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Interfaith cooperation was in evidence over a century ago, at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago (also known as the World's Fair) in 1893. The Fair was the world's first major theme park, offering the first Ferris wheel rides, and introducing popular treats such as Juicy Fruit(R) gum and...Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: History, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Religion, Religious Pluralism, Unitarianism, UnityCurriculum page -
Utility | October 27, 2011 | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Acceptance, Diversity, Religion, Religious Pluralism, Unitarian Universalism, Youth/TeensCurriculum page
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Utility | October 27, 2011 | From A Place of WholenessTagged as: Acceptance, Anti-Oppression, Identity, Justice, Multiculturalism, Multiculturalism, Religious PluralismCurriculum page -
Adapted from a story by Jessica York. The song is an African American spiritual. This story is best told in pairs. One volunteer sings the song at the beginning and later in the story, while the other volunteer narrates the story....Story | By Jessica York | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Place of WholenessTagged as: Civil Rights & Religious Liberty, FreedomCurriculum page
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The Chorus of Faiths program helps develop Unitarian Universalist youth as interfaith leaders. Youth explore values of service to our community and religious pluralism through stories from our Sources and personal storytelling, and coordinate an interfaith service.Curriculum | By Hannah McConnaughay, Renee Ruchotzke | October 27, 2011 | For Middle School, High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Acceptance, Anti-Oppression, Black History / Whitney Young / James Reeb, Climate Change, Climate Justice, Community, Community Ministry Sunday, Earth, Earth Day, Food Justice, Hiroshima Day, Human Rights, Immigration, Immigration, Inclusion, July 4th, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Multiculturalism, Religious Pluralism, Reproductive Justice, Unitarian UniversalismCurriculum page
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Utility | October 26, 2011 | From Riddle and MysteryTagged as: Criminal Justice, Death, Illness, Love, Memorial ServicesCurriculum page -
BECAUSE Unitarian Universalists (UUs) believe in the “inherent worth and dignity of every person,” and in the “use of the democratic process” in society at large; WHEREAS the U.S. Supreme Court decision of January 21, 2010, in Citizens United v. FEC enshrined corporations as persons and...2011 | Action of Immediate WitnessTagged as: Civil Rights & Religious Liberty, Corporate Responsibility, Economic Justice, Election ReformPage/Article
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BECAUSE Unitarian Universalist Principles affirm the goal of a just community, representing unity in our multiracial world; WHEREAS the hearings of Rep. Peter King, the Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, which profess to present the “radicalization” of the Muslim community, have...2011 | Action of Immediate WitnessTagged as: Church & State, Civil Rights & Religious Liberty, Global Human Rights & Justice, Racial Justice, Racial Justice & Multicultural Ministries, Religious PluralismPage/Article
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In response to the changes to Article II reported by the Commission on Appraisal and subsequent discussion of those recommendations at this General Assembly, the delegates request that the UUA [Unitarian Universalist Association] Board of Trustees place a motion to substitute the recommended...2009 | Responsive ResolutionTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Due Process & Civil LibertiesPage/Article
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The 2009 General Assembly of the UUA [Unitarian Universalist Association] strongly urges the UUA Board of Trustees to facilitate a continuation and further deepening of the discussion of the Principles and Purposes begun by the review conducted by the UUA Commission on Appraisal, and that such...2009 | Responsive ResolutionTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Due Process & Civil LibertiesPage/Article
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WHEREAS the Commission on Appraisal submitted a proposal to amend Article II after a period of study and review as allowed by Article XV section C-15.1.(c)(4), a process begun in 2006, while Article XV C-15.1. (c)(3) prevents such a proposal from being amended, and WHEREAS there was an apparent...2009 | Responsive ResolutionTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Due Process & Civil LibertiesPage/Article
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WHEREAS the Opening Worship at the 2009 GA [General Assembly] reported on President Sinkford’s Pilgrimage to Africa and celebrated a new outreach to African UU [Unitarian Universalist] congregations, as represented by 3 male Africans from UU congregations in Africa; and WHEREAS the International...2009 | Responsive ResolutionTagged as: Global Human Rights & Justice, Racial Justice & Multicultural Ministries, Religious & Civil LibertiesPage/Article
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WHEREAS the first and sixth Unitarian Universalist [UU] Principles affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person and the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all, and the United Nations Charter reflects these values in its commitment to promote peace,...2009 | Action of Immediate WitnessTagged as: Due Process & Civil Liberties, Gender Justice, Global Human Rights & Justice, Global Peace & Conflict, LGBTQ Issues, Racial Justice & Multicultural Ministries, Religious & Civil LibertiesPage/Article
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BECAUSE one of our core Principles as Unitarian Universalists is our belief in the inherent worth and dignity of all persons; and WHEREAS torture violates the basic dignity of the human person, degrades everyone involved—from policy-makers to perpetrators to victims—and contradicts our...2009 | Action of Immediate WitnessTagged as: Due Process & Civil Liberties, Global Human Rights & Justice, Religious & Civil LibertiesPage/Article
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BECAUSE Bolivian Olga Flores Bedregal, who helped found a UU [Unitarian Universalist] congregation in La Paz, had a brother, Carlos Flores Bedregal, who disappeared at the hands of the military dictatorship in 1980; and ...2009 | Action of Immediate WitnessTagged as: Due Process & Civil Liberties, Global Human Rights & Justice, Religious & Civil LibertiesPage/Article
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As we support the struggles of the Iranian people to have their voices heard and their votes counted, we must ensure the same for voters in the United States, so we can elect leaders who work for the good of all people and who strive for peace and justice in the United States of America and aroun...2009 | Action of Immediate WitnessTagged as: Civil Rights & Religious Liberty, Election Reform, Religious & Civil LibertiesPage/Article
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A documentary film shows the tragic consequences of mandatory minimum sentences.By Melissa Mummert | January 27, 2008 | From IdeasTagged as: Criminal Justice, Faith Development, Justice, Social JusticePage/Article -
We urge Unitarian Universalists to seek insight into problems experienced by communities of color regarding voting. We make this resolution in response to the report by Rev. Sinkford at the second Plenary on our continued need to confront racism....2007 | Responsive ResolutionTagged as: Election Reform, Racial JusticePage/Article
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President Sinkford asked, "What are our truths? To whom must we be reconciled?" We have many stories to uncover—genocide, slavery, oppression. Only by knowing our truths can we act boldly on our spiritual journey of healing. In response to President Bill Sinkford's report, moved that delegates...2007 | Responsive ResolutionTagged as: Racial Justice, Religious & Civil LibertiesPage/Article
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BECAUSE one of our core Unitarian Universalist principles is our belief in and affirmation of the inherent worth and dignity of all persons; and WHEREAS torture violates the basic dignity of the human person that all religions hold dear; WHEREAS torture shames us all and erodes the character of t...2007 | Action of Immediate WitnessTagged as: Global Human Rights & Justice, Religious & Civil LibertiesPage/Article