From UU World we re-post an excerpt of Doug Muder's thoughts on attending a Sunday Assembly that in some ways resembles Unitarian Universalism and in other ways does not. – Ed. Live better, help often, wonder more Londonhttp://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/01/22/is-atheism-a-religion/a…...

We Started It All Acts of Faith", Eboo Patel's inspiring account of coming to believe in religious pluralism from his experience growing up Muslim in America, and his ambition to harness the power and passion of young people in service of Interfaith Youth Core. Subsequent responses will receive a...

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. 

Re-posted from the Huffington Post. Read the original story on Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/18/frank-schaefer_n_4299128.html"…;. –Ed. Frank Schaefer, Methodist Pastor, Convicted By Jury For Officiating Son's Same-Sex Marriage...

Seven of 14 / Sixteen of 50. Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association of the Massachusetts Bay District filed amicus curiae briefs in the case. From the beginning UUs have led in this fight for social justice - which is also something to celebrate on this day. ReadR…; the statement by Rev.

Get Activated Before GA with the UU College of Social Justice he UU College of Social Justice is excited to bring our Youth Justice Trainings to GA! Partnering with the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, we’ll be offering ACTIVATE! a pre-GA social justice training in Providence, RI on...

Peace 'n Quiet is Nice. Peace 'n Community is Better. Peace First has launched the Peace First Prize recognizing young people between the ages of 8-22 for their compassion, courage and ability to create collaborative change....

Feed the Planet In Many Ways. Carbonfund.orgEric Carlson is set to launch a very ambitious tree-planting campaign, coupled with a really fantastic dining rewards program. This is great for the planet and for the participants....

Too Many Run-On Sentences Huffington Post. Profiling 32 people serving life sentences and describing the crimes for which they received a life, or double-life, sentence without possibility of parole. Aiken Standard. Report of The Sentencing Project to the United Nations Human Rights Committee...

The joint communication from the UUA and the UUSC refers to the special ties that bind Unitarian Universalism with the Philippine people, but even if that were not the case an urgent response is needed to relief the suffering caused by the astounding damage of Typhoon Haiyan....

Leadership has its rewards. Learn more about the Luminary Leaders program from the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries NOW!

Church and beer? Motivation matters! NPR story to which he referred. It was being passed around facebook, a news story titled “http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/11/03/242301642/to-stave-off-decl… Stave Off Decline, Churches Attract New Members with Beer.” Because of the title and the way...

Continuity... and Growth Coming of Age programs that include authoring one’s own statement of belief, would seem to avoid. Yet regardless of the specifics, both Christian and UU youth seem to be rejecting the institutional feel of a faith that does not value their priorities or embrace their...

11/20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance Transgender Day of Remembrance FAQ and observance guide. (From the Transfaithtransgenderdor.orgWi…;)...

Demonizing your political opponents doesn’t change anyone’s mind, but empathy can.

Whither Goes Faith and Religious Practice? Young Nation Under God" discusses the impact Millennials are having on religion in America....

Check-out these fun videos and use the wealth of resources offered by the Unitarian Universalist Association and the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee in support of the 2013-2014 Common Read, Behind the Kitchen Door, by Saru Jayaraman.–Ed. Common Read 2014 with these activities: Ask Your...

The Multicultural Ministries Sharing Project Survey Deadline is November 30, 2013. Share Your Identity: Change Ours herehere…;.) For the purposes of this project, the UUA seeks individuals who identify as being someone who is: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or otherwise has a sexual...

Choosing religious affiliation matters http…; [2] http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-faith/unitarian-universalists…; [3] http://www.uua.org/uuagovernance/officers/president/morales/192145.shtm…; [4] I preached a sermon on this dynamic called “The Pilgrims, the Road and the Path”,...