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UUA General Assembly The Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune reports that the UUs at General Assembly plan to leave their mark on the twin cities. The projects include building a house for Habitat for Humanity and participating in the Twin Cities Pride festival. June 23, 2010
Harvard Square Library Harvard Square Library offers a free online book, Art and Religion, by Von Ogden Vogt who was a Unitarian minister. May 11, 2010
Tennessee and Kentucky UU churches UUs in Tennessee and Kentucky are struggling from loss of their homes, possessions, and jobsnd. We can help by donating to a special fund through the UUA. more... May 9, 2010
Rev. Cecilia Kingman, interim minister at Cascade UU Fellowship Rev. Cecilia Kingman wrote a commentary in the Wenatchee World in which she advocated for equality for gays and lesbians. In contrast to a local Christian church, she stated that her congregation stands on the side of love and against the Manhattan Declaration. February 19, 2010
Rev. Fred Small, minister at First Church Cambridge (a UU church) Rev. Fred Small wrote a song for 350.org to inspire people in working toward reducing atmospheric carbon. Read about his sermon, “The Most Important Number on Earth.” November 4, 2009
Rev. William G. Sinkford, former President of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Rev. Sinkford met with legislators to speak in favor of a Respect for Marriage Act that was introduced as a bill and would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, which takes away the civil rights of married same-sex couples. September 19, 2009
Rev. Peter Morales, President of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Rev. Peter Morales speaks on how our UU principles inform the health care debate. Read his letter or watch a video. August 26, 2009
Rev. William G. Sinkford, President of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Rev. Sinkford condems the murder of Dr. George Tiller, and praises his courage to live according to his convictions in order to give women the opportunity to make difficult decisions, often under dangerous circumstances. June 2, 2009
Beacon Press
and the estate of
Martin Luther King Jr.		 The Unitarian Universalist Association's Beacon Press is partnering with the King estate to publish the works of Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most admired civil rights activists in modern history. Beacon Press will republish existing titles and create new compilations of King's sermons, speeches, and prayers. June 2, 2009
Rachel Maddow of MSNBC reports on Rev. Starr King Rachel Maddow reports that a bronze statue of former President Ronald Reagan is heading to the U.S. Capitols Statuary Hall to replace a statue of the Unitarian minister, Rev. Starr King. April 16, 2009
Phillip Hewett and the Canadian Unitarian Council Phillip Hewett expresses what Easter means to himself and many other Unitarians in an essay published on the Canadian Unitarian Council website. April 12, 2009
Rev. William Sinkford, President of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Vermont's legislature votes for marriage equality for gay and straight couples. And, the Iowa Supreme Court unanimously grants equal rights for homosexual couples to marry. The Iowa decision upheld the single gay marriage that had been performed prior to the court challenge. April 8, 2009
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, UU Congregation of Phoenix Reverend Susan Frederick-Gray calls for the Sheriff's department to cease racial profiling. For instance, his deputies have detained people who cannot prove their citizenship during a routine traffic stop. March 2, 2009
Rev. Dr. James Kubal-Komoto, Saltwater Unitarian Universalist Church “King to Obama: The journey has just begun” a letter to the editor of The Seattle Times January 28, 2009
Reverend Forrest Church His new book, Love and Death was reviewed on National Public Radio (NPR), and he was interviewed by Teryi Gross of Fresh Air and WHYY. December 17, 2008
UUA Unitarian Universalist Association and Allied Faith Groups File Lawsuit to Invalidate California Proposition 8 November 21, 2008
Rev. William G. Sinkford Open letter about the gay marriage ballot initiatives November 15, 2008
Rev. Jeffrey Symynkywicz The Gospel According to Bruce Springsteen October 26, 2008