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 #UUAGA

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 #UU

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

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.

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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: bit.ly/4jYZIHi

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

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

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

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 www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...

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. bit.ly/3NqbMVM

In “In the Bleak Season,” Donna Moriarty reflects on this truth: that some pain cannot be fixed, only carried. She writes about the ordinary days after loss, and the quiet space between devastation and renewal where endurance itself becomes a form of grace. Read more: https://bit.ly/4psqc53 #UU

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

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

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." religionnews.com/2026/01/09/p... #UU #Minneapolis #ReneeNicoleGood

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

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

🌱 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

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. https://bit.ly/49lWIkw #UUWorld #Music #Worship #UU

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

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

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

🕯️🎄 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 🔥 http://SideWithLove.org #UU #Democracy #Justice

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

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

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

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

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

On World AIDS Day, we honor the lives of those lost to HIV and the resilience of those who have paved the way for progress. We must continue to fight against cuts to treatment, prevention, and research. Today is not just a day for remembrance — it's a call for action.

Thanksgiving is a celebration for some, but a National Day of Mourning for Indigenous communities. Today we honor Indigenous people and urge non-Indigenous folks to reflect, learn hidden histories, support Indigenous-led work, and watch UAINE’s livestream: https://www.uaine.org/.

UUs are joining “No Thanks Given” protests urging Avelo Airlines to end its ICE deportation flights. Side With Love and partners are pushing back and standing with immigrant communities. Read the full UU World story: bit.ly/3XnxEmu #SideWithLove #MigrantJustice #UU #NoThanksGiven