Happening TONIGHT! The next CLF Monthly Theme Discussion is happening July 13 at 8pm ET/5pm PT. We will be reflecting on equity. Click here to register: clfuu.churchcenter.com/registration... A Zoom link will be emailed to you after you register. All are welcome to attend!

CLF weekly worship! Sun, July 12, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Mon, July 13 at 1pm ET/10am PT clfuu.org/worship Violence is a tool used by empire to keep people subjugated. How do we maintain the inherent dignity of all people when violence is the dominant political narrative?

CLF weekly worship! Sun, June 28, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Mon, June 29 at 1pm ET/10am PT clfuu.org/worship In a culture that values independence more than connection, we'll reflect on what it means to recognize our interdependence & practice it with intention.

Special CLF Worship during UUA GA! What do our faith, shared values & covenant call us to do about the Prison industrial Complex? You are invited to embody our Universalism as we unlearn theologies of punishment and embrace one of inherent worthiness. All are welcome! clfuu.org/specialworship

CLF weekly worship! Sun, May 24, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Mon, May 25 at 1pm ET/10am PT clfuu.org/worship Why do we expect justice from imperial systems that are designed to perpetuate injustice? When you live at the margins, we must learn to navigate the world differently.

CLF Annual Member Stewardship Renewal has been EXTENDED! We’re currently at 74% participation. That’s incredible… and we’re not done yet. Help us reach 100%! Every renewal matters. Every member helps keep the flame alive. If you’ve been meaning to renew, now is the time! clfuu.org/renewal

CLF weekly worship! Sun, May 3, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Mon, May 4 at 1pm ET/10am PT clfuu.org/worship What do we owe each other? Not in theory. Right now, in this moment—people are being taken from their children, homes, languages & placed behind walls designed to make us forget they exist.

CLF Membership Renewal ends soon! As April comes to a close, this is your chance to renew your membership! Together, we create a community that reaches across distance and difference—one that nurtures hope and keeps the flame of love and liberation burning bright. clfuu.org/renewal

CLF weekly worship! Sun, Apr 19, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Mon, Apr 20 at 1pm ET/10am PT clfuu.org/worship We are socialized by empire to understand identity as static or fixed. But we change & grow from every experience & life lesson. What happens when we pay attention to who we have been & are becoming?

Apply to be a CLF GA 2026 Delegate We are seeking delegates for virtual General Assembly this year. We are excited to welcome both new and experienced delegates and will offer a GA/delegate orientation.  Due April 15! Apply here: clfuu.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1137626

Happening TONIGHT! Join the CLF Monthly Theme Discussion—a small-group Zoom gathering where we explore the CLF’s monthly theme together through thoughtful conversation & shared reflection. This month we're reflecting on pluralism. Register here: clfuu.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3534101

CLF weekly worship! Sun, April 12, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Mon, April 13 at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship Many years ago, I heard a line in the movie Kung Fu Panda, "You meet your destiny on the road you take to avoid it." This week, we will explore what this means for our lives and our communities.

CLF Annual stewardship renewal season starts TODAY! This year's theme, Kindling the Flame, reminds us that the light of our faith is sustained together. This is a season to reconnect, reflect, and recommit — to yourself, beloved community, and the sacred work we share. clfuu.org/renewal

CLF weekly worship! Sun, Mar 29, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Mon, Mar 30 at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship The phrase "it's easier to wear slippers than to try and carpet the world," has stuck with me. We'll explore the ways we can impact what we can locally as a way to keep from falling into despair.

CLF weekly worship! Sun, Mar 15, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Mon, Mar 16 at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship Using Grover’s fear in The Monster at the End of This Book, we'll explore how fear often comes from the stories we tell ourselves & reflect on the spiritual practice of continuing to turn the page.

CLF weekly worship! Sun, Feb 22, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Mon, Feb 23 at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship In witnessing the rise of fascism and authoritarianism, how do we keep journeying toward a world of greater acceptance and affirmation? All are welcome! Register above for the Zoom link.

Meet the New CLF Website! We’re so excited to announce the launch of the brand-new CLF website — redesigned to be your go-to hub for all things CLF. The new site makes it simpler to connect, participate, learn in a global spiritual community, rooted in profound love. clfuu.org/

CLF weekly worship! Sun, Feb 8, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Mon, Feb 9 at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship In this world so battered by the violence of globalized extractive capitalism; join us as we contemplate the generosity of pluralism. All are welcome! Register at the URL above for the Zoom link.

CLF weekly worship! Sun, January 18, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Mon, January 19 at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship When powers and principalities do their worst, how do we receive and respond to the call of love? All are welcome to join! Please register at the link above for the Zoom link.

Did you miss a CLF weekly worship? Don't worry! You can still experience them whenever and wherever it works for you. Worship recordings are available for you to enjoy at your own pace—whether you need a midweek pick-me-up or a moment of spiritual grounding. clfuu.churchcenter.com/channels/102...

The first VUU of 2026 is streaming NOW! Join us as we welcome filmmaker Lindsay Caddle LaPointe, maker of the new documentary on Young Religious Unitarian Universalists, for a conversation about UU youth ministry. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG2PthvarRw www.facebook.com/CLFUU/videos/1109509071104847/

This affinity group meetup is our second to last this year — all are welcome to attend! Please register beforehand at the link below and the Zoom link will be emailed to you. Claim your spot here: clfuu.org/clfconnects

During this time of giving, help us hold more people in care. Your year-end gift to the CLF expands the circle of care — supporting worship, spiritual resources, and life-saving ministry for people across the globe, including thousands of incarcerated UUs. clfuu.org/sacredcircle

Happening TOMORROW! Looking to connect with others in the CLF? Join us for our General Group meetup—a welcoming space for CLF members, friends, and seekers to gather, share, and get to know one another. Register here: clfuu.churchcenter.com/registration... Registration closes at 7pm ET December 12.

CLF weekly worship! Sun, Dec 14, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Mon, Dec 15 at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship Joy, Love, & Community By Aisha Hauser I was recently on a podcast to talk about dating divorced and over 50. In this sermon, I'll share the ways UUism has shaped who and how I am in the world

Feeling new to the CLF community? You’re not alone! Join us for CLF Connects: Feeling Newish, our first affinity group meetup over Zoom designed just for folks who are still settling in. All are welcome! Dec 11 at 8pm ET/5pm PT Register here: clfuu.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3319774

Across walls, borders, time zones, and difference — we are creating beloved community. The CLF is a lifeline for people without a local congregation, for UUs who are isolated, and for those seeking spiritual home. clfuu.org/sacredcircle

CLF weekly worship! Sun, Nov 23, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Mon, Nov 24 at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship We will look to the ancient wisdom of the Haudenosaunee people as we nurture gratitude for each other & for the beings with whom we share this planet. We are reminded that all flourishing is mutual.

It's that time of the year! Worthy Now Prison Ministry has 2000 members currently experiencing incarceration. Gather your friends and family to help us send 6,000 messages filled with holiday UU love and support. Our goal is to send at least three messages to each member! clfuu.org/holidaymessages

CLF weekly worship! Sun, Nov 16, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Mon, Nov 17 at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship Many are experiencing days that are darker due to the seasons with celebrations that center the “return of the light.” Let's reconsider our relationship to the dark as the place we find redemption.

‪CLF weekly worship! Sun, Nov 9, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Mon, Nov 10 at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship If every person is inherently worthy, it means that no one is disposable. How does this change the way we gather, live, and advocate for justice? How we approach redemption and salvation?

It's that time of the year! Gather your friends & family to help us send 6,000 messages filled with holiday UU love & support to CLF members experiencing incarceration. Our goal is to send 3 messages to each member. You don't need to be a CLF member to participate. clfuu.org/holidaymessages

CLF weekly worship! Sun, Nov 2, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Mon, Nov 3 at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship It's been over 2 years since the start of the genocide in Gaza & the world has been grieving the loss of thousands of Palestinians. We will honor the lives lost & pray for an end to the horror.

In the US, where the CLF is headquartered, we stop observing Daylight Saving Time on Nov 2. If you live where DST is ignored, the CLF worship will begin an hour later than usual for you. Learn more and determine when worship occurs in your time zone: www.clfuu.org/whentoworship

CLF weekly worship! Sun, Oct 26, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Mon, Oct 27 at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship Job's wife is vilified for her anguished response to tragedy in her household. What if we listened more closely to her challenge? Instead of avoiding the pain, we allowed a more courageous faith?

For folks near the First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee, you're warmly welcomed to attend worship 11/2/2025 — Rev. Dr. Michael Tino will be the pulpit guest. If you're able to make it, please show them a little CLF love! uumilwaukee.org/event/rev-michael-tino-pulpit-guest

CLF weekly worship! Sunday, Oct 19, at 8pm ET/5pm PT & Monday, Oct 20 at 1pm ET/10am PT: clfuu.org/worship Often when we discuss grief, we are encouraged to identify, acknowledge and/or accept the layers and cycles of grief that we are experiencing. How do we engage when we are the cause of grief?

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