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Climate grief is heavy—grief for what’s lost, disrupted lives, and an uncertain future. Rev. Joan Javier-Duval reflects on the 2023 Vermont floods, inviting us to feel this grief fully—not as an end, but a beginning. Read more: bit.ly/uuworld-grief. 🌍💔💡 #ClimateChange #UU #UnitarianUniversalist
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December 5, 2024 at 2:35 PM
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The UUA proudly joins a multifaith coalition & the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy & Protection in opposition to the federal government's rescission of ICE’s sensitive locations policy, which violates the 1st Amendment & the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. More at bit.ly/uuworld-immi... #UU
A digital graphic features a screenshot from UU World, the magazine of the Unitarian Universalist Association. At the top, the UU World logo appears in blue text. Below it, the headline in bold black font reads: "UUA, Other Religious Groups Sue Trump Administration to Halt Immigration Arrests at Houses of Worship." A subheading in smaller black text states: "The Trump policy allowing raids in houses of worship violates the First Amendment, the lawsuit argues." The byline attributes the article to Elaine McArdle and is dated 2/11/2025. Below the text, there is an illustration with a stylized American flag background. The left side of the flag is blue with white, hand-drawn stars, while the right side features red and white stripes. In the foreground, there is a black and white sketch of a group of people walking in a line, including adults and children, carrying backpacks and holding hands as they move forward. At the bottom of the image, a black rectangular banner with white bold text reads: "Read more at http://bit.ly/uuworld-immigration."
February 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Thirteen years ago, union organizer Rachel Bennett Steury walked into a UU Labor Day service—and found her idea of church turned upside down.

📖 Read her #FaithJourney in UU World:
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#UUWorld #LaborJustice #UnitarianUniversalism #UU #Organize
Faith Journey: A Union Organizer Finds Unitarian Universalism
Author Rachel Bennett Steury says she first heard of the faith when a Teamster invited her to a Labor Day service.
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August 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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From a union hall to a Labor Day service—Rachel Bennett Steury found a faith where church and justice meet.

“I had never expected to witness church and justice intersect as I did that day.”

Read her story in #UUWorld: https://bit.ly/4tf2fA0

#UU #FaithJourney
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May 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Conversion therapy is harmful & discredited. The UUA joined faith partners in urging the Supreme Court to uphold Colorado’s ban. Queer youth deserve protection, dignity & love—always. Read more: http://bit.ly/47dnriF

#LGBTQIA+ #UnitarianUniversalist #UU #EndConversionTherapy
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August 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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For generations, Unitarian Universalists have sung our faith into being. Now that tradition is taking a new form.

Elaine McArdle explores how Sing Out Love, the UUA’s virtual hymnal, came to life—and how it’s changing the way UUs sing together.

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‘Sing Out Love': How the UUA's Virtual Hymnal was Born
An ever-expanding compendium of music, Sing Out Love is nothing short of groundbreaking.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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For 10 years, UU Institute has helped UUs grow their skills, deepen their faith, and lead with greater confidence. Created from a vision by the Rev. Renée Ruchotzke, it has now reached more than 10,000 learners. Read more: https://bit.ly/3RFsLpB

#UU #UUInstitute #UUWorld
UU Institute Celebrates Ten Years of Leadership and Faith Development Training
The online courses help Unitarian Universalists access tools to hone useful skills.
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July 16, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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April 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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UUs are meeting the moment through real relationships. In NJ, the UU Church at Washington Crossing is partnering with the Trenton Microloan Collaborative to support those rebuilding life after incarceration—including small-business owner Jeffrey Augustin.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4rqSAp9
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March 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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🍲 Imagine worship around a dinner table—where food, conversation, and spirit meet.

Unitarian Universalists are reimagining worship through Dinner Church, blending liturgy and shared meals to nourish body and soul.

Read more: https://bit.ly/47TtYO7

#UUWorld #DinnerChurch #UU
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November 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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What if community organizing starts with something as simple as learning someone’s name?

Rev. Sean Neil-Barron writes that belonging—not strategy—is where real power begins.

Read more about how small acts of showing up grow into shared power and movements that endure: https://bit.ly/4tFoJfe

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February 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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UU World has launched ✨Wayfinder✨ - a twice-a-month email newsletter that connects Unitarian Universalists to the latest news and storytelling from UU World.

🎉 Join us by subscribing here: uuworld.org/newsletter 🎉 .
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November 14, 2024 at 3:52 AM
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In a recent UU World reflection, Gretchen Maune reminds us that love is expressed through accessibility, care, and radical welcome.

To truly put love at the center, our communities must become places where everyone is fully valued and included.

Read more: https://bit.ly/42o0w0q

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May 15, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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At GA, UUs responded to the Skrmetti ruling with a powerful session led by Sam Ames and Adrienne Walker. The fight for trans youth, grounded in faith and love, continues.

📰 Read more in UU World: bit.ly/44fJrGz
👉 Follow UU World on IG: bit.ly/4nipN5x

#UUAGA #MeetTheMoment #SkrmettiDecision
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June 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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How does a hymn begin—and what does it carry once it’s sung? 🎶

Three songwriters featured in “Sing Out Love,” the UUA’s virtual hymnal, reflect on where their songs come from and how music can hold justice, meaning, and community.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4qok7HT

#UUWorld #UU #WorshipMusic #Sing
Three Songwriters Reflect on the Origins of Their ‘Sing Out Love’ Hymns
Their music is part of the ever-growing Sing Out Love collection of hymns, songs, and other worship resources.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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The Fall/Winter 2025 issue of UU World is here! This season’s theme: “Learning, Reimagined.”

✨ Reshaping religious education
🔥 Honoring the Iowa Sisterhood’s legacy
🙏 Growing a vibrant UU community in Paris
💖 Meeting the Moment with faith and love

Read at: https://bit.ly/4nZrnJa
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October 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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🎉 Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Natalie Fenimore, recipient of the 2025 MacLean Award for Excellence in Religious Education!

🧡 In her words: “Religious educators remain dedicated to truth telling and justice making… We can be a people who make a way out of no way.”

Read more: bit.ly/3ZKUx51 #UU
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June 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Have you spent time with Meet the Moment?

UU World’s new collection shows how congregations are facing today’s realities and choosing faithful responses — from Wave Cohorts to everyday acts of connection.

Explore and share: uuworld.org/meet-the-moment

#UU #MeetTheMoment #UUWorld
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March 4, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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The UUA welcomes this week's U.S. Supreme Court decision reaffirming birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. As people of faith, we affirm a decision that upholds both the Constitution and the dignity of immigrant communities. More at https://bit.ly/4gztQJR #UUWorld #UU #Immigration #SCOTUS
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July 1, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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From @nj.com - N.J. faith communities mark Easter and Passover amid shifting religious landscape

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N.J. faith communities mark Easter and Passover amid shifting religious landscape
A new Pew study shows Christian affiliation has stabilized after years of decline, and Catholic and Jewish congregations in New Jersey are reporting renewed engagement.
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April 5, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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"For generations, the Unitarian Church of Jowai in northeast India has been a place of faith, community, and belonging."

Read fourth-generation Unitarian Juban Lamar's inspiring reflection in UU World on faith, identity, and spiritual exploration: https://bit.ly/4vDLfW6

#UU #FaithJourney #UUWorld
A graphic featuring a smiling portrait of Juban Lamar standing outdoors on a paved walkway in front of the Unitarian Church of Jowai. Juban has shoulder-length dark hair, round glasses, a black jacket, and a colorful patterned scarf. The church has a light-colored façade and tall steeple, and is framed by trees on either side. The UU World logo appears in the upper left corner. A large translucent white text box overlays the lower half of the image with the quote: “What I value most about Unitarianism is that it makes room for this journey. It encourages exploration while also asking us to take responsibility for how we live.” The words “encourages exploration” and “responsibility for how we live” are emphasized in bold. Below the quote, the attribution reads: “– Juban Lamar, Unitarian Church of Jowai, India.” A blue button at the bottom displays “http://UUWorld.org .” Along the right edge, vertical text credits the photo: “Photo Courtesy of Juban Lamar.”
July 2, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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At King’s Chapel in Boston, “Unbound” by Harmonia Rosales honors the 219 people enslaved by past members and ministers. The memorial is part of the congregation’s ongoing work of truth-telling, reparative justice, and reconciliation.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4gS9YRC

#UUWorld #UU #ArtAndJustice
Graphic featuring a close-up photograph of “Unbound,” a monumental sculpture by artist Harmonia Rosales at King’s Chapel in Boston. The sculpture depicts a seated Black woman in a flowing white garment holding an open, dome-shaped birdcage. One small bronze bird perches near her raised hand while another appears in the background. Pale stone columns and church walls rise behind her. Text below reads: “‘Unbound’ by Harmonia Rosales. At King’s Chapel in Boston. Created in memory of the 219 people enslaved by past King’s Chapel members and ministers.” The UU World logo and http://UUWorld.org appear at lower left. Photo credit: MASS Design Group.
August 25, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Stories like “Star Wars” show how imagining new worlds can be an act of resistance. Rev. Sam Teitel reflects on the courage of ordinary people who choose to resist oppression. What kinds of courage do our current “empires” require from us today? Read more: https://bit.ly/48tpMWY

#UUWorld #StarWars
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December 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Show us where you worship! ⛪📸

UU World is collecting photos of UU congregation buildings and front doors for an upcoming feature.

Send:
📷 Your building
📷 Your front door

Email: world@uua.org
Include your congregation’s name, city/state, and photo credit. 💛

#UU #UUWorld #Worship
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April 30, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Gotta laugh at how UUA President Rev. Dr. Peter Morales & #UUA Executive *Vice* President Kay Montgomery made a difference in the #UUWorld around them by accusing me of #BlasphemousLibel for blogging about #UUpedophiles & rapists. 🤣😇

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January 3, 2026 at 9:25 PM