05/14/2025
“Marginalized communities are doing the heavy lifting—again.”
Michelle Venegas-Matula writes with urgency and heart about what’s happening in Texas—and why it matters far beyond. Trans and immigrant communities are showing up with courage in the face of relentless attacks. But they shouldn’t have to do it alone.
Allies are needed now—not just in spirit, but in action. As Michelle writes, “When allies show up—we shift the power in the room.”
Whether you’re making calls, offering support, or simply being present—now is the time. In this moment, staying on the sidelines only strengthens the harm.
“Even if you can’t do everything, you can do something. What will you do?”
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02/08/2025
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04/03/2024
Join our hosts: Melanie Davis; UUA Program Manager and Rev. Amy Johnson; UCC Minister for Sexuality Education & Justice, and an interfaith panel of advocates to discuss reproductive justice!
Our panelists include:
-Rev. Kelli Clement (she/her) Assistant Minister, First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis; Minister, St. Croix Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, WI
-Rev. Ashley Horan; UUA Vice President for Programs and Ministries
-Elaina Ramsey; Executive Director of Faith Choice Ohio
-Rev. Dr. Andrea Vassell; Bishop for Global Ministries for The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries
-Rev. Ranwa Hammamy; UUA Congregational Justice Organizer
Register to join us live Wednesday, April 3 at 12:00 noon Eastern (and receive the recording afterward): https://ow.ly/TC6V50R6w7R
OPEN DESCRIPTION: Blue sky with wispy white clouds. The text reads: OWL Taking Flight. Reproductive Justice Advocates. Wednesday, April 3, 12:00 noon Eastern.
with: Our Whole Lives and Unitarian Universalist Association
01/23/2024
Presentation for youth, parents, teachers, social workers, etc
12/23/2023
New Peer-Led Support Group by The UU Mental Health Network
This announcement pertains to a new peer-led group available across the country on the internet. If you are at least 18 years old and grieving the loss of a friend or family member including pets, you may benefit from these meetings with a compassionate online community.
This group will meet every Saturday for 12 weeks from 11am-12pm CST starting February 4, 2024. The goal would be to meet in a structured way to assist in moving through the process of grief toward the resolution of feelings and toward gentle comfort. This group is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Mental Health Network.
If you would like more information about the group, please email [email protected] by no later than December 31, 2023.
12/13/2023
UU churches and the comprehensive s*xuality education program Our Whole Livee (OWL) is discussed in this story from today’s episode of NPR’s Morning Edition.
Some Oklahoma churches are teaching s*x ed, since it's not required in public schools
In Oklahoma, some kids get s*x education through their church because the state doesn't require the subject to be taught in public schools.
10/10/2023
October 11 is World Coming Out Down. Human Rights Campaign, Project THRIVE, and Mental Health America are presenting a webinar Tues 10/11/23, at 3-4pm Central Time. The webinar, “Breaking Down the Closet Door," will feature youth and their parents around the coming out process with families. The discussion is for parents, caregivers and youth-serving professionals to better understand how to engage with youth who are coming out and how to create affirming spaces.
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10/08/2023
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