Unitarian Universalist
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Unitarian Universalist minister faces backlash for criticizing church’s political correctness
Rev. Todd Eklof, a minister in Spokane, recently sparked controversy by criticizing the Unitarian Universalist Association for being overly focused on political correctness. Eklof, who previously declined to...

Rev. Carlton Smith Appointed Senior Minister at Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport
Rev. Carlton Smith’s journey to becoming the senior minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport has been marked by a series of geographic and theological transitions. Born...

Unitarian Universalist Minister Jeremy John Brigham Dies at 82
Jeremy John Brigham, 82, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on July 27, 2026, at Cottage Grove Place. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service...

Liberal Protestant and Jewish denominations, including the Unitarian Universalist Association, proclaim transgenderism as holy in response to Catholic bishops’ stance on transgender procedures.
Several liberal Protestant and Jewish denominations have declared transgenderism “holy,” directly opposing a recent vote by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to prohibit transgender procedures in...
80 Faith Leaders from Unitarian Universalist Association Plan Civil Disobedience in D.C. to Protest ICE Funding
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has joined a coalition of 80 faith leaders in planning a day of civil disobedience in Washington, D.C., on January 29, 2026, to...

Unitarian Universalist Association President Sofía Betancourt condemns Supreme Court’s conversion therapy ruling as harmful to LGBTQ youth
LGBTQ faith leaders expressed concern that the Supreme Court’s recent ruling against Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy could have harmful consequences for young people. The decision, handed down...

Unitarian Universalist Association Executive Vice President Runs in Massachusetts Senate Race
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is represented in the 5th Middlesex Senate race by Carey McDonald, who serves as executive vice president of the organization. McDonald, who is...

Former Unitarian Universalist Minister Arrested in Alleged Child Solicitation Case
Three weeks after the arrest of a former Falmouth minister for allegedly soliciting sex with a minor, the local spiritual community continues to agonize over the deeper implications...

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Easton Announces New Minister Rev. Chris J. Antal
The Rev. Chris J. Antal began his new role as minister of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Easton on August 1. His first Sunday service, held on that...

Unitarian Universalist Association Develops AI Policy Amid Religious Exemption Requests
The Unitarian Universalist Association, a pluralistic religious organization emphasizing the inherent worth of every person, has found itself at the center of a growing debate over the use...