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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 -
OUnitarian Universalist Church of Akron (Ohio) Social Justice Ministry on Im…;, F… Justice and L… Rights and Welcoming Congregation is literally lifesaving – as attested to by this excerpt from story on thewww.pflag.org/">PFLAGBennett Award for Human Justice and Social Action winning Social...By Ted Resnikoff | August 20, 2014 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Climate & Environmental Justice, Community, Earth, Earth Day, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Immigration Reform, LGBTQ Issues, Rights, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article -
We commit to creating spaces where LGBTQ+ people are welcomed, affirmed, and protected, living out our values of acceptance, compassion, and equity.Utility | August 8, 2014Tagged as: LGBTQ Welcome & EqualityPage/Article -
The Welcoming Congregation Bulletin is a monthly newsletter that keeps readers connected to the work of building a welcoming and inclusive community where all people can bring their full authentic selves. If you would like to receive this newsletter as an email, please...Utility | August 6, 2014Tagged as: LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, Welcoming Congregation ProgramPage/Article -
We know that religious spaces haven’t always been welcoming places for all people, especially when it comes to gender and sexuality. We are out to change that. For 25 years we have worked hard to make sure lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are full members of our faith...Utility | July 30, 2014Tagged as: LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, Welcoming Congregation ProgramPage/Article -
Learn about Robert Jensen, graduate of the Unitarian Universalist Association Summer Seminary Class of 2013, from the selected excerpts of this profile piece by mailto:amohammed@milipitasjournal.com">Aliyah Mohammed of the Fremont Bulletin from the Mercury News. – Ed. Unitarian Universalist...By Ted Resnikoff | July 9, 2014 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Commitment, Community, Connections, Education, Faith Development, General Assembly, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, LGBTQ Issues, Rights, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth SundayPage/Article -
WHEREAS, our Unitarian Universalist principles, faith and values call us to witness and advocate for human worth and dignity, justice, equity, compassion and the goal of world community. WHEREAS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) people in Uganda are being rounded up and...2014 | Action of Immediate WitnessTagged as: Global Human Rights & Justice, LGBTQ Issues, LGBTQ Welcome & EqualityPage/Article
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For more than twenty years, the Welcoming Congregation Program has helped Unitarian Universalist congregations become more welcoming and inclusive of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Every Welcoming Congregation Program Is Different There’s no one way to run a program! It...Utility | June 12, 2014Tagged as: LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, Welcoming Congregation ProgramPage/Article
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Unbounded Love Standing in the Side of the Love (SSL), the interfaith public advocacy campaign sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), celebrates 5 years of community activism, social networking and General Assembly (GA) in Providence....By Ted Resnikoff | June 3, 2014 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Climate & Environmental Justice, Coming Out, Earth, Earth Day, Homecoming / Ingathering, LGBTQ Issues, Marriage Equality, Reproductive Justice, Rights, Secular, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article -
In order for a congregation to be recognized by the UUA as a Welcoming Congregation, it must go through a Welcoming Congregation Program. Requirements for recognition are: Measurable achievements in the areas of education, congregational life, and community outreach, using...Utility | May 29, 2014Tagged as: LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, Welcoming Congregation ProgramPage/Article -
population of the United States) still live in states where the right to marry is restricted on the basis of gender-preference. Support the UUA in making marriage Equality the law of the land SlateHuman Rights Campaign (HRC) website for detailed state-by-state information on marriage-equality.By Ted Resnikoff | May 23, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Coming Out, Homecoming / Ingathering, Marriage Equality, News, Rights, Secular, Truth, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article -
What I experienced in the rotunda of an Arkansas courthouse was an ethos of graciousness.By Jennie Ann Barrington | May 19, 2014 | From UU WorldTagged as: Families & Faith Development, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Living Our Faith, Marriage, Marriage EqualityPage/Article -
In 1987 the Unitarian Universalist Association established the Common Vision Planning Committee, a diverse group of clergy and laity from around the North American continent that was tasked with collecting information about how welcomed and accepted gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons felt in thei...May 14, 2014Tagged as: LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, Welcoming Congregation ProgramPage/Article
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Plaintiffs Include UU Congregations Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations in North Carolina (www.puuc.org/">Piedmont Unitarian Universalist Church, Charlotte and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville) have joined the suit against the state of North Carolina led by the...By Ted Resnikoff | May 7, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Coming Out, Homecoming / Ingathering, LGBTQ Issues, Marriage Equality, News, Rights, Secular, Truth, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article -
Unitarian Universalists Welcome Them welcoming faith, and the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has a long history of fighting for the rights of the LGBTQ community. Finally, other religions are moving to accept LGBTQ members in their faith. The FirstThirdPrinciplesWilliam Saleton reports...By Ted Resnikoff | May 2, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, LGBTQ Issues, Purpose, Rights, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UUA HeadquartersPage/Article