Social Justice
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Unitarian Universalism welcomes the Transgendered and supports Transgendered equality. Learn how the UUA persuaded Verizon to protect transgendered workers. Excerpted from the essay in Ivan E. Coyote’s book on Slate.com: I don’t see cisgendered women who want to feel safe in a public washroom as…
By Ted Resnikoff | April 14, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Equity, Faith, Identity, LGBTQ Issues, News, Rights, Secular, Social Justice, Transgender Day of Remembrance, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity -
Eric Holthaus, one from his series “Thirsty West” on the Future Tense page of Slate.comFind out about the UUA and Environmental Justice Learn what the UUA is doing on climate change and global warming Learn about the UUA Green Sanctuary Program and how to participate Read Eric Holthaus’ article,…
By Ted Resnikoff | April 11, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Climate & Environmental Justice, Earth, Earth Day, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, News, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism -
From Cradle to Incarceration Sonali Kolhatkar in her post, “Studies Confirm the Dehumanization of Black Children and the ‘Preschool-to-Prison Pipeline’”, first published on Commondreams.org13 percent of all Americans, nearly 50% of prison inmates are black and that their exclusion from society…
By Ted Resnikoff | April 9, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth Sunday -
Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), Honey Maid literally turned the words of their critics against them to remind them of a deeper message. http://www.businessinsider.com/honey-maid-wholesome-love-response-2014-… this account in images on Business Insider. Learn about Marriage Equality and…
By Ted Resnikoff | April 4, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, LGBTQ Issues, Rights, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism -
Evolving an ageless life event into the modern age Generation X” is in its prime and most influential. But it is also true that as an age cohort Millennials are discovering and defining themselves in the midst of major social, economic and technological change. And what they are discovering is…
By Ted Resnikoff | April 3, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Faith Development, Growth, News, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism -
Same Beliefs – Many Practices The expanding breadth and diversity of Unitarian Universalist congregation and practice is developing a solid base for the growth of Unitarian Universalism in the future. Does it also show a way to the growth of spiritual fulfillment or faith for people living in an…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 28, 2014 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Activism, Faith Development, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
R…. Erik Wikstrom serves as Settled Minister at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church — Unitarian Universalist, Charlotsville, VA. The Blue Boat occasionally re-posts from his blog, A Minister’s Musings. Here are Rev. Wickstrom’s reflections on the death of Fred Phelps, founder of the Westboro…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 24, 2014 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Discernment, Multigenerational Faith Development, News, Prayer Practices, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Worship -
Beacon Broadside.–Ed. It’s rebuttal, bub, not narcissism Stephanie Mann The Go-Nowhere Generation. Trophy Kids. The Peter Pan Generation. For a group that’s over 80 million strong, Millennials sure do take a lot of flak sitting down. Or at least they used to. Today, Millennials—the generation…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 21, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Faith Development, Growth, News, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35) -
Justice Training for Youth from The College of Social Justice uucsj.org/youth…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 18, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Youth Sunday -
The Head of the Colorado Prison System was locked up in solitary confinement to know the experience of thousands of inmates (New York Times. Learn what the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is doing to combat Mass Incarceration and other social injustice below.-Ed. UUAendUnderstand what…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 17, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Congregational Action, Discernment, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters