Statements from UUA
The UUA is the central organization for the Unitarian Universalist (UU) religious movement in the United States. The UUA’s 1000+ member congregations are committed to inseparable and deeply interdependent shared values of interdependence, transformation, generosity, pluralism, justice, and equity—all centered around love.
Below are statements from the UUA that are relevant to our congregation.
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October 2026
Religious Practice of Faithful Dissent, Noncompliance, and Civil Disobedience
Rooted in our powerful religious history of both just action and faithful dissent, Unitarian Universalists today stake our faith tradition on the urgent call to act for liberation in this country, including through civil disobedience, noncompliance and direct actions of protest when needed. This commitment is essential to sustain the integrity of our UU religious values of justice, equity, and interdependence; to protect our Constitutional rights and freedoms; and to honor the pluralism of a democratic society.
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June 2026
Regarding Military Chaplains and Service Members
"We send our unwavering support for Unitarian Universalists (UU) in uniform and our UU military chaplains. We recently learned the Department of Defense (DOD) has removed 180 separate religious affiliations from the US military’s list of religious affiliation codes. This eliminates the code for Unitarian Universalists, as well as Humanists, Atheists and Pagan traditions, and many others. Along with dozens of other religious traditions, UUs will be categorized broadly under “Other” in military’s religious affiliation codes.
At this time, we are diligently working with our UUA counsel and partners in a variety of faith traditions to craft a strategic response that faithfully represents our values and demonstrates clear support for our UU service members and their families, as well as all those who are impacted by this DOD policy."
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April 2026
This 39-minute video from President Sofía Betancourt offers an unprecedented view into programs and planning happening at the UUA, with an invitation into deeper partnership. The message is a reflection on this moment in the faith, the challenges and possibilities that lay ahead, and what it means to hold the heart of Unitarian Universalism today.
UU World magazine brings the full written text of Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt's State of the Association message together with the full video content to mark the the midpoint of her six-year presidency. We hope it can serve as a resource to congregations and leaders in their own planning for programs and ministry.
The UUA's In Good Faith blog offers a summary of the key highlights of the full State of the Association message. This format is a simple way to share the essential points widely so all congregation and community members can be part of the ongoing conversation about the future of our faith.