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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 -
again. Rev. Dr....By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | July 21, 2016 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Discernment, News, Prayer Practices, Racial Justice, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, WorshipPage/Article -
I'm on my way to a job where I am the only black person in my office. I work with people who either don’t know or don’t care about Alton Sterling or Philando Castile. They are going to ask me “How are you this morning?” and the simple truth is that I can’t be honest. I can’t say that...Reflection | By Shane Paul Neil | July 10, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: #BlackLivesMatter, Activism, America, Anti-Oppression, Compassion, Direct Experience, Pain, Race/Ethnicity, SolidarityWorship element -
There is no algebra for death. No life lost cancels out another. The idea that there is some other side to the equation is a lie perpetrated by centuries of war and revenge. There is no other side. You cannot subtract and equalize the equation. There is an addition of loss, grief upon grief upon...Poetry | By Lynn Ungar | July 8, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Activism, Community, Division, Grief, Solidarity, UnityWorship element -
The days that come and carry away your spirit, your spark — bow down. Lay your head on the hard earth and let your brokenness join the death that is stirring there. Life rebels against death, takes the very dust of our bones and reweaves it into glory. You were made for Life, and Life does not...Prayer | By Audette Fulbright Fulson | July 8, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Activism, Brokenness, Despair, Disaster or Crisis, Grief, Hiroshima Day, Justice, Justice Sunday, Solidarity, Transgender Day of Remembrance, TraumaWorship element -
Panelists, audience voice strong support for Palestinians.By Elaine McArdle | June 24, 2016 | From UU WorldTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Global Human Rights & Justice, Global Peace & ConflictPage/Article -
Four individuals share personal stories, discuss difficulty of the topic.By Elaine McArdle | June 24, 2016 | From UU WorldTagged as: Activism, Global Human Rights & Justice, Socially Responsible InvestingPage/Article -
A Columbus, Ohio, rally calls for a boycott of the fast food chain until it joins the Fair Food Program.By Sonja L. Cohen | June 22, 2016 | From UU WorldTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, General Assembly, Social JusticePage/Article -
Rally for Economic Justice at General Assembly! General Assembly we are protesting outside of Wendy’s! Why? To get better wages and working conditions for the farm workers who have supplied Wendy’s tomatoes. When asked by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) to sign onto the Fair Food...By Ted Resnikoff | June 15, 2016 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Civil Rights & Religious Liberty, Commitment, Community, Economic Justice, General Assembly, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth SundayPage/Article -
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....By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | June 3, 2016 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Beliefs & Principles, Connections, Equity, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Identity, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Social Justice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Voting Rights, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." This quote, attributed to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., is likely a paraphrase of original language that was slightly different. The closest statement your WorshipWeb Curator could find is this excerpt from Rev. King's...Quote | By Martin Luther King, Jr. | June 1, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Character, Commitment, Courage, Democracy, Integrity, Living Our Faith, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Self-Respect, Seven PrinciplesWorship element -
Using SnapChat to Expand Your Reach To Younger Folks Recently I shared this image, by Benjamin Schwartz that appears in the New Yorker Magazine: to Facebook adding "Imagine being the one trying to explain why churches and our office should be using it." In the comments, a number of folks asked ho...By Bart Frost | May 16, 2016 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Belief, Community, Connections, Faith, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Identity, Leadership, Membership Growth & Outreach, News, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarianism, Universalism, UU Identity, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth SundayPage/Article -
Dear Reader of this message, People have been creating and sending cards for generations because it’s a simple and powerful way to maintain connection and sustain our families. But too often, the Mamas Day cards we see in stores don’t reflect the mamas in our lives, or the struggles they face.By Ted Resnikoff | May 3, 2016 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Community, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Multiculturalism, News, Secular, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article -
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." This quote has been widely attributed to Martin Luther King, Jr.Quote | May 2, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Activism, Integrity, Living Our Faith, Power, Purpose, Seven Principles, Solidarity, StrengthWorship element
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Strengthen bonds of love by Elissa McDavid Back in September, Warsan Shire’s (a Kenyan-born SomaliEuropean refugee crisis, but also the larger forces of migration, across the globe and across borders. Shire points to the humanness of migration. In the United States, our media, our politics, and...By Ted Resnikoff | April 26, 2016 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Community, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Immigration Reform, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article -
Living the Wasteless Life by Carter Smith My story actually begins almost a year ago, when one of my Facebook friends posted an article about Lauren Singer, blogger at zero waste lifestyle” was possible for people living in industrialized Western societies seemed both outlandish and amazing. From...By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | April 21, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Climate & Environmental Justice, Connections, Earth, Earth Day, Education, Faith Development, Growth, News, Secular, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article