UUFM

09/03/2026

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.

09/03/2026

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
Read Full Commentary:
https://bit.ly/Justice-Work

Share Your Experiences:
https://bit.ly/Moral-Infrastructure

And check out our August E-News for Next Steps!

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

We’re thrilled to announce our newest title, a new Spanish translation of The Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide, edited by Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt. It’s available wherever books are sold and from inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop.

Nos complace anunciar nuestra publicación más reciente: una nueva traducción de la Guía de bolsillo del unitarismo universalista, editada por la reverenda Doctora Sofía Betancourt.

Los unitarios universalistas son personas de todas las edades, de diversos orígenes y creencias. Son pensadores y hacedores valientes, curiosos y compasivos que construyen espiritualidad y comunidad más allá de las fronteras, trabajando por conseguir más justicia y más amor en un mundo que sufre.

La Guía de bolsillo del unitarismo universalista es la introducción más completa que existe al unitarismo universalista. Abarca temas como el ministerio, el culto, la educación religiosa, la justicia social, la comunidad y la historia. Editada por la reverenda Dra. Sofía Betancourt, esta séptima edición brinda a los lectores la información y los recursos necesarios para afrontar este momento crucial del unitarismo universalista y de nuestro mundo.

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Substance Use, Recovery & Resources

Join us September 29 for our next Policy Pulse: Alabama HIV Series as we have an open, judgment-free conversation about substance use, recovery, stigma, and the resources available to individuals and families.

Tuesday, September 29
6:00–7:00 PM CST
Virtual on AIDS Alabama & AIDS Alabama South's pages
20–30 minute presentation followed by community Q&A

We’ll talk about how substance use can intersect with HIV prevention and care, housing, mental health, and other social determinants of health, while focusing on compassion, support, and meeting people where they are.

We’ll also discuss:
• Barriers to seeking support and recovery
• How stigma can prevent people from accessing care
• Community resources and support services
• How advocates and service providers can better support people who use substances
• The role of social support in recovery and overall health
• And, of course, OctSober!

PLUS: Stick around until the end! The first 5 people to complete our post-webinar survey will receive a $15 gift card.

Come as you are, bring your questions, and join the conversation.

09/01/2026

"Nonviolence is absolute commitment to the way of love. Love is not emotional bash; it is not empty sentimentalism. It is the active outpouring of one's whole being into the being of another."

09/01/2026

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.

09/01/2026