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The weekend of the Inauguration, millions took to the streets in cities all over this nation and all over the world. It was a show of resistance to the looming threat of tyranny....
By Marisol Caballero | January 31, 2017 | From Call and ResponseTagged as: Children's Faith Development, Democracy, Families & Faith Development, Social Justice -
This inauguration week is an unsettling one for many Unitarian Universalists. While some view the new presidency as an occasion for hope and a fresh start, many others anticipate the immediate future with anxiety....
By Gail Forsyth-Vail | January 18, 2017 | From Call and ResponseTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Democracy, Leadership -
You know that you might really be praying all the time: May the story you have chosen be the right one to bring the word to life. May the volunteers share their inner light. May the children be safe and loved. Here – Everywhere – Always – We pray Maybe we only think that we are praying special...
By Natalie Maxwell Fenimore | January 6, 2017 | From Call and Response -
You may be aware that Chief Arvol Looking Horse, spiritual leader of the Lakota, Dakota and Nakota Nations, invited clergy of all faiths from every nation to come to the Oceti Sakowin camp at Standing Rock on Sunday, December 4th, 2016. In his appeal, sent far and wide, he said, "We are asking...
By Harlan Limpert | December 7, 2016 | From Call and ResponseTagged as: 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Christianity, Empathy, Indigenous Peoples Day, Service, Solidarity, Indigenous Rights, Social Justice -
Technically, Unitarian Universalism is not a Christian faith. As congregations and individuals, we are united not by creeds or rituals but by values and covenants. Although many view UUism's seven Principles as a manifesto of beliefs, they are actually a covenant with which we uphold our common...
By Susan Lawrence | November 30, 2016 | From Call and Response -
I awoke Wednesday morning to a United States that had elected as president a man whose campaign was riddled with sexism, racism, ableism, Islamophobia, childish taunts, and all manner of uncivil discourse. To me, as to many, it felt like a nightmare. The only way we will get through this is by...
By Lifespan Faith Engagement | November 10, 2016 | From Call and Response -
The 2017 UUA General Assembly (GA) will affirm solidarity with movements for racial, economic, and environmental justice. When we gather, June 21 through 25, we will invite the people, culture, geography, and history of New Orleans to be our teachers. Whether we will be an in-person or virtual...
By Gail Forsyth-Vail | October 20, 2016 | From Call and ResponseTagged as: 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Adult Faith Development, Anti-Oppression, Politics, Social Justice at GA, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, General Assembly, Social Justice -
Have you noticed how life seems to be getting more and more hectic lately? As a person who spends a lot of time working with volunteers, I certainly have. If I can find a date/time that works for 50% of my volunteer teachers and me, I consider that a win!...
By Michelle Bishop | October 4, 2016 | From Call and ResponseTagged as: Teaching Methods, Keeping Children Safe -
I’m going to preach to the choir here for a minute. We have excellent—truly, truly excellent—faith development models, curricula, and resources. The content is rich, fun, and edifying. The pedagogy is progressive and engaging. And the philosophy is grounded in the best of child development...
By Teresa Honey Youngblood | September 22, 2016 | From Call and ResponseTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Families & Faith Development, Interfaith Family Programs, Membership Growth & Outreach -
From the moment our group of seven youth and three adults from the UU Congregation of Fairfax (UUCF) heard the first speaker, we felt the weight of injustice and we began to wear the colors of inequality. The 2016 Unitarian Universalist-United Nations Office (UU-UNO) Spring Seminar completely...
By Linnea Nelson | September 14, 2016 | From Call and Response