CLF weekly worship! Sunday, Oct 12, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Monday, Oct 13 at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship Rev. Meg Barnhouse said, "I believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every person, not every idea." What ways can we affirm each other & maintain the humanity of all?

Do you feel a chill in the air? It’s officially hoodie weather in the Northern Hemisphere — time to get cozy and support your UU values! Snag your Abolition or CLF hoodie (aka cuddle gear!) in the CLF merch shop and stay warm while representing beloved community. Order here: clfuu.org/merch

Thank you to everyone who supported the Worthy Now Prison Ministry Fall Fundraiser. We raised $22,275 — $2,750 shy of our $25,000 goal! This makes it possible for us to keep connecting, supporting, & uplifting incarcerated UU siblings through spiritual care, classes, & community. clfuu.org/beloved

URGENT: The CLF Worthy Now Prison Ministry needs YOUR SUPPORT! We’ve raised $15,520, but we’re still $9,480 short of our $25,000 goal. The deadline is now extended to Sunday, Oct 5—we're choosing to extend the fundraiser because the need is urgent. Please give & share this post clfuu.org/beloved

“It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other and support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains.” -Assata Shakur (1947-2025)

CLF weekly worship! Sunday, Sept 28, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Monday, Sept 29 at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship Lamentation is a ritualized approach to grief. It creates opportunities for us to acknowledge, reflect upon and say goodbye to the piles of rubble we leave behind.

We just refreshed our online resources to study the Congregational Study Action Issue (CSAI): Abolition, Transformation, and Faith Formation. If you’re not sure where to start — we made it easy: start here! clfuu.org/abolition

CLF weekly worship! Sunday, Sept 21, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Monday, Sept 22 at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship In many cultures lamenting includes singing, dancing, and sharing a community meal. Powerful ways to express emotion, bear witness, and support each other as we grieve in community.

This week's VUU episode is a little extra special: Austin-based rock band Parker Woodland will be sharing how their art & dedication to abolition intersect. Happening: Sep 18 at 12pm ET/9am PT Streaming live here: community.clfuu.org Learn more about their work: parkerwoodland.com

We’re entering week 3 of the CLF Worthy Now Prison Ministry Fall Fundraiser — with just one week left to reach $25,000 goal. Isolation is part of the carceral system — your gift helps break through those walls with love, belonging, and sacred connection. Give today: clfuu.org/beloved

Support the CLF Prison Ministry: life-saving connection, care, & community for people experiencing incarceration. Sacred connection that says: you are not forgotten, you are worthy now. Donate today or start your own fundraising team & help us grow the circle of beloved community. clfuu.org/beloved

We have started sending Quest Monthly through email for environmental and budget reasons. If you prefer to receive printed Quest mailed through the USPS , please go here: clfuu.org/print-quest The cost to receive one year (8 printed issues) is $50.

Our abolition shirts and classic CLF logo gear — t-shirts, hoodies, and tote bags — are now available for purchase! A portion of every purchase supports the CLF’s transformative ministries — you're helping amplify a message of love, justice, and liberation. clfuu.org/merch

Thank you to everyone who renewed their membership and stewardship with the CLF! We reached 71% of our participation goal. Your support sustains worship, prison ministry, and faith development. We are deeply grateful! Renew: clfuu.org/renewal Join: clfuu.org/join Donate: clfuu.org/give

CLF weekly worship! Sunday, June 16, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Monday, June 16, at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship We will celebrate a CLF version of the flower ceremony and use the courage of the Čapeks to guide us together.

You still have time to register for the 2025 CLF Annual Membership Meeting — happening Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 6:45PM EDT / 3:45PM PDT. Click here to claim your spot: clfuu.churchcenter.com/unproxy/regi...

Heading to #UUAGA in Baltimore? So are we! Add these events to your calendar: -Visit the CLF team at booth 203, say hello to us & our incredible prison ministry partners, CCNY -Vote for the CSAI: “Abolition, Transformation, and Faith Formation" at General Session II 1-4pm ET on Thur, June 19

Only 4 days left! Have you renewed your membership to the CLF? Now’s the time to steward your church — powered by love and grounded in Unitarian Universalism. We’re at 30% of our goal and every single renewal brings us closer to sustaining the community we cherish. Renew today: clfuu.org/renewal

Have you renewed your CLF membership? Now’s the moment! Only 18% of members have renewed so far. Help us build momentum and show the strength of our beloved community. When you renew, you’re not just keeping your membership current — you’re fueling a spiritual home without walls. clfuu.org/renewal

CLF weekly worship! Sunday, May 11, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Monday, May 12, at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship The treatments for ailments don’t get at the deeper spiritual issues. What is the treatment for this pain of our hearts and spirits?

CLF weekly worship! Sunday, April 20, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Monday, April 21, at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship With Easter upon us much will be said about resurrection and renewal. But what about sacrifice? What does it mean to sacrifice for our faith? Join us as we explore Sacrificial Faith.

Have you registered for your small group gathering yet? Connect with fellow CLFers, share stories, and reflect on what stewardship and community mean to you. Join as many groups as you’d like — by interest, ministry connection, or just to meet new folks. clfuu.org/smallgroups2025

Join us for the annual CLF Membership & Stewardship Renewal — a chance to recommit to this beloved community that connects across miles, walls, and time zones. Let’s celebrate our community, our values, and the future we’re building together. Renew here: clfuu.org/renewal

CLF weekly worship! Sunday, April 13, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Monday, April 14, at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship It's Spring. Signs of new and returning life are all around us in nature but how do we humans resurrect our joy, fullness, dreams, and visions when they have been buried?

The first CLF small group virtual meetup is THIS SUNDAY! Connect with fellow CLFers, share your thoughts on how we support one another, and dream together about the future of our beloved community. You can join as many groups as you'd like. Everyone is welcome! clfuu.org/smallgroups2025

Exciting news! The CLF has gathered partners to propose “Abolition as Faith Formation” as the CSAI at 2025 #UUA General Assembly. Utilizing our experience with our Worthy Now Prison Ministry, we propose bringing that knowledge to the larger UU faith community. Learn more here: clfuu.org/abolition

ONE WEEK left! Want to help? Plus, we’re making it fun—at the end of the fundraiser, we’ll award: 🏆 The person with the most individual donors 🏆 The person who raises the most money Get started: Click here: clfuu.org/lovethatsaveslives Scroll to the bottom and click “I want to fundraise for this.”

CLF weekly worship! Sunday, March 23, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Monday, March 24, at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship Imagine in a World It is easy today to imagine the world we live in with the most dire of views. How do we therefore also hold onto our imagination of a world of peace and liberation?

Nourish Your Spirit With CLF: Launch of CLF Membership Renewal Celebration Nourish UU will lead us in an embodied worship service that invites us into deeper connection through music, conversation, and ritual. Learn more & register: clfuu.churchcenter.com/registration... April 5, 1pm ET/10am PT

482 CLF members experiencing incarceration in Texas alone—and they may be in your city. The Worthy Now Prison Ministry is their #UUhome, but we can’t sustain this vital work without you. We need your help to reach our $25,000 goal. Donate today! clfuu.org/lovethatsaveslives

The Worthy Now Spring Fundraiser is underway, but we’ve only raised $976 of our $25,000 goal. For so many experiencing incarceration, this ministry is their only source of spiritual care, connection, and hope. Every dollar you give helps ensure they are not forgotten. clfuu.org/lovethatsaveslives

For UU folks experiencing incarceration, losing connection to the outside world is just another form of punishment. The CLF Prison Ministry provides spiritual care, connection & resources to incarcerated UU members. Donate today: clfuu.org/lovethatsaveslives

CLF weekly worship! Sunday, March 9, at 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific or Monday, March 10, at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific: clfuu.org/worship Feels Like Spring, By Aisha Hauser What does it feel like to live in a liberated world where everyone thrives and we center care and love? "It feels like spring."

Important note for worship this Sunday and Monday!

Looking for ways to volunteer your time? Help to raise funds to support the Worthy Now Prison Ministry & the CLF! At the bottom of the fundraising page (clfuu.org/lovethatsaveslives), click "I want to fundraise for this." Set your own goal & invite your community to give! OR send us a DM.

Give today to support the life-saving work of the Worthy Now Prison Ministry! At-risk folks experiencing incarceration—especially our transgender siblings—are facing increased danger under the new U.S. administration. clfuu.org/lovethatsave... Please help us spread the word, by sharing this post!

Interested in creating a deeper connection with other like-minded UUs?! If so, head on over to the CLF Community Network: community.clfuu.org You'll find other UUs holding space for a range of conversations and offering support and community no matter where you are in the world. All are welcome!

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