For 35 years, the Green Sanctuary program has supported UUs in protecting our environment. We honor that work and we need to transform our commitments and actions to respond to the challenges of our times. That’s why we completely revitalized the Green Sanctuary 2030: Mobilizing for Climate

September 2025: President Sofía’s UU Climate Justice Working Group was established to identify where our faith calls us to lead, beyond narrowly defined “net zero” goals towards equitable decarbonization, community resilience, and a just transition from fossil fuels to a clean energy future.

Our democracy is fragile, and recent headlines remind us just how dangerous political violence has become in our public life.

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,…