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 this excerpted version of his now-classic 1852 oration, Frederick Douglass casts Fourth of July celebrations as an offense to the enslaved population of the United States, and all who yearn for true freedom.
By Staff Writer | July 3, 2023 | From UU WorldTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Democracy -
From inspiring speakers to impassioned voices, here are the highlights of this year’s multiplatform UUA General Assembly.
By Elaine McArdle | June 26, 2023 | From UU WorldTagged as: General Assembly, UUA Elections -
Unitarian Universalists must work to defend voting rights for all.
By Jeff Milchen | June 22, 2023 | From UU WorldTagged as: Voting Rights -
Fundamentally racism—its heartbeat—has always been denial.
By Ibram X. Kendi | June 19, 2023 | From UU WorldTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism -
Nancy Pierce photographed every in-person GA from 1993 to 2023. Here, she reflects on some of the standout moments.
By Nancy Pierce | June 18, 2023 | From LifeTagged as: General Assembly, Personal Inspiration, UU History -
As her time as UUA President winds down, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray shares a message of appreciation for the work we’ve done together and excitement for what’s to come.
By Staff Writer | June 15, 2023 | From UU World -
U.S. Supreme Court Threatens Dangerous Exceptions to Public Accommodations Laws.
By Jeff Milchen | June 14, 2023 | From UU WorldTagged as: Democracy, Principles and Purposes -
A quick guide to the speakers, events, and business of this year’s Unitarian Universalist Association annual meeting.
By Elaine McArdle | June 12, 2023 | From UU WorldTagged as: General Assembly -
The Unitarian Universalist Association and UU World are following several U.S. Supreme Court cases that address core UU principles and affect the rights of oppressed groups.
By Jeff Milchen | May 31, 2023 | From UU WorldTagged as: Democracy, Justice, Principles and Purposes -
Long before Mother’s Day was celebrated with brunches and flower bouquets, Unitarian Julia Ward Howe wrote her Mother’s Day Proclamation.
By Rachel Collins | May 15, 2023 | From UU WorldTagged as: History, Mothers, UU History