Cohort Details

We aim to learn what works to systemically encourage and support religious innovation and develop a prototype approach for the UUA to consider that would comprehensively and effectively support U/U religious innovation going forward.

This Cohort is currently on pause as the facilitators take time for reflection and discernment about the most effective direction for their work. They anticipate relaunching in winter or spring, with a flexible format designed to align with their developmental vision. Updates will be shared here once their next steps are finalized.

Facilitators

• Rev. Alicia R. Forde (New UU Communities Fund Director in Global Connections and Emerging Communities)
• Hillary Goodridge (Program Director, UU Funding Program)
• Rev. Marta I. Valentín (Credentialing and Professional Development in Ministries and Faith Development)
• Rev. Dr. Brock Leach
• Rev. Aisha Ansano

Past Cohort

• Led by Rev. Aisha Ansano, Rev. Alicia R. Forde, Hillary Goodridge, Rev. Dr. Brock Leach, and Rev. Marta I. Valentín, the Shaping Our Emerging UU Future Wave Cohort met through the Spring of 2025 and for three days at General Assembly 2025 with assistance from Tanja Turner Bell.
• Learn more about the Spring 2025 Cohort.