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Who is AMY MORRIS BRADLEY?

Amy Morris Bradley (1823-1904) served as a nurse during the Civil War.  After the war, she was asked to serve as a missionary worker for the American Unitarian Association (AUA) and the Soldiers’ Memorial Society (founded by the AUA to honor Unitarian soldiers who had died fighting for the Union cause).  Her assignment was to … Continue reading Who is AMY MORRIS BRADLEY?

No More Deaths!

I was proud to represent San Gabriel and our UU faith at a protest of Operation Lone Star at the Governor’s Mansion this past Friday, along with other faith leaders, the Poor People’s Campaign and Nonviolent Austin. Operation Lone Star is a crime against humanity, causing death and injury among those seeking refuge from violence … Continue reading No More Deaths!

Share The Plate Offering with George Wagner Middle School and More!

“AFTER-CHURCH CHAT” on EDUCATION & GEORGETOWN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT   AUGUST 13    11:30am   Church Sanctuary Grab a beverage and a snack after the service, then join the conversation with our guest speakers: Stephanie Blanck, GISD Board Member and SGUUF member Dr. Charlotte Paramore, R.I.S.E. (risetx.org) While students are preparing for “back to school”, let us begin to … Continue reading Share The Plate Offering with George Wagner Middle School and More!

Rev. J and the UUA Southern Region Staff are hosting a greeter training this Saturday, July 22 from 1:00-4:00 PM.

You are invited to greeter training this Saturday, July 22 from 1:00-4:00 PM in the SGUUF Sanctuary! Rev. J and the UUA Southern Region Staff are hosting a greeter training this Saturday, July 22 from 1:00-4:00 PM. The training also covers additional topics such as hospitality and safety. Members from First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin … Continue reading Rev. J and the UUA Southern Region Staff are hosting a greeter training this Saturday, July 22 from 1:00-4:00 PM.

Cut-off from DACA, a new GENERATION faces Uncertain Futures

IMMIGRATION Cut-off from DACA, a new GENERATION faces Uncertain Futures Alondra, a 19-year-old born in Mexico who came to the U.S. about a decade ago, grew up believing she could one day apply for an Obama-era immigration program that protects those who came to the country as children. But the Arizona resident took a closer … Continue reading Cut-off from DACA, a new GENERATION faces Uncertain Futures

General Assembly 2023 report by Keith Hutchinson

General Assembly 2023 report Submitted to the Messenger, July 9, 2023 by Keith Hutchinson   The Unitarian Universalist Association 2023 General Assembly was held in Pittsburgh, PA June 21-25. There were about 2,500 attendees in Pittsburgh and an additional 1,500 online attendees for a total attendance of about 4,000. There were 2,600 delegates in-person and online. … Continue reading General Assembly 2023 report by Keith Hutchinson

Article: Unitarian Universalism revisits identity, values at 2023 gathering

Unitarian Universalists are sometimes best described by what they are not: They are undogmatic, anti-hierarchical and do not have any spiritual litmus tests. Pagans, atheists and Christ-followers alike are welcome among the tradition’s approximately 1,027 congregations, which meet on Sundays but in many places shy from worship of any specific deity. Instead, liturgies invoke values … Continue reading Article: Unitarian Universalism revisits identity, values at 2023 gathering