Guest Blog by Laurie Riley In our congregation, “hearing” each other is a big subject these days. But let’s look at a slightly different aspect of hearing – one which addresses an aspect of ableism. A form of disability, hearing loss is something we should all be considering as we strive to be an inclusive … Continue reading Can You Hear Me?
Guest Blog by Mary Tucker Although I’ve been a UU for 70 years and involved in leadership positions for 50 of those years, I wasn’t aware until recently that our seven Principles and Purposes and six Sources are held in Article 2 of our UUA By-laws. The by-laws stipulate that they be reviewed every 15 … Continue reading Reimagining Unitarian Universalism
It seems like a different world since we last gathered. We had a brief couple of Sundays trying to sneak in a few services last year but Covid struck again. So here we are crossing our fingers and wanting this time to be foolproof But we know better than that! Nonetheless we are psychologically moving … Continue reading Welcome Back!
By Elizabeth Walker I don’t like conflict. I guess I am afraid of it. When I sense it, I tend to walk in the other direction and pull my tentacles into my introverted self. This hasn’t actually been working all that well for me. I have way too many rents in the fabric of my … Continue reading Building Bridges
Dear Folks, First, a big thank you to everyone who helped with our summer gatherings; these coming-together moments helped us understand who we are as members of QUUF. We found out that many of us look at things from different perspectives and philosophies. And, of course, any institution has a values structure that serves as … Continue reading What a Week!
Final Blog Reviewing General Assembly by Guest Author Henry Amick Springing four flights of steep steps. Bopping ’round to various workstations to bring encouraging treats and good cheer. And putting in ten-hour days. Hard to imagine this was me in a world where it was still hard to imagine disabilities. Where I’d haggle folks to … Continue reading Walking (or Rolling) the Walk
by Diane Haas Actions of Immediate Witness As a delegate to GA, one of the areas to attend to and vote on were the Actions of Immediate Witness (AIWs). The AIWs are the method by which the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) comes to understand and act on the social issues of our times. Three of … Continue reading Report from UUA General Assembly, part 4
by John Collins As a virtual delegate at this year’s General Assembly, I paid particular attention to the current work to review and possibly change Article II of the Unitarian Universalist Association bylaws, which includes (1) the purpose of the UUA (2) our principles and sources, (3) an inclusion clause, and (4) a freedom of … Continue reading Report from UUA General Assembly, part 3
by Roseanna Almaee A Newbie at General Assembly This year I was chosen to represent QUUF as a delegate to the General Assembly, and it was my honor to fulfill that responsibility as a fully virtual attendee, and I was well supported by the QUUF team and administrators. I have either been to or presented … Continue reading Report from UUA General Assembly, part 2
From the QUUF Denominational Affairs Team For 5 days, 10 of us experienced the intensity of General Assembly (GA) – workshops, worship, singing, lectures and business meetings. The several days of business meeting of our UUA were packed full of information about our religion, values clarification, deepening understanding of accessibility, and inspiration from our elected … Continue reading Report from UUA General Assembly
