Theme Update 1.3.0 & Services Plugin 1.1.1

By Anna Bethea
September 6, 2019, 6:58 pm EDT

We’re happy to announce that updates to our theme and plugin are now available! They fix a few bugs reported by users, give you more options for plugins, and make routine content and version updates easier.
Here’s what this update includes (full release notes):
Enhancements to the Theme (Version 1.3.0):

  • Carousel: Added support for the MetaSlider plugin as an alternative to the barely-supported CPT Bootstrap Carousel plugin. Both now work.
  • Testimonials: Added support for using the Testimonials feature of Jetpack as an alternative to the Testimonials by WooThemes plugin.
  • Added visual shortcuts to the Customizer view to make editing the homepage, sidebars, and header/footer easier. See the updated documentation for Configuring Your Homepage for more detailed instructions.

Fixes to the Theme (Version 1.3.0):

  • Show default setting of Site Color Scheme option for new installs. Defaults to "Dark Blue."
  • Minor improvements to the theme's header.php template.

UUA Services Plugin (Version 1.1.1):

  • Enhancement - added support for Jetpack Copy Post to duplicate existing Services.
  • Enhancement - updated Kernl Update Checker for getting new versions.
  • Fixed - display correct service date on old services where the Service Date & Time fields are blank.
  • Fixed - order taxonomy archives by service date and not published date. For example, viewing services by topic.

Update Instructions
Most people should be able to simply log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard and the updates will be there for you to install. After the update, please consider switching plugins for the carousel/slider on the home page and testimonials. Find full instructions for the update here.
Having Issues?
Join the conversation on the UU Website Lab Facebook group. Fellow theme users often provide friendly advice and are willing to help troubleshoot common issues. If you continue to experience technical problems with no workarounds, please contact us at support@uuatheme.org.
Happy Updating and Happy New Church Year!
Kevin Vess, Vess Studio, Developer
Margy Levine Young, UUA Web Team Manager - support@uuatheme.org
Anna Bethea, UUA Outreach Specialist - info@uuatheme.org