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It’s through our shared interdependence that we are sheltered and saved.Reflection | By Karen G. Johnston | May 10, 2021 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: Compassion, Connections, Fear, Interdependence, Relationships, Service, WorshipPage/Article -
Unitarian Universalist congregations in the news.By Staff Writer | May 1, 2021 | From UU WorldTagged as: Diversity, Generosity, Grief, ServicePage/Article -
Maundy Thursday means that followers of Jesus serve.Reading | By Jill Duffield | March 3, 2021 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Christianity, Humility, Lent, Service, WorshipWorship element -
Also in the news: Louisville church provides sanctuary to protesters against police brutality; congregations in Massachusetts and Missouri will host homeless shelters all winter.By Sonja L. Cohen, Christopher L. Walton | November 6, 2020 | From UU newsTagged as: Congregational Stories & Best Practices in Social Justice, Democracy, Immigration, ServicePage/Article -
I miss the way things were, and I know they’ll never really be the same.Reflection | By Erica Rose Long | June 24, 2020 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: #COVID19, 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Caring, Connections, Direct Experience, Friendship, Humanism, Ministry, Resilience, Secular, Service, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article -
A Tennessee congregation erases $4.2 million in debt for people in need.By Elaine McArdle | June 1, 2020 | From UU WorldTagged as: Congregational Stories & Best Practices in Social Justice, Economy, Justice, ServicePage/Article -
Major anniversaries for UU Church of the Restoration and UU Congregation at Rock Tavern; congregational projects in Illinois, Indiana, and Maine.By Staff Writer | June 1, 2020 | From UU WorldTagged as: Environment, Service, StewardshipPage/Article
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Today we kick off Religious Education classes with [over number registered] children and youth in our congregation. [Number of volunteers] adult volunteers carry the sacred privilege and responsibility of journeying beside them on our behalf....Ritual | By Lauren Wyeth | January 7, 2020 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Children, Community, Education, Leadership, Service, Teacher Dedication, Teacher Recognition, Teamwork, Unitarian Universalism, Youth/TeensWorship element -
Reader 1: We come today to gather together as Unitarian Universalists. Reader 2: We come today to join in the spirit of love and the service of life. Reader 3: We come today to be part of the stream of this living tradition. All: In our gathering, may we be blessed. Reader 1: Our shared faith is...Responsive Reading | By Monica Jacobson-Tennessen | January 2, 2020 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Commitment, Direct Experience, God, Justice, Living Our Faith, Love, Ordinations, ServiceWorship element -
Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church wins court battle to house homeless people in Lenexa, Kansas.By Heather Beasley Doyle | December 20, 2019 | From UU WorldTagged as: Economic Justice, Hospitality, ServicePage/Article -
In the weaving of our story to the web of life, we must remember that we must not cut the strings, for there are others coming after us.Affirmation | By Tania Y Márquez | November 6, 2019 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Calling, Commitment, Direct Experience, Generations, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Purpose, Service, SolidarityWorship element -
Note: This was written and led by co-ministers to celebrate the installation of a third minister in a different congregation. Please change pronouns as necessary. Leader 1: What a joy it is to be here today… and to celebrate the shared ministry of this congregation. It is, indeed shared ministry,...Ritual | By Wendy Bartel, Lynn Gardner | November 6, 2019 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Commitment, Covenant, Installations, Interdependence, Leadership, Service, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element
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New Orleans service and learning center, founded after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, is closing at the end of November.By Elaine McArdle | November 1, 2019 | From UU WorldTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, ServicePage/Article -
An Illinois congregation’s internship program offers students valuable firsthand workplace experience.By Sherri Daye Scott | November 1, 2019 | From LifeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Breakthrough Congregations, Discernment, Economy, Service, Youth/TeensPage/Article -
The Rev. Dr. Mark Morrison-Reed, CB Beal, and Denise Rimes honored at 2019 General Assembly.By Elaine McArdle | September 1, 2019 | From UU WorldTagged as: General Assembly, Leadership, ServicePage/Article -
When I say go in peace, I don’t mean “go in mindless oblivion.” When I say go in peace, I don’t mean “go without challenging yourself or others.” When I say go in peace, I don’t mean “go in utter ease and comfort.” When I say go in peace, I mean “go in peace, seeking justice.”...Benediction | By Jim Magaw | May 6, 2019 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Activism, Challenge, Commitment, Community, Compassion, Courage, Humanism, Justice, Love, Peace, Secular, ServiceWorship element -
Multi-age community service is an emerging model for UU family ministry. The trick with community service is to not just serve the community: is to link the service explicitly with our UU values and to offer intentional opportunities for spiritual growth. Making Community Service Be Faith...Utility | April 23, 2019 | From Pacific Western RegionTagged as: Families & Faith Development, Family, Generations, Multigenerational Faith Development, ServicePage/Article
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A haircut, a cup of coffee, or just an honest “How are you?” can be transformed into a powerful moment between two people living in a hard world.Reflection | By Rebekah Savage | March 27, 2019 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Body, Caring, Direct Experience, Hospitality, Humanism, Military, Ministry, ServicePage/Article -
One: On Labor Day we honor our work, physical and mental, paid and unpaid, joyous and heartbreaking. Many: We give thanks for work’s gifts, suffer its difficulties, and strive to make labor just and joyous for all. One: Our work can build our society, provide for our material needs, and give our...Responsive Reading | By Amanda Udis-Kessler | December 7, 2018 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Character, Direct Experience, Gratitude, Integrity, Labor Day, Living Our Faith, Meaning, Purpose, Service, Unitarian Universalism, WorkWorship element -
In recognition of Labor Day, we light this flame to honor all work, including the work of our hands and our backs, in gratitude for all the labors that support our world, and for all those who boldly continue the work of justice, equity, and peace.Chalice Lighting | By Florence Caplow | December 5, 2018 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Community, Gratitude, Interdependence, Labor Day, Responsibility, Secular, ServiceWorship element