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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We do not aim for erasing people’s pain—only for making it so that they do not face it by themselves.
By Liz James | September 1, 2020 | From LifeTagged as: Compassion, Death, Empathy, Grief -
Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout’s music ministry.
By Elaine McArdle | September 1, 2020 | From LifeTagged as: Leadership, Music in Worship -
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, young UUs are figuring out their paths through unprecedented uncertainties.
By Andrea Dulanto | July 1, 2020 | From LifeTagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Young Adults, Youth/Teens -
We can be cheerleaders for people’s simple joys—even if we don’t share them.
By Erika Hewitt | March 1, 2020 | From LifeTagged as: Acceptance, Compassion, Integrity, Joy, Playfulness -
The new president of the UU Church of the Philippines is breaking new ground.
By Elaine McArdle | March 1, 2020 | From LifeTagged as: Global Opportunities, Leadership, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer -
For Unitarian Universalists, ministry is not a supernatural state of any kind. It’s a choice, a process, and an ongoing relationship.
By Liz James | March 1, 2020 | From LifeTagged as: Becoming a Minister, Congregational Polity, Ministry -
UU the Vote organizers say the 2020 elections are ‘all-hands-on-deck’ for Unitarian Universalists, whose values are on the line.
By Arthur Hirsch | February 3, 2020 | From LifeTagged as: Democracy, Politics, Voting Rights -
As the U.S. government aggressively pursues undocumented immigrants, life goes on for months or even years as those in sanctuary appeal their cases.
By Arthur Hirsch | November 1, 2019 | From LifeTagged as: Hospitality, Immigration, Immigration, Solidarity in Immigration Justice -
A documentary about LGBTQ immigrants, a documentary about progressive religion in Oklahoma, and an animated short film about refugees have Unitarian Universalist connections.
By Elaine McArdle | November 1, 2019 | From LifeTagged as: Immigration, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, UU Theology -
An Illinois congregation’s internship program offers students valuable firsthand workplace experience.
By Sherri Daye Scott | November 1, 2019 | From LifeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Breakthrough Congregations, Discernment, Economy, Service, Youth/Teens