Unitarian Universalism

Diversity Within Community

Unitarian Universalist communities include individuals with varied theological commitments, religious behaviors, and ritual observances. While Unitarian Universalists engage in many forms of religious practice and celebrate many religious and secular holidays, the springtime Flower Communion is a specifically Unitarian Universalist event that honors diversity within community.... Read more about Diversity Within Community

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We the (faithful) People: A coalition of religious groups is pushing to redefine faith in Colorado politics

March 11, 2019

coalition of faith groups is showing up at the state capitol every Tuesday and taking on two big tasks: Pushing legislators for policy that reflects their values and trying to redefine the political voice of the faithful in Colorado. At the launch of Faithful Tuesdays in February, prayers from a Reform rabbi and a Unitarian pastor caused the heads of those gathered to bow, and short sermon-style speeches from a Catholic priest and an African Methodist Episcopal layperson echoed around the grand halls on th

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Although Congress is still overwhelmingly Christian, it is changing [faith & values]

January 28, 2019

By now, most political followers are aware that the 116th Congress is the most diverse in history. It includes the first Native American women — Sharice Davids, D-Kan., and Debra

Source: Although Congress is still overwhelmingly Christian, it is changing [faith & values] | Food + Living | lancasteronline.com

Study: New Congress showcases religious diversity but is still mostly Christian

January 4, 2019

WASHINGTON (RNS) — The incoming class of lawmakers is predominantly Christian, but several newcomers are expected to take the oath of office while placing their hands on books other than the Christian Bible.

Source: Study: New Congress showcases religious diversity but is still mostly Christian - Religion News Service

At Interfaith Pride Service Clergy Speak On Journey from Silence to Celebration - SpokaneFāVS

June 10, 2016

In its 25-year history clergy have occasionally come together during Spokane Pride to celebrate and worship with the local LGBT community. But longtime OutSpokane board member Bridget Potter said until Wednesday evening, she had never seen such a diverse group of faith leaders speak up about the struggles and rights of gays.

Source: At Interfaith Pride Service Clergy Speak On Journey from Silence to Celebration - SpokaneFāVS

Michigan mosque takes in homeless Unitarian Church | Religion News Service

April 26, 2016

(RNS) A neighbor offers space -- rent-free.

Source: Michigan mosque takes in homeless Unitarian Church | Religion News Service

Boy Scouts, Unitarian Universalists renew agreement - Religion News Service

March 24, 2016

(RNS) Unitarian Universalists dissolved a previous agreement with the BSA in the 1990s because the Scouting organization had banned openly gay members.

Source: Boy Scouts, Unitarian Universalists renew agreement - Religion News Service

Faith on the Hill: The Religious Affiliations of the 114th Congress

January 20, 2015

Pew Research Center: Religion & Public Life Project

http://www.pewforum.org/2015/01/05/faith-on-the-hill/

Interfaith panel talk at Islamic Center of New England emphasizes knowing each other

September 3, 2014

Dialoging together was the theme of a recent gathering at the Islamic Center of New England on Aug. 24 called "Breaking Barriers while Breaking Bread."

Mubin Shaikh, a Toronto-based interfaith activist and Muslin intelligence advisor, told a group of about 50 that unless different cultures can come together to talk, they should not call themselves people of peace.

"It’s so important while war wages that at least some people come together and put that aside, at least switch the momentum a little bit," Shaikh said.

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