Unitarian Universalist Association

09/03/2026

Economic justice is the connective tissue of all justice work.
It touches racial equity, immigrant rights, gender inclusion, climate resilience, and the right to thrive in community.
--UUSJ Trustee Kim Rebecca-Murray

Knowledge Management as a Moral Infrastructure
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And check out our August E-News for Next Steps!

09/03/2026

These days, Unitarian Universalists and people of faith and conscience across faith traditions are increasingly called to respond to authoritarian violence with care, community support, and strategic coordination. Each time UUs come together in this work, we strengthen our commitment to our deeply held religious values and our organizing power to build the essential infrastructure for justice movements, including love, imagination, collaboration, and cooperation.

UU the Vote Solidarity Summits will continue that practice through regional interfaith justice training and practice gatherings. Side With Love is coordinating these events across the U.S. and there are resources and opportunities for groups to develop their own events as well. UU congregations are encouraged to get involved as we move together toward another election season committed to justice, equity, pluralism, and the protection of our democratic institutions.

Learn more at the link in the comments below.

09/01/2026

As people around the world remember Dolly Parton following her passing last week, we’re revisiting this sermon from Rev. T. J. FitzGerald celebrating the life, values, and generosity that made her so deeply beloved.

Through stories, music, humor, and reflection, the sermon explores Dolly’s commitment to compassion, creativity, dignity, literacy, and helping others—and the ways her life reflected values that resonate deeply with Unitarian Universalism.

Watch the sermon:
https://youtu.be/mEjwpvWj17w?si=IoadJHrwCQajevNd

In this sermon from our Artists Who Inspire series, Rev. T. J. Fitz...

08/31/2026

As a new congregational year begins, UUA President the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt shares a message of gratitude, connection, and support for UU congregations and communities—and highlights resources available for the year ahead. 💛

Watch her message below, and please share it with your congregation and community.

https://youtu.be/gkAZPVfnFhQ

08/31/2026

The UUA has signed on to a letter calling for the termination of all deportation proceedings against Mohsen Mahdawi, a lawful permanent US resident, Columbia University student, and Palestinian human rights activist.

Mohsen’s spiritual practices of Unitarian Universalism and Buddhism inform and are informed by his championing of human rights through active organizing, peace building, and policy reform.

The deportation proceedings against Mohsen aim to punish him for speaking out against the genocide in Palestine. His case is a clear example of the United States government violating the principles of free speech that are enshrined in the American democratic tradition and the Constitution.

As Unitarian Universalists, our foundational commitments rest upon values of pluralism, justice, inquiry and debate, and democratic freedom of expression for all people.

We lift up the call for the end of legal and political proceedings against Mohsen Mahdawi and stand with the Palestinian people in their struggle for peace, justice, and freedom.

Please sign on and share widely with UUs! Sign on: https://bit.ly/Mohsen-Sign-On

Image description: A dark blue overlay on Mohsen Mahdawi standing with both arms outstretched, smiling and walking through a doorway. A blue ribbon at the top says, "Sign On: Unitarian Universalist Support for Mohsen Mahdawi." Large white text below reads, "'As UUs, we are enriched by Mohsen's spiritual depth, his moral courage, and his authentic commitment to Love at the Center and the possibility of universal healing through justice.' - Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister, First UU Society of Burlington." The UUA and Side With Love logos are at the bottom.

08/28/2026

Curious about the alphabet soup of electoral organizing? Join UU the Vote to unpack the core concepts, tools, and strategies of faith-based voter engagement. We’ll demystify terms like GOTV and IVE, share proven organizing practices, and help your congregation develop a clear strategy for reaching voters and protecting democracy this fall.

Hear what UU the Vote teams across the country are doing—and discover concrete opportunities to plug into the work right away.

Register to join at the link in the comments.

08/27/2026

In a world that too often rewards polish and perfection, Craig Rowland reminds us of the power of honesty, openness, and simply showing up as we are.

Authenticity can be an invitation. When we share something real about ourselves, we make a little more room for others to do the same. And sometimes community begins in those small moments: reaching out, speaking truthfully, or extending an invitation before the words are perfect.

As Craig reminds us: “Truth is magnetic.”

May we carry that spirit into the ways we speak, connect, and create space for one another. 💛

Read “A Shared Path” by Craig Rowland at the link in the comments .

08/26/2026

Finish the sentence: You know you’re at a UU church when ______.

Every UU congregation has those little moments that make you think, “Yep, I’m definitely at a UU church.” 😄

What’s yours? Drop them in the comments—we want to hear them! 🔥💛

08/25/2026

A powerful work of art can help us remember what must not be forgotten—and ask what repair requires of us now.

At King’s Chapel in Boston, “Unbound,” a 14-foot bronze and granite sculpture by artist Harmonia Rosales, honors the 219 people enslaved by past members and ministers of the congregation. The memorial is part of King’s Chapel’s broader effort to confront its history, including ongoing work centered on reparative justice and reconciliation.

Read more in UUWorld at the link in the comments.

08/24/2026

This week’s UU Acronym of the Week is:

𝘾𝙎𝘼𝙄 - 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙮 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙄𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚.

A CSAI is a social justice issue selected by UU congregations for three years of study, reflection, and action. It gives congregations a shared focus for learning, organizing, and putting UU values into practice.

The process can ultimately lead to a Statement of Conscience, which expresses a shared position of the Association.

The current 2024–2027 CSAI is Abolition, Transformation, and Faith Formation.

Read more about this CSAI and the CSAI process at the link in the comments.