As part of our “Famous UUs” series, this Sunday’s sermon, “Love is Resistance,” explores the courageous lives of Martha and Waitstill Sharp, a social worker and minister who risked everything to rescue refugees from Nazi-occupied Europe. At a time when neutrality was the socially acceptable choice, the Sharps chose a “faith of resistance,” navigating dangerous … Continue reading “Love is Resistance: The Sharps’ Faith, Our Calling,” by
UUs view immigration through a lens of love and compassion, rejecting policies that dehumanize individuals. Just as love knows no borders, Unitarian Universalist’s dedication to justice reaches across boundaries and walls. We show up on the side of love with all families, regardless of citizenship status, and strive to create welcoming communities and congregations. Today, … Continue reading “Standing Up for Immigrant Justice,” by Elsa Hernandez, IC4IJ
In this month of remembrance of American Black History, we honor the life and the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Our diversity is a strength when we share and help each other and treat each other with equal respect. When we are generous in offering and creating opportunities for each other to fulfill the promise of who we are. The promise of who we are as a people rests on who we are individually—out of … Continue reading “Bending Toward Justice: One More Step,” by Rev. Paul R. Beedle
Riverside CAT-911 is a local organization that serves as a vital community resource. We know that we cannot depend on the broken criminal justice system to solve our problems — and that calling 911 often makes situations worse, if they respond at all. Riverside CAT-911 empowers us to take control of our lives and our … Continue reading “Community Alternatives to 911,” by Jazmin from CAT-911
Today we begin a shared journey as part of a process that Unitarian Universalists across the country are entering together: studying and acting on the new Congregational Study/Action Issue: Abolition, Transformation, and Faith Formation. It’s a long title, but at its heart, it’s about this: How do we, as people of faith, answer the world’s … Continue reading “Love is Abolition,” by Adam Wedeking and the Social & Environmental Justice Council (SEJC)
The most effective anti-poverty program this nation has ever had is labor unions. They help workers get paid fairly for a day’s work, some measure of safety in the workplace, a health plan, provision for overtime pay, and a pension plan. The principles of Unitarian Universalism call us to action. We can fight here for … Continue reading “Putting ‘Labor’ Back in Labor Day,” by the Rev. Dr. David Breeden
This Sunday worship service at the 2025 Unitarian Universalist General Assembly focused on responding with moral courage, shared wisdom, and faithful imagination to societal injustices like attacks on immigrants, the marginalized, DEI programs, and LGBTQ+ dignity. In this time of global and national uncertainty, we will look through a historical lens at the beginnings of … Continue reading “Revolution Begins With A Dream,” by Rev. Dr. Nicole C. Kirk
In these times of both challenge and possibility, Congressman Mark Takano will share his vision and priorities for this congressional term, offering insight into how we can collectively shape a more just, compassionate, and inclusive society. Grounded in our shared values of Love, Justice, Equity, and Interdependence, this service invites us to reflect on the … Continue reading “Faithful Action,” by Rep. Mark Takano
UUs believe in a fluid faith, that we must embrace change and growth and not etch our answers in stone. UUism is unique because we value the beliefs and shared hunanity of all people and because we believe we do not have the once-and-for-all answers. We must respond to the real demands of our world; … Continue reading A Living Tradition
