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First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleans
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A vibrant, multigenerational, justice-oriented UU congregation in New Orleans. Sunday services at 10:30 in Rayne Memorial Chapel at 3900 St. Charles uptown.
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UUs are joining “No Thanks Given” protests urging Avelo Airlines to end its ICE deportation flights. Side With Love and partners are pushing back and standing with immigrant communities.

Read the full UU World story: bit.ly/3XnxEmu

#SideWithLove #MigrantJustice #UU #NoThanksGiven
‘No Thanks Given’: UUs Join Thanksgiving Protests Demanding Avelo Airlines End ICE Deportation Flights
The Thanksgiving action is part of a larger strategy organized by a nationwide coalition that includes Side With Love.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Thanksgiving is a celebration for some, but a National Day of Mourning for Indigenous communities. Today we honor Indigenous people and urge non-Indigenous folks to reflect, learn hidden histories, support Indigenous-led work, and watch UAINE’s livestream: https://www.uaine.org/.
Thanksgiving is a holiday for gratitude and gatherings for many in the U.S. For Indigenous communities, today is observed as a National Day of Mourning—a day to grieve, to speak truth, and to name the continued impacts of colonization. We honor our Indigenous friends, loved ones, fellow UUs and diverse communities throughout this nation, today and every day. We recognize the deep impacts of American colonial history and present-day white supremacy culture, and are committed to care and solidarity in the continued work of truth-telling and justice. We encourage non-Indigenous folks to make time today for honest reflection—learning the histories this holiday has hidden, supporting Indigenous-led efforts for sovereignty, healing, and liberation, and uplifting the beauty and richness of Indigenous practices—today and throughout history. Consider watching the annual National Day of Mourning livestream hosted by UAINE at https://www.uaine.org/ .
November 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Breathing in with thankfulness, may we nurture all our relationships with appreciation, compassion, and generosity past easy measure #chalicelighting #morningprayer #uu
November 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Come sell trees with me! The smell is magical—among other benefits like good company, shared values, supporting social justice work.
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New Orleans, we need you this weekend! We are short on volunteers for our tree sale, for sales, carrying & loading. Great for students who need service hours! 9-5 Fri & Sat 12-5 Sun
Sign up here! Thank you!
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November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Volunteering for this event was one of the first things I ever did for the church way back in 1983 when we first joined. Great people, holiday spirit, lots of fun and who knows? You might find your church home.
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New Orleans, we need you this weekend! We are short on volunteers for our tree sale, for sales, carrying & loading. Great for students who need service hours! 9-5 Fri & Sat 12-5 Sun
Sign up here! Thank you!
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November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Meet the speakers of our Rethinking Thanksgiving event this Sunday!

🔊 Lara Kiswani of @arocbayarea.bsky.social
🔊 Eve Reyes-Aguirre of Tonatierra
🔊 @nisrinelamin.bsky.social of @sdnsolidarity.bsky.social
🔊 Cindi Martin of Indigenous Interpreters Organization

Register: tinyurl.com/2025rethinking
Graphic reads "'Rethinking Thanksgiving' Annual Webinar; Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025; Time: 4pm ET / 1pm PT; Register: tinyurl.com/2025rethinking." Four speaker photos are featured, top left: Lara Kiswani (Palestinian) Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC); top right: Eve Reyes Aguirre (Izkaloteka Mexica Azteca) Tonatierra; bottom left: Nisrin Elamin (Sudanese) Sudan Solidarity Collective; bottom right: Cindi Martin (Anishinaabe) Indigenous Interpreters Organization The bottom left also notes that ASL, Spanish interpretation, and live captions in English will be provided.
November 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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"'Whether the corporation wants to admit it or not, Home Depot has become ground zero for this cruel, vicious immigration enforcement that’s taking place in our country,' said Pablo Alvarado, NDLON’s co-executive director."
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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You'll hand out flyers, make some noise, and secure boycott commitments from people who have yet to spend their money at the store you’re outside of.

It’s a chance to go BIG and make a real-time impact. Sign up and we'll support you every step of the way!
November 24, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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By becoming a boycott planner, you’re committing to:

Gathering you and 5 or more people to show up in-person at a Home Depot near you between November 27th and December 1st. SURJ is targeting Home Depot because they’ve cooperated with ICE, and we stand in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors.
November 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Right now there are an estimated 59,000 people held in ICE detention centers. We want to have at least 159 people become boycott planners with us to show our solidarity. Can you join us?
Become a We Ain't Buying It! Boycott Planner with SURJ · Showing Up for Racial Justice
............................................................................... ## Plan a _We Ain't Buying It!_ boycott event with SURJ between November 27th and December 1st. .........................
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November 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Sunday Worship Service
November 30, 2025
University Gathering & Livestream — 11:15 a.m.
“The Relationship of Gratitude”

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#UnitarianUniversalist #UU #CLTChurch #Charlotte #CharlotteNC #salisburync #welcomingcongregation
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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This week's service from our amazing lay-led service team at North Shore Unitarians, Vancouver. Stories from the heart of families touched by mental health issues. Inspirational. #UU #unitarian #unitarianuniversalist
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Informed Compassion — Rebecca Lindley (November 23, 2025)
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November 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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In TN and AL, books related to transgender identity are being removed from the young adult and children’s sections of public libraries, robbing transgender youth of the ability to see themselves reflected in literature. Read more: buff.ly/Rl6REHG
Southern states ban transgender books from YA and children's sections in libraries
Children's and young adult sections in libraries are being scrubbed of transgender content in these states.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Generous Courage, may we embody both generosity and courage as we meet today’s challenges, obstacles, opportunities, and learning #chalicelighting #morningprayer #uu
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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This #GivingTuesday we are proud to uplift our partners building communities centering safety and dignity around the world.

Check out our latest blog to see how local leaders are sowing #SeedsOfJustice this #GivingTuesday.

https://www.uusc.org/plant-a-seed-of-justice-and-grow-a-better-tomorrow/
November 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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When you support UUSJ,
you’re not just writing a check....

You’re fueling campaigns that fight for climate justice, protect democracy, and stand up for marginalized communities....
Kim Rebecca-Murray
UUSJ Development Committee

Please Donate Today:
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Image: The capital at night against a dark sky. When you support UUSJ, you’re not just writing a check.... You’re fueling campaigns that fight for climate justice, protect democracy, and stand up for marginalized communities.... Kim Rebecca-Murray UUSJ Development Committee Please Donate Today: https://uusj.salsalabs.org/20252026Donation/index.html
November 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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No Thanks Given: Boycott Avelo National Day of Protest:
Sunday, November 30th, 2025

As UUs, we know that each person deserves respect and dignity. We reject the violence of policing and punishment and imagine a world where safety is rooted in care, not cages.

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Blue, Purple, and Red background. At the top: No Thanks Given: Jone a local protest to demand Avelo Airlines cancel their contract with ICE! Boycott Avelo National Day of Protest: Sunday, November 30 Find an Event: https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/no-thanks-given-join-a-local-protest-to-demand-avelo-airlines-cancel-their-contract-with-ice Avelo Airlines is the only commercial airline with a contract with ICE to operate deportation flights. Boycott Evil, Boycott Avelo
November 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Have you written and presented a sermon on a disability issue or topic between May 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026? If so you are eligible to submit it for the EQUUAL Access Sermon Award. Details at their website.
Sermon Contest Entry Information – EqUUal Access
EQUUAL ACCESS CAROLYN CARTLAND SERMON AWARD CONTEST
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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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New Orleans, we need you this weekend! We are short on volunteers for our tree sale, for sales, carrying & loading. Great for students who need service hours! 9-5 Fri & Sat 12-5 Sun
Sign up here! Thank you!
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November 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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A lot of the self-proclaimed "ally" dwights are going to be attending family functions and honoring the fuck out of the "no politics during family gatherings" rule. Thanks guys.
November 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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With Gratitude, this week's post from the Better Together Blog.
With Gratitude
This week starts what I often call the season of gratitude.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Gratitude is on our minds—and our hearts. 🧡 Let’s spread some love: name a UU you’re grateful for today!

Whose presence, kindness, or courage has meant a lot to you?
Share in the comments!

#UULove #Gratitude #CommunityCare #UU
A square graphic with a black-and-white photograph of an open hand centered in the background. In the palm of the hand is a single small flower in bright color, with orange and red petals. At the top left, large white text reads “Who’s a UU you’re grateful for today?” Below it, slightly to the left, smaller white text reads “Let’s spread some love!” with a vertical line of four small orange heart icons beside it. At the bottom left is the UUA flaming chalice logo in white, with the words “Unitarian Universalist Association” in white text next to it. In the bottom right corner, white text reads “http://UUA.ORG .”
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma ignores the reality of a country in active civil war, ongoing Rohingya genocide, and widespread civilian attacks.

When Congress reconvenes, lawmakers must pass new protections for families from Burma. Contact your representatives and urge action!
Rights groups slam Trump administration for ending Myanmar deportation protection as civil war rages
Rights groups have criticized the Trump administration's decision to end deportation protections for Myanmar citizens.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Wisdom, may we nurture what nourishes us in our wholeness, the beautiful, the generous, togetherness, abundant genuine curiosity and abiding care #chalicelighting #morningprayer #uu
November 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Unión Migrante has trainings on how to safely/effectively film 🧊 tonight (lower 9), monday 12/1 (baton rouge), tuesday 12/2 (midcity), wednesday 12/3 (harvey), and monday 12/8 (lacombe) + more coming. DM me for more info if you want to attend one. but be patient as i need to vet if i don’t know you.
November 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM