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We’re pleased to share that Rev. Dr. Rebekah Savage has been named the UUA’s Director of Ministries and Faith Development, beginning April 6. Learn more about her ministry and leadership: https://bit.ly/49Mbj8Z
Rev. Dr. Rebekah Savage Named as UUA's Director of Ministries and Faith Development
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is pleased to announce that the Association has named Rev. Dr. Rebekah Savage as the UUA's next Director of...
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January 10, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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A multifaith coalition of more than 50 faith leaders gathered outside the White House Friday to mourn the death of Renee Nicole Good: religionnews.com/2026/01/09/o...

#UU #ReneeNicoleGood #AbolishICE
Outside White House, faith leaders mourn Renee Good, call for accountability
(RNS) — 'A system that relies on fear, force and death to manage human beings is not broken at the edges. It is broken and rotten at the core,' the Rev. Abhi Janamanchi said. 'Stop excusing violence. ...
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January 10, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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As the Rev. Ashley Horan affirmed about Renee Nicole Good in a recent story from RNS (linked below), "She could have been any of us."

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#UU #Minneapolis #ReneeNicoleGood
January 10, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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Grateful for the sustained presence of religious leaders in #Minneapolis and across the country, keeping our focus on the life that was taken and the danger that a policy of fear and violence at the highest levels of government presents for us all.

#ReneeNicoleGood #UU
January 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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After the killing of Minneapolis mother of three Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer, Unitarian Universalists are responding with grief, protest, and mutual aid—showing up for neighbors and living their values in a time of crisis.

Read more: bit.ly/4qcHxjv

#UU #UnitarianUniversalist #Minneapolis
‘We’re Not Going to Take This’: UUs Provide Mutual Aid, Join Protests after ICE Kills Mother of Three in Minneapolis
In the wake of the tragedy, UUs in the Twin Cities are caring for each other and their communities.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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🌱 Now hiring: UUA Climate Justice Fellow (part-time, temporary)

Support Green Sanctuary 2030, UU Climate Justice Revivals, and faith-rooted climate justice work with UU congregations. Remote (U.S.) with occasional travel.

Apply + details: https://bit.ly/UUAClimateFellow
January 9, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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For generations, Unitarian Universalists have sung our faith into being. Now that tradition is taking a new form.

Elaine McArdle explores how Sing Out Love, the UUA’s virtual hymnal, came to life—and how it’s changing the way UUs sing together.

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#UUWorld #Music #Worship #UU
‘Sing Out Love': How the UUA's Virtual Hymnal was Born
An ever-expanding compendium of music, Sing Out Love is nothing short of groundbreaking.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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To our social media community—thank you. 💛

Thank you for showing up with care, curiosity, and honesty; for sharing your stories; and for engaging with one another thoughtfully. This space is a living conversation shaped by you. We’re grateful to be in this together.

#Gratitude #Community #UU
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December 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Faith communities are often portrayed as uniformly opposed to trans, intersex, & nonbinary people. The response to a recent landmark interfaith statement tells a different story — with 1,000+ people of faith and major religious leaders speaking out. Read more & add your voice: https://bit.ly/4qjrlNk
Infographic. Headline reads: “People from diverse religious traditions have come together in public support of trans, nonbinary, and intersex communities.” On the left, text reads “1,042,” with the caption “Signers as of December 8, 2025.” In the center is a dark blue silhouette map of the United States labeled “50 STATES + D.C.” with text noting support from every U.S. state and Washington, D.C. On the right is a globe icon with text reading: “International support, including signers from Canada.” Below, a section titled “30 Faiths Represented” lists examples including African Methodist Episcopal (AME), American Baptists, Buddhists, Catholic, Humanists, Lutherans, Methodists, Muslim, Nondenominational Christian, Reformed, Sufi, Swedenborgian, and more. Another section states: “34% of signers are clergy from across denominations.” At the bottom left is the text “UUA.org,” and at the bottom center is the UUA flaming chalice logo with the words “Unitarian Universalist Association.”
December 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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For all who celebrate Kwanzaa, we offer our warmest wishes for these days.

May this time be rich with reflection and shared joy, and shaped by the creativity, resilience, and deep sense of community that Kwanzaa lifts up.

#Kwanzaa #UnitarianUniversalist #UU #Faith #Family #Friends
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December 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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🕯️🎄 Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
This season can hold joy and heaviness, connection and longing. A Christmas reflection by Alex Haider-Winnett reminds us that moving through these days doesn’t have to be done alone. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rZuXpb

#Christmas #UU #Hope #Faith
A holiday-themed graphic on a wooden tabletop background. Centered is a white card with the words “Merry Christmas” at the top in red script lettering. Below green typewriter-style text reads: “May we find ways to bring more love and joy into the world. May we rest in the complexity of the world and find comfort in the mystery. May our lives be filled with gratitude and grace. And may we know that none of it has to be done alone.” The quote is attributed to Alex Haider-Winnett. At the bottom of the card is the text “http://UUA.org ” in red. Surrounding the card are holiday decorations including evergreen branches, red-and-white candy canes, red berries dusted with artificial snow, pinecones, and wrapped brown-paper gifts tied with red string. In the top right corner of the card is the UUA flaming chalice logo in black.
December 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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How does a hymn begin—and what does it carry once it’s sung? 🎶

Three songwriters featured in “Sing Out Love,” the UUA’s virtual hymnal, reflect on where their songs come from and how music can hold justice, meaning, and community.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4qok7HT

#UUWorld #UU #WorshipMusic #Sing
Three Songwriters Reflect on the Origins of Their ‘Sing Out Love’ Hymns
Their music is part of the ever-growing Sing Out Love collection of hymns, songs, and other worship resources.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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If we sealed a UU time capsule for 2025, what would go inside?
A sermon, a song, a protest sign, a photo, a prayer, a meme, a moment that shaped you or your community?

What belongs in the story of this moment? Share below! 🕰️✨
#UnitarianUniversalist #UU #TimeCapsule #2025
A purple-to-blue gradient graphic with the large white text, “What belongs in a 2025 UU time capsule?” on the left. On the right, an open red gift box with a white ribbon and the UUA flaming chalice logo releases illustrated and photo elements upward, as if floating out. Items include a “UU the Vote” logo, a photo of three people smiling together at an event, a round “Our Whole Lives 25th Anniversary Celebration” logo, an illustrated postcard, a cup of coffee with foam art, a photo of people gathered in a small group conversation, a wooden sign reading “Garden,” a brass chalice with a flame, a pair of hands holding the Earth, a rainbow ribbon, a black protest sign reading “NO KINGS,” and several musical notes. Small glowing dots create a soft, celebratory atmosphere. At the bottom center, white text reads “http://UUA.ORG .”
December 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Four people—including UU Rev. Fred Small—were arrested while trying to deliver care packages to immigrants detained at the Burlington ICE processing center. This action reflects UUs’ ongoing commitment to and immigrant justice.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3MF1gK4

#UU #ImmigrantJustice #FaithInAction
4 arrested taking care packages to immigrant detainees at Burlington processing center
Three activists and a reverend sought to bring attention to conditions and alleged human rights violations at the facility where immigrants are held.
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December 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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To all who celebrate, wishing you a Merry Winter Solstice and a Happy Yule. In “The Spiritual Tasks of Yule,” Cyndi Simpson reflects on Yule and the Winter Solstice as a time to pause, release what no longer serves us, and make space as the light returns. Read the reflection: https://bit.ly/48KMIkJ
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December 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Bay Area faith communities shut down ICE’s San Francisco Field Office to stop immigrant kidnappings. UUs were part of this multifaith action—linking faith, moral witness, and direct action to protect neighbors and families.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4qarpP6

#UU #FaithInAction #ImmigrantJustice
Bay Area Faith Communities Shut Down ICE’s San Francisco Field Office : Indybay
Call for an End to ICE Kidnappings
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December 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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This time of year can be especially hard for many people. A gentle reminder to check in on one another. Send the text. Make the call. Sit with someone a moment longer. You don’t have to fix anything — just showing up can make a difference.

#YouAreNotAlone #CommunityCare #UU #BlueChristmas
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December 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Did you know Unitarians and Universalists helped shape what we now think of as “the holidays” in the U.S.? 🎄

This UU In Good Faith blog post explores the surprising history—and the values behind it. Discover the story: https://bit.ly/44CNde1

#UU #Holidays
How Unitarians and Universalists Helped to Invent "The Holidays" in the U.S.
How Unitarians and Universalists Helped to Invent the Holidays in the U.S.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Let’s celebrate the sermons that lit a spark this year! Which 2025 sermon do you wish everyone could experience—the one you still think about, the one you send to friends because it hits the mark? Share your favorites and feel free to tag folks or share links if you have them, too!

#UU #BestOf2025
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December 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Justice, democracy, and pluralism demand more than one rally. As UUA Executive VP Carey McDonald said at #NoKings, we build power for the long haul by showing up together and staying organized. Rallies spark it. Organizing sustains it. 🔥
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#UU #Democracy #Justice
December 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Hanukkah reminds us that even the smallest light can guide us forward, especially when hope feels fragile. May these eight nights bring courage, connection, and renewed commitment to a more just world. Chag Sameach to all who celebrate. #Hanukkah #UU #UnitarianUniveralist #Hope
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December 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Stories like “Star Wars” show how imagining new worlds can be an act of resistance. Rev. Sam Teitel reflects on the courage of ordinary people who choose to resist oppression. What kinds of courage do our current “empires” require from us today? Read more: https://bit.ly/48tpMWY

#UUWorld #StarWars
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December 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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UUs use the word “covenant” a lot. At its heart, it’s the promises we make about how we’ll be with one another.

❇️ Is covenant important to you? How does it shape your experience of being UU? Share in the comments!

#UU #UnitarianUniversalist #Faith #Covenant #community
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December 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt calls us to live our values out loud, especially as authoritarianism rises. The #NoKings protest may be over, but the work isn’t. Keep showing up, stay engaged, and find actions at Side With Love: https://sidewithlove.org/actioncenter

#Community #UU
December 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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So much is meant to divide us, but Rev. Sofía Betancourt reminds us this is the time to say yes—yes to each other, to courage, to our shared work. Your gift goes twice as far today, supporting justice, care, and connection across our UU faith. 💛 https://bit.ly/UUA-Give #GivingTuesday #UU
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December 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM