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First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleans
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A vibrant, multigenerational, justice-oriented UU congregation in New Orleans. Sunday services at 10:30 in Rayne Memorial Chapel at 3900 St. Charles uptown.
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Happy Diwali! Light to you in these very bleak times. This is the most meaningful celebration for me from my childhood. Little lamps lit to keep hope burning amid darkness. Lights to help fight against despair. Hugs all 🖤🔥
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historians, correct me if i’m wrong but from my understanding past projects from previous presidents involved restoration and renovation. demolition of this magnitude is…much different.

(and if that’s the case, who’s in charge of approving demolition?)

www.world-architects.com/en/architect...
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learned recently that the guy who wrote "The Night Before Christmas," clement clarke moore, also wrote a takedown of thomas jefferson's proto-scientific racism in "Notes on the State of Virginia," basically accusing him and others of making it up to justify slavery. which, that's right.
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I keep bringing up Katrina because I need yall to understand that Katrina was the beginning of a new normal most of yall not comfortable with acknowledging.
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Unhoused people are your neighbors & part of your community whether you want to admit it or not
Do you have any extremely niche, but serious, ethical stances?
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Thank you to everyone who supported the Worthy Now Prison Ministry Fall Fundraiser. We raised $22,275 — $2,750 shy of our $25,000 goal!
This makes it possible for us to keep connecting, supporting, & uplifting incarcerated UU siblings through spiritual care, classes, & community.
clfuu.org/beloved
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Do you feel a chill in the air? It’s officially hoodie weather in the Northern Hemisphere — time to get cozy and support your UU values! Snag your Abolition or CLF hoodie (aka cuddle gear!) in the CLF merch shop and stay warm while representing beloved community.

Order here: clfuu.org/merch
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Here's a little history of notable general strikes: 1/x 🧵

Why is May 1 Workers' Day?

On 1 May 1886, nationwide general strike for 8-hour day, w/hundreds of thousands of workers throughout the US. In Chicago, protests against police escalated into the Haymarket riot, w/hanging of 8 organizers.
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On textual activism, and how we can use it to change our political reality.

What possibilities open for us when we start interpreting text differently than we always have?

On expanding the toolkit of approaches and how it expands our ideas about what's possible:
textual activism and the ancestral toolbox
the story of the rebellious child shows us how we can face painful texts, our own problems, and the challenges beyond
www.lifeisasacredtext.com
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Read UUJME's statement on the news of a ceasefire agreement in October 2025: https://www.uujme.org/news_and_events
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Wishing a Happy Diwali to all who observe.
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Wisdom, may we nurture abundant love and compassion wherever we are and go, blessing this life with gracious steadfast care #morningprayer #chalicelighting #uu
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#Diwali - May the sweetness of life’s possibilities be with you and your friends and family, and may what affirms life overcome what destroys
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Faithify Friday! Help Channing UU Church repair their 1896 2-10 Hutchings organ to be operational again and rebuild our maintenance fund for ongoing care.
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Looking for resources to help your congregation organize and navigate these rocky times? The Community Resilience Hub has resources and tips for congregations to use now. Check it out - includes check sheets.
UUA Community Resilience Hub
Resources and guidance on what we can do all right now to keep each other safe and support our communities.
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Book Highlight! The Great Transformation: The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time by Polanyi Karl. One of the 20th century’s most important pieces of social and economic theory, highlighting the rise and reality of capitalism as it shaped our world.
The Great Transformation
One of the 20th century’s most important pieces of social and economic theory, highlighting the rise and reality of capitalism as it shaped our world.A limited Beacon Classics editionIn this classic…
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Help #UU Rev. Erin Walter and her band #ParkerWoodland tour beyond Texas for the first time, with songs of joy, grief, trans rights, and more. Just a few more days to get on the bandwagon!
www.faithify.org/campaign/515...
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Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents.

I did it because the government isn’t.

This is what I found.
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@uusj.bsky.social We Side With Civil Rights
Organizations and Nonprofits...

Nonprofits are the backbone of civil society.

Volunteers and dedicated professionals are the loving hands of compassion and care in our communities.

Write Your Lawmakers
uusj.salsalabs.org/stop-assault...
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A 60 second summary of some of the biggest and best sights from #NoKings Day.

Congratulations to every single organizer, volunteer and attendee👏

History.
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Do you ever struggle chilling out as a young adult? How do you deal with learning and unlearning throughout your experience of adulthood? 💗

Audrey McCann offers a grounded reflection on self care. You can read more at the Worship Web page: www.uua.org/braverwiser/...