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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A collection of photos of Unitarian Universalists from around the country who joined the call for civil rights.
By Elaine McArdle | August 23, 2023 | From IdeasTagged as: Anti-Racism, Social Justice, UU History -
The 1963 sermon Rev. Robert Nelson West presented to his congregation on an event “of profound significance in the history of our nation and in our own lives.”
By Robert Nelson West | August 23, 2023 | From IdeasTagged as: Anti-Racism, Social Justice, UU History -
The 2023 Berry Street Essay urges UUs to recognize and confront an imminent threat.
Feature | By Jeff Milchen | July 26, 2023 | From UU WorldTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Social Justice -
A selection of UU World Black Lives Matter stories from the past ten years.
July 26, 2023 | From UU WorldTagged as: Anti-Racism, Racial Justice -
On July 10, Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt took the baton from Rev. Dr. Susan Frederick-Gray to become the tenth president of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Betancourt took time to talk a bit about her background and share with UU World some thoughts about the opportunities and challenges facing the UU community.
By Charles Coe | July 6, 2023 | From Life -
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