If you are interested in learning more about the history and culture of BIPOC Unitarian Universalists, you can reach to these UU organizations.

Sankofa Special Collection

at Meadville Lombard Theological School

The Sankofa Special Collection serves as a repository of archival materials, biographies, worship resources, and images that tell the story of Unitarian Universalists of Color. It celebrates the experiences of leaders and laity of African American, Native American, Asian and South Asian, Pacific Island, and Middle Eastern descent; members of the African Diaspora; and those who identify as multiracial and/or multicultural.

Sankofa looks into the silences and absences created by white supremacy, to amplify what has been muted and to recover what has been obscured. Sankofa brings to the present the history of the People of Color who have made a home in Unitarian Universalism.

Cuentos Special Collection

at Meadville Lombard Theological School

The Cuentos Special Collection's purpose is to collect, preserve, and document the depth and breadth of the history of encounters between Unitarianism, Universalism, and Unitarian Universalism and Latinx individuals and communities in the United States. This is an evolving historical narrative that continues to this day.

Unitarian Universalist congregations have stepped up, spoke up, marched, and joined Latinx peoples on social justice issues. Some congregations have made space within their communities and worship services to welcome Latinxs. The stories of these congregations and the reflections of the individuals involved belong here, as do more tangible items such as photographs, posters, buttons, and papers.

For decades Latinxs seeking communities of shared values have visited UU congregations and stayed. Latinx ministers, religious educators, musicians, and other leaders—professional and lay—are a part of the story of Unitarian Universalism, yet for the most part the larger UU community knows very little about them. Their stories and reflections have a home here.

Mūlāni Global U/U Special Collection

at Meadville Lombard Theological School

Mūlāni is a Sanskrit word that means “to take root.” The Mūlāni Global U/U Special Collection

serves as the repository of materials that document the deep roots of Unitarian, Universalist, and Unitarian Universalist (U/U) international communities. This special collection contains stories, correspondence, sermons, projects, and other materials that shed light on the past and inform future international endeavors.

Mūlāni is a resource for those who are interested in the U/U international story as well as congregations and organizations looking to preserve their documents.

Black Members History Project

at All Souls Unitarian Church, Washington, DC

The All Souls Black Members History Project focuses on memories, contributions, and reflections that capture, honor, and keep alive the precious stories and memories of deceased Black members who have gone before us, many of whom started coming in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Some came because they valued the church’s open-minded theology and freedom to explore ideas about God and religion without creed or dogma; others were attracted by A. Powell Davies and his eloquent sermons and passion for civil rights; and still others felt welcome and valued during David Eaton’s ministry between 1969 and 1992, when Black membership and racial diversity at All Souls was at its highest (40%). They were judges, educators, scientists, doctors, civil rights activists and advocates, changemakers, and community leaders. Together, during significant turning points in All Souls’ storied history, they worshipped, sang in church choirs, fundraised, and stepped up to serve in whatever way the church needed, and so much more.

Other Organizations (Not Exclusively BIPOC)

EqUUal Access enables the full engagement of people with disabilities in Unitarian Universalist communities and the broader society.

Dictionary Of Unitarian Universalist Biography (DUUB) is a public web resource that contains hundreds of concise biographies of Unitarian and Universalist leaders and celebrated individuals whose religion was Unitarian, Universalist or Unitarian Universalist. The Dictionary is organized by categories and biography. The articles have been contributed by a number of historians and researchers that are recognized experts on their subjects.

UU Mystics in Community createa community of Unitarian Universalists who share an interest in mysticism, in order to gain the rewards of mutual stimulation and support.

UU Women’s Federation (UUWF) is a national membership organization working to advance justice for women and promote their spiritual growth.