When we do a UU Common Read together, we share in reflection, learning, and action. A Common Read can take us on a powerful journey into what it means to be human and accountable in a world filled with both pain and joy.

Common Read 2025-26: Social Change Now!

The 2025-26 UU Common Read is Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection by Deepa Iyer (Skinner House).

Unitarian Universalists are invited to explore Iyer’s work through the lens of our UU faith and shared values. Participants explore Iyer’s Ecosystem model, the roles that comprise it, and how these can support the congregational community and, in turn, our role in wider communities where we work with others for social change.

This Common Read offers “Whole Church” engagement, with two tracks to engage UUs across the lifespan. The Resource Kit includes:

• Multigenerational Workshops for Children and Families. Based on Social Change Now and Deepa Iyer’s children’s book, We Are the Builders!, three active workshops invite all ages to experience learning synergy together. By Rebecca Figueroa.
• Discussion/Reflection for Adults, adaptable for Older Youth. Three sessions in a small group ministry format offer reflection, discussion, and group work to apply learning from Social Change Now to the congregation as a social justice ecosystem.
• All handouts for both of these UU Common Read tracks.

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