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 the Vote 2026 Midterms Campaign Focuses on Voter Turnout, Fighting Fascism https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uu-vote-launches-2026-midterms-campaign Two UU the Vote canvassers giving each other a high five.

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The group has an ambitious plan to engage voters, organize, and support democracy.

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Elaine McArdle

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James Clayton Flowers was part of the historic group of African Americans who served the country during World War II.

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:50:00 -0400 Elaine McArdle https://www.uuworld.org/articles/oldest-living-tuskegee-airman-unitarian-universalism Holding the Heart of Unitarian Universalism: An Update on the Faith from the UUA President https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uua-president-sofia-betancourt-update-unitarian-universalism Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, president of the Unitarian Universalist Association.

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Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt shares how the UUA is adapting, investing, and collaborating in this challenging time.

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Sofía Betancourt https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uua-president-sofia-betancourt-update-unitarian-universalism New Documentary Produced by Ken Burns and Don Henley Explores ‘Full and Flawed Human Being’ Thoreau https://www.uuworld.org/articles/henry-david-thoreau-documentary-ken-burns Jeff Goldblum in a sound studio.

Richard Higgins

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Voiced by an all-star cast, including Jeff Goldblum as Henry David Thoreau, the three-part biopic airs on PBS.

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Richard Higgins https://www.uuworld.org/articles/henry-david-thoreau-documentary-ken-burns Message from the Editor: When a Wave Is a Story https://www.uuworld.org/articles/editor-spring-summer-2026-kristen-cox-roby The cover of "Blue Boat Home." It shows the earth, moon, and sun.

Kristen Cox Roby

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UU World’s Spring/Summer 2026 issue showcases Meet the Moment through storytelling.

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Kristen Cox Roby https://www.uuworld.org/articles/editor-spring-summer-2026-kristen-cox-roby Message from the President: Our Love Sets Us Free https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uua-president-spring-summer-2026-sofia-betancourt A group of UU leaders, including President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, at an outdoor protest.

Sofía Betancourt

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“We need one another in these days.”

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Sofía Betancourt https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uua-president-spring-summer-2026-sofia-betancourt when your heart falls and your soul https://www.uuworld.org/articles/julian-jamaica-soto-iran-war-poem Am image of.a flaming UU chalice with flowers around it.

Julián Jamaica Soto

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A poem in response to the outbreak of war, written after the bombing of Iran by the U.S. and Israel.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Julián Jamaica Soto https://www.uuworld.org/articles/julian-jamaica-soto-iran-war-poem For When You Are Grieving for the World https://www.uuworld.org/articles/prayers-reflections-songs-grief-community-unitarian-universalism Illustration of a paper boat floating on rainbow waves.

Staff Writer

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A collection of Unitarian Universalist poems, songs, music, and more to help you find spiritual grounding in difficult times.

]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 Staff Writer https://www.uuworld.org/articles/prayers-reflections-songs-grief-community-unitarian-universalism Green Sanctuary 2030 Promises More Action, Less Paperwork https://www.uuworld.org/articles/green-sanctuary-2030-changes-updates Illustration of four icons: a heart, a tree, sun over waves, and a leaf.

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The revitalized process is designed to more effectively support UUs.

]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:01:00 -0500 Staff Writer https://www.uuworld.org/articles/green-sanctuary-2030-changes-updates Dispatches from Dilley: Texas UUs and Immigrant Rights Leaders Protest ICE at Family Detention Center https://www.uuworld.org/articles/dilley-detention-center-protest-texas-txuujm A photo of protestors marching against the Dilley Detention Center. One sign says "Liberatad para los ninos." Another says "When injustice becomes law resistance becomes duty!"

Michelle Venegas-Matula

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Bis Thornton

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The Texas UU Justice Ministry team shares experiences witnessing at South Texas Immigration Detention Center.

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