Unitarian Universalist Partnership during COVID-19

This fall, the International Unitarian/Universalist Joint Working Group (Unitarian Universalist Association International Office, the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists, and the UU Partner Church Council) will host a five-part webinar series that poses the question: Are we an imperial faith? We invite you to join us to explore how we might respond to this question and its implications. The webinar series will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 7:30 – 9:00 PM Eastern between September 10 through October 8, 2020. Participation is limited to 25 people; register ASAP before it fills up.

The UUA’s International Office has created a resource for congregations to discuss cross-cultural engagement and the role of identity in organizing for justice. The resource includes stories from our work with justice partners in India, provoking congregants to reflect on themes like identity and privilege, trust, cultural difference, relationship-building, and human rights. This guide for a 75-minute online discussion would work well as an Adult Religious Education program or even as an opportunity for a congregation’s Religious Education program to partner with their Social Justice leaders to hold a reflective and inspiring online discussion.

The UU@UN’s annual Intergenerational Spring Seminar in April offers participants the chance to learn about an issue of global concern and how individuals, congregations, and communities can make a difference. The 2021 Seminar will take place virtually, April 9-11, on the theme of climate and food justice. Youth and adults are invited to join the leadership team to make the Seminar an inclusive community and a profound and meaningful experience for all. Applications for youth and adults are due by August 20 to serve on the Planning Committee or Chaplain Team. The UU@UN is working on providing volunteer stipends to recognize the commitment that Planning Committee members put in, in lieu of the benefits that come during an in-person event. Learn about the Intergenerational Spring Seminar and about open volunteer positions.