Unitarian Universalist Association: Top Stories

Transgender Day of Remembrance Resources

web@uua.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:15:00 EST

In many Unitarian Universalist congregations, a moment during a Sunday worship service has been set aside to remember that violence and hatred still exist, and to grieve the lives changed and lost due to this violence.

Veterans Day Reflections: A Unitarian Universalist Perspective

web@uua.org — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:15:00 EST

As we celebrate, contemplate, and grieve during this Veterans Day, let us recall the commitments and the sacrifices of our veterans, especially the fallen. Let us think on what we might do to build a future worthy of their sacrifice. And for all of our deployed service men and women, let us be part of the community of love and support that surrounds them on their return.

In Memoriam: Jerry Davidoff, Unitarian Universalist Lay Leader

web@uua.org — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

Jerry Davidoff died November 7, 2009, at the Connecticut Hospice unit at Norwalk Hospital of complications from encephalitis, a virus of the brain. He was 83. Mr. Davidoff was an attorney by profession, a former elected official in his longtime home of Westport, CT, a champion of civil liberties, and a nationally active lay leader in the Unitarian Universalist faith movement.

Reflections Following a Defeat in Maine

web@uua.org — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:15:00 EST

Whatever hurt you may feel, know that your work is valued, appreciated, and respected. The Unitarian Universalist Association has committed itself to standing with you. We know that we must stand together when times are hard, that healing happens through love, and that love will win.

UUA President Issues Statement on Maine Marriage Equality Defeat

web@uua.org — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:15:00 EST

Morales said, "Unitarian Universalists and other people of faith across America remain firmly committed to equality, and we will not be deterred from working for a better future for same-sex couples and their families."

UUA Celebrates Obama Signing of Hate Crimes Prevention Act

web@uua.org — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:30:00 EST

Riley said, “Today, our nation’s elected officials have powerfully advanced not just long-overdue legal protections, but our moral leadership. We applaud them for acting to prevent hate-based crimes and standing on the side of love with millions of Americans across the country.”

Rev. William G. Sinkford Receives 2009 Angus MacLean Award

web@uua.org — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EST

Sinkford was cited for his leadership of the UUA, which brought initiatives and institutional changes that enhanced the capacity and expanded the role of UU religious educators to guide and support faith development of Unitarian Universalists at all ages and stages of life.

UUA Announces Addictions Ministry Resources

web@uua.org — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:15:00 EST

The Addictions Ministry offers resources and information to support reflection and transparency, and to help those with addictions, their families, and their communities along the path to recovery.

Join UUs in Supporting 350.org - International Day of Climate Change

web@uua.org — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST

Sponsored by 350.org, the International Day of Climate Action is coming up! Almost 100 Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations are participating (PDF) in actions all over the country to bring education and awareness to the issue climate change.

UUA President Urges Rally to Support Immigrant Rights

web@uua.org — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST

Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) President Rev. Peter Morales and a contingent of Unitarian Universalists (UUs) participated on October 21 in a Basta Dobbs! rally and press conference held at the Massachusetts State House.

UUs Stand on the Side of Love at Equality March

web@uua.org — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:30:00 EST

Over 1,000 Unitarian Universalists joined tens of thousands of others in Washington, DC on Sunday, October 11, to demonstrate their support for full equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) Americans.

Diversity of Ministry Initiative Settles Two New Ministers

web@uua.org — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EST

These ministries are distinctive because they blaze a new trail in settling clergy of color in congregations that seek to grow in diversity and spiritual depth.

In Memoriam: Rev. Dr. Forrest Church, Theologian, Author

web@uua.org — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EST

Rev. Forrest Church, acclaimed author of more than two dozen books and longtime minister of the Unitarian Church of All Souls in New York City, died on September 24, 2009 following a three-year battle with esophageal cancer. He was sixty-one years old.

Rev. William Sinkford Speaks in Support of Respect for Marriage Act

web@uua.org — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:30:00 EST

On September 15, 2009, in Washington, DC, three legislators held a press conference in support of federal legislation they introduced later in the day to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, a law which discriminates against lawfully married same-sex couples. The legislators were joined by Rev. William G. Sinkford, past president of the Unitarian Universalist Association.

UUA President President Opposes Maine's Question 1

web@uua.org — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:45:00 EST

Morales said, "I call upon supportive Mainers to reaffirm their commitment to fairness for all families by voting against repeal of the legislation recognizing same-sex marriage."

Interfaith Clergy Group Advocates for Health Care as “Moral Imperative”

web@uua.org — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:45:00 EST

As the nation prepared to honor workers on Labor Day weekend, spiritual leaders from Episcopal, Jewish, Islamic, Metropolitan Community Church, Unitarian Universalist, United Church of Christ, and other denominations joined together to advocate for health care reform as a moral imperative.