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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In a Q&A, Rev. Shige Sakurai, UUA Special Assistant for Equity, Belonging, and Change, shares how UUs are engaging in cultural transformation.
Q&A | By Staff Writer | July 21, 2025 | From IdeasTagged as: #SharedValues, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, Conflict Management in Congregations, Racial Justice, UU Identity -
In this Q&A, find out how the Winchester Unitarian Society cut back on energy expenses and carbon emissions—and how your congregation could, too.
By Ethan Loewi | June 2, 2025 | From IdeasTagged as: #ClimateChange, Climate & Environmental Justice, Climate Change, Climate Justice, Energy Justice, Environment -
Congregants at First Church in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, were given prompts to discuss with pewmates.
By Heather Beasley Doyle | March 11, 2025 | From IdeasTagged as: Building Community, Communication, Community, Connections, Friendship, Hospitality, Living Our Faith, Ministry, News, Relationships, Unity -
Activist and author Deepa Iyer shares a roadmap for maintaining your own effectiveness and well-being on your social-change journey.
By Deepa Iyer | August 16, 2024 | From IdeasTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Balance, Building Community, Health, Interdependence, Intersectionality, Justice, Mental Health, Responsibility, Self-Care, Social Justice, Solidarity -
UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, who is trained as an environmental ethicist, invites all Unitarian Universalists to participate in the transformative conversation this September.
By Staff Writer | April 18, 2024 | From IdeasTagged as: Activism, Bridging, Climate Change, Climate Justice, Contemplation, Democracy, Earth, Environment, Interdependence, Intersectionality, Leadership, Nature, Social Justice -
The shared ministry approach has gained traction as UUs build more inclusive communities and adapt to COVID-19 changes.
By Elaine McArdle | April 1, 2024 | From IdeasTagged as: Vision -
Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago is set to graduate its first Spiritual Direction Formation & Certification students in May.
By Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | From IdeasTagged as: Emerging Ministries, Faith Development, Spirituality -
First UU Church of Nashville took serious action to implement ‘Widening the Circle of Concern’ culture changes. Here are insights from that journey.
By Andrea Dulanto | April 1, 2024 | From IdeasTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, Community, Covenant, Covenant, Identity, Inclusion, Interdependence, Multiculturalism, Racial Justice, Relationships, Social Justice, Teamwork, Unity, UU Beliefs, UU Identity -
In this Q&A, Woullard Lett, Leadership Ministry associate for the Unitarian Universalist Association, shares more about the nationwide effort to better serve lay leadership.
By Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | From IdeasTagged as: Inclusion, Leadership, Leadership Development -
Unitarian Universalists at the 110-member congregation in Las Vegas say the change is working for them. Here’s how they did it.
By Alexandra Varney McDonald | April 1, 2024 | From IdeasTagged as: Beginnings, Change, Community, Congregational Administration, Growth, Interdependence, Service, Stewardship