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President's Corner
The Mission of your Unitarian Universalist Humanist Association (HUUmanists) is two-fold:
1. Promote a broad acceptance of Humanism in our society, particularly throughout the Unitarian Universalist Association and its congregations; and
2. Provide an active interface between Unitarian Universalists and the secular community
Your extraordinary Board of Directors and I strive to make sure that all of our initiatives are clearly mission-based.
In December, 2013, Maria Greene, formerly the HUUmanist Association secretary, took on the position of Director of Development and Communication for our Association. Read more >
Join the UU Humanists at the UUA General Assembly in Providence, RI this June
We hope we will see you at the UUA GA next month. We have a big presence planned:
- Come visit us in the Exhibit Hall, booth 416.
- Attend our program, "Reaching Out to the Nonreligious" and find out how to make your congregation welcoming to non-theists.
- Join us at our Annual Meeting for some brief but important business items, including:
- officially changing our name to the Unitarian Universalist Humanist Association,
- adopting new bylaws that allow for more modern forms of voting in the future.
Make sure your UU Humanist membership is up-to-date so you will be included in the quorum.
- Express your support for the Separation of Church & State at the "Schempp Schindigg".
Celebrate Ellery Schempp, Separation of Church & State Champion
Come celebrate the lifetime achievements of UU Humanist Ellery Schempp during the "Schempp Schindigg" immediately following our Annual Business Meeting. We will honor Ellery with our 2014 Religious Humanist of the Year Award, hear from prominent leaders in the secular movement who are fighting to maintain the wall of separation between church and state, then hear from the man himself.
This meeting will be open to the public and invitations are being sent to secular local groups throughout the New England area. The evening will include light food and much laughter as we celebrate past Supreme Court victories, like Abington v. Schempp, that determined that school prayer was unconstitutional, while we network with each other to increase our resolve to continue the fight!
HUUmanists Working for Social Justice
Read updates from our social justice leader, Roger Brewin:
Let Your Voice Be Heard
There's still time to share your essay on "Why I Am a UU Humanist" for the
essay contest! You have until May 26 to add your story to the
ones already shared.
Over 300 of you have responded to our poll question:
As a UU Humanist, what is your feeling about the use of religious language in Unitarian Universalism? Almost 50 comments have been left in the lively discussion.
Visit our blog to read the follow-up articles inspired by the discussion.
You can also
like us on Facebook and
follow us on Twitter to keep in touch with us and join the conversation with your fellow UU Humanists.
The Humanist Institute Wants You!
The Humanist Institute wants
you to consider joining Class 20 which will begin in September.
Do You Want to Make a Difference?
If you support Humanism in the Unitarian Universalist Association,
please join the UU Humanists. If you would like to receive the electronic edition of the journal,
the cost is now only $35 per year. You can receive the print journal for $60 per year. Your paid membership or donation will help us continue to expand our projects and reach and is greatly appreciated!
