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Nothing we do will be perfect The struggle for racial justice is revealing a weakness in our theology. It’s time to let our perfectionism go. by Nancy McDonald Ladd
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Apology: Our story hurt people The editor apologizes for publishing “After L, G, and B” in the Spring issue. by Christopher L. Walton
A call to action from trans religious professionals Despite our Welcoming Congregation commitments, most trans UUs do not feel fully included. Five actions you can take. by TRUUsT
Beyond optimism by Christopher L. Walton in From the editor
The power of we Mission and covenant are an antidote to individualism. They remind us of the repsonsibilities that come with an affirmation of interdependence. by Susan Frederick-Gray in From the president
Making it right (PDF) Four-page insert adapted from Tapestry of Faith lifespan faith development programs. by the UUA Faith Development Office in Families Weave a Tapestry of Faith
In times of crisis The UUA’s Disaster Relief Fund is spreading help faster and farther than ever. by Elaine McArdle
Sustainable elegance in Iowa The Unitarian Universalist Society in Coralville, Iowa, aimed to build the ‘greenest church in Iowa.’ by Sonja L. Cohen in Spiritual Landmarks
The spectrum of inclusion UU communities are learning to value the many forms of neurodiversity. by Kris Willcox
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I am 17 Thoughts on adolescence, growing up, and bridging into adulthood. by Asha Pruitt
UU activist wins Rhodes Scholarship Jaz Brisack, a student at the University of Mississippi, was ‘swept off my feet by the labor movement.’ by Arthur Hirsch
One Unitarian Universalist’s way Finding myself on the Camino de Santiago. by Rachel Mize
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Creations: Zoomorphics Self-representation through body paint and photography. by Shelby Meyerhoff
Deep magic I’ll keep being open to deep magic until I find a way to believe in it. by Meg Barnhouse
Creations: A sigh hollowed out the chamber of the heart Making art through word associations. by Amy Zucker Morgenstern
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Moved to serve For one Michigan church, moving has been nothing short of transformative. by Heather Beasley Doyle
Looking Back: The ball that didn’t break us Lessons from a controversial Thomas Jefferson-themed dance held at the 1993 General Assembly. by Elaine McArdle
New books for UU history buffs Historical Dictionary of Unitarian Universalism and The Crusade for Forgotten Souls. by Sonja L. Cohen and Elaine McArdle
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Six UUs arrested at interfaith protest by U.S. Border Patrol Interfaith ‘Love Knows No Borders’ action held in solidarity with migrants’ right to seek asylum. by Michael Hart
Bellingham fellowship assists families of immigrants arrested in ICE raid Unitarian Universalists provide meeting space, food, money, and volunteer support to local immigrant families disrupted by ICE arrests. by Elaine McArdle
Pared-down 2019 UUA General Assembly focuses on vision Join the conversation about Unitarian Universalists’ shared purpose; major speakers will include poet Richard Blanco and antiracism educator Robin DiAngelo. by Christopher L. Walton
Board announces 2020 election for moderator UUA Board of Trustees asks potential candidates to delay running until role is better defined. by Elaine McArdle
As fires spread in California, church doors opened Unitarian Universalist Disaster Relief Fund, already making grants to hurricane victims, also helps congregations in towns ravaged by California wildfires. by Tina Porter
Hurricane damages three buildings of fellowship in Panama City, Florida Unitarian Universalists lose homes in Hurricane Michael; Panama City fellowship’s least-damaged building is used as relief staging area. by Elaine McArdle
UUA news Compiled from the following news briefs and UUA statements:
Christina Rivera resigns from UUA Board of Trustees by Elaine McArdle
UUA gives $50,000 to DRUUMM, commits to renewed partnership by Christopher L. Walton
Institutional Change team calls for better tracking and support of RE professionals by Elaine McArdle
President issues statements of trans support by Susan Frederick-Gray (UUA.org)
First Peoples’ Convening focuses on climate-forced displacement UU Service Committee co-sponsors gathering on climate change’s impact on Indigenous peoples. by Elaine McArdle
New leadership for UUA’s MFD, Stewardship and Development Janice Marie Johnson, Elizabeth Nguyen, and Lauren Smith take leadership roles. by Elaine McArdle
Boston’s Arlington Street Church earns grant for historic preservation National Fund for Sacred Spaces names Boston church one of thirteen churches in national grants program. by Elaine McArdle
Clergy obituaries Abridged for print from the full obituaries published by the UU Ministers Association.
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