We are living through a period of rapidly escalating criminalization and repression. From the armed military occupation of Washington, DC, to the proposed “Crime” bill in Congress, to yet another tragic school shooting, to the renewed detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, to the rushed deportations…

As Unitarian Universalists, our commitments to justice, equity, interdependence, and collective liberation call us to bold, transformative climate actions — as demonstrated by the ways our congregations are reimaging together in the many ways. The Rev. Dr.

Turning our congregations into Hubs of Community Resilience is an opportunity to steward our resources for the good of our broader community.At our Green Sanctuary 2030 Community Meeting on August 20, we learned how the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Clemson is exploring the possibilities o…

It takes just a quick glance at the news to realize that climate disasters are getting worse and more frequent. From the fires in Canada, Colorado, and California to the historic flooding in Texas to the extreme heat and air quality alerts pretty much everywhere, we’re experiencing some of the

First, deep gratitude. Your courageous, consistent, and faithful organizing has transformed UU the Vote into a vibrant, distributed movement rooted in justice and collective action. Across the country, you’re resisting authoritarianism and building a multiracial democracy—whether you’re marching…

Settle in with a beverage, as this is a long update! I’m sharing information about the UU Climate Justice Working Group, our fall Green Sanctuary programming schedule, and curated resources and events for our shared climate justice ministry.You can find this update on the Side With Love blog if…

Just a few weeks ago, Unitarian Universalists from across the country gathered for General Assembly to reaffirm our deepest values—justice, democracy, and human dignity. Together, we envisioned the world we are building: one rooted in fierce love, bold resistance, and collective liberation. Now,…

Affirms Commitment to Separation of Church and StateThe IRS recently made news by suggesting that clergy be allowed to endorse political candidates to their churches. While this potential change surfaced as part of a lawsuit the IRS is involved in, no changes to IRS policies or the laws governing…

In times like these, our faith does not retreat. It rises. Unitarian Universalism is not a tradition that turns away from the world’s pain. It is a living faith rooted in covenant and shaped by generations of activists and prophets—people who believed that revelation is ongoing, that every

Since we were last in touch, we celebrated the incredible work of UU congregations in 2024 and how our congregations are shifting and growing to attend to the shifting political terrain. Like so many, we are at an inflection point, discerning our collective pathway moving forward.