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Six experts in public health, racial injustice, economic inequality, extremism, and Unitarian Universalist theology talk about the deep fissures the past year has revealed—and how we can move forward.By Joshua Eaton | May 1, 2021 | From UU WorldTagged as: Democracy, Economy, Health, Politics, Race/Ethnicity, WomenPage/Article -
If nothing else, the past few months have definitively put the lie to the idea that late capitalist societies are incapable of seismic transformations on a deadline.Feature | By Naomi Klein | September 1, 2020 | From UU WorldTagged as: Climate & Environmental Justice, Climate Justice, Economy, Environment, Politics, General AssemblyPage/Article -
A Tennessee congregation erases $4.2 million in debt for people in need.By Elaine McArdle | June 1, 2020 | From UU WorldTagged as: Economy, Justice, Service, Congregational Stories & Best Practices in Social JusticePage/Article -
Offers a timely analysis of the sheer ingenuity and persistence of young people who cobble together the resources they need to pursue the lives and careers they want.Book | By S. Craig Watkins | May 10, 2020 | From Beacon PressTagged as: Creativity, Economy, Success, WorkProduct -
An Illinois congregation’s internship program offers students valuable firsthand workplace experience.By Sherri Daye Scott | November 1, 2019 | From LifeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Breakthrough Congregations, Discernment, Economy, Service, Youth/TeensPage/Article -
What images comes to mind when I say, “Labor Day”? Chances are you think of the holiday weekend and celebrations with your loved ones, the Federal Holiday, Unions and the cause of a working wage and benefits, maybe the history of the struggle of working people to have a fair share of the profits...Reading | By Jennifer Willet | February 5, 2019 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Aging, Caring, Community, Compassion, Dignity, Disability, Economy, Education, Generations, Interdependence, Labor DayWorship element -
The idiot’s guide to critical race theory.Feature | By Crystal M. Fleming | November 1, 2018 | From UU WorldTagged as: Economy, History, Politics, Power, Race/Ethnicity, Anti-RacismPage/Article -
In Nicaragua, women cultivate power and share their wisdom with UU feminists from the United States.By Air Nonken | June 1, 2018 | From UU WorldTagged as: Abundance, Economy, Education, Multiculturalism, Nature, Politics, Women, International OpportunitiesPage/Article -
Interfaith justice movement launches 40 Days of Action in most state capitals; UUA president and sixteen other UUs arrested in D.C.By Arthur Hirsch | May 18, 2018 | From UU WorldTagged as: Economy, Equity, Politics, Social JusticePage/Article -
Susan Frederick-Gray condemns tax bill as part of ‘all-out violent assault’ on poor, working class, and middle class people; interfaith movement plans nationwide campaign of nonviolent civil disobedience.By Christopher L. Walton | December 7, 2017 | From UU WorldTagged as: Class, Economy, Politics, Poverty, Social JusticePage/Article -
New ministers enter the job market with more educational debt than ever before. Unitarian Universalist leaders are looking at ways to adapt.Feature | By Joshua Eaton | November 1, 2016 | From UU WorldTagged as: Becoming a Minister, Economy, Support for MinistersPage/Article -
“Look, look!” The strangers around me were shouting and pointing. I spun around. From my position halfway across the Brooklyn Bridge, I could see a large circle of light on the Verizon building, prominent in the New York City skyline. Inside the circle were three symbols that would have meant...Reading | By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | June 25, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Activism, Change, Courage, Economy, Hope, Joy, Justice, Love, Solidarity, Unitarian Universalism, UnityWorship element -
Gathered in our varied faiths, We give thanks for the blessings of world community As we share our common dream: Homes and schools where children thrive, Neighborhoods that are safe and clean, A city rich in colors and cultures, An economy where no one is expendable, A beloved community where ric...Benediction | By Gary Kowalski | February 23, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 6th Principle (World Community), 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Class, Diversity, Economy, Interdependence, Service, Unitarian Universalism, UnityWorship element
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The early settlers who risked life and limb to come to this land—a land strange and unknown, but full of promise—these early settlers had a dream. That dream included freedom to worship as they wished; it included the opportunity to prosper, if they were willing to work hard; it included the...Sermon | By Marilyn Sewell | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), America, Economy, Justice, Money, Poverty, Unitarian Universalism, WorthWorship element
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Reading Isaiah 58:1-12 (excerpt) Shout out, do not hold back! Lift up your voice like a trumpet!Announce to my people their sins. Day after day they seek me and delight to know my ways, as if they were a nation that practiced righteousness… Look, you serve your own interest on your fast day, and...Sermon | By Kathleen McTigue | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), EconomyWorship element
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Last spring, I got a message from the universe. Now I don’t get too many messages from the universe; sometimes I don’t even get my phone messages. But this message was very loud, and it came at four in the morning in the form of a tremendous thud from my closet. This particular message was one...Sermon | By Bonnie McClish Dlott | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Abundance, Direct Experience, Economy, Greed, Money, Redemption, StewardshipWorship element
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I have a story for you. It's a tale of two heads of lettuce. This one (hold up head of lettuce and maybe even move around the sanctuary as you speak) was grown in Salinas Valley, CA. It was grown according to conventional, industrial farming methods by a multi-national corporation. They used...Time for All Ages | By Melissa Carvill-Ziemer | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Community, Earth, Earth Day, Earth-Centered, Economy, Food, Living Our Faith, Prophetic Words & Deeds, ResponsibilityWorship element -
Tomatoes are arguably the most consumed fruit or vegetable in our country....28% of Americans eat a meal every day that contains at least one tomato. It is estimated that every American eats about 29 pounds of fresh tomatoes a year and an additional 73 pounds processed in tomato sauces, ketchup,...Sermon | By Peggy Clarke | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 6th Principle (World Community), 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Dignity, Direct Experience, Earth, Economy, Food, Food Justice, Human Rights, Nature, Prophetic Words & Deeds, WorkWorship element
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Exodus 16: 1-31; 35 (New Revised Standard Version) The whole congregation of the Israelites set out from Elim; and Israel came to the wilderness... The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness....Story | October 29, 2014 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew ScripturesTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Abundance, Commitment, Economy, Equity, Food Justice, God, Grace, Greed, Happiness, Judaism, JusticeCurriculum page
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Putting Dreams into Action" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Read the discussion questions....Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Community, Economy, Food Justice, Poverty, TransformationCurriculum page