Category: Denominational Affairs

General Assembly (GA) Registration Is Open

by Holly Bussey, Liaison, UUCWC Denominational Affairs “Circle Round Justice, Healing, Courage” is the theme for the TOTALLY VIRTUAL UUA General Assembly (GA) June 23-27, 2021. There will be something for everyone: music, youth programs, seminars on a wide variety of speakers, guest speakers and terrific lectures. Let’s not forget the services, sermons and justice … Continue reading General Assembly (GA) Registration Is Open

We remain committed to public health and safety. – a message from Rev. Dr. Susan Frederick-Gray, UUA President

Last week, my family and I finally took down our holiday decorations. We kept them up for the bright cheer they brought and because we still hadn’t felt like the New Year had come. I joked that 2021 started off like the 13th month of 2020. And yet, we really are in a time of … Continue reading We remain committed to public health and safety. – a message from Rev. Dr. Susan Frederick-Gray, UUA President

Special Message from UUA President Rev. Dr. Susan Frederick-Gray

This New Year, only two weeks old, has already wrought terrible pain and disruption. I am still reeling from the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol by a white nationalist mob trying to stop the certification of the Electoral College. And we are learning of possible mob violence at state capitols nationwide this weekend … Continue reading Special Message from UUA President Rev. Dr. Susan Frederick-Gray

UUA GA 2021 to be Virtual; Start Planning Now

The Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly (GA) a 100% virtual event. Let’s reach record-breaking attendance on June 23-27, 2021. Registration is now open. It’s not too soon to consider attending. It’s a connecting experience. Feel free to chat with others who attended last year virtually by contacting DA@uucwc.org. Why Virtual General Assembly? General Assembly is … Continue reading UUA GA 2021 to be Virtual; Start Planning Now

A Message From The UUA President: Lean Into What You Love

By Susan Frederick-GrayNovember 19, 2020Originally published here on www.uua.org Dear leaders, I send you my deep care in this time of changing seasons and tumultuous days. I continue to hold all of you in my prayers–as you lead your communities in these fraught times. While there is very hopeful news about the efficacy of new coronavirus vaccines, there … Continue reading A Message From The UUA President: Lean Into What You Love

8th Principle Update: Where are UUs in Adopting Across the Faith?

August 20, 2020 / Revised April 15, 2021 Two years ago (June 3, 2018), UUCWC voted by a supermajority to adopt the 8th Principle. This vote is an important step in our congregation’s racial justice journey which began back in the 1960’s. “We covenant to affirm and promote: Journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to … Continue reading 8th Principle Update: Where are UUs in Adopting Across the Faith?

UUA Report: Widening the Circle of Concern

June 2020Report of the UUA Commission on Institutional Change The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Commission on Institutional Change is charged with supporting long-term cultural and institutional change that redeems the essential promise and ideals of Unitarian Universalism. Appointed by the UUA Board of Trustees in 2017 for a period of two years with an extension … Continue reading UUA Report: Widening the Circle of Concern