Global Connections & Emerging Communities

Snapshots portraying the work of the Holdeen India Program, the United Nations Office, and the International Resources Office

The Unitarian Universalist Association's Office of Global Connections and Emerging Communities (GCEC) provides information, resources, connections, and opportunities to support Unitarian Universalists in the United States and Canada as they explore our global faith and create new chapters in the Global U/U Story.

Our Programs

Global Faith

From International Unitarian Universalism

Unitarians, Universalists, and Unitarian Universalists (U/U) around the world are connected through a story of bold, compassionate faith that we’ve been creating together for centuries.Human Rights Discussion Guide The UUA’s Global Connections and Emerging Communities Office has created a...

Global Faith

Emerging Religious Landscape

From International Unitarian Universalism

Our 21st century religious landscape continues to shift and change, from the local to the global.In the global sphere, a new organization, the U/U Global Network, is in the process of taking shape. The Network aims to foster collaboration and mutual support among diverse U/U groups, emerging...

Emerging

Historic Relationships

From International Unitarian Universalism

The UUA upholds the values of mutuality and collaboration in our relationships for advancing Love and Justice in the world. We are proud of our long held relationships with our partners in faith who share our desire for a more just and peaceful world. We truly believe that we can do more together...

Historic Relationships

GCEC's Mission

  • Nurture U/U spiritual and faith formation;
  • Promote justice, activism, and advocacy in relationship with the global U/U & interfaith partners and with grassroots organizations;
  • Maintain and cultivate strategic diplomatic relationships to advance justice and liberation globally.