And by "literal universalist" I mean Josiah Bartlett, who attended a universalist church.
And if you're wondering, yes: That's the same Bartlett the fictional President Bartlett is descended from in The West Wing, although the character is, interestingly, Catholic, unlike like his ancestor.
And if you're wondering, yes: That's the same Bartlett the fictional President Bartlett is descended from in The West Wing, although the character is, interestingly, Catholic, unlike like his ancestor.
November 1, 2026 at 9:22 PM
And by "literal universalist" I mean Josiah Bartlett, who attended a universalist church.
And if you're wondering, yes: That's the same Bartlett the fictional President Bartlett is descended from in The West Wing, although the character is, interestingly, Catholic, unlike like his ancestor.
And if you're wondering, yes: That's the same Bartlett the fictional President Bartlett is descended from in The West Wing, although the character is, interestingly, Catholic, unlike like his ancestor.
mereological universalist friend
November 2, 2026 at 6:18 AM
mereological universalist friend
Post-election statement from the Unitarian Universalist Association… www.uua.org/pressroom/pr...
Unitarian Universalist Association Statement Regarding 2026 Midterm Elections
The Unitarian Universalist Association highlights the historic importance of the results of the 2026 midterm elections.
www.uua.org
November 4, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Post-election statement from the Unitarian Universalist Association… www.uua.org/pressroom/pr...
A long-standing sign saying federal agents aren't allowed on the property stands outside First Universalist Church. The sign is especially true today, as federal law states that federal agents can't police polls.
November 3, 2026 at 7:37 PM
A long-standing sign saying federal agents aren't allowed on the property stands outside First Universalist Church. The sign is especially true today, as federal law states that federal agents can't police polls.
yeah, I mean I was raised Unitarian Universalist,
October 29, 2026 at 10:34 PM
yeah, I mean I was raised Unitarian Universalist,
Religion note: Cruz appears to be accusing Hamilton of universalism (the idea that everyone goes to heaven), but Hamilton has stated the line in question was inclusivism, not universalism.
Also: among the signers of the Declaration of Independence was at least 1 literal universalist, and likely 2.
Also: among the signers of the Declaration of Independence was at least 1 literal universalist, and likely 2.
Warnock on Ted Cruz suggesting Muslims won't see heaven: "It's bigotry. Pure and simple. Religious bigotry is bigotry. Republicans know they are losing the argument. It's deeply disheartening, though not terribly surprising, that they are trying to stir up these old demons."
November 1, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Religion note: Cruz appears to be accusing Hamilton of universalism (the idea that everyone goes to heaven), but Hamilton has stated the line in question was inclusivism, not universalism.
Also: among the signers of the Declaration of Independence was at least 1 literal universalist, and likely 2.
Also: among the signers of the Declaration of Independence was at least 1 literal universalist, and likely 2.
Politicization means you are loyal to the military but the military isn’t loyal to you — if you don’t agree politically. You cannot maintain an all-volunteer military without a universalist ethic. If Hegseth prevailed, it would not be long until we saw conscription by force.
53% of active-duty uniformed service members want to separate from service sooner because they said that under the management of Pete Hegseth, the military is becoming excessively politicized.
53% of Active-Duty Troops Say Military Politicization Has Them Eyeing the Exit, New Veterans Poll Finds
"Active-duty troops are telling us that politicization is pushing them toward the exit. That's not a talking point; it's a readiness crisis."
www.military.com
November 3, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Politicization means you are loyal to the military but the military isn’t loyal to you — if you don’t agree politically. You cannot maintain an all-volunteer military without a universalist ethic. If Hegseth prevailed, it would not be long until we saw conscription by force.
you do have some genuinely universalist utopian religious cranks mixed in but thats also true of polish nationalism.
November 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM
you do have some genuinely universalist utopian religious cranks mixed in but thats also true of polish nationalism.
*sigh* I'll get the Calvino-solvent, I assume you want "humanist" flavor rather than "universalist"?
November 2, 2026 at 6:25 PM
*sigh* I'll get the Calvino-solvent, I assume you want "humanist" flavor rather than "universalist"?
One of my favorite pleasant interactions last year was two very young Mormon girls trying to convert me (out side the Catholic Church I live near!) and then getting to tell them “thank you but I am the President of our local Unitarian Universalist congregation. Come by any time!”
my god i didn't hear exactly how it began but i overheard my mum dismissing a jehovah's witness at the door with what sounded like "no thank you, we're catholic, we have enough jesus" and just straight up closing it in their faces
November 4, 2026 at 12:26 PM
One of my favorite pleasant interactions last year was two very young Mormon girls trying to convert me (out side the Catholic Church I live near!) and then getting to tell them “thank you but I am the President of our local Unitarian Universalist congregation. Come by any time!”
Voters arrive at a busy polling location to cast their votes, supporting each other over at an accessible ramp at First Universalist Church.
November 3, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Voters arrive at a busy polling location to cast their votes, supporting each other over at an accessible ramp at First Universalist Church.
Look I love the sentiment but this is Unitarian Universalist erasure.
In 16 years of reporting, polls have and my own investigations have revealed that from same-gender marriage to trans kids in sports, American Muslims are the biggest defenders of LGBT legal rights. (American Christians are consistently the most theocratic and regressive opponents to LGBT rights.)
November 3, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Look I love the sentiment but this is Unitarian Universalist erasure.
I do think McMorrow would’ve had an easier go of it but I really want Abdul to win for the obvious reasons but also because it just fucking sucks how Islamophobic society is and I think taking a chance on electing a progressive Muslim senator who believes in universalist human rights is critical
November 1, 2026 at 8:52 PM
I do think McMorrow would’ve had an easier go of it but I really want Abdul to win for the obvious reasons but also because it just fucking sucks how Islamophobic society is and I think taking a chance on electing a progressive Muslim senator who believes in universalist human rights is critical
As an atheist Unitarian Universalist I can support this. I do not oppose beliefs. I oppose dogma telling me what I can and cannot question.
November 2, 2026 at 1:54 AM
As an atheist Unitarian Universalist I can support this. I do not oppose beliefs. I oppose dogma telling me what I can and cannot question.
Oddly Calhoun co-founded All Souls Unitarian Church in DC with John Quincy Adams. That congregation is among the most integrated Unitarian Universalist congregations and played a big role in the civil rights movement. The ironies of history.
November 4, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Oddly Calhoun co-founded All Souls Unitarian Church in DC with John Quincy Adams. That congregation is among the most integrated Unitarian Universalist congregations and played a big role in the civil rights movement. The ironies of history.
Link to the PDF:
In Defense of Universalist Class Politics: Against the Charges of Reductionism and Abstractionism
Abstract. A universalist, class-first strategy for socialist politics assumes that the most effective means of making progress toward socialism, as well as mitigating stubbornly persistent extraclass ...
read.dukeupress.edu
November 3, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Link to the PDF:
Altar in remembrance of those we’ve lost, including the victims of ICE murders. Día de los muertos, Unitarian Universalist Church of San Francisco.
November 2, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Altar in remembrance of those we’ve lost, including the victims of ICE murders. Día de los muertos, Unitarian Universalist Church of San Francisco.
San Diego, don't miss a talk with Chris Hedges, hosted by KPFK: he'll be discussing his new book (co-authored with Joe Sacco), Requiem for Gaza, at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego on 11/12 at 7:00 pm--tickets at https://ow.ly/Jfnt5103z92!
November 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM
San Diego, don't miss a talk with Chris Hedges, hosted by KPFK: he'll be discussing his new book (co-authored with Joe Sacco), Requiem for Gaza, at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego on 11/12 at 7:00 pm--tickets at https://ow.ly/Jfnt5103z92!
Reminder to Colorado voters that you can register today!! Also, this voter guide by the progressive jeffco Unitarian Universalist congregation is helpful!
November 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Reminder to Colorado voters that you can register today!! Also, this voter guide by the progressive jeffco Unitarian Universalist congregation is helpful!
The former Unitarian Universalist church property on North Broadway in Saratoga Springs sold for $1.21 million. The buyer plans to demolish the building and construct condos there.
Developer buys North Broadway site in Saratoga for condos
The former Unitarian Universalist church property on North Broadway in Saratoga Springs sold for $1.21 million. The buyer plans to demolish the building and construct condos there.
bit.ly
November 3, 2026 at 1:45 AM
The former Unitarian Universalist church property on North Broadway in Saratoga Springs sold for $1.21 million. The buyer plans to demolish the building and construct condos there.
Monthly meeting and potluck, Sunday Nov. 8, 5-7pm
Unitarian Universalist Church, Navajo Dr. Chattanooga
Unitarian Universalist Church, Navajo Dr. Chattanooga
November 2, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Monthly meeting and potluck, Sunday Nov. 8, 5-7pm
Unitarian Universalist Church, Navajo Dr. Chattanooga
Unitarian Universalist Church, Navajo Dr. Chattanooga
#happyhalloween and a blessed #samhain from your #uu friends at Unitarian Universalist Church of Brevard - West Melbourne, FL
October 31, 2026 at 7:11 PM
#happyhalloween and a blessed #samhain from your #uu friends at Unitarian Universalist Church of Brevard - West Melbourne, FL
This means a lot to me. In 2006, I co-chaired the campaign by my then-church (Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington) opposing the same-sex marriage ban. While we won in Arlington, of course, we lost in the broader Commonwealth of Virginia. Nice to see this repeal pass and pass decisively.
BREAKING: Virginia voters have passed Question 2, repealing the 2006 same-sex marriage ban and codifying marriage equality.
Virginia is for lovers—and tonight, love has won again.
Virginia is for lovers—and tonight, love has won again.
November 4, 2026 at 7:34 PM
This means a lot to me. In 2006, I co-chaired the campaign by my then-church (Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington) opposing the same-sex marriage ban. While we won in Arlington, of course, we lost in the broader Commonwealth of Virginia. Nice to see this repeal pass and pass decisively.