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Thanksgiving is a celebration for some, but a National Day of Mourning for Indigenous communities. Today we honor Indigenous people and urge non-Indigenous folks to reflect, learn hidden histories, support Indigenous-led work, and watch UAINE’s livestream: https://www.uaine.org/.
Thanksgiving is a holiday for gratitude and gatherings for many in the U.S. For Indigenous communities, today is observed as a National Day of Mourning—a day to grieve, to speak truth, and to name the continued impacts of colonization. We honor our Indigenous friends, loved ones, fellow UUs and diverse communities throughout this nation, today and every day. We recognize the deep impacts of American colonial history and present-day white supremacy culture, and are committed to care and solidarity in the continued work of truth-telling and justice. We encourage non-Indigenous folks to make time today for honest reflection—learning the histories this holiday has hidden, supporting Indigenous-led efforts for sovereignty, healing, and liberation, and uplifting the beauty and richness of Indigenous practices—today and throughout history. Consider watching the annual National Day of Mourning livestream hosted by UAINE at https://www.uaine.org/ .
November 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Gratitude is on our minds—and our hearts. 🧡 Let’s spread some love: name a UU you’re grateful for today!

Whose presence, kindness, or courage has meant a lot to you?
Share in the comments!

#UULove #Gratitude #CommunityCare #UU
A square graphic with a black-and-white photograph of an open hand centered in the background. In the palm of the hand is a single small flower in bright color, with orange and red petals. At the top left, large white text reads “Who’s a UU you’re grateful for today?” Below it, slightly to the left, smaller white text reads “Let’s spread some love!” with a vertical line of four small orange heart icons beside it. At the bottom left is the UUA flaming chalice logo in white, with the words “Unitarian Universalist Association” in white text next to it. In the bottom right corner, white text reads “http://UUA.ORG .”
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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🍲 Imagine worship around a dinner table—where food, conversation, and spirit meet.

Unitarian Universalists are reimagining worship through Dinner Church, blending liturgy and shared meals to nourish body and soul.

Read more: https://bit.ly/47TtYO7

#UUWorld #DinnerChurch #UU
Square graphic. Background photo shows a softly lit dinner table with blurred candles and greenery. Centered is a large dark translucent circle containing a white serif quote that reads: “A meal together is one of the most intimate and sacred human events. Around the table we become vulnerable… Around the table we become family, friends, community.” —Henri Nouwen in “Break for the Journey.” Below the circle is a solid blue banner with white sans-serif text: “At Dinner Church, UUs Worship by Sharing Food and Faith.” Along the bottom is a blue and teal footer. On the left, the UU World logo appears in white on a dark blue square; on the right, teal text box reads: “Read more at http://UUWorld.org .” on the sacredness of shared meals.
November 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Today we honor the transgender lives taken by anti-trans violence. We hold their memory with love and stand with trans communities in grief, resilience, and strength.

May we deepen our solidarity and work for a world where all trans people can live safely and freely.

#TDOR #WeRemember #UU
A graphic with a dark blue textured background. At the top, large white text reads “Transgender Day of Remembrance.” Below, centered white text says, “Every trans life taken is an irreplaceable loss.” A second line in bold reads, “We remember.” In the lower right corner is a paper heart painted in the colors of the transgender flag — light blue, pink, white, pink, light blue — with visible brushstrokes. In the lower left corner is the UUA flaming chalice logo with the words “Unitarian Universalist Association” beneath it. In the lower right corner, small white text reads “http://UUA.org .”
November 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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When our communities, our democracy, and our planet are at risk, it is our moral duty to come together.” — UU Rev. Ashley Horan

When the rallies end, our shared strength fuels the ongoing work for justice and liberation.

Stay engaged: https://bit.ly/41Hr0tQ

#SideWithLove #UU #FaithInAction
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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🎲 If Unitarian Universalism had it’s own board or video game, what would it be called? If you’re feeling extra ambitious…what kind of game would it be — cooperative strategy? Cozy storytelling? Something else?

Tell us in the comments!

#UU #JustForFun
A bright yellow graphic with bold purple text that reads: “If Unitarian Universalism had its own tabletop or video game, what would it be called?” The words are arranged in two sections, with the first question in the upper left and the second question in the lower right. The background is filled with playful gaming imagery: a yellow video game controller, four red polyhedral dice, a partial Monopoly-style board with pastel squares and small tokens, several colorful playing cards with numbers and symbols, a stack of Jenga-style wooden blocks with pieces falling, and three pixelated hearts in red and orange. The UUA flaming chalice logo appears in red in the bottom right corner. The text “http://UUA.ORG ” is centered near the bottom.
November 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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SCOTUS cases this term could shape LGBTQI+ rights, from passport policies to marriage equality. Ministers, religious professionals, and LGBTQI+ UUs are invited to a Zoom briefing with Rev. Jami Yandle & Sam Ames. Nov 19, 12pm ET. Register:.

🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/44fvMzV
A dark blue event graphic titled “Supreme Court Updates & the LGBTQI+ Community.” At the top, large white text reads “SUPREME COURT UPDATES & THE LGBTQI+ COMMUNITY.” Below it, a white rounded rectangle displays the date and time: on the left, a blue square with “19 Nov.” in bold; on the right, blue text listing “12pm ET / 11am CT / 10am MT / 9am PT, Via Zoom.” To the left of the text block is the UUA flaming chalice logo in Progress Pride colors. To the right, white text reads: “Open to All Ministers, Religious Professionals, and LGBTQI+ Members of UU Congregations and Communities.” Near the bottom left, a yellow rectangular button with a black arrow says “REGISTER NOW.” To the right of the button is a short URL in bold white text: “http://bit.ly/49Sm3De.” Along the bottom of the graphic are illustrated raised hands in various skin tones. . Subtle starburst shapes and crowd silhouettes appear in the background.
November 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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UU President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt joins faith leaders across traditions in proclaiming: transgender, intersex, and nonbinary people are holy, whole, and worthy of love. Together, we call out the misuse of religion to justify harm.

www.uuworld.org/articles/uua...
Square graphic featuring a quote on a white-to-gray gradient background above a colorful Progress Pride flag. The text reads: “Transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people are vulnerable today… Our faiths, our theologies, and our practices of prophetic witness call on us to say with one voice: YOU ARE HOLY. YOU ARE SACRED. WE LOVE YOU. WE SUPPORT YOU.” Beneath the quote, a small gray text box reads “Interfaith Statement in Support of Trans, Intersex, and Nonbinary People, Nov. 12, 2025.” The UUA flaming chalice logo appears in black over the Progress Pride flag, and “http://UUA.org ” is centered at the bottom in a dark blue rectangle.
November 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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The UUA has joined Jewish, Christian, and Muslim leaders in signing a multi-faith letter calling for human dignity, accountability, and an end to the atrocities in Gaza and the West Bank.

Read the letter: cmep.org/cmep-cover-l...

#UU #Gaza #Peace
A square graphic with a white background framed by a thick border in shades of red and pink. At the top right is the UUA flaming chalice logo in red with the words “Unitarian Universalist Association” in red text. At the top left is a large gray quotation mark symbol. Centered text in dark gray reads: “The futures of Palestinians, Israelis, and all peoples of the Middle East are intertwined… We issue this call not only as a response to war and extreme violence, but as a moral imperative to build a future rooted in hope and human flourishing.” Beneath the quote is a thin gray line on each side of the attribution, which reads: “Churches for Middle East Peace 2025 Multi-Faith Global Letter.” At the bottom center of the graphic is a red rectangle with white text that reads “http://UUA.ORG .”
November 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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💛 Intersex Awareness Day is Oct 26 💛
We celebrate the dignity, wholeness, and joy of intersex people. May we keep growing in understanding and welcome of people of all genders and identities—making life more vibrant and expansive.

🌟 Ways to support: https://bit.ly/2qDBkEB

#IntersexAwarenessDay #UU
A graphic with a bold purple background featuring subtle rays radiating from the center. At the top, large yellow text reads “INTERSEX,” and below it in italic yellow text: “Awareness Day.” Beneath that, a bright yellow rectangle with purple text reads: “October 26, 2025.” On the left side, there is a large heart shape in yellow with a purple ring in the center, representing the intersex flag. On the right side, yellow text reads: “We honor and celebrate the dignity, joy and wholeness of intersex people, whose presence expands the beauty and vibrancy of our shared world.” At the bottom left, the UUA flaming chalice logo is shown in rainbow colors. In the bottom right corner, white text reads “http://UUA.
October 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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On Oct 18, UUs turned out en masse to say: In the U.S., we have no kings!

In Boston, UUA leaders, UU Mass Action & others joined 125,000 community members to resist growing authoritarianism.

📸 Share a No Kings rally photo in the comments!
🔗 Photos and more: bit.ly/3WjC8tR

#NoKings #UU
A crowd of demonstrators gathers outdoors on a sunny day, surrounded by green trees and city buildings in the background. In the foreground, three people stand side by side, wearing yellow “Side With Love” shirts. The person on the left holds a handmade sign that reads “FIGHT BACK! PROTECT DEMOCRACY! STOP TRUMP!” written in bold, colorful letters. The person in the middle has their arms raised high in the air, smiling and wearing sunglasses. The person on the right holds an orange sign on a wooden stick (partially obscured) and a notebook in their other hand. Several American flags are visible throughout the crowd. In the background, other signs can be seen, including ones that say “LIBERTY and JUSTICE for ALL” and “NO KINGS IN AMERICA.” The sky is clear and blue with white contrails crossing overhead. The sunlight is bright, streaming from the top right corner of the image.
October 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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🪔Wishing a bright and joyful Diwali to all who celebrate!
May the light of this season shine with love, hope, and new beginnings. ✨
#Diwali #FestivalOfLights #Joy #Community #Hope #UU #UUA
A festive graphic with a warm orange and gold glow celebrating Diwali. At the top center is the UUA flaming chalice logo with the words “Unitarian Universalist Association.” Below it, large white text reads “Happy Diwali.” Smaller white text underneath says, “May the light of this season shine with love, hope, and new beginnings.” Hanging from the top are glowing orange and gold lanterns and oil lamps with intricate designs. At the bottom are three clay oil lamps (diyas) with bright yellow-orange flames, surrounded by scattered gold confetti. A black rectangular box with white text reads “http://UUA.ORG .” The overall aesthetic is bright, warm, and celebratory.
October 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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📢 The UUA is an official partner of the No Kings National Day of Mobilization—a movement for resistance, resilience & action.

✊ On Oct 18, UUs nationwide will join millions declaring: No Kings.

🔗 Resources: https://bit.ly/3INTThW
📰 UU World: https://bit.ly/4739W3a

#NoKings #UU #Democracy
Orange and yellow background with blue zigzag accents on the left. Bold black text reads: “Our commitment to building a multiracial democracy shows up in how we resist the abduction and deportation of our immigrant community members;” Below the text is a black-and-white photo of a hand holding a protest sign. The sign says in handwritten letters: “WE THE PEOPLE REJECTED OUR FIRST KING AND WE WILL DO IT AGAIN.” On the lower right is the UUA flaming chalice logo in black. Next to it is the “Side with Love” heart logo with white text on a black rectangle. On the lower left is the text “SideWithLove.org.” An arrow points to the right with the label “1/3.” Orange-to-yellow gradient background. Bold black text reads: “how we resist voter suppression in the legislature and at the ballot box; how we celebrate our LGBTQ+ kin and communities” On the top right, a black-and-white hand holds a sign with large text: “REJECTING KINGS SINCE 1776.” On the bottom center, another hand holds a protest sign with a large crown drawing crossed out with a circle and slash. Around it is handwritten text: “NO KINGS.” On the lower right is the UUA flaming chalice logo and the “Side with Love” heart logo. On the lower left is the text “SideWithLove.org.” An arrow pointing right is labeled “2/3.” Orange background with blue area at the top. Bold black text reads: “- and on October 18, shows up in how we collectively cry out” Below this, in large white letters on a black brushstroke background, it says: “NO KINGS!” Additional bold text below reads: “Saturday, October 18th 12:00 to 3:00 PM ET” An arrow points toward the right. On the bottom left, a black-and-white hand holds a protest sign that reads “NO KINGS” in large white letters. On the bottom right is the “Side with Love” heart logo with URL text below: “Resources & details at: sidewithlove.org/action-center-updates” The UUA flaming chalice logo is also on the bottom right.
October 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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We join Churches for Middle East Peace in welcoming the release of hostages and detainees as part of the ceasefire. We hold all who are suffering in care and urge protection of every life, sustained aid, and progress toward lasting peace and justice.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4qtXH95

#UU #Peace
A rectangular graphic with a vertical black to teal gradient background. Top center is the UUA logo in white on a red square. Below the logo is a centered white text that reads: “We urge all parties to honor the full terms of the ceasefire agreement, including the sustained delivery of humanitarian aid, the cessation of hostilities, and the protection of civilians in Gaza and Israel alike. Every effort must be made to prevent further bloodshed and to ensure that this fragile moment of calm becomes a foundation for lasting peace, justice, and security for all.” “– Churches for Middle East Peace ‘CMEP Welcomes Implementation of the Peace Deal, the Release of Hostages, and the Exchange of Detainees,’ October 13, 2025.” At the bottom left is the logo for Churches for Middle East Peace — a stylized dove outline facing right with its wings raised — above the organization’s name in white text. In the bottom right corner, in white, is the text “http://UUA.ORG .”
October 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Addiction thrives in isolation—but healing grows in community.

UU Rev. Lane-Mairead Campbell reflects on breaking shame and loneliness through love, care, and honest community.

Read the full sermon: https://bit.ly/3WnztQ1

#UnitarianUniversalist #Recovery #BelovedCommunity
A square graphic with a dark sunset background showing the sun low in the sky above distant hills. Overlaid text in large white letters reads: “I believe that those who are actively in addiction—who are using this very second—are loved, have inherent worth and dignity, and deserve respect… No addict is disposable… No one is outside the circle of love and care.” Below the quote in smaller text: “UU Rev. Lane-Mairead Campbell.” At the bottom left corner is the UUA flaming chalice logo and the text “Unitarian Universalist Association.” In the bottom right corner, the text “http://UUA.ORG ” appears in white.
October 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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The Fall/Winter 2025 issue of UU World is here! This season’s theme: “Learning, Reimagined.”

✨ Reshaping religious education
🔥 Honoring the Iowa Sisterhood’s legacy
🙏 Growing a vibrant UU community in Paris
💖 Meeting the Moment with faith and love

Read at: https://bit.ly/4nZrnJa
#UUWorld #UU
The cover of the Fall/Winter 2025 issue of UU World magazine. At the top, large text reads “UU World” in purple. Beneath it, smaller text says “The magazine of the Unitarian Universalist Association.” In the corner, text reads “$8.99 • Fall/Winter 2025.” The central illustration shows a large white flower with a yellow center growing upward. Around it, symbols float in a golden-yellow sky fading to purple: an open book, a bicycle wheel, stacks of books, a music note, and geometric shapes. At the bottom, a house and a church lean toward the center. In the lower left corner is the UUA flaming chalice logo and “uuworld.org.” A purple banner reads “LEARNING, REIMAGINED.”
October 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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💛 Happy Clergy Appreciation Day!
Today we give thanks for UU ministers and chaplains who lead with courage and care—and for all who share in ministry as lay leaders, religious educators, musicians, and more. Your ministry lights the way toward love and justice.

#ClergyAppreciationDay #UU #Gratitude
A graphic with a deep blue background honoring Unitarian Universalist clergy. At the top left is a white UU flaming chalice logo. Next to it, large white script text reads, “Thank you!” Below, bold white text says, “Honoring UU clergy today and every day.” On the right, smaller white text reads, “Your ministry lights the way toward love and justice.” At the bottom left is a large purple flaming chalice with a glowing yellow and orange flame. In the lower right corner is “http://UUA.ORG ” in white. The overall design conveys warmth, gratitude, and reverence.
October 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Today we celebrate all who are coming out—sharing your truth, living it out loud, or still finding the right moment. Coming out takes courage, honesty, and hope. However your journey unfolds, you are loved and held in community.

#NationalComingOutDay #UnitarianUniversalist #LGBTQ+ #Pride
Graphic celebrating National Coming Out Day. The background is divided diagonally: the top left triangle is bright red, and the bottom right is purple. A large rainbow band extends from the bottom left corner toward the upper right, displaying red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple stripes. In the upper left, bold white text reads “HAPPY NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY!” On the purple side, white text reads: “To those coming out today, or still finding the right moment—you are brave, loved, and never alone.” Several small rainbow-colored hearts float near the text. The UUA flaming chalice logo with rainbow colors appears at the bottom left corner, with “http://UUA.ORG ” written vertically along the blue stripe.
October 12, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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UU Laurie Carafone recently took on a new role as Executive Director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, the org behind “Nuns on the Bus.” Her story lifts up the power and possibility of interfaith justice work.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3WtNR95

#UU #Interfaith #Justice #NunsOnTheBus
Top center is a teal and green banner with “In Good Faith” in large white letters, a yellow microphone illustration on the right, and the subtitle “Stories from the Association.” Below, on the left, is large quote in black font with white background blocks behind each line. The quote reads: “One of the reasons that the UU faith…has been such a good fit for me is that the core values of justice-seeking — what I call love in action — is core to everything that [we]…believe and do.” Below this is white attribution text: “- Laurie Carafone Unitarian Universalist & Executive Director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice.” On the right is a photo of Laurie Carafone, smiling, with short hair, dark glasses, a black blazer and dark top,. Along the right edge of the photo is a small white caption credit: “Image courtesy Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice.” At the bottom right corner of the graphic, the text “http://UUA.ORG ” appears in white.
October 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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🎭 If Unitarian Universalists had a Broadway musical, what would it be called?

Drop your most creative (or funniest!) title ideas in the comments ⬇️

#UU #UnitarianUniversalist #Broadway #Theater #QuestionOfTheWeek
A graphic with a theater theme. The background is dark purple with faint outlines of theater masks, film reels, clapperboards, tickets, and popcorn. At the bottom are four red theater seats, outlined in black, with orange clouds behind them. Above the seats is a rainbow-like arch in shades of red, orange, and yellow. Centered across the top in large cream-colored text: “If UUs had a Broadway musical, what would it be called?” Small orange and purple sparkles decorate the text. In the middle of the arch is the text “UUA.ORG.” At the bottom is the Unitarian Universalist Association flaming chalice logo in red and orange gradients, with the words “UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST ASSOCIATION” in capital letters beside it.
October 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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As Yom Kippur begins, we honor this day of reflection and renewal. To all who observe: may your fast be meaningful and your prayers heard. G’mar Chatimah Tovah—may you be sealed for good. ✡️🌿

#UU #UnitarianUniversalist #YomKippur
Yellow-toned graphic with the words "YOM KIPPUR" in large purple letters at the top. Below, a brown shofar (ram’s horn) curves to the right, next to a lit yellow candle with green leaves behind it. At the bottom, in purple text on a pale yellow background, it reads: "May your fast be meaningful and your prayers be heard." In the lower right corner is the UUA flaming chalice logo in pink and orange, and at the bottom center a gold rectangle with white text reads "UUA.ORG."
October 1, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Some days, hope feels far away. Sean Parker Dennison reminds us we don’t have to face or fix the world alone. Hope lives in community—where generosity, mourning, and joy connect us, and where we remember we belong to each other.

https://bit.ly/4pWKCVs

#UU #Hope #Community
Black background with a large white quote in the upper half that reads: “Hopelessness is dangerous because we can lose each other. The most important source of hope we have is each other.” – Sean Parker Dennison. In the lower right corner, overlapping pastel-colored illustrated hands in shades of yellow, pink, blue, green, and lavender reach toward one another, forming the image of a bird in flight. At the bottom left is the Unitarian Universalist Association flaming chalice logo in white, with the words “Unitarian Universalist Association” next to it. To the right is the text “UUA.ORG.”
September 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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🌈 #BiVisibilityDay 🌈
In “The First Rule of Bi Club,” Kimi Floyd Reisch shares the resilience, humor, and truth of bi+ lives. Who you are is real, powerful, and worthy of celebration—today and every day. 💜 https://www.uua.org/lgbtq/blog/first-rule-bi-club

#BiVisibilityDay #UU #BiPride
Graphic with a cream background. At the top in large black text: “Celebrate Bisexuality Day!” In the upper right corner is “UUA.org” in smaller black text. To the right is a blue cloud with gold sparkles, from which three vertical stripes extend downward in the bisexual pride colors: pink, purple with white dots, and blue. On the left, a large pink paint swatch is framed in black brackets, containing a white text quote: “I know exactly who I am… I’m bi today, bi tomorrow, bi forever.” Beneath the quote, in black text: “Rev. Dr. Kimi Floyd Reisch, The First Rule of Bi Club.” At the bottom left is the Unitarian Universalist Association flaming chalice logo with the words “Unitarian Universalist Association.”
September 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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As Jewish communities welcome Rosh Hashanah, we make space for reflection amid the sweetness of life.

May this year be filled with compassion, courage, and peace. Shanah Tovah. 🍎🍯🌿

#RoshHashanah #UU #UnitarianUniversalist
“As the new year begins, we hold both grief and hope.” In the center left, there is an illustration of a white dove carrying a red flower, surrounded by a decorative floral border with gold and red accents. To the right of the illustration, large white text says: “SHANA TOVÁ.” Below, more white text reads: “May renewal come with compassion, courage, and peace.” At the bottom, the Unitarian Universalist Association flaming chalice logo appears in white on the right, and the URL “UUA.org” is in gold at the center.
September 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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🍂✨ Blessed Mabon ✨🍂 The autumn equinox is a season of balance, gratitude, and harvest. May peace, renewal, and abundance be with all who observe. #Mabon #AutumnEquinox #UU #UnitarianUniversalist
Graphic with a soft golden background and scattered autumn leaves in shades of orange, yellow, and brown. At the top left is a sun-and-moon symbol, half golden sun rays and half brown moon with craters. Bold brown text at the top right reads “BLESSED MABON.” Below, smaller italicized brown text says: “A time of balance, gratitude, and harvest. May this equinox bring peace and abundance.” At the bottom right, a watercolor-style illustration shows two stacked pumpkins in orange and cream tones with green stems and leaves. At the bottom left, the UUA flaming chalice logo is placed over an orange maple leaf. Along the bottom center, an orange banner contains the white text: “UUA.ORG.”
September 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM