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Minister of church slammed by Garrison Keillor responds: http://www.uuworld.org/ideas/articles/15 4156.shtml
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Rev. Fred Small, minister of the First Parish in Cambridge, Unitarian Universalist, responds to Garrison Keillor's "ill-tempered attack on our church and our faith" with an invitation to spend Christmas Eve at First Parish.

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Applications for positions on the UUA Youth Ministry Advisory Committee (YMAC) are being accepted through January 15th, 2010. The YMAC supports Unitarian Universalist youth ministry by:
* serving in an advisory capacity to the UUA President on Associational progress in implementing the recommendations of the Youth Mini......stry Working Group, the future needs of Unitarian Universalist youth ministry, and the creation of a truly multigenerational faith;
* communicating a vision of vibrant youth ministry to our congregations and leaders; and
* reviewing current best practices in youth ministry and faith identity development within and outside of Unitarian Universalism.
Please visit http://www.uua.org/aboutus/professionals taff/staff-appointedcommittees/ymac/ to find out more.
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Applications for the newly forming YMAC are being accepted through January 15, 2010.

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This week's Monday Meditation is "Winter Solstice Meditation" by Christine C. Robinson .
It begins:
"We join our hearts and minds together in a time of meditation or prayer; spoken, silent, sung, and shared. It is a precious time, and all precious times want preparation, so I invite you to settle yourself in a straight p...osture, both feet grounded on the floor, to take a deep breath, hold it until you notice your need to breathe out, and relax."
To read the full meditation, please visit http://www.uua.org/spirituallife/worship web/meditationsand/submissions/5530.shtm l
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We join our hearts and minds together in a time of meditation or prayer; spoken, silent, sung, and shared. It is a precious time, and all precious times want preparation, so I invite you to settle yourself ...

Carl Crain Finding UU is a part of prayer that is happening in my life. I'm amazed I haven't "found" this sooner! A world of thanks to UUSS (Sacramento) for the acceptance and light.

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UUA President Rev. Peter Morales's holiday message is now on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e47u985Pv 3o
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Rev. Peter Morales, Unitarian Universalist Association President, offers a holiday message: "If we lived with the deep conviction that what connects us is sacred, exploitation would end. Violence would end. Peace would reign at last."

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Unitarian Universalist Leaders Applaud Signing of DC Equal Marriage Legislation: http://www.uua.org/news/newssubmissions/ 154024.shtml
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Rev. Rob Hardies (left) with Washington, DC, Mayor Adrian Fenty. "The signing of this bill marks a watershed moment for human rights in the District of Columbia," said Hardies.

Unitarian Universalist Association At the UUA blog "Inspired Faith, Effective Action," Orelia Busch, UUA legislative assistant for women's issues, celebrates "Marriage Equality Day in D.C.!"
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For Unitarian Universalists and many others, marriage equality is an expression of our deepest values of fairness and justice for all.

Truthh Way 116) And (remember) when Allah (God) will say : "O Jesus, son of Mary. Did you say unto men: 'Worship me and my mother as two gods besides Allah? " He will say "Glory be to You! It was not for me to say what I had no right. Had I said such a thing, You would have known it. You know what is in my inner self though and I... do not know what is in Yours, truly, You, only the All-Knower of all that is hidden and unseen.

Truthh Way God, is One. God is The Self-Sufficient Master, Whom all creatures need, He neither eats nor drinks. God begets not, nor was He begotten. And there is none co-equal or comparable unto Him.

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A Holiday Message from Rev. Peter Morales, President of the Unitarian Universalist Association: http://www.uua.org/news/newssubmissions/ 153985.shtml
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"The presents I received and gave have long since faded from memory. The relationships remain. The stuff is long gone. The love endures."

Unitarian Universalist Association The UUA General Assembly and Conference Services Office staff are blogging with announcements and updates about GA at http://generalassembly.blogs.uua.org/
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Welcome to the new UUA General Assembly blog. At least once a week, we will be posting to our blog GA announcements, updates, facts and more!

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New UU World article: "UUA Commission drafts new statement on peacemaking" http://www.uuworld.org/news/articles/153 829.shtml
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The UUA’s Commission on Social Witness has revised the draft Statement of Conscience on Peacemaking that the 2009 General Assembly sent back for refinement. Instead of being prescriptive, the new document tries to reflect current Unitarian Universalist attitudes toward peace.

Unitarian Universalist Association New blog post from the UUA's Standing on the Side of Love campaign: "We’ve Made History in the Nation’s Capital!" by Rev. Robert Hardies of All Souls Church Unitarian in Washington, DC.
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"Just moments ago, the Council of the District of Columbia took an historic stand for love. By an 11-2 margin, council members voted to legalize marriage for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender citizens. Marriage equality is coming to the nation’s capital!"

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If you are planning for a youth group visit to the UUA, please note that there have been significant changes to the UUA's services for visiting youth groups. The UUA Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries is now offering constituent meetings! Also, the hours for group tours of our 25 Beacon St. building have been r...educed, so that tours are now available only in the late afternoons. Please visit http://www.uua.org/aboutus/visitingbosto n/22034.shtml for more information and contact info@uua.org with any questions.
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Is your youth group or Coming of Age class traveling to Boston this spring? Visit the UUA and schedule a constituent meeting with the UUA Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries while you are here!

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UUA President Rev. Peter Morales Joins International Human Rights Day Hearing on Immigrant Workers’ Rights: http://www.uua.org/news/newssubmissions/ 153844.shtml
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At the December 10th hearing in Boston, a panel of faith leaders listened to testimony from a diverse group of immigrant workers who have suffered discrimination, wage theft, and unjust and often illegal firings.





























