Unitarian Universalists stand on the side of Justice in Ferguson, Missouri, as the Grand Jury deliberates on the indictment of the police officer who fatally shot young Michael Brown. Events are being planned around the country on the day of and the day after the Grand Jury announcement. You can check the
Military Ministry Toolkit Now Available to Congregations
Is your congregation ministering or considering outreach to active duty military personnel, veterans and their families? Do you, other staff, or lay leaders want to make a safe, welcoming space in your community for sharing members’ stories of involvement in war or military life? These are not just questions for
Recap of General Assembly News, Delegate Decisions
With 4,754 registered for the UUA’s annual meeting and conference, General Assembly 2014 (GA) was the scene for vibrant worship, active and reflective exploration of the theme “Love Reaches Out,” and lively deliberations on a variety of business and governance decisions for our Association of congregations. The UU World On-Line offered comprehensive coverage of GA
Congregational Study/Action Votes Due February 3
All UUA member congregations are called to participate in the social witness process by voting in the congregational poll regarding Congregational Study Action Issues (CSAI) – Deadline February 3, 2014. One of the primary functions of the Unitarian Universalist General Assembly is to consider issues about which the congregations jointly
PNWD Front Page Features Trans Awareness
PNWD has updated its front page to feature an article on Transgender Awareness, written by the Rev. Lois Van Leer. Rev. Van Leer is minister of the Woodinville UU Church (WA), which will co-sponsor a workshop on November 9, “Beyond Awareness: Transitioning Communities, Gender Justice and Our Trans Neighbors.” The
New UUA Resource Page on ‘Gender Neutral Bathrooms’
Does everyone feel safe to use the bathrooms in your congregation? The UUA Multicultural Ministries has just released a brand new resource page with sample signs, articles, and a list of easy options for gender neutral bathrooms to extend your welcoming congregation one more important step. Here’s an excerpt from their
The Multicultural Ministries Sharing Project Survey
The UUA Multicultural Ministries announces a groundbreaking project to seek insight into your experience as a person of color, a person with a disability, LGBTQ, or otherwise marginalized around ability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity. The Multicultural Ministries Sharing Project Survey consists of a comprehensive survey and focus
UU Organizations Seek Executives in WA, CA
Washington UU Voices for Justice and the UU Legislative Ministry of California each have position openings at present for executive leadership. Both positions are posted on the Jobs page of the UUA Pacific Western Region. Washington Unitarian Universalist Voices for Justice, a statewide justice ministry and a 501(c)(4) organization, seeks
UU State Advocacy Networks Gathering Friday, April 26 in San Jose
The Unitarian Universalist State Advocacy Networks from the Pacific Western Region invite UUs to gather in this historic moment on the path of immigration reform for training, coaching, networking and celebrating on Friday, April 26, 2013; 2:00 – 6:15 PM. The gathering will be at the beautiful and historic church, the
A Holistic Approach to Congregational Justice Ministry, April 26- 28 at Regional Assembly
Vibrant, life-affirming, and transformational. That’s what congregation-based justice ministry is with a holistic approach. The Reverends Deborah Holder and Tera Little invite you to engage in, ‘A paradigm shift towards a holistic approach to congregational justice ministry,’ April 26-28 at the Pacific Western Regional Assembly in their Theme Track of ‘CROSS BORDERS’ all day workshop.