Unitarian Universalist Association: Top Stories

Spiritual Dilemmas and the Right to Choice

web@uua.org — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:45:00 EST

Seminarian Darcy Baxter says, “There is this moment, when you talk with women about abortion, where the guilt and the shame can lift a little and these women can focus on being a good mother to the other children they want to care for and feel equipped to care for. And you can see the shift in energy and in the conversation, when the women realize that they are doing a hard but right, and even good, thing.”

UUSC and UUA Launch Joint Relief Effort for Haiti

web@uua.org — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:00:00 EST

In the wake of devastation wrought by the earthquake which struck the island of Haiti on January 12, 2010, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) and the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) are launching a joint relief effort to bring aid to the impoverished island nation.

Beacon Press Publishes First Books in "The King Legacy" Series

web@uua.org — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST

"Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story" had been unavailable for almost a decade. King's unparalleled historical account of the first successful large-scale application of nonviolent resistance in America is now 'must' reading for a new generation."Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?" had been unavailable for more than a decade. King's final book offers an astute analysis of American race relations and the movement after a decade of civil rights efforts.

New Jersey UUs Bring Faithful Witness to Struggle for Marriage Equality

web@uua.org — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:45:00 EST

UU Legislative Ministry-New Jersey Director Julia Hamilton said, "Every time we have the chance to stand on the side of love, we move one step closer to the beloved community that we are building together, right here and now."

Unitarian Universalist Minister Nominated for Grammy Award

web@uua.org — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:15:00 EST

Rev. Dan Schatz, the minister of the BuxMont Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship in Warrington, Pennsylvania, has been nominated for a Grammy award for 2009.

Unitarian Universalist Leaders Applaud DC Equal Marriage Legislation

web@uua.org — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:30:00 EST

District of Columbia (DC) Mayor Adrian M. Fenty signed a marriage equality bill into law on December 18, 2009. Fenty signed the legislation at a public ceremony held at All Souls Church, Unitarian.

A Holiday Message from UUA President Peter Morales

web@uua.org — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EST

I encourage you to be with your own most precious memories of the holidays. Experience the love and joy once again. Our most precious memories have much to teach us. Our most cherished experiences are much more than nostalgia; they are religious teachers. Remembering is a spiritual practice.

Beacon Press Author Wins Prestigious Award

web@uua.org — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:30:00 EST

Eboo Patel, founder and executive director of Interfaith Youth Core, has received the 2010 Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Religion for his autobiography, Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim, the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation. Patel was selected from among sixty-seven nominations worldwide.

UUA President Joins International Human Rights Day Hearing

web@uua.org — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST

The faith leaders’ panel called on religious communities to stand in solidarity with immigrant workers and thanked the workers who testified for having the courage to come forward and tell their stories.

New Curriculum by Thandeka Available Online

web@uua.org — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST

"What Moves Us" provides a framework for Unitarian Universalists (UUs) to engage in theological reflection as a process of meaning-making that can equip us to live in the world as a person of faith.

UUA Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian,Transgender Concerns Director Issues Statement

web@uua.org — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST

Rev. Keith Kron issued a statement on December 2, 2009 following the defeat of a marriage equality vote in the New York state senate, saying, in part, "This is a sad day, but it is only a setback in a long and worthy struggle, one that we eventually will win."

Faith Community and Activists Rally to Oppose Stupak Amendment

web@uua.org — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:15:00 EST

UUs joined with hundreds of people from across the country for a day of rallying and lobby visits. During the lunch hour activists overflowed the Dirksen Senate Office Building's largest auditorium to hear members of Congress and other speakers discuss what is at stake.

Transgender Day of Remembrance Resources

web@uua.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:15:00 EST

In many Unitarian Universalist congregations, a moment during a Sunday worship service has been set aside to remember that violence and hatred still exist, and to grieve the lives changed and lost due to this violence.

Veterans Day Reflections: A Unitarian Universalist Perspective

web@uua.org — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:15:00 EST

As we celebrate, contemplate, and grieve during this Veterans Day, let us recall the commitments and the sacrifices of our veterans, especially the fallen. Let us think on what we might do to build a future worthy of their sacrifice. And for all of our deployed service men and women, let us be part of the community of love and support that surrounds them on their return.

In Memoriam: Jerry Davidoff, Unitarian Universalist Lay Leader

web@uua.org — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

Jerry Davidoff died November 7, 2009, at the Connecticut Hospice unit at Norwalk Hospital of complications from encephalitis, a virus of the brain. He was 83. Mr. Davidoff was an attorney by profession, a former elected official in his longtime home of Westport, CT, a champion of civil liberties, and a nationally active lay leader in the Unitarian Universalist faith movement.

Reflections Following a Defeat in Maine

web@uua.org — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:15:00 EST

Whatever hurt you may feel, know that your work is valued, appreciated, and respected. The Unitarian Universalist Association has committed itself to standing with you. We know that we must stand together when times are hard, that healing happens through love, and that love will win.

UUA President Issues Statement on Maine Marriage Equality Defeat

web@uua.org — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:15:00 EST

Morales said, "Unitarian Universalists and other people of faith across America remain firmly committed to equality, and we will not be deterred from working for a better future for same-sex couples and their families."

UUA Celebrates Obama Signing of Hate Crimes Prevention Act

web@uua.org — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:30:00 EST

Riley said, “Today, our nation’s elected officials have powerfully advanced not just long-overdue legal protections, but our moral leadership. We applaud them for acting to prevent hate-based crimes and standing on the side of love with millions of Americans across the country.”