Find out what’s happening in the Central East Region! This month — New Staff, Minister’s Gathering, RE Gatherings, Small Congregation Month, Beyond the Binary & more!

It is with great joy that I share that we have welcomed the Rev. Lyn Cox to the team. With their addition, your primary contact team is now complete, and we look forward to building and bolstering our partnerships with you across the region.

It’s that time of year again. Certification this year runs from January 5, 2026 through February 2, 2026.

Find out what’s happening in the Central East Region! This month — Minister’s Gathering, RE Gatherings, Beyond the Binary, Small Congregation Month & more!

Over the course of these last few months, I have connected with a number of leaders as they discerned how to faithfully engage in making their respective missions come alive. It is not easy, but such work, such ministry, is important.

Happy Holidays from your Central East Region Staff! Know that the UUA will be closed December 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026, reopening on January 5th. If you have an emergency during that time, please call (617) 948-4357 or email cer@uua.org, and a member of your staff will be in contact.

Over the last two weeks, the words describing the themes of Advent stirred my spirit. As the worship leaders shared their reflections on hope and peace, my breathing slowed and I could sense tears welling up in my eyes. “Yes,” I admitted to myself, “that is what I’m desperately in need of…

This week starts what I often call the season of gratitude. While we should always be grateful, I tend to think of this season being one that reminds us to express that gratitude even more.

If your congregation would like to learn more about communications strategy, this webinar series is for you.

Listening to each other’s stories helps us bridge the gaps between us.