What is a Muslim doing working at a church? A question Sana Saeed received frequently while working at the UU Church of Arlington, VA. Rev. Saeed, Congregational Life Staff for the Central Eastern Region of the Unitarian Universalist Associate, is among the growing number of people today identifying as UU Muslim. Join her to explore … Continue reading Being Both

“Just as millions of snowflakes pile up to create a blanket of snow, the “thank yous” we say pile up and fall gently upon one another until, in our hearts and minds, we are adrift in gratitude.” – Daphne Rose Kingma

Sheri Thomas, who serves on the board of the Unitarian Universalist Mental Health Network (UUMHN), will explore how promoting the inherent worth and dignity of every person and justice, equity and compassion in human relations, can inspire us to embrace advocacy and acceptance in our own lives and help remove the stigmas surrounding physical disabilities … Continue reading How Unitarian Universalism Can Inspire Advocacy and Acceptance

United Nations Day is October 24. The United Nations is a vital tool to advance rights and justice globally. Nearly 80 years after its founding, the UN remains the only international body that brings together heads of state from around the globe on a principle of equal representation. At a time of global challenges requiring … Continue reading United Nations Day

Compassion necessitates a level of vulnerability which our culture and circumstances don’t always promote. Rather than putting on a costume for this month, what would it look like to have a peek behind the masks we and others wear? Let us open up with vulnerability so that we can receive and give more compassion.

This weekend our country celebrates Columbus Day, or is it Indigenous People’s Day? The shift from one holiday to another is a movement to increase understanding of the past and compassion for people harmed. The goal of studying the past with truth and compassion means we can be more truthful and more compassionate in the … Continue reading Historical Compassion

It’s that wonderful time of the year when we have the opportunity to share and bless our pets! There’s nothing like the unconditional love of a pet. They show us affection, give us a sense of purpose, and greet us when we come home, especially if it’s close to their feeding time. Now it’s our … Continue reading Pet Blessing

September is World Suicide Prevention Month. This week’s worship service is dedicated to the Trevor Project, a leading non-profit organization focused on crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. Sheila Sangmeister worked with the Trevor Project and will share valuable insights into the challenges faced by marginalized communities. The congregation is encouraged to carry … Continue reading The Trevor Project

There is a big difference between being told that you belong and feeling belonging. It’s like saying “You are welcome here” but feeling that you aren’t welcome at all. Where have you felt this disconnect? Do Unitarian Universalists have a gap between statements about belonging & lived experiences; and how can we bridge that gap?

September 17 th is the 238 th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution, the foundation for our government that has served us so well but is seriously threatened today. This service will examine a few key parts of the Constitution and how they connect with UU values and principles. Who are “the People?” Is the Constitution … Continue reading We the PEOPLE – UU Values and the U.S. Constitution