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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More than 3,400 Unitarian Universalists came together to explore the faith’s underpinnings, take consequential votes, and be in community with one another.
By Elaine McArdle | June 22, 2024 | From UU WorldTagged as: Accountability, Beginnings, Belief, Bridging, Community, Covenant, Covenant, Democracy, General Assembly, News, Online GA, Social Justice at GA, Transformation, UU Identity, UU Theology -
Last January, the UUA offered empty commercial space at its headquarters to the state as a free temporary overnight shelter. Roderick, Angela, and their young child are among those granted haven there.
By Elaine McArdle | June 11, 2024 | From UU WorldTagged as: Community, Home, Immigration, Immigration, Intersectionality, Journey, Love, Multiculturalism, News, Refugees, Social Justice -
BLUU Executive Director Lena K Gardner shares insight on the effort, which broke ground in May, and explains how this affordable housing approach reflects UU values.
By Staff Writer | June 11, 2024 | From UU WorldTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, BIPOC Experiences, Building Community, Community, Economic Justice, Equity, Home, Indigenous Rights, News, Rights, Service, Social Justice, Teamwork, Transformation, UU Beliefs, Vision -
Get familiar with the UUA General Assembly’s online convention center. (And learn how to pronounce its name.)
By Staff Writer | May 31, 2024 | From UU WorldTagged as: Online GA -
On May 20, the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Board of Trustees added the item to the General Assembly’s final agenda. Review it in full.
By Staff Writer | May 30, 2024 | From UU WorldTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Gender, Gender Justice, General Assembly, Human Rights, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, LGBTQ Issues, News, Sexism/Gender-Based Oppression, Social Justice at GA -
To mark the milestone, revisit photos of some of the joyous events that followed the landmark decision.
By Staff Writer | May 8, 2024 | From LifeTagged as: America, Democracy, Family, Gender, Gender Justice, History, Joy, Justice, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, LGBTQ Issues, Marriage, Marriage Equality, Progress, Social Justice -
The September convocation, held in Romania, features dynamic speakers, engaging panel discussions, workshops, and more.
By Renee Hills | May 7, 2024 | From UU WorldTagged as: Conflict, Faith, Global Opportunities, Hope, Justice, Living Our Faith, Peace -
Unitarian Universalists from six continents carried their aspirations to Prague, Czech Republic, and explored possibilities to sustain and grow the faith.
By Renee Hills | April 29, 2024 | From UU WorldTagged as: Beginnings, Community, Connections, Covenant, Covenant, Equity, History, Identity, Leadership, Leadership Development, Mission/Vision/Planning, Relationships, Tradition, Vision for UUism -
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 -
First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Concord, Massachusetts, is hosting its second-ever Democracy Festival in June. Learn more about the effort.
By Elaine McArdle | April 5, 2024 | From UU WorldTagged as: Activism, Building Community, Democracy, Human Rights, News, Social Justice, Voting Rights