We mark this day, Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20, 2024, knowing that our trans siblings are experiencing increased danger, buoyed by political and cultural shifts in this nation. We at First UU in Burlington declare our love, solidarity, support, celebration of the beautiful and deep diversity we see in the human family across a … Continue reading Transgender Day of Remembrance- 11/20/24
Support the FUUSB and order a gorgeous, premium quality wreath with a beautiful bow of your choice for your home or for a gift. You can also remember a loved one this year with a Memorial wreath or greens that will decorate our Meeting House Sanctuary and doors during December. All wreaths are … Continue reading FUUSB Holiday & Memorial Wreath Sale!
(Originally published in UU World) Skelly is about a boy’s journey through grief after the loss of his grandfather. It has nods to Unitarian Universalism. Childhood memories of growing up in a Unitarian Universalist household are central to a 2024 Halloween movie written and directed by Matt Greene-Delanghe, the son of a UU minister. Skelly, named after a … Continue reading Unitarian Universalism Influenced This Halloween Movie Starring Brian Cox
More than 375 Unitarian Universalist congregations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Virgin Islands are hosting UU Climate Justice Revivals. The Revivals kicked off on September 28 and 29, 2024, and will continue throughout the year and beyond. You can read the UU World Article here.
Join UU the Vote We are fighting for so much in 2024 and the work before us requires our compassion, consistency and commitment. This year UU the Vote will strengthen our local partnerships with state networks and key movement partners. Democracy calls on us all to mobilize towards our collective thriving. Will you join us? … Continue reading Join UU the Vote!
An Ingathering Message from Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt President Betancourt shares greetings and welcome, as well as some of her deepest hopes for meeting the moment in the coming year. As Unitarian Universalists come together again in this time ingathering and renewal, may we remember that joining together in community is a significant expression of … Continue reading An Ingathering Message from UUA President, Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt
In this election year, you may be wondering how to act on behalf of Unitarian Universalist Shared Values while remaining compliant with the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit. What follows is a quick guide to some of the rules that apply to nonprofits including the Unitarian Universalist Association, and UU congregations and organizations. This is meant as … Continue reading Advocating for Change as a Tax Exempt Congregation
Rev. Karen Johnston, Senior Minister On June 22 (and announced June 23), a significant moment in the history of Unitarian Universalism: the delegates to the General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association voted 2025 to 499 to revise Article II of the UUA bylaws. You can read more about it in this UU World online … Continue reading New UU Statement of Values Passes at General Assembly
The Meeting House Grounds Group (part of the Radical Welcoming Team) heard about a need for Sunday mornings when the Food Pantry is not open and other places are not serving breakfast. We researched and visited other food distribution programs and decided to start feeding the community from 8-9 a.m. on the front path of … Continue reading Sunday Morning Breakfast – Sign Up to Bring Food
UU Climate Justice Revival On September 28-29, congregations will host UU Climate Justice Revivals to collectively reimagine a spirit-filled and liberatory future. Through conversations, worship, and advocacy, congregations will work together to realize climate justice and collective liberation in our communities. Congregations will receive everything they need to host a revival in their communities, including … Continue reading UU Climate Justice Revival
