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Congregations and Beyond

a white paper by The Rev. Peter Morales, President, Unitarian Universalist Association


INTRODUCTION: I am a parish minister at heart. I loved serving my former congregation. I still miss the
 richness and depth of congregational life. It was my passion for growing the
 membership of our congregations that led to my involvement in denominational work. At
 their best, congregations are deeply engaging and serve essential spiritual, emotional
, and relational needs. Congregations can be wonderful springboards for acting in unison. 
Congregations will always be at the center of Unitarian Universalism. [More]

Thirty Days of Love

Your congregation is invited to participate in THIRTY DAYS OF LOVE that begins with MLK Day on January 16 and ends with Valentine’s Day on February 14. THIRTY DAYS OF LOVE is a collective visioning process about making sense of the present moment, and what we are called to do. The aim to accomplish this is through self-reflection, active listening, sharing personal and community stories, and celebrating our lives and our heroes for their courageous love.

THIRTY DAYS OF LOVE offers daily, direct actions for love. Check out this calendar for a guide to take you through a meaningful THIRTY DAYS.

But your participation is envisioned as a process, not an event. While there is great power in collective action, the beauty of Standing on the Side of Love is its “open source” spirit. So bring your own ideas, actions, and traditions with you to this journey.

Congregation Annual Certification Deadline: February 1, 2012

Certification is open; all Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations are asked to provide statistical and financial information, update UU Directory data, and participate in the Congregational Poll by February 1, 2012. Only certified congregations may send voting delegates to General Assembly (GA).

Interfaith Vigil on Boston Common following Occupy Boston camp shutdown 

Very early on the morning of December 10, Occupy Boston's camp in Dewey Square was evicted by the Boston Police. Twelve hours later, occupiers began gathering in the Boston Common to begin sorting out next steps. The Protest Chaplains held a vigil before General Assembly led by Andy Coate, member of First Parish Cambridge, and Laura Evonne Steinman, DRE at the Arlington Street UU church. Several UUs, carrying a Standing on the Side of Love banner, participated in a show of solidarity with the movement.

For more on the story go to Boston Sunday Globe article.