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How UU Ministers Find Clarity in a Rapidly Changing World
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Activism, last-minute sermon adjustments, and long-distance cycling—ministers seek balance in the face of crises.
‘We Will Grow in Love’: UU Congregation Heals After Man Sets Pride and BLM Flags on Fire
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A First Parish in Kingston member recounts how the congregation has fared in the year since the attack.
UU Institute Celebrates Ten Years of Leadership and Faith Development Training
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The online courses help Unitarian Universalists access tools to hone useful skills.
UUA Exploring Ways to Better Serve the Transitional Needs of Ministers and Congregations
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A task force is charged with producing a final report in 2027 and presenting it at General Assembly.
UUA Responds to Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Rulings Affecting Transgender Athletes and Preserving Birthright Citizenship
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The Association reaffirmed its commitment to UUA Shared Values of pluralism, justice, and interdependence.
Faith Journey: A Fourth-Generation Unitarian in India
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Juban Lamar says she finds inspiration in the warmth and wisdom of her congregation, the Unitarian Church of Jowai.
At General Assembly 2026, UUs Find and Celebrate Community, Everywhere
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The annual gathering offered Unitarian Universalists multiple connection points.
Environmental, Immigration Justice, and Youth Issues Weighed During General Assembly 2026 Business Sessions
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The online gathering marked the first half of this year’s ‘Everywhere GA.’
DRUUMM Co-Founder Receives Award for Distinguished Service to the Cause of Unitarian Universalism
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Rev. Dr. Clyde Grubbs is recognized as a mentor to many and a leader in the work of decolonization.
Two Longtime Contributors to UU Faith Formation Receive Award for Excellence in Religious Education
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Cathy Seggel and Rev. Leia Durland-Jones received the Angus H. MacLean Award during General Assembly.
UUA President Honors Minnesota UUs with Volunteer Service Award
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UUs who defended communities from ICE injustices showed up “powerfully in support of our values,” said Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt.
An Ingathering Message: 'Primordial Soup'
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Presented on Sunday, June 14, 2026, during the UUA General Assembly.
UUA 2026-27 Common Read: 'Love at the Center' Is an Invitation to Deepen Understanding of UU Faith
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This year’s curriculum introduces new whole-church learning tools.
With Detainees on Hunger Strike at ICE Facility in New Jersey, UUs Protest in Solidarity
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Around 300 detainees began the hunger strike on May 22.
New Documentary Follows Women Who Found Sanctuary at Two UU Churches
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A special online screening of the film and a live Zoom conversation are planned at General Assembly 2026.
UUA Voices Support for Unitarian Universalists in Uniform After Military Policy Change
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The UUA says it is working with counsel and partners across faith traditions after the Department of Defense removed Unitarian Universalism from its list of religious affiliation codes.
‘All Roads Lead to the South’ Day of Action: UUs Rally in Alabama for Black Voting Rights
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They joined thousands of marchers in Selma and Montgomery for the day of protest.
OWL Sexuality Education Curriculum Expands to United Methodist Church
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The Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church of Christ developed OWL more than twenty-five years ago.
One Contested Seat in Election for UUA Board of Trustees at GA 2026
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Election results will be announced during General Assembly.
With Support from the UUA New Communities Fund, UU Spiritual Innovators Like Sanctuary Boston Reimagine Ministry
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How emerging prototype groups are daring to transform Unitarian Universalism.