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Due to the timeliness of this issue, we are posting a special edition of Better Together. Dear Beloved Trans Families, There are evil forces in our country, and you have become their latest target. We, your cis-family siblings, are angry and scared and frustrated along with you. We support your…
By Renee Ruchotzke | March 30, 2023 | From Better TogetherTagged as: LGBTQ Issues, Social Justice -
Many UUs love to read. If reading is a passion for you, there are many great books out there on the topics of antiracism, anti-oppression and multicultural issues. Two great resources for these books and discussion guides for deeper engagement are Beacon Press and the annual UU Common Read.
By Beth Casebolt | March 20, 2023 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, Faith Development -
I think there are some lessons from growing plants that can also be applied to growing leaders. Having a congregational culture grounded in covenant and gratitude can help leaders thrive as they grow into new leadership positions.
By Renee Ruchotzke | March 12, 2023 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Adult Faith Development, Leadership Development -
As I prepare to retire from the Central East staff, it seems like the right time to do a little looking back at where we’ve been together.
By Patricia Infante | February 13, 2023 | From Better TogetherTagged as: UUA Districts & Regions, UUA Staff -
No Child Goes Hungry was featured in this blog before the pandemic, and we thought it would be a good time for an update. Find out what they are up to now and how they are helping congregations (and others) help fight child hunger.
January 23, 2023 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Congregational Stories & Best Practices in Social Justice, Social Justice -
Beloveds, with a rise in white supremacist violence and destructive behavior it is understandable that more congregational leadership are considering how to protect their community right now.
By Sana Saeed | January 16, 2023 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Child Safety, Safe Congregations -
When I was growing up, my mother spent a lot of time talking to me about etiquette. My father was an immigrant, and my mother’s parents were working poor. My parents were chasing the American dream, and had bought a house in an affluent neighborhood….
By Renee Ruchotzke | January 9, 2023 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Anti-Racism -
The Central East Region is pleased to announce that Lenore Bajare-Dukes will be our new congregational life staff person to replace Patricia Infante when she retires. Lenore will begin March 6 and work part-time with Patricia for the month of March before joining the team full-time in April….
By Central East Region of the UUA | December 19, 2022 | From Better TogetherTagged as: UUA Districts & Regions, UUA Staff -
A report developed over five years by the UUA Racial and Cultural Diversity Task Force entitled “Journey Towards Wholeness—The Next Step: From Racial and Cultural Diversity to Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racist Multiculturalism” led to an almost unanimous vote by the 3,000 General Assembly…
By Sana Saeed | November 21, 2022 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Anti-Racism -
It’s a common question right now. It’s not just your congregation! What can congregational life look like for the children and families attending now?
By Evin Carvill Ziemer | November 14, 2022 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Building Community, Faith Development