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  <title>Unitarian Universalism has Thrived for More than 200 Years in This Small New York Town</title>
  <link>https://www.uuworld.org/articles/canton-new-york-unitarian-universalist-congregation-bicentennial</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <dc:creator>Elaine McArdle</dc:creator>
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  <title>‘Two Centuries of Love at the Center’: New York State Convention of Universalists Marks Bicentennial</title>
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        <div class="thumbnail"><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.uuworld.org/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_480_wide_no_upscale/public/2026-04/IMG_0185.JPG?itok=g5R_dYYl" width="480" height="320" alt="UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt stands at a pulpit and speaks at the New York State Convention of Universalists on October 25, 2025. " class="img-fluid image-style-scaled-480-wide-no-upscale" /></div><p class="author">Elaine McArdle</p>: <div class="body"><p>Founded in 1825, its current mission includes promoting the growth of Unitarian Universalism and an appreciation of UU history.</p></div>

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  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <dc:creator>Elaine McArdle</dc:creator>
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  <title>NYSCU Bicentennial Keynote: ‘200 Years of Love at the Center’ </title>
  <link>https://www.uuworld.org/articles/nyscu-bicentennial-keynote-sermon</link>
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        <div class="thumbnail"><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.uuworld.org/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_480_wide_no_upscale/public/2026-04/emilia-croce-WLCGka3Vg08-unsplash.jpg?itok=yhfdF52H" width="480" height="324" alt="Watercolor hearts." class="img-fluid image-style-scaled-480-wide-no-upscale" /></div><p class="author">Sofía Betancourt</p>, <p class="author">Adam Robersmith</p>: <div class="body"><p>Read the sermon delivered by UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt and Rev. Dr. Adam Robersmith.</p></div>

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  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>The Last Graduate</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <dc:creator>Elaine McArdle</dc:creator>
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  <title>In Letter to Trump, UUA Demands End to Iran War and Calls Out Extremist Christian Nationalism in U.S. Military</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <dc:creator>Elaine McArdle</dc:creator>
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  <title>Q&amp;A: UU Minister Shares How Meet the Moment’s Framework Helped Make Change Happen in Her Community</title>
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        <div class="thumbnail"><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.uuworld.org/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_480_wide_no_upscale/public/2026-04/Rev.%20Rachel%20Lonberg%2C%20People%20of..._0.jpg?itok=7BFRz2Tx" width="480" height="226" alt="Rev. Rachel Lonberg, smiling, next to a sign that partially reads &quot;people of love.&quot;" class="img-fluid image-style-scaled-480-wide-no-upscale" /></div><p class="author">Ethan Loewi</p>: <div class="body"><p>Rev. Rachel Lonberg says the framework guided her congregation and their collaborative partners toward mutually beneficial goals.</p></div>

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  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <dc:creator>Ethan Loewi</dc:creator>
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  <title>UU the Vote 2026 Midterms Campaign Focuses on Voter Turnout, Fighting Fascism</title>
  <link>https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uu-vote-launches-2026-midterms-campaign</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <dc:creator>Ethan Loewi</dc:creator>
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  <title>‘A True American Hero’: 110-Year-Old UU the Oldest Known Living U.S. Military Veteran and Tuskegee Airman</title>
  <link>https://www.uuworld.org/articles/oldest-living-tuskegee-airman-unitarian-universalism</link>
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        <div class="thumbnail"><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.uuworld.org/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_480_wide_no_upscale/public/2026-04/james-clayton-flowers-resized-uuworld.png?itok=vk1MsLms" width="480" height="480" alt="James Clayton Flowers in uniform during his time in the U.S. military." class="img-fluid image-style-scaled-480-wide-no-upscale" /></div><p class="author">Elaine McArdle</p>: <div class="body"><p>James Clayton Flowers was part of the historic group of African Americans who served the country during World War II.</p></div>

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  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <dc:creator>Elaine McArdle</dc:creator>
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  <title>Holding the Heart of Unitarian Universalism: An Update on the Faith from the UUA President</title>
  <link>https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uua-president-sofia-betancourt-update-unitarian-universalism</link>
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        <div class="thumbnail"><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.uuworld.org/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_480_wide_no_upscale/public/2026-03/IMG_1805b.jpg?itok=vDpu3Z1u" width="480" height="320" alt="Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, president of the Unitarian Universalist Association." class="img-fluid image-style-scaled-480-wide-no-upscale" /></div><p class="author">Sofía Betancourt</p>: <div class="body"><p>Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt shares how the UUA is adapting, investing, and collaborating in this challenging time.</p></div>

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  <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <dc:creator>Sofía Betancourt</dc:creator>
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  <title>New Documentary Produced by Ken Burns and Don Henley Explores ‘Full and Flawed Human Being’ Thoreau</title>
  <link>https://www.uuworld.org/articles/henry-david-thoreau-documentary-ken-burns</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <dc:creator>Richard Higgins</dc:creator>
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