NAACP honors Illinois church for justice work
News briefs: Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, church recognized for racial justice work; historic Tarpon Springs, Florida, church reopens after restoration; first Universalist church in America achieves carbon neutrality.
Board nominates Riley, Du Mond for UUA co-moderator position
Uncontested slate of candidates will be installed in leadership roles at General Assembly in June.
UUA, UU groups condemn U.S. escalation with Iran
UUA signs January interfaith statement condemning U.S. assassination of Iranian military leader.
‘Wake Now Our Vision’ campaign will ‘impact our faith for generations’
Collaborative campaign garnered more than $100 million in new legacy gift intentions.
Starr King selling campus, moving to Oakland
Unitarian Universalist seminary is selling its campus in Berkeley, California, and moving to space at Mills College in Oakland.
Kansas church wins court battle to host homeless shelter
Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church wins court battle to house homeless people in Lenexa, Kansas.
Antiracist protesters in purple costumes arrested at farmers’ market
Unitarian Universalist minister, four other activists arrested protesting white supremacists at farmers’ market in Indiana.
Center for Ethical Living and Social Justice Renewal closing
New Orleans service and learning center, founded after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, is closing at the end of November.
‘Conversations for Liberation’ helps UUs address antiracism conflicts
Leaders of the UUA, affiliated professional organizations, and identity groups ask congregations to hold conversations and submit feedback by December 20.
UUs help host indigenous-led convergence
Rooted in partnerships formed at the Oceti Sakowin Camp, UU Ministry for Earth helps host InterNātional Grass Roots Gathering in August.
Media roundup: UU minister hired by campaign as faith outreach director
Pete Buttigieg campaign hires the Rev. Shawna Foster for faith outreach; hosting immigrant in sanctuary takes massive volunteer commitment; Unity Temple designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
New UUA Common Read choices focus on indigenous peoples’ experience
Discussion guide available for ‘An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States.’