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 UU Institute Celebrates Ten Years of Leadership and Faith Development Training https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uu-institute-ten-year-anniversary The scene represents planning, productivity, data analysis, and modern work-from-home or creative workflow.

Christian Schmidt

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The online courses help Unitarian Universalists access tools to hone useful skills.

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Elaine McArdle

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A task force is charged with producing a final report in 2027 and presenting it at General Assembly.

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 Elaine McArdle https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uua-transitions-review-task-force UUA Responds to Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Rulings Affecting Transgender Athletes and Preserving Birthright Citizenship https://www.uuworld.org/articles/scotus-rulings-birthright-citizenship-trans-rights Image of beige concrete building under blue sky during daytime

Ethan Loewi

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The Association reaffirmed its commitment to UUA Shared Values of pluralism, justice, and interdependence.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 Ethan Loewi https://www.uuworld.org/articles/scotus-rulings-birthright-citizenship-trans-rights Faith Journey: A Fourth-Generation Unitarian in India https://www.uuworld.org/articles/juban-lamar-faith-journey A smiling person outside of a church.

Juban Lamar

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Juban Lamar says she finds inspiration in the warmth and wisdom of her congregation, the Unitarian Church of Jowai.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 Juban Lamar https://www.uuworld.org/articles/juban-lamar-faith-journey At General Assembly 2026, UUs Find and Celebrate Community, Everywhere https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uua-ga-programming-session-together-everywhere Singers on stage during a worship service. At the center, is a smiling person.

Elaine McArdle

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The annual gathering offered Unitarian Universalists multiple connection points.

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 Elaine McArdle https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uua-ga-programming-session-together-everywhere DRUUMM Co-Founder Receives Award for Distinguished Service to the Cause of Unitarian Universalism https://www.uuworld.org/articles/distinguished-service-award-clyde-grubbs A person lights a UU chalice during an indoor event.

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Rev. Dr. Clyde Grubbs is recognized as a mentor to many and a leader in the work of decolonization.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:50:00 -0400 Staff Writer https://www.uuworld.org/articles/distinguished-service-award-clyde-grubbs Two Longtime Contributors to UU Faith Formation Receive Award for Excellence in Religious Education https://www.uuworld.org/articles/religious-education-award-cathy-seggel-leia-durland-jones A diptych of Cathy Seggel (left) and Rev. Leia Durland-Jones (right).

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Cathy Seggel and Rev. Leia Durland-Jones received the Angus H. MacLean Award during General Assembly.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:49:00 -0400 Staff Writer https://www.uuworld.org/articles/religious-education-award-cathy-seggel-leia-durland-jones UUA President Honors Minnesota UUs with Volunteer Service Award https://www.uuworld.org/articles/presidents-volunteer-service-award-minnesota-uus Protesters gathered on a winter day. One of them holds a big sign that says "It's not about politics. It's about humanity."

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UUs who defended communities from ICE injustices showed up “powerfully in support of our values,” said Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:45:00 -0400 Staff Writer https://www.uuworld.org/articles/presidents-volunteer-service-award-minnesota-uus Environmental, Immigration Justice, and Youth Issues Weighed During General Assembly 2026 Business Sessions https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uua-ga-business-session-together-everywhere People sit before a series of computer screens as they manage virtual sessions at General Assembly.

Elaine McArdle

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Sonja L. Cohen

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The online gathering marked the first half of this year’s ‘Everywhere GA.’

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0400 Elaine McArdle, Sonja L. Cohen https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uua-ga-business-session-together-everywhere UUA 2026-27 Common Read: 'Love at the Center' Is an Invitation to Deepen Understanding of UU Faith https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uua-common-read-love-center Love at the Center book cover

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This year’s curriculum introduces new whole-church learning tools.

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