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Electrified the Amplified Crowd Summer Seminary alumni Kara Marler presented this inspiring toast at the Annual Program Fund "Amplify Unitarian Universalism" event celebrating the Learn about opportunities to become a youth leader of Unitarian Universalism Watch what Kara said here: Learn about...By Ted Resnikoff | July 14, 2015 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Business Meetings, Coming Out, Commitment, Community, General Assembly, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Marriage Equality, News, Purpose, Rights, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth SundayPage/Article
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In celebration of the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic ruling in favor of nationwide marriage equality, Unitarian Universalist (UU) ministers and congregations offered free weddings for same-sex couples nationwide on July 11 and 12, in an event called #JustMarriage.Press Release | By Unitarian Universalist Association | July 13, 2015 | From Home Page StoryTagged as: LGBTQ IssuesPage/Article -
The U.S. Supreme Court issued their 5 to 4 ruling in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, establishing federal recognition of same-sex marriage. With this decision, marriage equality for same-sex couples has become the law of the land nationwide. In celebration of this historic victory for equal...Press Release | By Unitarian Universalist Association | July 2, 2015 | From Home Page StoryTagged as: Marriage EqualityPage/Article -
“Today the U.S. Supreme Court stood on the side of love with its 5 to 4 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges establishing federal recognition of same-sex marriage. I applaud the court’s ruling as a major step in recognizing full civil rights for LGBTQ people. The ruling is cause for celebration."...Press Release | By Unitarian Universalist Association | June 26, 2015 | From Home Page StoryTagged as: LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, Marriage EqualityPage/Article -
General Assembly 2015 Event 261 Program Description We all engage with gender identity and expression in a variety of ways. In this workshop we explored transgender identity and how queering our conversations will deepen our ability to be in right relationship with one another, ourselves, and the...Utility | June 22, 2015 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: LGBTQ Welcome & EqualityPage/Article
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As Unitarian Universalists, we not only open our doors to people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, we value diversity of sexuality and gender and see it as a spiritual gift. In our congregations and spiritual communities, we welcome all, we affirm same-sex marriage (and have for...Press Release | By Unitarian Universalist Association | June 12, 2015 | From Home Page StoryTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, Welcome & Inclusion for LGBTQPage/Article -
The Hindu god Indra is said to have created reality as a great net, with jewels at each intersection of the threads. Every jewel is reflected in every other, and they are all connected by the infinite, intricate web. The jewels are sacred and so is the net that connects them. And so I pray: Dear...Prayer | By Amy Zucker Morgenstern | May 27, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Community, Connections, Hinduism, Inclusion, Journey, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, National Coming Out Day, Pride Sunday, Transgender Day of Remembrance, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element -
By Rev. Christian Schmidt For First Parish in Cambridge, a move to hosting a shelter for homeless youth and young adults wasn’t just a nice thing to do, it was a chance to fulfill its mission. Read More...Press Release | By Unitarian Universalist Association | May 19, 2015 | From Home Page StoryTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Community, Economic Justice, LGBTQ IssuesPage/Article -
On March 27, Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed into law the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), a thinly-veiled attack on the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people....Press Release | By Unitarian Universalist Association | March 31, 2015 | From Home Page StoryTagged as: LGBTQ IssuesPage/Article -
This blogpost was written by young adult Unitarian Universalist and lawyer with the The suicide of transgender teen conversion therapy increased her sense of isolation and rejection....By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | January 22, 2015 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, LGBTQ Issues, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Rights, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
Congregational partnerships and United Nations advocacy challenge oppressive laws.By Christian Schmidt | November 30, 2014 | From UU WorldTagged as: LGBTQ Issues, Related OrganizationsPage/Article -
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Human Rights at the United Nations Guided by our principles, Unitarian Universalists are called to advocate for international human rights; to be a voice for the voiceless by promoting the inherent worth and dignity of all living things....Utility | November 25, 2014 | From UU Office at the United NationsTagged as: LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, Welcome & Inclusion for LGBTQPage/Article
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UU Young Adult Tells United Nations: Stop Torture of Queer Youth Samantha Ames is a total rock star. Not a literal rock star. I’ve never seen her play an instrument and performance is not her jam. But Sam is the kind of person who you meet and are instantly impressed by, the kind of person you...By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | November 11, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Connections, Growth, Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Rights, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
Westboro Baptist Church came to Houston, Texas protesting – as quoted on the KHOU-TV website,"'This Mayor Annise Parker, whatever her name is, is an out of the closet lesbian. She is a spectacle and she has attention all over the country. So we are gonna say our part, said Marc Hill of Westboro."...By Ted Resnikoff | November 11, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Choice, Congregational Action, Connections, Discernment, Education, Equity, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, LGBTQ Issues, News, Personal Inspiration, Prayer Practices, Rights, Secular, Social Justice, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, WorshipPage/Article -
As Unitarian Universalists we believe every person is born with dignity and humanity, and that includes their gender expression. We practice that belief by creating welcoming and inclusive spaces.Utility | October 29, 2014Tagged as: LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, Welcoming Congregation ProgramPage/Article -
We are a welcoming faith. Unitarian Universalism doesn’t just open its doors to people of all sexual orientations and gender identities—we value diversity of sexuality and gender and see this diversity as a profound spiritual gift. "Finding the Right Words" Language about sexual orientation and...Utility | October 29, 2014Tagged as: LGBTQ Welcome & EqualityPage/Article -
Unitarian Universalism supports each person’s search for their own truth. We honor the many different ways of being, including diverse experiences of sexuality. People who are attracted to more than one gender have long been marginalized in our wider culture; here, we are dedicated to learning...Utility | October 22, 2014Tagged as: LGBTQ Welcome & EqualityPage/Article
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Unitarian Universalism honors diversity of genders and gendered experiences. This page offers ways you and your congregation can increase your welcome and inclusion of transgender people, basic definitions, and further resources....Utility | October 22, 2014Tagged as: LGBTQ Welcome & EqualityPage/Article
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LGBTQ Marchers Welcomed to Fly Their Flag at Iconic Parade New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade have reversed their longstanding opposition to marchers carrying banners identifying them as members of the LGBTQ community. The new more inclusive policy reflects the evolution of public opinion and...By Ted Resnikoff | September 4, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Faith, Homecoming / Ingathering, LGBTQ Issues, Rights, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU IdentityPage/Article -
When a man fully grasps the continuum of aggression, it’s hard to claim that he’s never played any role in perpetuating it.By Doug Muder | September 1, 2014 | From IdeasTagged as: Culture, Gender, Gender Justice, Justice, Men, Sexuality, Social Justice, WomenPage/Article