The UU Common Read of Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection by Deepa Iyer (Skinner House) invites Unitarian Universalists to grow more authentic, connected, and effective as individuals and communities as we pursue transformative justice together.

NOTE: The Social Change Ecosystem framework is copyrighted by Deepa Iyer and has several guidelines for use and application. Deepa has collaborated with us and reviewed the UU Common Read materials. If you choose to use the framework beyond the UUA space, please make sure to consult these guidelines. Please reach out to Deepa for additional information and clarification.

Watch Introduction to Social Change Now!

Recording of Orientation Webinar

The resource kit creators, Rev. Dr. Tracie Barrett and religious educator and educational consultant Rebecca Figueroa, talked with the UUA’s Nao Bethea about how congregations can create whole church, faithful engagement around Social Change Now! The webinar included Q&A time for participants to exchange ideas for implementing and expanding this Common Read in your faith communities.

Resource Kit

The Resources for this Common Read include a series of sessions for adults, adaptable for older youth, and a series of workshops for children, youth, and the adults in their faith community.

• Sessions for Older Youth through Adults. A three-session series of discussion, reflection, and group work in small group ministry format; adaptable for retreats and other gatherings. By Tracie Barrett.
• Multigenerational Workshops for Children and Families. Curriculum for a series of three gatherings, based on Social Change Now! and Deepa Iyer’s children’s book, We Are the Builders. By Rebecca Figueroa.
• Handouts for both Common Read tracks.
• Emerging Resources from Participating Congregations

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