Category: Association News

Navigating an In-Between Time

The President of the Unitarian-Universalist Association tells us that we are in a critical phase of the pandemic where we need to reduce the spread of the virus to combat new variants while vaccine distribution continues. Read her statement.

In-Person, Online, or Both?

… Which Direction Will We Go? Many congregations have been hoping to do a form of “hybrid” or “dual-platform” worship as a way of getting back together in person once we near the end of the pandemic. We are called to be inclusive. We will need to balance many different needs. We will have members and … Continue reading In-Person, Online, or Both?

Connected by Mortality

Lora Brandis writes. “Last year on Ash Wednesday, I wondered how to best mark the beginning of Lent. Seeking a way to honor both the Christian tradition of my childhood and my chosen faith of Unitarian Universalism, I wandered into a chapel at a Dallas hospital to receive the imposition of ashes.” Read the rest … Continue reading Connected by Mortality

Virtual General Assembly 2021

General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Participants worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. Anyone may attend; congregations must certify annually to have voting delegates. General Assembly 2021 will be a fully virtual event due to the continuing pandemic and the uncertainty of vaccine … Continue reading Virtual General Assembly 2021

The Journey to Self-Love

Ndide Achebe writes about living with mental illness and learning to love the parts of herself that are scary, in the latest Braver/Wiser.

Ground Control

Erika A Hewitt says that the language of air traffic control is helping her during confusing, turbulent pandemic times that seem out of control. Read more in Braver/Wiser.