UU World, the magazine of the Unitarian Universalist Association, celebrates liberal religion and the people it inspires. Meet extraordinary individuals, see how Unitarian Universalist communities put their values into action, and explore the ideas and traditions that ground them.
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“Belonging is where community organizing begins, ends, and spirals back to, again and again.”
By Sean Neil-Barron | February 10, 2026 | From IdeasTagged as: Community, Covenant, Faith, Friendship, Interdependence, Justice, Personal Stories, Relationships, Unity, UU Theology -
A joint worship group offers a new model for partnership and support.
By Christian Schmidt | February 10, 2026 | From IdeasTagged as: Connections, Creativity, Faith, Living Our Faith, Relationships, Small Congregations, Spiritual Practice, Teamwork, Worship -
The monthly initiative at the Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte, North Carolina, has been going strong since 2023.
By Heather Beasley Doyle | February 9, 2026 | From IdeasTagged as: Building Community, Community, Creativity, Faith Development, Generations, Hospitality, Living Our Faith, Multigenerational Faith Development, Relationships, UU Beliefs -
Gloster Dalton, the Independent Church of Christ, and Freedom of Conscience in America.
By Christopher Cameron | January 12, 2026 | From IdeasTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Beginnings, Democracy, Equity, Faith, History, History, Human Rights, Racial Justice, Religious & Civil Liberties, UU Beliefs, UU History -
An excerpt from the book Queer & Christian by Rev. Brandan Robertson, Side With Love’s Senior Communications Manager.
By Brandan Robertson | January 12, 2026 | From IdeasTagged as: #LGBTQ, Faith, Faith Development, God, Identity, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Personal Stories, Religion, Sacred, Transcendence, UU Beliefs -
How the online resource’s innovative features honor and carry on UU music traditions.
By Matt Meyer | December 15, 2025 | From IdeasTagged as: Arts & Music, Culture, History, Identity, Music in Worship, Music Leadership, Transformation, UU History, UU Identity, Worship -
The meals bring together four established members and four newer ones to share a meal and get to know each other.
By Peter D. Kramer | November 17, 2025 | From IdeasTagged as: Building Community, Community, Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry, Culture, Hospitality, Inclusion, Membership in Congregations, Relationships -
In this Q&A, Rev. Frederic Muir shares vital lessons UUs can learn from confronting historical wrongs.
By Ethan Loewi | October 8, 2025 | From IdeasTagged as: Covenant, Economic Justice, Global Human Rights & Justice, History, History, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, News, Oppression, Politics, Power, Social Justice, UU History, UU Identity -
Overwhelmed parents, caregivers, and families “need us desperately, they need ministry and community,” says Rev. Erica Baron from the UUA’s Congregational Life team.
By Elaine McArdle | September 8, 2025 | From IdeasTagged as: Adult Faith Development, Building Community, Children’s Faith Development, Community, Faith Development, Families & Faith Development, Family Programs, Generations, Growth, Imagination, Living Our Faith, Membership Growth & Outreach, Membership in Congregations, Transformation -
From asking families and children what they need to staffing for growth, UUs share what’s working for them.
By Elaine McArdle | September 8, 2025 | From IdeasTagged as: Children’s Faith Development, Community, Creativity, Faith Development, Generations, Inclusion, Living Our Faith, Pluralism, Teamwork