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Graphic titled “SIX WAYS to attend GA 2026” on a pink-to-orange gradient background. Three rounded text boxes list options 01–03 with yellow number markers. 01: “Online from Home — Join live sessions as they happen — right from your own space.” 02: “Satellite Site — Join a local host congregation for a shared GA experience.” 03: “Community Gathering — Organize or join a watch party or a full weekend of shared participation.” The large pink “GA” with white network lines appears behind the text. Silhouettes of diverse people holding hands stretch across the bottom. A yellow banner at the bottom reads “uua.org/ga.”

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GA 2026 is Together Everywhere — with six ways to attend. Join online, gather locally, attend the Studio Site in Louisville, explore the EduCenter, or mix & match to fit your schedule.

Wherever you are, you can be part of GA!

Learn more + register: http://uua.org/GA

#UUAGA #TogetherEverywhere #UU

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Have you spent time with Meet the Moment?

UU World’s new collection shows how congregations are facing today’s realities and choosing faithful responses — from Wave Cohorts to everyday acts of connection.

Explore and share: uuworld.org/meet-the-moment

#UU #MeetTheMoment #UUWorld

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Who is a woman in UU history, recent or distant, who inspires you?

For generations, women have shaped Unitarian Universalism—leading, organizing, teaching, sustaining community in countless ways.

This Women’s History Month, name one and share why they inspire you! #WomensHistoryMonth #HerStory #UU

The UUA has long opposed U.S. military intervention in Iran and called for diplomacy that protects innocent life and human rights. We reaffirm that stance today.

Read the full statement: www.uua.org/pressroom/pr...

#UU #Peace

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In accordance with UUA Bylaws and Rules, Section 4.11, the tentative business agenda for General Assembly 2026 was posted today, March 1, 2026.

We encourage you to take a moment to review it: https://bit.ly/4020LNF

The final agenda will be posted by no later than May 15, 2026.

#UUAGA #UU

Rev. Jen Crow reminds us: “This isn’t a movement led by unique individuals… but by everyday people figuring out how to push back and care for each other.”

Some march. Some organize. Some create. Some care.

Whatever you bring, it matters.

Connect with Side With Love: http://sidewithlove.org

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Community Sundays Foster Intergenerational Connections The monthly initiative at the Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte, North Carolina, has been going strong since 2023.

What happens when worship becomes something we create together?

At the Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte, Community Sundays bring all ages together for hands-on sessions—drumming, crafts, conversation.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Oz8QqE

#UU #UnitarianUniversalist #Faith #Community

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In “A Reminder of What We Share,” Pat Uribe-Lichty names the chalice as grounded and human—not magic, not mysterious. A symbol of community, courage, and practiced hope in chaotic times.

Read more: https://www.uua.org/worship/words/chalice-lighting/reminder-what-we-share. 🕯️

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To our Muslim neighbors, friends, and Unitarian Universalists observing: Ramadan Mubarak 🌙✨.

May this month bring renewal, clarity, and strengthened community 🤲🏽💛 We hold you in love as you enter this holy season.

#Ramadan #community #faith #UU

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The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington, will deliver the 2026 Ware Lecture at UUA General Assembly on June 20.

Known for calling for mercy for trans children and immigrant families, Budde continues her public witness for justice.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4cdj2yT

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What if community organizing starts with something as simple as learning someone’s name?

Rev. Sean Neil-Barron writes that belonging—not strategy—is where real power begins.

Read more about how small acts of showing up grow into shared power and movements that endure: https://bit.ly/4tFoJfe

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As part of Braver/Wiser’s recognition of the centennial of Black History Month, we’re sharing “A People of Thriving” by Rev. AliKofi K.C. Bell. Thriving isn’t individual success—it’s communal responsibility. If one of us isn’t free, none of us are free.

Read the full piece: https://bit.ly/3OceBu1

In a recent sermon, Rev. Ashley Horan calls us to collective care, courage, and protection. Not waiting. Not outsourcing responsibility. We show up for each other. We be the barricades.

Watch Ashley’s full reflection: https://bit.ly/45YqA4q

#ICEOut #UU #Community #Faith

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Infographic titled “How to Talk with Children About State-Sanctioned Violence” on a light cream background. Subtitle reads: “More resources available at www.uua.org/lifespan/re-sources/trauma.” Four numbered steps are connected by a curved line. A large 5 appears inside a pale yellow circle. Text reads: “Point to care and courage. Talk about how you see people responding in specific, positive ways.” A large 6 appears inside a pale peach circle. Text reads: “Honor the life lost. Remember them through ritual, art, prayer, letters, or public witness.” A large 7 appears inside a pale green circle. Text reads: “Offer safety and love. Reassure them you will work to keep them, yourself, and your neighbors safe.” A large 8 appears inside a pale lavender circle. Text reads: “Share hope. Speak about the world we dream of and how we build it together.” At the bottom left is the UUA flaming chalice logo. Bottom center is small text crediting First Universalist Church of Minneapolis.

When violence carried out by systems of power is part of daily life, helping kids make sense of what they’re seeing and hearing matters. We’re sharing 8 ways to talk with children with care- and safety-centered guidance. More resources: https://bit.ly/3NWlI9T

#UU #Community #Parenting.

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February is Black History Month—and this year marks its 100th anniversary. In 100 Years and Counting, Takiyah Nur Amin reflects on Black History Month as both remembrance and responsibility—honoring the past while shaping our collective future. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bueeEP

#BlackHistoryMonth

Today, UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt was arrested in Washington, D.C., alongside other people of faith protesting the DHS budget that funds ICE and CBP. “There is no moral justification,” she said. This is a developing story: https://bit.ly/3NKDUDj #UU #FaithInAction #Immigration #ICEOut

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The heaviness of this moment is real. Alongside that truth, we’re making space to notice what has helped us through it.

What’s one thing from this week that helped you keep going?

Share in the comments. Hearing from each other helps us see the care and courage still here.

#Hope #Community #UU

Here's How We Pressured an Airline to End Its Contract With ICE ICE is not invulnerable. The Avelo Airlines win proves what happens when we refuse inevitability and fight together.

Amid so much loss, it matters to name the victories too. The same day Renée Nicole Good was killed, Avelo Airlines announced it would stop flying deportation flights—ending a $150M ICE contract. UUs across the country helped make this happen. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ZHr2QQ

#ICEOut #UU #Avelo

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Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah). We remember the six million Jews murdered by Nazis and the millions of others targeted for their lived identities. Remembrance is a moral commitment in the present—to confront antisemitism and resist dehumanization.

#YomHaShoah #WeRemember #UU

A blue-toned photograph of people gathered closely together, arms around one another, suggesting community and mutual support. Over the image is a large white text quote that reads: “Start building these connections now because when ICE, or another government entity, comes into your city, you will be more ready. You will be more connected, and more connected people are safer. More connected people are harder to repress.” The quote is attributed to Lena Gardner, Minneapolis resident and executive director of Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism. The UU World logo appears at the top, and a yellow banner at the bottom reads “UUWorld.org.” A photo credit along the left edge reads “Image © Chris Northcross / UUA.”

“Start building these connections now.”

The lesson coming out of Minneapolis is clear: when communities are connected, people are safer—and harder to repress. Build relationships, practice mutual aid, and don’t wait for crisis to begin.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4pYR6Ss

#ICEOut #Minneapolis #UU

Offering this prayer from UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt, as we continue to hold the people of Minneapolis in our hearts. Read the full text in UU World: www.uuworld.org/articles/min...

#UU #ICEOut #Prayer #UUSky

In a Show of Moral Clarity, UUs Join ‘ICE Out’ Demonstrations in Minneapolis Clergy and laypeople traveled from other states for a day of multifaith public witness and action.

UUs answered the call by the hundreds, joining other people of faith to march, sing & pray in Minneapolis on Friday, sending a powerful, unified message: Love is greater than ICE.

Get pictures and first-person accounts in this story from UU World. www.uuworld.org/articles/min...

#IceOut #UU

A purple-tinted photo shows a group of Unitarian Universalist clergy and laypeople standing closely together outdoors in winter, wearing coats, hats, scarves, and white UU stoles with the flaming chalice symbol. Large white text overlays most of the image with a quote that reads: “I am here for reasons of morality and ethics. ICE, I feel, has sacrificed any moral authority in the way they have done their job so poorly, so illegally, so violently. I would say [to all UUs] to answer the call.” Beneath the quote is the attribution: “Rev. Ben Atherton-Zeman, Minister, UU Church of St. Petersburg Florida.” At the top of the image is the text “UUWorld.org.” Along the right edge, vertical text reads “Image © Chris Northcross/UUA.” The UUWorld logo appears at the bottom.

Speaking in #Minneapolis alongside MARCH, UU Rev. Ben Atherton-Zeman named why he answered this moment: morality and ethics in the face of illegal and violent enforcement. His words reflect UU witness and insistence on dignity. Updates: https://www.uuworld.org/

#ICEOut #UU #Solidarity

The Day of Truth and Freedom: UU Clergy and Laypeople Join Multifaith March in Minneapolis Against ICE Developing story: Follow UU World’s live updates, including dispatches from Minneapolis.

UUs from across the country are in Minneapolis today alongside other faith leaders, responding to violence against immigrant communities and calling for an end to ICE operations. Read UU World’s developing coverage:

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Black text on a white background with a bright green and gray frame says: "ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA DAY OF TRUTH & FREEDOM JAN 23RD We are in solidarity with all communities facing state violence and terror. More than 3,000 federal agents are deployed in Minneapolis, with 1,500 active-duty soldiers on standby. Similar operations have targeted Los Angeles, Chicago, Memphis, and countless other cities." At the bottom left corner is the hashtag: #AbolishICE. In the bottom right corner is a black UUA chalice logo and the words, Unitarian Universalist Association.

We hold the people of #Minneapolis in our hearts and our prayers as they face an escalating ICE presence and increasing violence. As the Day of Truth & Freedom unfolds, follow us for ongoing reports from UU World, whose staff are in Minneapolis now.

#AbolishICE #BeGood #UnitarianUniversalist

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In a time when fear and cruelty are being used as tools, this prayer names a deeper truth: we have endured before—and we rise again. “Seeking That Which Unites Us,” by Sara Eileen LaWall, is a reminder that resilience, unity, and love are sources of collective power.

More at https://bit.ly/4648KNg

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When answers fall short, comfort often arrives as presence. In “Finding Comfort Through Song,” UUA Rev. Meg Barnhouse reflects on grief, love, and showing up for one another. We lift up these words in memory of Meg, who passed away earlier this month.

Read more: https://bit.ly/49OKEY0

Faith Journey: Tattoos, Tagore, and My UU Identity Diego Garrido Barreto reflects on how his body art connected him to Unitarian Universalism long before he visited a congregation.

What if your #faith story was already with you—before you ever set foot in a #UU congregation?

In this Faith Journey column, Diego Garrido Barreto reflects on tattoos, migration, and how a tattoo of Rabindranath Tagore helped lead him to Unitarian Universalism.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4a4bBbu

On #MLKDay, we’re sharing this post from The King Center as an invitation to sit with Dr. King’s full witness—not just the easy parts. His words on justice, nonviolence, and moral courage still speak to a moment marked by fear and dehumanization. #SideWithLove

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In the neighborhood where Renee Good was killed, a pastor keeps patrolling for ICE MINNEAPOLIS (RNS) — ‘There’s no option for me,’ said the Rev. Ashley Horan during a neighborhood patrol. ‘It is my responsibility to care for my neighbors in this way.’

In Minneapolis’ Central neighborhood—where Renee Good was killed by an ICE agent—neighbors and faith leaders are actively patrolling, watching for ICE, sharing info, and sounding alarms to keep families safe. This story highlights what UU Rev. Ashley Horan and others are doing.

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