Unitarian Universalist Association

10/16/2026

The White House has reversed plans to livestream the ex*****on of Nidal Malik Hasan, but the moral concerns remain.

The proposal itself threatens human dignity, risks profound moral and spiritual injury to those who witness such an event, and furthers a culture of violence.

The UUA, the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice, and the Texas UU Justice Ministry reaffirm our longstanding opposition to the death penalty and our commitment to justice rooted in human dignity.

Read our full joint statement at the link in the comments.

10/15/2026

The new church year is getting underway and that means General Assembly (GA) 2027 is already on the horizon.Maybe there’s an issue your congregation has...

10/14/2026

Writer and speaker Erik Mohn is going on tour to celebrate his new debut memoir Stranger in My Own Story. Chronicling his journey through transracial adoption, the book examines how race, culture, and masculinity shape the search for home and invites readers to reclaim their stories with vulnerability and pride. The book is a necessary addition to the modern canon of literary memoirs that explore race, identity, and belonging. You can see Mohn at the following events, with more to be announced. Details and links to RSVP are available on his website.

October 14th at 6PM at Howard University Bookstore, Washington, DC: Homecoming Week Event. Reading and conversation with Jahi Whitehead. Co-sponsored by the Urban One Podcast Network and the Department of Media, Journalism, and Film.

October 15th at 7PM at Busboys and Poets (Brookland: Pearl Bailey Room), Washington, DC: Reading and conversation with Tony Hynes.

October 16th at 6PM at Park Road Books, Charlotte, North Carolina: Reading and conversation with Darius Johnson.

10/14/2026

We’re thrilled to announce our new title, Dance Together, Spin Apart by Molly Housh Gordon and illustrated by Isabella Grott. It’s available to order wherever books are sold and from inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop.

Inside a single blade of grass, a drop of shining dew, in gleaming wings of butterflies, in stars, in me, in you, are tiny things called particles that bounce and twist and spin. They dance together for a while then spin apart again.

Dance Together, Spin Apart melds poetry and particle science to carry young readers from the origins of our life through its end and the return of our energy to the universe. With author Molly Housh Gordon’s thoughtful approach to children’s big questions about life and death and illustrator Isabella Grott’s lush and imaginative illustrations, Dance Together, Spin Apart brings subatomic particles and the energy passed between us all beautifully to life.

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

We UUs believe in growth, change, and transformation. But that doesn't mean we don't get a little attached to the familiar things that make our communities feel like home. 💛

Change is part of growing together. And sometimes, even when we welcome it, we need a minute to adjust. That's okay, too. 😉

10/12/2026

Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the histories, cultures, wisdom, and enduring presence of Indigenous peoples and communities.

This day is both a celebration and a call to reflection and action. We acknowledge the ongoing impacts of colonization, displacement, and injustice, while recognizing the resilience, leadership, and contributions of Indigenous peoples who continue to shape our world.

As Unitarian Universalists, our commitment to justice, equity, and interdependence calls us to move beyond acknowledgment toward meaningful solidarity—listening to Indigenous voices, respecting Tribal sovereignty, honoring treaty rights, and supporting Indigenous-led efforts to protect their lands, cultures, and communities.

May we remember that Indigenous history is not only history. Indigenous peoples are here, their cultures are living and evolving, and their futures deserve our solidarity and support.

10/11/2026

Today, on National Coming Out Day, we celebrate the courage, joy, and authenticity of LGBTQIA+ people who are coming out, whether for the first time, in a new space, or in new ways throughout their lives. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Coming out is not always a single moment. It can be a lifelong journey of discovering, embracing, and sharing who we are. For some, it is joyful and liberating. For others, it comes with uncertainty, vulnerability, or risk. Every journey is different, and everyone deserves the freedom to choose if, when, and how they come out.

As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm the inherent worthiness of every person and our shared responsibility to create communities where LGBTQIA+ people are not simply welcomed, but fully celebrated, supported, and loved.

To everyone coming out, wherever you are in your journey:

You are worthy of love and belonging, exactly as you are.Your identity is yours to share on your own terms.

May we continue building a world where living authentically is met with love, dignity, and safety.

10/09/2026

What does it mean to build a community where our differences are not simply tolerated, but genuinely valued?

The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray reminds us that true community is rooted in equality, mutuality, and reciprocity—honoring both our individual identities and the humanity we share.

For Unitarian Universalists, these words reflect our values of equity, justice, pluralism, and interdependence. We are called to build communities where everyone’s inherent worthiness is honored and our differences strengthen us.

A multiracial Black, LGBTQ+ human rights activist, legal scholar, author, poet, labor organizer, and Episcopal priest, Murray spent a lifetime breaking barriers. Murray was the first Black person to earn a JSD from Yale Law School, a founder of the National Organization for Women, and the first Black person perceived as a woman to be ordained an Episcopal priest.

Murray’s remarkable life and legacy continue to inspire us to build a more just and inclusive world. 💛

Learn more from the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice at the link in the comments.

10/08/2026

A new season of the UUA’s JUUst Breathe podcast is here! 🎙️

In Season 6, the podcast explores the ten lifespan religious education themes of Woven Faith, the UUA’s new multigenerational faith engagement curriculum—including Interdependence, Living the Questions, Equity, Justice, Generosity, and more.

In the season-opening episode, Nao Bethea, Lifespan Faith Engagement Co-Director, and Natalie Briscoe, Director of Congregational Life, introduce Woven Faith and share more about its origins, goals, and hopes for how it can support Unitarian Universalists in meeting this moment.

As Nao shares, Woven Faith is about “learning who we are as UUs” and exploring the practices and wisdom that help us live our faith.

Come weave with us in Season 6. 💛

Watch Episode 1: Introducing Woven Faith on YouTube at the link in the comments.