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HMC elects the Reverend Dr Sofía Betancourt as Honorary Fellow The Reverend Dr Sofía Betancourt

President of the Unitarian Universalist Association and 2003 Starr King graduate, the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, has been appointed as a lifelong Honorary Fellow at Harris Manchester College, Oxford University. Please join us in congratulating Rev. Dr. Betancourt! 🎉 Read more at buff.ly/cYacuFi. #UU

I just left the Everglades Immigrant Interment Camp. No, I’m not using their ridiculous name. It was a very tough to witness humans in those cages. Every Floridian should be ashamed that our taxpayer money is being used for this.

📚Friends don’t let friends buy books from Amazon📚

I’m a 5th generation farmer and a veteran. I believe in hard work, service, and telling the truth. Marjorie Taylor Greene believes in conspiracy theories, chaos, and cable news clips. Let’s give GA-14 the serious, steady leadership it deserves. Please spread the word.

Keep Going! This is a bad proposal for America, and a bad deal for Americans.

Write or Call Your Representatives:
bit.ly/RecPackageJuly

United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121

Republicans are trying to jam a bill through the Senate that:

-Cuts $900B from Medicaid
-Kicks millions off their health care
-Raises grocery costs for 40 million Americans
-Adds $4.2T to the deficit

All to cut taxes for billionaires. Rotten to its core.

Throughout Pride Month, these throwable bricks have sat at the base of our lectern in honor of the Stonewall Riots. These bricks, lovingly made by Lindasusan Ulrich ( @lvulrich ), remind us of the 6 days of riots that sparked a new beginning to the fight for equal rights for the Queer Community.

Tell Your Senators:
Stop Criminalizing and Attacking Immigrants

Unitarian Universalists uphold the inherent worth and dignity of every person.

The Budget Reconciliation Bill does the opposite.

This is not about fiscal responsibility—it’s a moral reckoning.

bit.ly/StopCriminal...

‘Hate speech is poison in the well of society,’ says Guterres Hate speech is a warning sign and a driver of violence, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said ahead of Wednesday’s International Day for Countering Hate Speech.

In a video for the United Nations, T'ruah CEO Rabbi Jill Jacobs discusses combatting hate speech and antisemitism. A second video from The Essex Human Rights Centre addresses countering Islamophobia.

Let's join together and say #NoToHate.
buff.ly/itt9Eu1

Graphic with a blurred background and the UUA flaming chalice logo in the top left corner. Bold white text reads: “We reject any violations of the human rights and dignity of immigrants.” Below in a highlighted yellow box: – UUA General Counsel Adrienne K. Walker, responding to a letter from the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security. Additional text: “http://UUA.ORG ” in the bottom left and “swipe for more →” in the bottom right. Slide is labeled 1/5 in the top right.

The UUA was one of 200+ orgs questioned by the House Committee on Homeland Security.

We won’t be intimidated. UUs reject violations of immigrants’ rights and remain committed to justice, compassion, and freedom.

www.uua.org/pressroom/pr...

#UU #ImmigrantJustice

Faith groups say House Republicans' probe into immigration work violates their religious freedom (RNS) — The Homeland Security Committee named the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Charities USA among those under scrutiny.

“This administration continues to attempt to silence and restrict any religious groups or faith traditions not in lockstep with its radical and unpopular agenda.” -Rev. @raushenbush.bsky.social

I just got an email from her press announcing Kate wants to spread hope in these dark times, so she's giving out free eBook copies of Hello, Cruel world...until June 25. I so I thought I'd pass along the link to you all in case any of you needed it.
www.sevenstories.com/blogs/381-fr...

As the UUA General Assembly wraps today, I want to thank them for inviting me to give the #WareLecture yesterday to over 3000 people. It was an honor to be in a long line which includes MLK, Jesse Jackson @mariahinojosa.bsky.social and others.

Three Reasons to Take ECO

Offered each Spring and Fall, the ECO Core course helps students form a framework for counter-oppressive spiritual leadership. If you’re thinking of attending Starr King, this course is a great place to start. Check out three reasons to take ECO at bit.ly/whyECO.

@loganhullinger.bsky.social 's piece has tips on staying safe amid extreme heat and includes a list of local cooling centers.

Garden produce arranged on a pair of blue checked towels

Back into the garden this morning after a fabulous but intense week. Today’s harvest includes chard, beets, carrots, radishes, and tomatoes. #gardening #cluelessgardening

If you're trying to donate to the SBCLT during the Sunday UUA GA worship service, generosity overwhelmed their web site.

It will work if you try donating after the offering rush is over.

#uuaga #uuaga25

Statement from T’ruah and Members of Progressive Israel Network Following US Attack on Iran | T'ruah June 22, 2025

"We hope that this war can be swiftly brought to an end."

A joint statement from T'ruah, ‪@jstreetdotorg.bsky.social‬, @newjewishnarrative.bsky.social‬, and @partners4israel.bsky.social‬ following the U.S. attack on Iran:
buff.ly/4DGwfTq

What we know to be true about Israel, Gaza, and Iran. 🧵 (1/6)

The blogger poses with a person wearing a purple inflatable owl costume that matches the Our Whole Lives logo

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Our Whole Lives (OWL) was one of many fabulous things about this year’s #UUAGA that concluded today. Now more than ever, we need to #meetthemoment with comprehensive, fact-based, affirming education.

Imara Jones, a Black trans woman with long pink and purple braids, stands behind a clear podium with the UUA flaming chalice logo during the 2025 Ware Lecture at the Unitarian Universalist Association's General Assembly. She wears a flowing white dress and gestures passionately as she speaks. The background is lit in deep purple, and potted plants sit on the stage beside her, along with a guitar leaning against a chair. A quote on the image reads, “You have to remain steadfast at the darkest of times.” Additional text includes “Imara Jones, Ware Lecturer, GA 2025” and “http://UUA.ORG .”

Imara Jones, delivering the 2025 Ware Lecture at the UUA’s General Assembly, speaks from behind a podium marked with the UUA flaming chalice logo. She wears a white dress and has long braids dyed in pink and purple. A row of potted plants is arranged at the front of the stage, and a guitar rests beside a chair. The background glows in purple light. Text on the image reads, “From an ad buying standpoint, the Trump campaign was an anti-trans campaign.” The image also includes “Imara Jones, Ware Lecturer, GA 2025,” “http://UUA.ORG ,” and the UUA flaming chalice logo.

Imara Jones walks down a wide aisle inside the 2025 Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly venue. She wears a white dress and high heels, with long pink and purple braids trailing down her back. A glowing overhead sign reads “2025 UUA General Assembly ✨” and “#WareLecture.” A quote on the right side of the image reads, “Justice is a verb. Democracy is a verb. Righteousness is a verb.” — Imara Jones, Ware Lecturer, GA 2025. The UUA flaming chalice logo and “http://UUA.ORG ” are also displayed.

✨ Imara Jones delivered a Ware Lecture that laid bare how anti-trans politics fuel authoritarianism—and called us to live our values with courage.

💛 Thank you, Imara, for your truth and brilliance.

“Let this be the lecture that changes us.” —Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt
#UUAGA #MeeTheMoment #UU

What is interesting about gender affirming care is that it is less scientific than Ozempic.

[Because of false framing] You won’t get to hear the tremendous contributions than trans people have made.

—-Imara Jones, Ware Lecture

#uuaga

A tall, imposing, elegant black woman with black-and-pink extensions speaks at a podium.

“Because justice is a verb. Because democracy is a verb. Because righteousness is a verb.”

"There's no way to save democracy without standing up for trans rights."
-Imara Jones #UUAGA 2025

How near? My favorite is Kechy Pizza, about a 15 minute walk away.

Appreciating these fabulous colleagues!

A white person with short dark hair wearing gardening clothes and a sun hat poses with newly transplanted flowers

Today’s Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly adventure was the Day of Service in partnership with South Baltimore Community Land Trust. About 80 UUs signed up to help with tasks that supported SBCLT’s work to create sustainable, affordable housing. #UUAGA #meetthemoment #Baltimore