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I know sometimes you get cranky, And sometimes your tea gets cold Before you can drink it. Sometimes The news is too much. The resistance Seems too little. That's real. But we are Here. Imperfect and together and reaching. You can hold my hand if you want. I washed It with soap. It's OK. In this...Poetry | By Julián Jamaica Soto | September 26, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Activism, Compassion, Connections, Direct Experience, Friendship, Hospitality, Relationships, Secular, SolidarityWorship element -
Fiercely UU is a blog series where AkronOhioUnitarian Universalist Church of Akron where he chairs the Racial Justice Task Force. He also is a leader with Akron Initiative for Racial Equality (AIRE). Find more of his writings on Marooned in Akron and follow him on twitterinstagram...By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | September 22, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Connections, Faith Development, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Nourishing the Spirit, Racial Justice, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
Holy One, our hearts are weary; are tired; and are breaking. Our hearts are stretching as they are pulled and pushed, bruised and battered by all the suffering and brokenness and pain. Our ears are ringing—ringing with harsh words, with yelling, with gunfire that echoes in our streets and takes...Prayer | By Margaret Weis | September 22, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: #BlackLivesMatter, 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Activism, Anti-Oppression, Disaster or Crisis, Justice, Multiculturalism, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element -
The poet Langston Hughes has written: "Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly." May this chalice flame challenge each of us to cherish to our dreams, for all things worth doing begin in the courage and inspiration of a dream.Chalice Lighting | By Maureen Killoran | September 18, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Hope, VisionWorship element -
Protest offshore drilling in Gulf, help flood victim in Baton RougeBy Elaine McArdle | September 1, 2016 | From UU WorldTagged as: Activism, Climate Change, Climate Justice, EnvironmentPage/Article
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Discounted Registration Rate for Young Adult Women International Women’s Convocation affirms each person’s right to identify for themselves who they are and to express themselves in a way that is authentic to them. Members of the International Women’s Convocation include individuals who...By Ted Resnikoff | August 16, 2016 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Business Meetings, Congregational Action, Connections, Economic Justice, Faith Development, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, News, Reproductive Justice, Rights, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
We light this flame to ignite our hearts and minds— the spark of knowledge that enlightens, the shimmering hope that burns, the blazing love that engulfs our actions, the bonfire of our commitment. We light this flame for those who celebrate themselves who fear who hope who persevere who stand on...Chalice Lighting | By Linda lee Franson | August 14, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 6th Principle (World Community), Activism, Anti-Oppression, Coming Out, Commitment, Inclusion, Justice, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Love, Pride Sunday, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element -
Did you know that there are trillions of little tiny creatures living inside your bodies? They’re called microbiota, and they're SOOO tiny that to them, you and your body… are like a planet. To my microbiota I am Planet [your name]. You are Planet [name of child present]. You are Planet [name of...Time for All Ages | By Carolyn Fisher | August 10, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Activism, Body, Climate Justice, Earth, Earth Day, Earth-Centered, Humanism, Nature, Responsibility, SecularWorship element -
Smart Strategy + Limited Resources = Vibrant Campus Ministry Three years ago, the Unitarian Church of Montreal (UCM) hired me as the Campus Ministry Coordinator on a contract of just 3 hours a week, from September to May....By Carlene Gardner, Annie Gonzalez Milliken | August 10, 2016 | From On CampusTagged as: Activism, Campus Ministry, Community, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Multiculturalism, News, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UU Beliefs, Vision for UUismPage/Article -
Confronting the Work My Privilege Means I Must Do The following is the first of five reflections on a service trip that members of the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara Unitarian Universalist Association Katie Tyson Fund for Youth and Young Adult Ministries. – ed. by Lily Stelzer Coming from a...By Ted Resnikoff | August 7, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Congregational Action, Connections, Faith, Faith Development, Generosity, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Service, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Youth SundayPage/Article -
Learning How to do Anti-Racism Work at Home The following is the first of five reflections on a service trip that members of the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara Unitarian Universalist Association Katie Tyson Fund for Youth and Young Adult Ministries. – ed. by Max Pagano This past June, I went...By Ted Resnikoff | August 5, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Children's / Religious Education Sunday, Congregational Action, Connections, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Generosity, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Service, Sexuality Education, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday, Youth/TeensPage/Article -
The Right to Joy – to Combat Injustice The following is the first of five reflections on a service trip that members of the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara Unitarian Universalist Association Katie Tyson Fund for Youth and Young Adult Ministries. - ed. by Daryanna Lancet I come away from the...By Ted Resnikoff | August 3, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Children's / Religious Education Sunday, Congregational Action, Connections, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Generosity, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Service, Sexuality Education, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Youth Sunday, Youth/TeensPage/Article -
Jesus was a teacher, long ago, of love and compassion.Time for All Ages | By Erika Hewitt | August 2, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: #BlackLivesMatter, 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 6th Principle (World Community), Activism, Calling, Caring, Choice, Christianity, Love, Presence, Responsibility, SacrificeWorship element -
What Noah Learned at UU Mid-West Leadership School pr…; White privilege. Male privilege. Cis-genderUU Youth Midwest Leadership School in BeloitWIUnitarian Universalist (UU) faith, and team-building skills, was set to be another ordinary week in my life....By Ted Resnikoff | August 2, 2016 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, Connections, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Racial Justice, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth SundayPage/Article -
Broadening My Morality The following is the first of five reflections on a service trip that members of the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara Unitarian Universalist Association Katie Tyson Fund for Youth and Young Adult Ministries. - ed. by Miles Kretschmer Awareness This trip has been an...By Ted Resnikoff | August 2, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Congregational Action, Connections, Faith, Faith Development, Generosity, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Service, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Youth SundayPage/Article -
God of all known by many names, Holy one. It’s in sorrow that I implore your intercession in removing the darkness that has descended upon this land. Heartbroken and filled with pain, we are on the precipice of descending into our lowest form of baseness in despair. Lift the veil of hatred, envy...Prayer | By Addae Ama Kraba | August 1, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 6th Principle (World Community), 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Activism, America, Brokenness, Christianity, Courage, Despair, God, Healing, JusticeWorship element
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In the first episode of "Call the Midwife"—a British show about post-WWII midwives—the main character Jenny Worth is just starting as a midwife in the East End of London. She experiences a moment of disgust and overwhelm at witnessing the awful experience of one of her expectant mothers. She...Reading | By Forrest Gilmore | July 28, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 6th Principle (World Community), Activism, Compassion, Humanism, Integrity, Justice, Poverty, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Purpose, Service, Spiritual PracticeWorship element
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The flaming chalice was first used by the Unitarian Service Committee as a symbol of life-saving refuge for people fleeing persecution in Europe. As we light this chalice, we invoke the love that called people to put their lives at risk to save others. May we be vessels of life-saving welcome.Chalice Lighting | By Michael J. Tino | July 28, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 6th Principle (World Community), Activism, Commitment, Community, Ethics, History, Justice, Justice Sunday, Relationships, Salvation, UnitarianismWorship element -
Facing the Legacy of Slavery The following is the first of five reflections on a service trip that members of the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara Unitarian Universalist Association Katie Tyson Fund for Youth and Young Adult Ministries. - ed....By Ted Resnikoff | July 27, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Congregational Action, Connections, Faith, Faith Development, Generosity, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Service, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Youth SundayPage/Article -
Fiercely UU is a blog series where Unitarian Universalist (UU) young adults tell stories about what our faith requires of us and how they follow that call. To be fiercely UU is to proclaim human worth and interdependence. In an individualist, greed-based, shame and fear fueled white supremacist...By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | July 22, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Beliefs & Principles, Connections, Equity, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Identity, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Voting Rights, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article