Community resilience is a collective effort. We know many of you are already doing your part to build strong, connected, and resilient communities. Together, we can harness our collective power to meet this moment, because democracy isn’t just something we do—it’s who we are, and who we strive to be.
In moments of instability and fear, we must respond with clarity and courage. It is our responsibility to leverage our resources, relationships, and collective power to defend democracy, ensure safety, and build a future where everyone can thrive. Through this hub, we offer guidance and resources on how to take action now, support each other, and build a resilient community that stands firm in the face of uncertainty.
A Checklist for Community Resilience
- The first and most important thing to do is to be in communication with one another. Check in with your people and keep the lines of communication open.
- Draw on lessons from the pandemic to make sure you have effective communications structures and a nimble strategy for how to make decisions together.
- Pay attention to who is coming in and out of the building when your community is gathered and be alert to suspicious packages or phone calls.
- Remember the importance of de-escalation as you take your own measures to support the safety of all the people.
- Make sure you are connected with your regional staff, other local congregations, and experienced organizers in your own neighborhood.
- Have conversations now about whose leadership and analysis you will look to for guidance. The people who will be most equipped to lead in the event of post-election chaos and conflict are those who have lived experiences of the state not being the primary source of their community’s safety.
Community Resilience Checklist Graphics
Community Resilience Checklist Graphics are available for Unitarian Universalists and others to use in congregation and community settings, as well as on social media. These are part of a collection of resources available at the Community Resilience Hub.
Timely Updates
Presidential Orders, UU Values, and the Constitution A Timely Summary Report for UU Leaders (February 26, 2025)
This summary report sorts through the flood of presidential orders, and their impact on UU justice priorities, with resources for responses for UU Communities. Priorities include Immigration & Refugees, DEI & Accessibility, Trans Rights.
Defending Faithful Sanctuary and Hospitality Strategies by the UUA and Its Multifaith Partners
Learn about the UUA's partnership with the multifaith coalition that is challenging the federal administration's rollback of the sensitive locations policy, a move that endangers religious freedom and the sanctity of our sacred spaces.
Preparation and Training Resources
Threats from Without, Care from Within Congregational Safety in Troubled Times
This robust training helps you anticipate and plan responses to violent threats, vandalism, doxxing, and other forms of intimidation and harassment.
Spiritual Discernment and Preparation for Collective Action
Effective justice action requires risk, courage and discernment. Here are tips and tools for resilient and sustained activism.
ICE and Immigration Enforcement in Congregations: Things You Should Know Things You Should Know
This practical guidance for interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs includes legal rights, sample signage, and preparation strategies.
Congregational Responses to Growing Fascism
The rising power of illiberal religious and political movements is threatening both religious freedom and democracy. These resources are a starting point to understanding the threat and what our theological response can be.
Building Resilience with Spiritual Grounding and Soul Care
During troubled times, we are called to be prophetic, but we need to ground ourselves to keep our balance and foster resilience.
Leadership and Readiness in Troubled Times
A changing, troubled world calls for prepared leaders. With advance preparation, you can meet moments of crisis with more confidence and less anxiety.