Hi Family, On September 17, Rosh Hashanah began which is the Jewish New Year. On September 25 at sundown, Yom Kippur or the Day of Atonement will begin. For Jews, this time of year is the High Holy Days, a time for serious introspection, of turning inward to consider mistakes and failings of the...

This reflection is contributed by Unitarian Universalist Minister Erik Resly. - Ed. I write not as an expert but as an explorer. Many years ago, I tumbled into the Sikh faith at the recommendation of a close friend......

UUA President Responds to Shooting at Sikh Temple August 6, 2012 BOSTON – In response to the tragic shooting at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, WI, Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) President the Reverend Peter Morales has released the following statement: “I am shocked, saddened and appalled...

Dear Family, The airwaves and internet are flooded with http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/20/james-holmes-identified-a_n_16… of the horrific mass shooting that occurred during the midnight showing of the new Batman movie....

A message from Unitarian Universalist President Peter Morales: Over the past week, several wildfires have been raging throughout Colorado, forcing the evacuation of 35,000 people and destroying homes and property. On Friday, President Barack Obama issued a for Colorado and visited the damaged areas.

"The Chief End of Human Existence" Hi Family, Happy June! For those of you graduating, reporting for active duty in one of the armed services, starting a new job or moving to a new home, congratulations....

We repost this article with appreciation from Giving and Generosity E-News, produced by Stewardship and Development at the Unitarian Universalist Association.-Ed. It’s Commencement season again, and we send a hearty congratulations to our graduates!...

Hello Family, Growing up, I was afraid of vampires. As the youngest sibling of four, I usually had to watch TV shows my older siblings wanted to watch. Most of the shows I enjoyed, however, there was one that caused nightmares: Dark Shadows....

Hello Family, My head is spinning from all that has happened since my February newsletter column. I attended retreats for UU Military Chaplains, UU Religious Professionals of Color and the Youth Ministry Advisory Committee....

Re-posted from the Standing on the Side of Love blog.–Ed. This post was written by Jesse Jaeger, the Executive Director of UU Mass Action. UU Mass Action and Unitarian Universalists across the state are lifting up our voices and saying that everyone is held in god’s love and everyone deserves...

The National Campus Ministry Association is a good resource for anyone interested in Campus Ministry. Here we repost an article by Teresa Zaffiro about her involvement in campus ministry....

mcummings@uua.orgUU Living Mosaic at . I Love You, Rev. Monica...

February Webinar: Pastoral Care for Young Adults Struggling with Addiction by Campus UUs on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 5:18pm February 14th is Valentines Day, and we'll be dedicating this time to prepare for how we properly provide love and support to the young adults in our campus ministry gro...

We invite you to share this particularly powerful reflection by President Peter Morales on the unjust effect current U.S. immigration policy has on youth and young adults. - Ed. BorderLinks nonprofit is making the arrangements. These students are receiving support from and working for an...

Hello Family, I am sitting in my home office watching squirrels run across cable lines while reflecting on 2011. Wow, it has been quite a year. Most notable this past year is the publicity related to teen suicide because of bullying, and the Occupy Movement....

The Church of the Larger Fellowship presents Quest for Meaning on Livestream. Join Unitarian Universalists from around the country in worship, every Sunday and Monday. Church of the Larger Fellowship maintains taped segments on this stream, available for viewing anytime.

Hi Family, I hope this message finds you and your family well. I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the fall retreat for the Central Midwest District Chapter of the Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association last week. The topic for the retreat was “Whose Are We.” For two days, we...

A Jewish tale from Afghanistan. Once, on a summer night in the country Afghanistan, the ruler Shah Abbis changed out of his fancy robes and left his palace dressed as a peasant to enjoy the evening air and to wander through the streets unnoticed. He walked and walked until he reached the poorest...