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 How UU Ministers Find Clarity in a Rapidly Changing World https://www.uuworld.org/articles/unitarian-universalist-ministers-adapt-find-balance <div class="thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.uuworld.org/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_480_wide_no_upscale/public/2026-07/IMG_9399.JPG?itok=vH8W8E6L" width="480" height="332" alt="A bicyclist riding on a road in a rural area." class="img-fluid image-style-scaled-480-wide-no-upscale"> </div> <p class="author">Jasmine Vaughn-Hall</p>: <div class="body"><p>Activism, last-minute sermon adjustments, and long-distance cycling—ministers seek balance in the face of crises.</p></div> A bicyclist riding on a road in a rural area.

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Activism, last-minute sermon adjustments, and long-distance cycling—ministers seek balance in the face of crises.

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 Jasmine Vaughn-Hall https://www.uuworld.org/articles/unitarian-universalist-ministers-adapt-find-balance ‘We Will Grow in Love’: UU Congregation Heals After Man Sets Pride and BLM Flags on Fire https://www.uuworld.org/articles/first-parish-kingston-healing-congregation <div class="thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.uuworld.org/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_480_wide_no_upscale/public/2026-07/becky-richards-ply-pride.jpg?itok=UCtzw3dl" width="480" height="345" alt="The front facade of a church with a Pride Progress flag and a Black Lives Matter Flag on either side of the door." class="img-fluid image-style-scaled-480-wide-no-upscale"> </div> <p class="author">Adam Augello</p>: <div class="body"><p>A First Parish in Kingston member recounts how the congregation has fared in the year since the attack.</p></div> The front facade of a church with a Pride Progress flag and a Black Lives Matter Flag on either side of the door.

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A First Parish in Kingston member recounts how the congregation has fared in the year since the attack.

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 Adam Augello https://www.uuworld.org/articles/first-parish-kingston-healing-congregation UU Institute Celebrates Ten Years of Leadership and Faith Development Training https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uu-institute-ten-year-anniversary <div class="thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.uuworld.org/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_480_wide_no_upscale/public/2026-07/studio-humi-unsplash.jpg?itok=g5TL57D_" width="480" height="320" alt="The scene represents planning, productivity, data analysis, and modern work-from-home or creative workflow." class="img-fluid image-style-scaled-480-wide-no-upscale"> </div> <p class="author">Christian Schmidt</p>: <div class="body"><p>The online courses help Unitarian Universalists access tools to hone useful skills.</p></div> The scene represents planning, productivity, data analysis, and modern work-from-home or creative workflow.

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

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 Christian Schmidt https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uu-institute-ten-year-anniversary UUA Exploring Ways to Better Serve the Transitional Needs of Ministers and Congregations https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uua-transitions-review-task-force <div class="thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.uuworld.org/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_480_wide_no_upscale/public/2026-07/SLTradition_38%20%281%29.jpg?itok=JT0TSvTF" width="480" height="320" alt="A flaming UU chalice on a pedestal with people sitting behind it at a UUA General Assembly. " class="img-fluid image-style-scaled-480-wide-no-upscale"> </div> <p class="author">Elaine McArdle</p>: <div class="body"><p>A task force is charged with producing a final report in 2027 and presenting it at General Assembly.</p></div> A flaming UU chalice on a pedestal with people sitting behind it at a UUA General Assembly.

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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 <div class="thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.uuworld.org/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_480_wide_no_upscale/public/2023-11/Image%20of%20Supreme%20Court.jpeg?itok=5MiQM_-0" width="480" height="270" alt="Image of beige concrete building under blue sky during daytime" class="img-fluid image-style-scaled-480-wide-no-upscale"> </div> <p class="author">Ethan Loewi</p>: <div class="body"><p>The Association reaffirmed its commitment to UUA Shared Values of pluralism, justice, and interdependence.</p></div> Image of beige concrete building under blue sky during daytime

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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 <div class="thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.uuworld.org/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_480_wide_no_upscale/public/2026-06/faith-journey-main-photo-cropped-version%20%281%29.jpg?itok=iYKolaV9" width="480" height="428" alt="A smiling person outside of a church." class="img-fluid image-style-scaled-480-wide-no-upscale"> </div> <p class="author">Juban Lamar</p>: <div class="body"><p>Juban Lamar says she finds inspiration in the warmth and wisdom of her congregation, the Unitarian Church of Jowai.</p></div> A smiling person outside of a church.

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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 <div class="thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.uuworld.org/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_480_wide_no_upscale/public/2026-06/6-19-26-DJH01102.jpg?itok=HNpGB0Xs" width="480" height="320" alt="Singers on stage during a worship service. At the center, is a smiling person." class="img-fluid image-style-scaled-480-wide-no-upscale"> </div> <p class="author">Elaine McArdle</p>: <div class="body"><p>The annual gathering offered Unitarian Universalists multiple connection points.</p></div> Singers on stage during a worship service. At the center, is a smiling person.

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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 <div class="thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.uuworld.org/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_480_wide_no_upscale/public/2026-06/clyde-grubbs-chalice.jpeg?itok=WaPG1C3V" width="480" height="319" alt="A person lights a UU chalice during an indoor event." class="img-fluid image-style-scaled-480-wide-no-upscale"> </div> <p class="author">Staff Writer</p>: <div class="body"><p>Rev. Dr. Clyde Grubbs is recognized as a mentor to many and a leader in the work of decolonization.</p></div> 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 <div class="thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.uuworld.org/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_480_wide_no_upscale/public/2026-06/cathy-seggel-and-leia-durland-jones.png?itok=geBUf9q5" width="480" height="336" alt="A diptych of Cathy Seggel (left) and Rev. Leia Durland-Jones (right). " class="img-fluid image-style-scaled-480-wide-no-upscale"> </div> <p class="author">Staff Writer</p>: <div class="body"><p>Cathy Seggel and Rev. Leia Durland-Jones received the Angus H. MacLean Award during General Assembly.</p></div> 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 <div class="thumbnail"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.uuworld.org/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_480_wide_no_upscale/public/2026-02/minneapolis-protest-sign.jpeg?itok=Di6LKeC7" width="480" height="360" alt="Protesters gathered on a winter day. One of them holds a big sign that says &quot;It's not about politics. It's about humanity.&quot; " class="img-fluid image-style-scaled-480-wide-no-upscale"> </div> <p class="author">Staff Writer</p>: <div class="body"><p>UUs who defended communities from ICE injustices showed up “powerfully in support of our values,” said Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt.</p></div> 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.

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