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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Spiritual directors can help people ‘access and deepen their spirituality.’
By Elaine McArdle | August 13, 2025 | From SpiritTagged as: Connections, Emerging Ministries, Faith, Faith Development, Nourishing the Spirit, Pluralism, Religion, Spiritual Practice, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality -
Author Rachel Bennett Steury says she first heard of the faith when a Teamster invited her to a Labor Day service.
By Rachel Bennett Steury | August 11, 2025 | From LifeTagged as: Activism, Adult Faith Development, Belief, Faith, Personal Stories, Religion, Spirituality, UU Beliefs, UU Identity -
“It is an act of faith to imagine a world where oppression is either gone, or where—as is the case of Star Wars—oppression is challenged and ultimately defeated.”
By Sam Teitel | August 7, 2025 | From SpiritTagged as: #UUAGA, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, Creativity, Faith, Hope, Imagination, Justice, UU Theology -
The Congregational Life team used feedback from the UUA’s yearly certification process to curate the online collection.
By Staff Writer | August 5, 2025 | From UU newsTagged as: Covenant, Interdependence, News, Websites -
People want to go where they can leave the world behind and make a better one, says Natalie Briscoe, lead for the Southern Region of the UUA.
By Natalie Briscoe | July 28, 2025 | From SpiritTagged as: Building Community, Community, Culture, Faith, Governance, Growth, Hospitality, Hospitality, Interdependence, Large Congregations, Living Our Faith, Membership Growth & Outreach, Membership in Congregations, Mid-Size Congregations, Mission/Vision/Planning, Outreach & Marketing, Success -
Facing a climate crisis, fascism, and extractive capitalism, UUs are finding ways to faithfully respond and innovate solutions.
By Ashley Horan | July 24, 2025 | From IdeasTagged as: Imagination, Interdependence, Journey, UU History, UU Identity -
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 -
Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon’s winning sermon shares the importance of confronting racism, transphobia, and imperial violence towards vulnerable populations.
By Ethan Loewi | July 14, 2025 | From UU newsTagged as: Conflict, Courage, Faith, Integrity, Justice, Living Our Faith, Ministry, News, Social Justice, UU Theology, Wisdom -
Discover author Deepa Iyer’s heartfelt guide to building a better world, and learn how you can join the conversation.
By Ethan Loewi | July 7, 2025 | From UU newsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, Community, Connections, Interdependence, Justice, Leadership, Living Our Faith, Solidarity, Teamwork, UU Identity -
More than 3,279 Unitarian Universalists from 592 congregations in forty-eight states and four countries participated in General Assembly this year, according to the UUA.
By Elaine McArdle | June 24, 2025 | From UU newsTagged as: #UUAGA, Equity, GA Programs & Schedule, General Assembly, Generosity, Interdependence, Justice, Online GA, Pluralism, Social Justice at GA, Transformation, UU Beliefs, UU History, UU Identity, UU Theology, UUA Elections