UUA presidents remember Ted Kennedy

UUA presidents remember Ted Kennedy
UUA President Peter Morales, quoted in a Chicago Tribune story about Sen. Edward Kennedy's Catholic legacy, called Kennedy "not only an inspirational Catholic, but person of faith in general." (Chicago Tribune - 8.26.09)

Morales also issued a statement on UUA.org mourning the senator's death. "Our country has lost a great leader who tirelessly defended the basic rights of all Americans and stood on the side of those people who were most vulnerable." (UUA.org - 8.26.09)

Also on UUA.org, former UUA President the Rev. Dr. William F. Schulz remembers Senator Kennedy's softer side. "Most importantly ... Ted Kennedy was just plain sweet. Deeply, wrenchingly, authentically sweet." (UUA.org - 8.27.09)

Also in the media:

Rich Madaleno, a Maryland state senator and member of the Cedar Lane UU Church in Bethesda, Md., writes about the importance of legalizing same-sex marriage. (Washington Post - 8.27.09)

UUs feature heavily in this article about increased religious support for same-sex marriage. (Buffalo News - NY 8.25.09)

Thirty Nantucket artists are submitting works inspired by the local Unitarian Meeting House as part of a benefit exhibit to help fund restoration of the 1809 church. (Nantucket Independent - MA 8.26.09)

The Rev. Judy Welles, co-minister of UUs of the Cumberland Valley in Boiling Springs, Pa., connects the story of the Good Samaritan with the current healthcare debate. (Carlisle Sentinel - PA 8.27.09)

All Souls UU Church of Braintree, Mass., celebrates the beginning of the new church year and welcomes their new minister the Rev. Steve Wilson. (Braintree Forum - MA 8.24.09)

This article doesn't have much text but includes a couple of nice photos of the newly completed labyrinth at the UU Congregation of York, Pa. (York Daily Record - PA 8.26.09)