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The call of our faith What is it in Unitarian Universalism’s core message that demands that its people work toward building multicultural, antiracist Beloved Community? by Nancy Palmer Jones and Karin Lin
Let’s ‘UU the Vote’ by Susan Frederick-Gray in From the president
UUA mission priorities by Christopher L. Walton in From the editor
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Indigenous Americans: A time to reclaim 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
Living in limbo For those in sanctuary, life is a waiting game. by Arthur Hirsch
UU values on display in three recent films Unsettled, American Heretics, and Beacon. by Elaine McArdle
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SMILE Project helps teens realize their potential A Breakthrough Congregation’s internship program offers Illinois teens valuable work experience. by Sherri Daye Scott
In cohousing communities, UU seniors are finding new ways to ‘age in place’ by Kris Willcox
Welcome to UUism: Why do we take an offering? by Liz James
Allowing meditation to be messy Rethinking what ‘successful’ meditation looks like. by Becky Brooks and Erika Hewitt
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Creations: Shadow by Rex LeBeau
Spirituality on the go UUA releases new WorshipWeb app.
Creations: Shirley, Goodness and Mercy by Barbara Gadon
Poem: My grandmother’s grinding stone / El molcajete de mi abuelita by Theresa I. Soto
Braiding garlic In tragic times, we come together in strength and love. by Paige Grant
The existential issue of our time Extinction Rebellion, a rapidly growing network pressing governments to declare a climate emergency, gives many Unitarian Universalists ways to mobilize, grieve, and imagine. by Elaine McArdle
Give me children and I (and they) shall die In the fight for reproductive rights, we must discuss racial disparities in health care. by Kim Hampton
Faith in finance Responsible investing means aligning your financial goals with your values. by Rachel V. Burlock
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Snowflakes rising It’s time we reclaim the snowflake story in all its intertwined ramifications. by Robin Colgrove
Letters to the editor
Blog roundup by Heather Christensen
Top ten online
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UUs rally to youth-led global climate strike Youth-led strikes for urgent action on climate change in September drew 4 million people worldwide, including countless Unitarian Universalists. by Elaine McArdle
UUs help host indigenous-led convergence by Elaine McArdle
UUA Common Read focuses on indigenous peoples’ experience
Commission on Institutional Change survey reveals strong support for antiracism work 60 percent of survey respondents see antiracism work as most important to future of Unitarian Universalism. by Elaine McArdle
New from the UUA: ‘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.
Congregational news Historic churches get building upgrades, memorial to the Rev. James Reeb unveiled in Wyoming
Center for Ethical Living and Social Justice Renewal is closing New Orleans service and learning center, founded after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, is closing at the end of November. by Elaine McArdle
Media roundup UU minister hired by presidential campaign as faith outreach director; massive volunteer commitment to offer sanctuary; Levi Draheim on climate emergency.
Clergy obituaries Abridged for print from the full obituaries published by the UU Ministers Association.
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