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Last year, UU World reported on First Parish in Bedford's successful effort to add solar panels to its landmark building in the town's historic district. uuworld.org/articles/religio…
“It was not blasphemy to put solar panels [on our church] but in fact is indicative that we are living institution and we are trying to live our values. This is who we are as a religious community.” Rev. John Gibbons, First Parish in Bedford MA #SacredSolar @H_Morrison44 @UUMFE
The Unitarian Universalist First Parish Church of Stow & Acton, Massachusetts, found a safe and creative (if technically complex) way to bring the choir back together: as a driveway choir! Learn how: patch.com/massachusetts/acto…
"No matter what issues I have with other Unitarian Universalists regarding our visions of God/Spirit, justice, race, and age—at the root of everything is community, love, and faith." —Elandria Williams, in 2014. Williams died this week, much too soon. uuworld.org/articles/we-are-…
With great sorrow, Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville announces the death of former @UUA co-moderator Elandria Williams, age 41. We join Unitarian Universalists in mourning Williams and celebrating E's work. facebook.com/65191425999/pos…
"Whether you are already deeply engaged or just now jumping in, there is a role for you in this work," Nicole Pressley writes. How will you #UUtheVote?
#NationalVoterRegistrationDay #Vote uuworld.org/articles/uu-vote…
News: Eight Unitarian Universalist families have lost their homes to fires in Ashland, Oregon. The @UUA Disaster Relief Fund is already providing aid. uuworld.org/articles/fire-as…
First Unitarian Church of Portland, Oregon, has joined a lawsuit against federal agencies whose officers have detained and injured protesters. oregonlive.com/crime/2020/07…
Please join us in welcoming the UUA's new Director of Communications, Lisa Gregory! She will oversee the UU World and the Outreach and Public Witness teams and direct strategic communications for the staff as a whole.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa Gregory as the UUA's new Communications Director, starting August 3. Please join us as we welcome Lisa on UUA staff and in the larger faith community. bit.ly/30vntyk
With sorrow we share the news that the Rev. O. Eugene "Gene" Pickett has died. Pickett was president of the @UUA from 1979 to 1985 (photo © 1996 Nancy Pierce). Announcement: facebook.com/TheUUA/photos/a…
A virtual service of remembrance for the Rev. O. Eugene Pickett, UUA president 1979–1985, will be held Wed. 8/5 at 4 PM EDT. Please register in advance at us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… and plan to log on at least 10 minutes early in case there are technical issues to work out.
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News: Almost 5,000 attend Virtual General Assembly.
@UUA’s first online-only General Assembly calls for solidarity with Indigenous communities, supports defunding police, and formalizes human rights investment screen. uuworld.org/articles/general…
For the past nine years, Heather Christensen compiled a weekly guide to UU blogs and social media for us—and she filed weekly media roundups, too! Our deep thanks to Heather for her outstanding work as she sets these tasks down. uuworld.org/articles/blog-ro…
.@BlackLivesUU launches BLUU Havens and Harbors, communities that offer a Unitarian Universalism "that, at EVERY turn, honors, uplifts, and equips our Black Lives." Learn more at the launch event: facebook.com/events/58948306…
.@UUA celebrates partnerships between UU congregations, the Association, and emerging BLUU Havens and Harbors, which will be "covenanting communities" with the UUA: uua.org/pressroom/press-rele…
General Session 5 will be broadcast live at 1:30 p.m. EDT here: uua.org/ga/off-site/2020/bus…
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UUA Board of Trustees' charge to a new Article II Study Commission—which will review and propose changes to the bylaws section featuring the 7 Principles, 6 Sources, and Purposes of the Association—is here: uua.org/sites/live-new.uua.o…
Delegates at @UUA General Assembly (held entirely online this year) will consider two Actions of Immediate Witness: Address 400 Years of White Supremacist Colonialism and Amen to Uprising: A Commitment and Call to Action. Texts here: uua.org/ga/off-site/2020/bus…
The final report of the UUA Commission on Institutional Change, "Widening the Circle of Concern," is now available for preorder from @shopinspirit: uuabookstore.org/Widening-th…
To make sure that Unitarian Universalists can read the Commission on Institutional Change's final report, it will be accessible online through GA: uua.org/uuagovernance/commit… A printed copy will be mailed to each congregation, and copies may also be preordered from @shopinspirit
.@UUA President Susan Frederick-Gray addresses white UUs: "Uprisings are occurring across the country because police have never been 'helpers' for most Black people in the United States, nor for most Indigenous people and people of color." uuworld.org/articles/preside…
In a pastoral letter to Black Unitarian Universalists, the Rev. Lauren Smith writes: "The well of my grief and anger is deep, but the well of my love and gratitude is deeper still. Blackness is a healing balm." uuworld.org/articles/pastora…
Tonight, join leaders from @UUA, Side With Love, & @BlackLivesUU to "uplift Black resistance, decry white supremacy, grieve the murder of Black lives, and recommit to living our UU values." #WeCantBreathe: A UUA Virtual Prayer Vigil: facebook.com/events/56550158…