Unitarian Universalism
Unitarian Universalists elect first woman of color, openly queer president
By Kathryn Post — June 25, 2023
(RNS) — A womanist theologian, ethicist and minister, the Rev. Sofía Betancourt previously served as interim co-president of the UUA in 2017.
The first woman to head Unitarian Universalists ends term full of historic turns
By Kathryn Post — June 21, 2023
(RNS) — President Susan Frederick-Gray has led the denomination throughout a pandemic, insurrection, racial reckoning and the fall of Roe v. Wade.
Unitarian Universalists resolve to fight ableism highlighted by pandemic
By Kathryn Post — October 24, 2022
(RNS) — 'You get a bunch of 'UUs' committed to systemic change, and things start to happen,' said one drafter of the new anti-ableism commitment.
Damaged Kenosha church: ‘We would rather lose 100 buildings than one more life to police violence’
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 28, 2020
(RNS) — That’s a commitment the pastor said comes from the congregation’s Unitarian Universalist beliefs.
Taking the Unitarian Universalist diversity crisis seriously
By Martin E. Marty — May 16, 2017
Let it be noted that not all resistance to integrative change is based on hatred, prejudice, or snubbing on the part of the privileged against the marginalized. Reluctance to change can sometimes be read as a tribute to the enduring power of existing religious communities to contribute positively—in the form of art, creativity, pastoral care, etc.—to those who make them up.
Philip Kitcher on separating ethics from religion
By Chris Stedman — December 2, 2014
In part two of his conversation with RNS, 'Life After Faith' author Philip Kitcher explores how to disentangle ethics from religion, the connection between values and community, and why doubt is just the beginning of Humanism.
Galen Guengerich: Even atheists need a religious community
By Chris Stedman — July 2, 2014
Rev. Galen Guengerich, author of the new book 'God Revised: How Religion Must Evolve in a Scientific Age', tells RNS that religion must evolve—and that nontheists should embrace it.
Religious atheists? Maria Greene on Unitarian Universalist Humanists
By Chris Stedman — April 10, 2014
Atheists and Humanists have long been involved in Unitarian Universalism. But the idea of religious atheists is controversial among many atheists. Maria Greene of the Unitarian Universalist Humanist Association speaks with RNS.
On race and atheism: An interview with Anthony Pinn
By Chris Stedman — April 1, 2014
Dr. Anthony B. Pinn speaks with RNS about his new book and how atheists can get better at talking about the intersections of race, ethnicity, and nontheism.
Can atheists and theists intermarry? A Valentine’s Day question for Susan Katz Miller
By Chris Stedman — February 12, 2014
The very idea of marrying across religious lines presents a challenge to many atheists, agnostics, and nonreligious people—with some suggesting that atheists and theists may seriously struggle in dating, marrying, or raising children together. 'Being Both' author Susan Katz Miller shares her thoughts.
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