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The challenges in inter-cultural communication are multiple. Therefore, when the opportunity arises for North Americans to deliver an address or sermon to a group whose first language is not English, or for whom U.S. culture is remote, it will facilitate communication and build stronger...Utility | February 21, 2014 | From Global Unitarian UniversalismTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article -
Unitarian Universalism's long history with the United Nations can be traced back to the early 20th century. Both the Unitarians and the Universalists were active in the League of Nations Association and later closely monitored the creation of the United Nations.Utility | February 3, 2014 | From UU Office at the United NationsTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article -
Each year the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office (UU-UNO) hosts our Spring Seminar. Our 2013 theme was Sex, Love, and Violence: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in a Globalized World. Throughout the seminar participants met in collaboration groups to discuss and process the...Utility | January 13, 2014 | From UU Office at the United NationsTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article
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The UUA is grateful to be in relationship with U/U groups around the globe. In our faith tradition we do not have a central religious authority which governs these groups. We are all equals in our own histories, our ways of organizing, and our expressions of faith.Utility | November 22, 2013 | From Global Unitarian UniversalismTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article
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Unitarian Universalists (UUs) who are planning permanent or temporary stays in countries outside the United States, or those who are planning short-term trips, can often find community with Unitarian, Universalist, or Unitarian Universalist (U/U) congregations or groups in the places where they...Utility | July 2, 2013 | From Global Unitarian UniversalismTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article -
A belief in “the inherent worth and dignity of every person” is core to Unitarian Universalism: every person, no exceptions. As religious people, our Principles call us to acknowledge the immigrant experience and to affirm and promote the flourishing of the human family. Our Sources “challenge...2013 | Statement of ConscienceTagged as: Civil Rights & Religious Liberty, Economic Justice, Global Human Rights & Justice, Immigration, Racial Justice, Reproductive HealthPage/Article
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Each year the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office (UU-UNO) hosts our Intergenerational Spring Seminar. Our 2010 theme was A Climate of Change: Heads, Hearts, and Hands Around the Planet. Below is the statement complied by attendees to represent Unitarian Universalist voices at the United...Utility | May 22, 2013 | From UU Office at the United NationsTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article -
Each year the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office (UU-UNO) hosts our Intergenerational Spring Seminar. Below is the statement complied by attendees to represent Unitarian Universalist voices at the United Nations. Learn more about UU work on economic justice....Utility | May 22, 2013 | From UU Office at the United NationsTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article
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Each year the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office (UU-UNO) hosts our Intergenerational Spring Seminar. Below is the statement complied by attendees to represent Unitarian Universalist voices at the United Nations. Learn more about UU work on multicultural ministries....Utility | May 22, 2013 | From UU Office at the United NationsTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article
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Each year the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office (UU-UNO) hosts our Intergenerational Spring Seminar. Below is the statement complied by attendees to represent Unitarian Universalist voices at the United Nations.Utility | May 22, 2013 | From UU Office at the United NationsTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article
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Each year the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office (UU-UNO) hosts our Intergenerational Spring Seminar. Below is the statement complied by attendees to represent Unitarian Universalist voices at the United Nations. Learn more about UU work on building peace and microfinance. UU United...Utility | May 22, 2013 | From UU Office at the United NationsTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article
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Each year the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office (UU-UNO) hosts our Intergenerational Spring Seminar. Our 2012 theme was Beyond Borders: Breaking Barriers of Race and Immigration. Throughout the seminar participants met in collaboration groups to discuss and process the informational...Utility | May 22, 2013 | From UU Office at the United NationsTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article -
Each year the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office (UU-UNO) hosts our Intergenerational Spring Seminar. Our 2011 theme was Empower Women for a Better World. Below is the statement complied by attendees to represent Unitarian Universalist voices at the United Nations....Utility | May 22, 2013 | From UU Office at the United NationsTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article
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Don C. Richter’s book Mission Trips that Matter is an excellent resource for religious groups that are preparing for an international journey. Below are "five key lessons" that I took away from the book. Please share other learnings/applications from the book with the International Resources...Utility | May 3, 2013 | From Global Unitarian UniversalismTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article
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General Assembly 2004 Event 4061 Presenters: Charlie Clements, President of Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC); Allison Kent, UUSC Staff Associate specializing in Guatemala; and Denese Becker, survivor from Guatemalan massacres In March 13, 1982, Denese Becker was a nine-year-old May...Utility | May 3, 2013 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: General Assembly, Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article -
The Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is considered an international bill of rights for women, outlining standards for ratifying countries to meet in the treatment and rights of women....Utility | May 3, 2013 | From UU Office at the United NationsTagged as: Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article
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A Spark of Freedom in the Muslim World is General Assembly 2011 event number 3004. Presenter: Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf The spark of freedom is spreading throughout the Muslim world. History proves that democracy yields greater peace and prosperity and safeguards the rights of all religious/ethnic...Utility | May 3, 2013 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: General Assembly, Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article
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General Assembly 2009 Event 4022 Charlie Clements, President of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC), introduced the session. He invited participants to meet UUSC partners: inspired people leading the global movement to eliminate torture....Utility | May 3, 2013 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: General Assembly, Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article
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General Assembly 2009 Event 1004 Moderator: Mac Goekler. Speakers: Sharon Welch, Paul Sawyer, John Hooper, John Schaibly. Sponsored by the Commission on Social Witness. The Peacemaking Statement of Conscience (SOC) is the first of the Unitarian Universalist Association’s (UUA’s) 4-year...Utility | May 3, 2013 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: General Assembly, Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article
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General Assembly 2008 Event 4041 Presented by Rev. LoraKim Joyner, co-minister, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville, Florida, and co-chair, Compassionate Communication Working Group, Peacemaking Core Team, Peacemaking Congregational Study/Action Issue. Rev....Utility | May 3, 2013 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: General Assembly, Global Engagement & Building PeacePage/Article