District News

Interfaith Vigil on Boston Common following Occupy Boston camp shutdown

Mon, 12/12/2011

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.

District Clergy Support the Occupy Movement

Tue, 11/01/2011

Ministers at OB

Over 100 ministers, seminarians and other people of faith in Clara Barton and Mass Bay Districts have signed on to a statement in support of the Occupy movement. You are welcome to join them.

District Clergy Lead Service at "Occupy Boston"

Mon, 10/10/2011

Rev. Tom SchadeOn Sunday, October 9, ministers from both Clara Barton and Mass Bay led a vespers service at Dewey Square, base camp for the Boston contingent of a growing national movement seeking political and economic reforms. For more photos, become a fan of one or both districts by "liking" us here.

S-COMM Represents "Bad Theology" says District Executive

Thu, 09/22/2011

Centro PresenteAt a rally held September 21, 2011, Rev. Sue Phillips, District Executive, declared oppressive immigration policies such as  Secure Communities (or S-COMM) "bad theology." The rally was organized by Centro Presente and a variety of other organizations, including the Unitarian Universalist Association's Office of Advocacy and Witness, in the hopes of swaying Boston's Mayor Menino to opt out of the Secure Communities program since, as even he has declare, the program actually make communities more unsafe.

Association Sunday: Got Resources?

Mon, 09/19/2011
The 5th Annual Association Sunday is coming up on October 2, 2011.  This year, congregations throughout the country will be celebrating our associational connections and all donations to Association Sunday will support scholarships, continuing education, and a comprehensive assessment of our ministries and their needs for the future.

Interfaith Presence at 9-11 Commemoration

Wed, 09/14/2011

Unitarian Universalist Association President Peter Morales joined Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, Sikh, Baha'i, Buddhist, Mormon and Protestant clergy in offering prayers of healing and hope at "Massachusetts Remembers," an event on Boston's Esplanade to mark the tenth anniversary of 9-11.

Call for Applications for CBD Fall 2011 Chalice Lighter Grants - due Oct 15

Mon, 09/12/2011

What would your congregation do with a $2,000 to $3,500 Chalice Lighter Grant?

The next deadline for applications is October 15th (received at the district office by October 17) so consider how you could spruce up RE space, develop new programming, or augment other funds for accessibility projects.
Think about it, then click here for details and application forms. 

Funding decisions will be made by October 31st.

District Tornado Relief Fund - your donations made a difference!

Thu, 09/01/2011
Monson UU Steeple Damage with Before Image InsetYou're invited to celebrate the UU Parish of Monson's church rededication on 9/11 - see details.  Your contributions made a difference in their recovery from the violent storms and massive tornadoes that hit Central and Western Massachusetts the evening of June 1

Gathered Here - Share Your Story!

Thu, 08/25/2011

Across the Continent one-on-one, small group, and larger group structured interviews will take place over a 16-month period (ending October 2012).

Local UUs Organize for Immigrant Justice

Mon, 08/22/2011

Rev. Terry Burke, et alIn an effort to ensure that immigrant communities feel safe, local UUs have joined with local immigrant rights organizations to ask Massachusetts Governor Duval Patrick, Boston City Mayor Menino and other politicians to withdraw support for Secure Communities (S-COMM).