurer
P. O. Box 1641
Contact: Jeanne Nieuwejaar, Secretary
Nashua, NH 03061-1641
(603) 673-2465
Our mission is
to educate future generations in the Universalist tradition,
to continue to put forth the Universalist message as an agent of
hope for a fractured world,
and to celebrate and preserve the rich legacy of the Universalist faith.
We are currently implementing this mission by:
1) promoting reflection and discussion of Universalist theology as a center of meaning for Unitarian Universalism in the 21st century;
2) utilizing the Universalist Memorial Church in Winchester, NH as a resource for "Living Universalism" – sponsoring workshops and special services there, and housing local service agencies to make our presence in the Winchester community a meaningful one;
3) celebrating the history of the Universalist church as a source of inspiration for both personal and institutional religious growth.
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
