Love and Blessings for the New Congregational Year – First Unitarian Church of Honolulu

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Dear Friends,

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At the start of this new congregational year, in a time of so much heartbreak and struggle, your UUA President, the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt shares a heartfelt message of gratitude and care for all Unitarian Universalists. Watch the message in the video below and please share it widely with your congregation or community.

With you on the journey,

Rachel

Rachel Collins (she/they) is Director of Digital Media for the UUA. In this role, Rachel serves as editor of this UU Connections newsletter and oversees the development of digital content across the Association.

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“On behalf of our entire Unitarian Universalist Association, I bring you love and blessings as we move into this new congregational year.“

~ Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt

Ingathering 2026 Greetings

UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt shares gratitude and care for all Unitarian Universalists as we move into this new congregational year, as well as details about some exciting new programs now available from your UUA.

Please share this video with your congregation or community.

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Ingathering 2026 Greetings

First Unitarian Church of Honolulu

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