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UPLIFT blog is for “Uplifting LGBTQ+ experience within and beyond Unitarian Universalism.” UPLIFT is a platform for the UUA to highlight LGBTQ+ issues and concerns by featuring related programming, reflections, and content circulated in our quarterly email newsletter.
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On Tuesday, May 14th, I stood with Unitarian Universalists and people of many faiths to proclaim the truth of God’s love of LGBTQ people and the hope of equality for queer people to have equal access to employment, housing, credit, education, public spaces and services, federally funded programs, and jury service.
By Michael J. Crumpler | May 16, 2019 | From Uplift -
The Equality Act (H.R. 5/S. 788) would provide consistent non-discrimination protections in federal law based on sexual orientation or gender identity. And for the first time since its original introduction in 1974, the Equality Act has a fighting chance of passing the US House of Representatives.
By Michael J. Crumpler | April 17, 2019 | From Uplift -
Members of the trans community and other UUs respond to a harmful UUWorld article
By Jude Sylvan | March 26, 2019 | From Uplift -
A blessing from the LGBTQ+ community of faith and spirit approaching the United Methodist Conference Special Session on human sexuality
February 20, 2019 | From Uplift -
TRUUsT recently released a Report on the Experiences of Trans Unitarian Universalists. This report was based on a 2018 survey that TRUUsT conducted along with the UUA’s Multicultural Ministries office. Y …
By Jude Sylvan | February 12, 2019 | From UpliftTagged as: Diversity & Inclusion, LGBTQ Issues, LGBTQ Welcome & Equality -
At Sanctuary Boston, we want to help grow a Unitarian Universalism that’s as inclusive in its worship styles and format and cultures as it is in beliefs and theologies. We want to help grow a faith that invites the whole person into worship, not only our reason and intellect, but our hearts and bodies as well.
By Matt Meyer | January 9, 2019 | From Uplift -
As we gather in the darkness and the light let us give thanks and witness to our chosen families who we have traveled a lifetime to find.
Blessing | By Jude Sylvan | December 14, 2018 | From UpliftTagged as: #LGBTQ, 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Christmas Eve / Christmas, Direct Experience, Gender, Hanukkah, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, New Year, Thanksgiving -
On this World AIDS Day 2018, as Unitarian Universalists, let us recommit to ending AIDS through our fight and action.
By Michael J. Crumpler | November 30, 2018 | From Uplift -
While we celebrate this victory, we envision a country where no one’s right to live is put up to a public vote.
By Jude Sylvan | November 9, 2018 | From Uplift -
We are trans. And we are holy. We are intersex. And we are sacred. We are gender-diverse. And we are divine.
By Julián Jamaica Soto | November 8, 2018 | From Uplift