UUCA Blog
Refugee Update
As many of you know we (UUCA and Annapolis Friends Meeting) have been assisting, through Lutheran Social Services, an Afghan refugee family. Originally, we had hoped that this assistance would lead to self-sufficiency and independence after about a year. However,...
UUCA Grants for Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color Led Community Organizations Available
UUCA Grants for Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color Led Community Organizations Available The Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis (UUCA) Endowment has funds available to support one or more Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color led community organizations...
General Assembly (GA) of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Preliminary Report
General Assembly (GA) of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Preliminary Report by Heather Millar Several members of UUCA attended the UUA’s annual General Assembly “Faithfully Becoming” in Pittsburgh and online from June 19 through 25. Staff...
Update on Our Refugee Family
Update on Our Refugee Family The Afghan refugee family assigned to Annapolis Friends Meeting (AFM) and Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis (UUCA) by the Lutheran resettlement agency (LSSNCA) has made much progress in the last year, but they will still need our...
Part 6: Proposed Changes to Article II of the UUA Bylaws
Part 6: Proposed Changes to Article II of the UUA Bylaws By Heather Millar May 25, 2023 This is the sixth and final article in a series about the proposed changes to Article II of the Unitarian Universalists Association (UUA) bylaws. These changes are still being...
Part 5: Supporters of the Proposed Changes to Article II
Part 5: People Who Support the Proposed Changes to Article II of the UUA Bylaws By Heather Millar May 18, 2023 This is the fifth in a series of articles about the proposed changes to Article II of the Unitarian Universalists Association (UUA) bylaws. There is an...
TURNAROUND THURSDAY – A SECOND CHANCE JOBS MOVEMENT
TURNAROUND THURSDAY – A SECOND CHANCE JOBS MOVEMENT…….not a program! Join ACT in making a difference for others’ lives! “A,” broke down and wept as he heard the announcement at the conclusion of the weekly session of Turnaround Thursday that he was being given a...
Previous Statements of Core Values: Part 4 Proposed Changes to Article II
Previous Statements of Core Values Part 4: Proposed Changes to Article II of the UUA Bylaws By Heather Millar, May 11, 2023 During a recent Zoom gathering, they reviewed “Affirmations of Faith” for Unitarians and Universalists from 1790 through 1935 and then the...
BACK to a BETTER FUTURE – That’s all folks!! It is a wrap!
05/03/2023 That’s all folks!! It is a wrap! Final Numbers below … Total 2023 Pledge $ $892,069 % participation 94% % towards financial goal 97% % of pledges increased 34% # pledges received 237 # pledges yet to be received 32 % of pledges decreased 19% Average...
HURRAY! Part 3 Proposed Changes to Article II
HURRAY! Part 3: Proposed Changes to Article II of the UUA Bylaws By Heather Millar, May 4, 2023 Saturday, I completed a Zoom session on the proposed reimagining of Article II of the UUA bylaws. I learned some astounding things that I will share in future articles and...
An Explanation Of UU Core Values Part 2
An Explanation Of UU Core Values Part 2 of an examination of proposed changes to Article II of the UUA Bylaws By Heather Millar After processing material gathered from numerous individuals and groups over several years, the Article II Study Commission...
Afghan Family Update
Afghan Family Update Hamid, the father of the family, has been working for the last six months at a job in his professional field, mapping engineering. Unfortunately, his job involves outdoor surveying which is hard on his legs and feet, which had been broken...
The ManKind Project
The ManKind Project by James Bourne Are you looking for a change? These words changed my life. Back in 2006, I was a father with two very young children in the house and a very strong desire to not pass on my family legacy of controlling others with anger. I...
Gun Violence
Gun Violence Misplaced anger with guns equals violence and death. We live in a culture of guns, violence, and death. Fear of the “other” is the leading cause of death in our world. Too many of our youth are being injured or dying from our lack of empathy and...
How Wedded Are You To Our UU 8 Principles? Part 1
How Wedded Are You To Our UU 8 Principles? Part 1 of an examination of Article 2 of the UUA Bylaws By Heather Millar How wedded are you to our UU 8 Principles? We often refer to ourselves as members of a “living tradition;” however the last revision of our...