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Find Yourself in the Global U/U Story

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.

Struggling for human rights alongside those that demand it, influencing governmental policy in the name of justice, passionately promoting a message of interfaith peace and solidarity, and building faithful worshipping communities—each of us has a part, and a stake, in the story we share.

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  • International Women's Day — which celebrates the economic, political, and social achievements of women throughout the world — is March 8. And while I believe we should honor women's accomplishmentsevery day, Papaye Peasant Movement (MPP) with support from UUSC. Mimine is 30 years old (same as...
    By UUA International Resources | March 5, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
  • From March 3 – 12, 2012 Rev. Peter Morales, UUA President, will travel to Japan to visit with a number of historic interfaith partners. The visit will also provide Rev. Morales with an opportunity to extend congratulatory greetings to Rissho Kosei-kai during its annual “Founding Day.” The...
    By Peter Morales | March 2, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
  • From March 3 - 12, 2012 Rev. Peter Morales, UUA President, will travel to Japan to visit with a number of historic interfaith partners. These include: Rissho Kosei-kai (RKK) - a 6-million member lay-Buddhist organization headquartered in Tokyo....
    By Eric Cherry | February 24, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
  • From the day of its inception, the UU-UNO Love Beyond Borders campaign has focused on creating an allied response to global LGBT/SOGI issues. (LGBT=Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender is the term most used in the United States; SOGI=Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity is the term most used at the...
    By Bruce Knotts | February 24, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
    Tagged as: Beliefs & Principles, LGBTQ Issues
  • UUSC partnered with the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) on a joint volunteer trip to Haiti, January 21-28. In the post below, trip participant Nuala Carpenter shares thoughts on the experience....
    By UUA International Resources | February 17, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
  • The first major speech was delivered by the Dean of the Divinity School at Silliman University - here in Dumaguete City. Dr. Muriel Montenegro shared a message entitled "Reclaiming the Erotic" which recommended the pursuit of an "embodied" religion that can confront injustice with power. Dr.
    By Eric Cherry | February 9, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
  • Rev. Eric Cherry, Director of the International Office at the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), is currently in the Philippines attending a bi-annual Council meeting with the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists (ICUU). The ICUU fosters connections between Unitarian and...
    By Eric Cherry | February 7, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
    Tagged as: Beliefs & Principles
  • On the heels of the media interviews in the morning, followed by a lunch with a group of a half dozen theologians and seminary professors. They came from a spectrum of faith traditions including Catholic and Presbyterian....
    By Peter Morales | February 7, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
    Tagged as: Beliefs & Principles
  • Casey Aspin reflects on the end of the journey in the post below. The UUA-UUSC Haiti Volunteer Program is made possible through the contributions of UUA and UUSC donors and a generous grant from the Veatch Program of the UU Congregation at Shelter Rock, in Manhasset, N.Y....
    By UUA International Resources | February 4, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
  • Casey Aspin writes about her experience in the post below. The UUA-UUSC Haiti Volunteer Program is made possible through the contributions of UUA and UUSC donors and a generous grant from the Veatch Program of the UU Congregation at Shelter Rock, in Manhasset, N.Y. Day Six On our first day at the...
    By UUA International Resources | February 3, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
  • In preparation for Justice GA in Phoenix, Ariz., (June 20-24, 2012) the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) have jointly organized th… Service Learning trips to the U.S.-Mexico border with our partner organization, trips planned for...
    By Peter Morales | February 2, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
    Tagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Immigration, Immigration
  • Casey Aspin writes about her experience in the post below. The UUA-UUSC Haiti Volunteer Program is made possible through the contributions of UUA and UUSC donors and a generous grant from the Veatch Program of the UU Congregation at Shelter Rock, in Manhasset, N.Y. Day Five My earlier entries...
    By UUA International Resources | February 2, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
  • In preparation for Justice GA in Phoenix, Ariz., (June 20-24, 2012) the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) have jointly organized th… Service Learning trips to the U.S.-Mexico border with our partner organization, trips planned for...
    By Peter Morales | January 31, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
    Tagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Immigration, Immigration
  • … Aspin writes about day four of her experience in the post below. The UUA-UUSC Haiti Volunteer Program is made possible through the contributions of UUA and UUSC donors and a generous grant from the Veatch Program of the UU Congregation at Shelter Rock, in Manhasset, N.Y. Day Four This week is...
    By UUA International Resources | January 31, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
  • … Aspin shares thoughts on working at the eco-village with local members of the Papaye Peasant Movement (MPP)....
    By UUA International Resources | January 30, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
  • In preparation for Justice GA in Phoenix, Ariz., (June 20-24, 2012) the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) have jointly organized th… Service Learning trips to the U.S.-Mexico border with our partner organization, trips planned for...
    By Peter Morales | January 27, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
    Tagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Immigration, Immigration, Social Justice
  • By UUA International Resources | January 27, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
  • In preparation for Justice GA in Phoenix, Ariz., (June 20-24, 2012) the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) have jointly organized th… Service Learning trips to the U.S.-Mexico border with our partner organization, BorderLinks. Rev....
    By Eric Cherry | January 23, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
    Tagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Immigration, Immigration
  • By Jordan Arseneaulton Reposted As the head delegate for the Unitarian Church at the United Nations, Bruce Knotts is the bearer of a socially radical message that has made a reputation for Unitarians as ultra-liberal and seriously pro-gay....
    By UUA International Resources | January 20, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism
    Tagged as: Beliefs & Principles, LGBTQ Issues
  • The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is partnering with the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) on a joint volunteer trip to Haiti, January 21. In the post below, trip participant Kara Smith of UUSC shares her thoughts on the progress made so far and on the journey to help...
    By UUA International Resources | January 18, 2012 | From International Unitarian Universalism