An alarming truth is that unconscious bias is pervasive in UU congregations. It is also true that many Unitarian Universalists have not personally experienced the impacts of such bias, though Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous, poor, disabled and LGBTQ+ congregants understand it as a day-to-day reality. How do we close this gap between our UU ideals … Continue reading Widening the Circle: Listening and Learning for Liberation

Theologian Reinhold Niebuhr said, “Prayer does not change things; prayer changes people, and people change things.” Let’s explore the various understandings and practices of prayer and learn from Unitarian Universalists who pray as a spiritual practice. 

Beginner’s mind means dropping our expectations and preconceived ideas about something and seeing things with an open mind and fresh eyes, just like a beginner. What happens when you invite yourself to look at everything as if it’s brand new?

Christianity is one of interwoven strands that compose the fabric of our UU faith, as well as our historical faith tradition. Find out how the religion of our origin has shaped our UU tradition and may continue to provide us with inspiration and wisdom.

Let’s dive into Unitarian history and explore Ralph Waldo Emerson’s 1838 Divinity School Address. In this address, Emerson critiqued Christianity and religious institutions, and Unitarianism was not spared. Find out how Emerson’s calls for a new kind of spirituality based on individual experience and personal insight influenced the Unitarian Universalism we practice today. 

The principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions, calling to always treat others as we wish to be treated ourselves. Find out about the Charter for Compassion, which supports the emerging global movement of compassion by connecting, cultivating, and encouraging networks of compassionate action.