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Suzanne Morse
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From @uua.org's blog, In Good Faith - UUs Are Helping During the SNAP Crisis:

"But people’s vulnerability is everyone’s responsibility, so how we support to the extent that we can the people in need is a direct implication of what it means to keep love at the center.”

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October 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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From @jackjenkins.me at @rns.org - After clergy arrests, religious pushback to ICE expands in Chicago

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After clergy arrests, religious pushback to ICE expands in Chicago
(RNS) — More than 210 mostly Chicago-area clergy, representing a range of liberal and conservative traditions, have signed a letter criticizing ICE titled ‘Jesus is Being Tear Gassed at Broadview.’
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October 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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On Oct 18, UUs turned out en masse to say: In the U.S., we have no kings!

In Boston, UUA leaders, UU Mass Action & others joined 125,000 community members to resist growing authoritarianism.

📸 Share a No Kings rally photo in the comments!
🔗 Photos and more: bit.ly/3WjC8tR

#NoKings #UU
A crowd of demonstrators gathers outdoors on a sunny day, surrounded by green trees and city buildings in the background. In the foreground, three people stand side by side, wearing yellow “Side With Love” shirts. The person on the left holds a handmade sign that reads “FIGHT BACK! PROTECT DEMOCRACY! STOP TRUMP!” written in bold, colorful letters. The person in the middle has their arms raised high in the air, smiling and wearing sunglasses. The person on the right holds an orange sign on a wooden stick (partially obscured) and a notebook in their other hand. Several American flags are visible throughout the crowd. In the background, other signs can be seen, including ones that say “LIBERTY and JUSTICE for ALL” and “NO KINGS IN AMERICA.” The sky is clear and blue with white contrails crossing overhead. The sunlight is bright, streaming from the top right corner of the image.
October 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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“Why am I going to Broadview? Because what is happening to this city I love is terrible. ICE is deliberately sowing terror.” — Rev. Roger Bertschausen, Unity Temple UU.

UUs are joining an interfaith response to ICE’s disgraceful escalation in Chicago: https://bit.ly/3Lon0ZO

#ImmigrantJustice #UU
‘We Are Called to Justice’: UUs Join Clergy Efforts to Respond at Chicago ICE Facility
Multifaith presence offers religious response to immigration crackdown actions.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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This was important for Pope Leo to do.

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Leo XIV meets global survivor advocacy group in Vatican
ROME – Pope Leo XIV met with the leadership of the Ending Clergy Abuse (ECA) advocacy organization on Monday in the Vatican, Leo’s first official meeting with survivors of abuse since his electi...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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I was at Boston Common on Saturday. I was trying to get a picture of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man but instead got a picture of green trees (and the crowd, of course). Yes, green, not fall colors because the weather hasn't been cool enough. And, yes, the crowd was the largest I have seen.
October 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Get to know NETWORK's new Executive Director, Laurie Carafone. In this first of a two-part interview, she shares her background and vision with the @uua.org:
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October 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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UU Laurie Carafone recently took on a new role as Executive Director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, the org behind “Nuns on the Bus.” Her story lifts up the power and possibility of interfaith justice work.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3WtNR95

#UU #Interfaith #Justice #NunsOnTheBus
Top center is a teal and green banner with “In Good Faith” in large white letters, a yellow microphone illustration on the right, and the subtitle “Stories from the Association.” Below, on the left, is large quote in black font with white background blocks behind each line. The quote reads: “One of the reasons that the UU faith…has been such a good fit for me is that the core values of justice-seeking — what I call love in action — is core to everything that [we]…believe and do.” Below this is white attribution text: “- Laurie Carafone Unitarian Universalist & Executive Director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice.” On the right is a photo of Laurie Carafone, smiling, with short hair, dark glasses, a black blazer and dark top,. Along the right edge of the photo is a small white caption credit: “Image courtesy Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice.” At the bottom right corner of the graphic, the text “http://UUA.ORG ” appears in white.
October 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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A really thoughtful piece from my colleague at UU World about the First Amendment. In it, she writes, "Transparency and truth are not optional—they are acts of moral courage."

Read more at the link below.

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‘Transparency and Truth Are Not Optional’: Why Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Threatens Free Expression
Despite the ongoing risks, independent, values-driven journalism will continue at ‘UU World,’ says the magazine’s executive editor.
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September 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Conversion therapy is harmful & discredited. The UUA joined faith partners in urging the Supreme Court to uphold Colorado’s ban. Queer youth deserve protection, dignity & love—always. Read more: http://bit.ly/47dnriF

#LGBTQIA+ #UnitarianUniversalist #UU #EndConversionTherapy
A graphic with a black background and a rainbow-colored heart made of diffused light in the center. At the top, a blue rectangle contains the white text “UUWorld.” Centered on the image is a large white quote in bold text: “We want queer youth to know they are whole and they are loved, just as they are.” Beneath the quote, smaller white text reads: “– Carey McDonald, UUA Executive Vice President.” At the bottom left is the Unitarian Universalist flaming chalice logo filled with horizontal rainbow stripes. Along the bottom, white text reads: “UUWorld.org.”
August 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Our hearts break with Annunciation Catholic Church and the Minneapolis community after today’s horrific school shooting. We hold the grieving in love and solidarity.

Read Rev. Jen Crow’s message: http://bit.ly/3HSmYYS

#GunViolenceMustEnd #UUSolidarity #Minneapolis
A graphic with a background photo of people seated inside a church sanctuary. The lighting is warm, with wooden beams and arched windows visible. Some attendees wear face masks. Over the image is a dark translucent overlay with white text. At the top center is the UUA flaming chalice logo in pink. The large centered text reads: “Our job right now is to make our Sunday prayers real. To show up for our community and ourselves and each other, showing through our actions that you are not alone, we are holding it together.” Below the quote it says: “– Rev. Jen Crow, Senior Minister, First Universalist Church of Minneapolis, MN.” At the bottom, in white text, it says “UUA.ORG.”
August 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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🚨 The UUA condemns the National Guard deployment in DC — an alarming escalation of force against civilians. We will keep resisting state overreach + organizing for justice.

Full statement: www.uua.org/pressroom/pr...
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August 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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From @keenesentinel.bsky.social - Member of Keene church elected to Unitarian Universalist Association’s Board of Trustees @uua.org

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Member of Keene church elected to Unitarian Universalist Association’s Board of Trustees
Mary Heafy, a member of the Keene Unitarian Universalist congregation, is one of two new members elected to the Unitarian Universalist Association’s (UUA) Board of Trustees at the UUA’s General
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August 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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From @jackjenkins.me at @rns.org - Faith groups say House Republicans' probe into immigration work violates their religious freedom

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Faith groups say House Republicans' probe into immigration work violates their religious freedom
(RNS) — The Homeland Security Committee named the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Charities USA among those under scrutiny.
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June 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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The UUA was one of 200+ orgs questioned by the House Committee on Homeland Security.

We won’t be intimidated. UUs reject violations of immigrants’ rights and remain committed to justice, compassion, and freedom.

www.uua.org/pressroom/pr...

#UU #ImmigrantJustice
Graphic with a blurred background and the UUA flaming chalice logo in the top left corner. Bold white text reads: “We reject any violations of the human rights and dignity of immigrants.” Below in a highlighted yellow box: – UUA General Counsel Adrienne K. Walker, responding to a letter from the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security. Additional text: “http://UUA.ORG ” in the bottom left and “swipe for more →” in the bottom right. Slide is labeled 1/5 in the top right.
June 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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⚖️ Today’s Supreme Court ruling in Skrmetti endangers trans youth by upholding bans on gender-affirming care.

Trans lives are sacred. Denying care is a moral violation.

🧡 Full statement from the UUA: bit.ly/4455dN1
#ProtectTransYouth #UU #MeetTheMoment
A square graphic with a pastel gradient background of blue, pink, and lavender. At the top is a large purple quotation mark icon. Centered text reads: "The Supreme Court’s decision today will harm transgender youth by allowing states to deny them the kind of care they need for their physical and mental well-being.... Unitarian Universalists embrace transgender, nonbinary, intersex, and gender diverse people... We also believe that denying healthcare to the trans community is a moral violation." Below the quote is the UUA rainbow-colored chalice flame logo and the attribution: Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, UUA President At the bottom is the URL "http://UUA.ORG " in purple text. A square graphic with a pastel gradient background of blue, pink, and lavender. At the top is a large purple quotation mark icon. Centered text reads: "We send our love and care to all the trans youth and their families who are directly affected by this ruling, we will keep fighting for you. We will continue to work with and on behalf of the trans and nonbinary community to ensure that their dignity as human beings and rights are protected across this country." Below the quote is the UUA rainbow-colored chalice flame logo and the attribution: Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, UUA President At the bottom is the URL "http://UUA.ORG " in purple text.
June 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Read @wcp.bsky.social's profiles of LGBTQ+ leaders in the DC area, including @uua.org's President, Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt.

"Our beloveds are under attack, and the time could not be more urgent for us to show up for one another."

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Stronger Together: On Pride, Resilience, and Working Toward a Better Future
Six members of the queer and trans community remind us of the power of Pride as the federal government continues to attack LGBTQIA rights.
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June 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Meet the queer and trans leaders, artists, and organizers shaping D.C.’s Pride history. Their stories prove: Queer joy is an act of resistance.
Stronger Together: On Pride, Resilience, and Working Toward a Better Future
Six members of the queer and trans community remind us of the power of Pride as the federal government continues to attack LGBTQIA rights.
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June 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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From @bmietana.bsky.social at @rns.org - Folk singer Peter Mayer finds spiritual meaning everywhere on Earth's 'Blue Boat Home' @uua.org @skinnerhouse.bsky.social

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Peter Mayer finds meaning everywhere on earth's Blue Boat Home
RACINE, Wis. (RNS) — For 30 years, Peter Mayer has made a living singing songs about the spiritual meaning of life — and the foibles of humanity.
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May 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Interesting reading.

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/w...
Long Drives and Short Homilies: How Father Bob Became Pope Leo
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May 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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I am legitimately shocked. #PopeLeoXIV
May 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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🕊️ Today, the world said goodbye to Pope Francis.

While our theologies differ, we honor his legacy of compassion, dignity, and the call to peace. May we continue the work of building a world where freedom and respect guide us all.

#PopeFrancis #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #Faith #Church #Community
A memorial graphic honoring Pope Francis, set in front of a photograph of him smiling and looking downward in a side profile. He is wearing a white papal robe and skullcap, standing outdoors near a stone column with a partially visible blue and white flag in the background. In the bottom right corner is the white Unitarian Universalist Association flaming chalice logo. Centered on the image is a large, light beige translucent text box with a rounded border, containing a quote in blue serif font. The quote reads: “There can be no peace without freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression and respect for the views of others.” Beneath the quote is a blue rectangular text box with white serif font that reads: "Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio) December 17, 1936 – April 21, 2025" At the top left of the image is a smaller blue box with white text: “UUA.ORG ”.
April 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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This is a lovely reflection on #PopeFrancis - from LitHub

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The Most Literary Pope: Requiescat in Pace, Francis
Pope Francis is dead at 88, on the day after Easter—an appropriate Lenten epilogue for a pontiff with a keen sense of story. 60 years earlier, Francis was Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a Jesuit seminarian…
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April 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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By the rude bridge that arched the flood,
Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled,
Here once the embattled farmers stood
And fired the shot heard round the world.

#PatriotsDay 1/4
April 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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The scene from Falmouth, Massachusetts earlier today.
A crowd of people on a town green holding protest signs. A crowd of people on a town green holding protest signs.
April 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM