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General Assembly 2012 Event 421 Program Description Speakers: Beth Brownfield, Rev. Colin Bossen, Rev. Clyde Grubbs, Bruce Knotts In this program, participants learned about the historical impact of the Doctrine of Discovery on the world, the connections of the Doctrine to immigration issues, and...Utility | September 26, 2013 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: Racial Justice & Multicultural MinistriesPage/Article
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The Unitarian Universalist faith calls us to fully understand the legacy of Christopher Columbus, just as it calls us to respect and learn from indigenous peoples and support their struggles for social justice and religious freedom....Utility | September 26, 2013Tagged as: Racial Justice & Multicultural MinistriesPage/Article -
We post an excerpt of a story about groundbreaking equality and justice – on the Federal Bench. – Ed. Jennifer Bendery of the Huffington Post. WASHINGTON -- The Senate made history on Tuesday by voting to confirm Todd Hughes to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Hughes, who was...By Ted Resnikoff | September 25, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Equity, Homecoming / Ingathering, News, Secular, Social Justice, Truth, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article -
50 years ago the nation gathered in Washington D.C. and marched for jobs, freedom and justice. These photos documenting Unitarian Universalist public witness, published by the UUA on Facebook, provide the opportunity to reflect upon our Unitarian Universalist Principles, and renew our witness. –...By Ted Resnikoff | September 24, 2013 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA HeadquartersPage/Article -
This report of a Unitarian Universalist Congregation acting upon the beliefs we share comes from our friends at UU World and provides the opportunity for reflection on our Fifth Principle. – Ed. Florida Church Welcomes Boy Scouts Spurned by Baptists When three local units of the Boy Scouts of...By Ted Resnikoff | September 24, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Choice, Congregational Action, Equity, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Social Justice, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, UUA HeadquartersPage/Article -
Luminary Leaders is a network that connects youth leaders to opportunities throughout the Association. A number of opportunities are available this year, including a drawing to win up to $500 in scholarship assistance for a UU event. You can learn more at...By Jeremie Bateman | September 23, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Youth SundayPage/Article -
When private companies provide incarceration facilities and services, government often finds that the more people incarcerated, the cheaper it is. We re-post this story from the Huffington Post which provides insight into how the culture of Mass Incarceration works. – Ed....By Ted Resnikoff | September 20, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Congregational Action, Discernment, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA HeadquartersPage/Article
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We post an excerpt of this report from the New York Times on the first extensive interview of Pope Francis, revealing his view of the Catholic Church. Read the entire article http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/20/world/europe/pope-bluntly-faults-chur…;. –Ed. Pope Bluntly Faults Church’s Focus on...By Ted Resnikoff | September 19, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Beliefs & Principles, Faith, Homecoming / Ingathering, News, Secular, Truth, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article -
We re-post this story from the GLAAD blog, about the resolution passed at the recent Disciples of Christ General Assembly welcoming all people to their congregations, "as they feel the have been welcomed by God." Their resolution is in keeping with the Third Principle of Unitarian Universalism,...By Ted Resnikoff | September 12, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Community, Homecoming / Ingathering, Multiculturalism, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UU IdentityPage/Article
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The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Common Read enters its fourth year of intentional group read and discussion on topics central to Unitarian Universalist principlesbeliefsBehind the Kitchen Door by Saru Jayaraman....By Ted Resnikoff | September 11, 2013 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Congregational Action, Discernment, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UUA HeadquartersPage/Article -
Putting focus on the difference we make www.uua.org/I-Do...By Ted Resnikoff | September 6, 2013 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Community, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Purpose, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UUA HeadquartersPage/Article -
As part of inquiry into new and innovative ways to bring the values, principles and faith of Unitarian Universalism into the larger world, we post and excerpt of this article from the current issue of UU World. – Ed. Forget the Cream – I'll Take Mine with Love A group in California is trying to...By Ted Resnikoff | September 6, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Community, Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, Multiculturalism, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article -
Share What's Special! Visit the CGUUS website for information on schedule, venue, cost, fundraising opportunities and to REGISTER. http://cguus.org/...By Carey McDonald | September 5, 2013 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Community, Congregational Action, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Secular, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
We repost an excerpt of this story that appears on the Common Dreams blog about the work the First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles is doing to protect the personal liberties of people in the United States. Read the full post hereSonali Kolhatkar When I first met Reverend Rick Hoyt he said, "You...By Ted Resnikoff | September 3, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Choice, Congregational Action, Homecoming / Ingathering, News, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Truth, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article
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General Assembly 2013 Event 4033 Program Description Speakers: Rev. Jacqueline Duhart, Rev. Eric Meter, Rev. Marlin Lavanhar, Paula Cole Jones Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow (Unitarian Universalist Association Common Read) exposes the new racial caste system built on mass incarceration of...Utility | August 28, 2013 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: Racial Justice & Multicultural MinistriesPage/Article
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We share this reflection on the value of openness and trust in the face of uncertainty borne upon past experience by the Rev. Erik Wikstrom from his blog, A Minister's Musings. Follow Rev. Wikstrom on his blog. – Ed. http://a-ministers-musings.blogspot.com/2013/08/to-believe-or-not-to-be…...By Ted Resnikoff | August 16, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Discernment, Equity, Multiculturalism, Prayer Practices, Secular, Social Justice, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, WorshipPage/Article -
DoJ vs Mass Incarceration Huffington Post: The Justice Department will avoid charging certain low-level and nonviolent drug offenders with crimes that carry mandatory minimums, Attorney General Eric Holder will announce Monday....By Ted Resnikoff | August 12, 2013 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Congregational Action, Discernment, Homecoming / Ingathering, News, Secular, TruthPage/Article -
The 4th Amendment vs Mass-Incarceration Huffington Post. Other Ways to Resist the Policy of Mass-Incarceration – The New Jim Crow & Mass Incarceration on UUA.org https://www.facebook.com/groups/uusresistingnewjimcrow/?hc_location=str… Resisting New Jim Crow & Mass Incarceration Facebook Group...By Ted Resnikoff | August 12, 2013 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Congregational Action, Discernment, Homecoming / Ingathering, Secular, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article -
Unitarian Universalists are connecting with community partners to resist the ‘New Jim Crow’. Here is another way to join the resistance: Watch the video (and share it with your congregation) of the GA 2013 Workshop: Building the Movement to End the New Jim Crow with Rev. Eric Meter, Rev. Marlin...By Ted Resnikoff | August 8, 2013 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, News, Secular, Truth, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article -
Resources to Inform Practice Can we ever honorably use resources from diverse cultures in Unitarian Universalist practice? How can we truly respect the cultures of origin from which those resources are drawn? Are there guidelines to help us negotiate that process?...Utility | August 1, 2013Tagged as: Racial Justice & Multicultural MinistriesPage/Article