uuworld.org: latest stories https://www.uuworld.org The Magazine of the Unitarian Universalist Association – Liberal religion and life. en https://www.uuworld.org/themes/custom/b5_uua/images/logos/uuworld_logo_square_white_on_lblue.png uuworld.org: latest stories https://www.uuworld.org ‘All Roads Lead to the South’ Day of Action: UUs Rally in Alabama for Black Voting Rights https://www.uuworld.org/articles/voting-rights-south-protest-unitarian-universalists UU ministers sit in a pew of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Selma. The ministers include Rev. Jacqueline Brett, Rev. Margalie Belizaire, Rev. Latifah Griffin, Rev. Duncan Teague, Rev. E.N. Hill, Rev. Michael Crumpler, and Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt.

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They joined thousands of marchers in Selma and Montgomery for the day of protest.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 Ethan Loewi https://www.uuworld.org/articles/voting-rights-south-protest-unitarian-universalists OWL Sexuality Education Curriculum Expands to United Methodist Church https://www.uuworld.org/articles/our-whole-lives-united-methodist-church-expansion A logo with an Owl in the middle of a circle. Around the circle are the words "Our Whole Lives Lifespan Sexuality Education

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The Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church of Christ developed OWL more than twenty-five years ago.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 Staff Writer https://www.uuworld.org/articles/our-whole-lives-united-methodist-church-expansion One Contested Seat in Election for UUA Board of Trustees at GA 2026 https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uua-board-trustees-election-2026 An image of a flaming UU chalice.

Elaine McArdle

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Election results will be announced during General Assembly.

]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 Elaine McArdle https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uua-board-trustees-election-2026 With Support from the UUA New Communities Fund, UU Spiritual Innovators Like Sanctuary Boston Reimagine Ministry https://www.uuworld.org/articles/new-communities-fund-sanctuary-boston An image of a worship service at Sanctuary Boston, held in the building of First Church Boston. People are sitting in chairs around a piano. There are lit candles on a table nearby.

Ethan Loewi

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How emerging prototype groups are daring to transform Unitarian Universalism.

]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 Ethan Loewi https://www.uuworld.org/articles/new-communities-fund-sanctuary-boston After Devastating Apartment Fire, UU Church Swiftly Becomes a Red Cross Shelter for Displaced Neighbors https://www.uuworld.org/articles/red-cross-shelter-program-uu-congregations Brick church building against a pastel sky.

Ethan Loewi

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The Red Cross relies on its partnerships to offer emergency housing in local communities. Learn how to participate.

]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Ethan Loewi https://www.uuworld.org/articles/red-cross-shelter-program-uu-congregations Unitarian Universalism has Thrived for More than 200 Years in This Small New York Town https://www.uuworld.org/articles/canton-new-york-unitarian-universalist-congregation-bicentennial A stone church on a snowy day. Black Lives Matter sign displayed. A bare tree in front.

Elaine McArdle

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UU Church of Canton honors its history while adapting to the modern needs of its beloved community.

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:02:00 -0400 Elaine McArdle https://www.uuworld.org/articles/canton-new-york-unitarian-universalist-congregation-bicentennial ‘Two Centuries of Love at the Center’: New York State Convention of Universalists Marks Bicentennial https://www.uuworld.org/articles/new-york-state-convention-universalists-bicentennial UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt stands at a pulpit and speaks at the New York State Convention of Universalists on October 25, 2025.

Elaine McArdle

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Founded in 1825, its current mission includes promoting the growth of Unitarian Universalism and an appreciation of UU history.

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Read the sermon delivered by UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt and Rev. Dr. Adam Robersmith.

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Elaine McArdle

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For over a century, the Theological School of St. Lawrence University trained Universalist ministers in Canton, New York. Rev. Dave Weissbard was one of its final students.

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:59:00 -0400 Elaine McArdle https://www.uuworld.org/articles/last-graduate-st-lawrence-university In Letter to Trump, UUA Demands End to Iran War and Calls Out Extremist Christian Nationalism in U.S. Military https://www.uuworld.org/articles/iran-war-letter-uua-opposition A photo of a flaming UU chalice.

Elaine McArdle

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The war “is being justified by fundamentalist religious traditions that are antithetical to the values of millions of American believers,” the letter states.

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