Social Justice
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Rev. Erik Wikstrom argues that the head of the congregation could be the “Chief Faith Formation Officer,” and solicitshttp://cuc.ca/minister-juggler-provocateur-erik-walker-wikstrom-at-the-…; for one of their annual conferences. Professional Provocateur — arguably the role I was born to play. So…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 3, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Faith, Faith Development, News, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Worship -
Changing demographics and lifestyles present a challenge to the relevancy and health of faith organizations as we have known them for the past half-century, however Carol Howard Merritt, in this post from the Alban Institute, encourages us to see the opportunity for growth and vision these…
By Ted Resnikoff | October 1, 2013 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Activism, Choice, Congregational Action, Faith Development, News, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Truth, Unitarian Universalism -
We post an excerpt of a story about groundbreaking equality and justice – on the Federal Bench. – Ed. Jennifer Bendery of the Huffington Post. WASHINGTON — The Senate made history on Tuesday by voting to confirm Todd Hughes to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Hughes, who was…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 25, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Equity, Homecoming / Ingathering, News, Secular, Social Justice, Truth, Unitarian Universalism -
50 years ago the nation gathered in Washington D.C. and marched for jobs, freedom and justice. These photos documenting Unitarian Universalist public witness, published by the UUA on Facebook, provide the opportunity to reflect upon our Unitarian Universalist Principles, and renew our witness. –…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 24, 2013 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
This report of a Unitarian Universalist Congregation acting upon the beliefs we share comes from our friends at UU World and provides the opportunity for reflection on our Fifth Principle. – Ed. Florida Church Welcomes Boy Scouts Spurned by Baptists When three local units of the Boy Scouts of…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 24, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Choice, Congregational Action, Equity, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Social Justice, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, UUA Headquarters -
When private companies provide incarceration facilities and services, government often finds that the more people incarcerated, the cheaper it is. We re-post this story from the Huffington Post which provides insight into how the culture of Mass Incarceration works. – Ed….
By Ted Resnikoff | September 20, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Congregational Action, Discernment, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
We post an excerpt of this report from the New York Times on the first extensive interview of Pope Francis, revealing his view of the Catholic Church. Read the entire article http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/20/world/europe/pope-bluntly-faults-chur…;. –Ed. Pope Bluntly Faults Church’s Focus on…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 19, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Beliefs & Principles, Faith, Homecoming / Ingathering, News, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism -
This post by Lynn Ungar comes to us from the Quest for Meaning, a UU Collective, on patheos.com. The incomprehensible act of violence upon which Lynn comments allows reflection upon the First Principle of Unitarian Universalism. At moments such as this the words of the Rev….
By Ted Resnikoff | September 17, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Multigenerational Faith Development, News, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity -
Reading Makes Doing Happen Unitarian Universalist Association Common Read in 2010, the program has focused on big issues of our times, providing a venue and framework for intentional reflection and work on issues of injustice through the prism of Unitarian Universalist principles and sources of…
By Ted Resnikoff | September 12, 2013 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Congregational Action, Discernment, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Common Read enters its fourth year of intentional group read and discussion on topics central to Unitarian Universalist principlesbeliefsBehind the Kitchen Door by Saru Jayaraman….
By Ted Resnikoff | September 11, 2013 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Congregational Action, Discernment, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters