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ONLINE ZOOM CONVERSATION: Evidence-Based Solutions with the Citizens' Climate Lobby UU Action Team

Please join the UUHA on Thursday for a terrific online discussion!

Evidence-Based Solutions with the Citizens' Climate Lobby UU Action Team
Thursday, June 1st at 8:00pm Eastern/7:00pm Central.

Climate change is overwhelming. So are the number of possible policy solutions and ways for individuals to take action.
 
One approach that has long been proposed by climate scientists and economists is tax on carbon emissions. While politically controversial, “pricing” pollution is based on tested and evidence-based mechanisms to steadily and sustainably transition society away from fossil fuels.
 
For more than 15 years, Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) has been the foremost American organization advocating carbon pricing and working to build political support for its “Carbon Fee & Dividend” plan. And for much of that time, many Unitarian Universalists have enthusiastically joined the ranks of CCL’s citizen lobbyists and volunteers.
 
Join the UUHA for a conversation with Nadine Sapirman, co-leader of the CCL UU Action Team. We’ll learn about CCL’s upcoming legislative efforts as well as its expanding action areas for 2023, as well as why the UU Team is an opportunity for citizen volunteers to pursue evidence-based climate solutions that are informed by UU and Humanist values.
 

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Topic: UUHA Presents: Evidence-Based Solutions with the Citizens' Climate Lobby UU Action Team

Time: June 1, 2023 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)


More about our guest:

Read more about Nadine and the work of the CCL UU Action Team here.

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Online Event: Imagine There’s No Heaven - Thurs May 18

Please join the UUHA in a few weeks for a terrific online discussion!

Imagine There’s No Heaven: 

A Humanist Approach to Mortality and Memorial with Rabbi Adam Chalom
Thursday, May 18th at 8:00pm Eastern/7:00pm Central.

If this life is the only life we know, how do we face that reality with courage? If loss is final, how can we celebrate life while acknowledging the depth of our grief? Our connections to other people give our lives meaning and are the key to addressing our mortality and the human need for memorial. Love transcends nature, weaving the living and the dead into the loving embrace of meaningful memory.


Join the UUHA for an opportunity to learn from Rabbi Adam Chalom, leader of Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation and a past contributor to our Journal of Religious Humanism. Adam will present and then join us for questions and conversation.

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Topic: UUHA Presents: Imagine There’s No Heaven w/ Rabbi Adam Chalom
Time: May 18, 2023 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
 
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A leading voice in the movement of Humanistic Judaism, Rabbi Chalom has served  Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation, in North Suburban Chicago, since 2004. Rabbi Chalom earned a B.A. in Judaic Studies from Yale University; a Master’s Degree in Hebrew and Jewish Cultural Studies at the University of Michigan; his rabbinic ordination from the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism (IISHJ), and his PhD at the University of Michigan. He is also Dean for North America of the IISHJ, the leadership and rabbinical training institution of the worldwide movement of Secular Humanistic Judaism Read more about Online Event: Imagine There’s No Heaven - Thurs May 18 »

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ZOOM DISCUSSION: Active Humanism - A Conversation with Luciano Gonzalez-Vega THIS FRIDAY

Humanist writer and activist Luciano Gonzalez-Vega will join the UUHA for a conversation about their life, work, and vision for an active and action-oriented humanism in the year ahead. Luciano’s writing about the intersections of religion, freethought, and culture has been prominently featured in The Humanist and OnlySky media. They also served as co-chair of the Latinx Humanist alliance, and have been affiliated with the Secular Latino Alliance and Hispanic American Freethinkers.

We will have a chance to learn about Luciano’s own religious roots and journey to atheism and humanism, their emphasis on humanism that centers service and social justice, and interest in the potential of congregational humanism and humanist chaplaincy, among other topics. All are welcome to join us via Zoom for a discussion and Q&A.

Please RSVP on Facebook, or join us directly using the Zoom Login instruction below.

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  • TOPIC: Active Humanism - A Conversation with Luciano Gonzalez-Vega
  • WHERE: Zoom Discussion (RSVP Here)
  • WHEN: Friday January 27 at 7:30pm Eastern (6:30pm Central | 5:30pm Mountain | 4:30pm Pacific)

More about our guest:

Luciano Joshua Gonzalez-Vega is a non-binary author and public speaker who writes and speaks about various issues related to history, humanism, and conflict. They are Puerto Rican and was raised abroad, in Honduras, Colombia, and Panama during times of civil unrest and strife, and have a master's degree in Peace & Conflict Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. They are also an experienced humanist activist who has spoken at humanist conferences nationwide and appeared on television to discuss issues related to humanism in the United States.

Luciano cares deeply about addressing conflict in transformational ways and aspires to help people have healthier, braver, and happier understandings of conflict, of their place in history, and to help people be better equipped to have meaningful conversations on a range of topics. You can find them on Twitter, OnlySky, and writing for various publications about a truly diverse range of topics.

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The UUHA at General Assembly 2022

The UU Humanist Association will have a modest and mostly online presence at General Assembly this year, If you're in Portland this year, Come visit us on Thursday in the Exhibition Hall, and learn a little bit more about us!

The real programming, though, will be available regardless of whether you're at GA this year. Below are our daily discussions, each of whch will be hosted on Zoom. You can follow the link below, or you can find login information on our virtual Exhibition on the Whova App.

ONLINE PRORAMMING - GA 2022

Wednesday June 22
DISCUSSION: Introduction to the UUHA
2:30 pm Pacific (3:30pm Mountain | 4:30pm Central | 5:30pm Eastern)
What is the UUHA? What does it mean to be a Humanist within the UU tradition? What do Humanists bring to GA each year?  UUHA Board Members Leika Lewis Cornwell, James Witker, Roger Brewin, and Jack Reich answer your questions about our organization's mission, values, and programming.

 

Thursday June 23
PANEL: Why am I a Humanist?
12:30pm Pacific Time (1:30pm Mountain | 2:30pm Central | 3:30pm Eastern)
A loaded question, one with answers as numerous as there are humanists in the world. UUHA members Jack Reich and Jim Scott lead a panel on why Humanism is the life path for them.
 

Friday June 24
Human(ist) Sexuality
3:30pm Pacific Time (4:30pm Mountain | 5:30pm Central | 6:30pm Eastern)
Reproductive justice and “Bans off our bodies!” are familiar to us as Humanists, but what about other sexuality justice movements? This open discussion, moderated by UUHA President Leika Lewis-Cornwell, will look at how period poverty, sex worker rights, sex education, and sexual healthcare access movements (to name just a few!) are advancing Humanist values…and what you can do in support!
 

Saturday June 25
Youth Focus Panel
12:30pm Pacific Time (1:30pm Mountain | 2:30pm Central | 3:30pm Eastern)
Unitarian Universalism and Humanism are facing a crucial moment as one generation passes on their traditions and values to the next. What import do young people have in shaping the evolving face of Humanism? What can we do to foster a vital and enduring legacy for young UU Humanists to inherit? 

 

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EARTH DAY CONCERT: Jim Scott Performing Wednesday Evening

UU Humanist members and friends are invited to celebrate Earth Day by joining a free concert Wednesday evening featuring Jim Scott, Martha Sandefer and special guests.

Jim Scott, internationally acclaimed composer, singer, and longtime UUHA member was the guitarist with the Paul Winter Consort and co-composer of their Missa Gaia/Earth Mass. Jim and long-time collaborator Martha Sandefer will sing of the beauty, power and fragility of this life support system and make the case for our immediate action.

An appearance by the Halalisa Singers, virtual choir, and jazz saxophonist Stan Strickland and some other surprise guests will fill out the concert. Plan for a full program of an hour and a half. Be prepared to sing along!

Musical numbers will include:

  • Common Ground
  • Plant More Than You Harvest
  • Oneness of Everything
  • We Are the Earth
  • Rainforest Song
  • This Web of Life
  • The World Needs Your Voice

There will be an opportunity to donate to support the musicians, which is completely voluntary. If you can't make the original broadcast, a video of the full program will appear on Jim's Facebook and YouTube channels within the following 24 hours. Read more about EARTH DAY CONCERT: Jim Scott Performing Wednesday Evening »

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DARWIN DAY EVENT - One of Degree and Not of Kind: Darwin Widens the Circle

In honor of Darwin Day this coming weekend, The UU Humanist Association is excited to offer a free Zoom presentation and celebrate the birthday, the work, and the legacy of Charles Darwin.

One of Degree and Not of Kind: Darwin Widens the Circle

  • Date: Sunday, February 13
  • Time: 7:00pm Eastern (6:00pm Central | 5:00pm Mountain | 4:00pm Pacific)
  • Where: Zoom (Login instructions are listed below)

To quote Darwin himself from The Descent of Man:

“The difference in mind between man and the higher animals, great as it is, certainly is one of degree and not of kind.” -- Charles Darwin.

This Zoom event presentation and Discussion will be led on Zoom by Rev. Dr. David Breeden of First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, and by Rev. Roger Brewin, UUHA Board Member and famed Darwin impersonator.

Whether you're a Darwin enthusiast or you're just looking for some hearty Super Bowl counter-programming, we hope you will be able to join us for this lively and informative discussion!

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VIDEO: Winter Solstice - Reason for the Season!

Was Tom Flynn right that there is no benefit for humanists and secularists to December celebrations? Jon Cleland Host - who has been celebrating the Winter Solstice with his family for nearly two decades - discussed that question during Sunday's public Zoom presentation, using the reality-based traditions which have both built critical thought, as well as brought joy to his kids year after year. If you missed it, no worries! You can watch the conversation right here.

Jon is a materials scientist who lives in Michigan. A member and active volunteer for UUHA, he authors the blog Naturalistic Paganism.

The discussion is also embedded below:

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ONLINE ZOOM EVENT: Winter Solstice - Reason for the Season!

You're Invited to Join UUHA Board members for an online our year-end celebration:

Winter Solstice - The Reason for the Season!

  • WHEN: Sunday December 19
  • TIME: 7:00pm Eastern (6:00pm Central | 5:00pm MST | 4:00pm Pacific)
  • WHERE: Zoom Meeting (Login info Below)

Was Tom Flynn right that there is no benefit for humanists and secularists to December celebrations? Jon Cleland Host - who has been celebrating the Winter Solstice with his family for nearly two decades - will try to answer that question, using the reality-based traditions which have both built critical thought, as well as brought joy to his kids year after year.

Consider bringing a candle, and something to light it with, for our discussion!

Jon is a materials scientist who lives in Michigan. A member and active volunteer for UUHA, he authors the blog Naturalistic Paganism.

You can join our meeting next Sunday by following the login information below...

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UUHA Annual Meeting This Saturday

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This weekend the UU Humanist Association will hold its Annual Meeting. This is one of our organization’s most important events, as it gives the UUHA Board of Directors a chance to meet directly with its membership and it gives members a chance to vote on the proposed UUHA board election slate.

Information on what is expected at our Annual Meetings can be reviewed in the UUHA Bylaws (Article III).

Similar to last year, the 2021 Annual Meeting will be hosted via the Zoom Conferencing Application. We also plan to award our Person of the Year Award to ethical evangelist Jé Exodus Hooper.

Though conducted remotely, our hope is this allows far more of our members the chance to meet with us! If you are a member of the UUHA, we really hope to see you. And if you are not a member, but you are interested in the UUHA, we hope you’ll attend the meeting as well.

The UUHA Board of Directors have provided a formal Agenda and Zoom login instructions, which are below. We hope to see you there! Again, members and non-members alike are invited to attend. 

HOW TO ATTEND:

WHEN: Saturday, July 10 
TIME: 4:00pm Eastern Time (3:00pm Central Time | 2:00pm Mountain Time | 1:00pm Pacific Time)
DURATION: 60 minutes, with a possibility of going longer.
ZOOM LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS: Listed below

 

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MEETING AGENDA:

  1. Opening Remarks
  2. Declaration of Quorum and Call to Order (Leika & the UUHA Board)
  3. Approval of 2020 Annual Meeting Minutes State of the Organization (Leika)
  4. Recognitions Recognizing Outgoing Treasurer/Secretary Jim Barnett (Leika)
  5. UUHA Person of the Year: Je Exodus Hooper (intro by David Breeden)
  6. Board Election Slate Journal
    1. Editor in Chief - Roger Brewin
    2. Treasurer/Secretary - Open Open the Floor
  7. Closing Remarks (Leika)
  8. Adjourn the Meeting
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General Assembly 2021: How to Join Us

The UUA's annual gathering, General Assembly, is starting this week! And the UUHA will be there.

As attendees from all over gather to "worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process," We plan on holding brief sessions in GA's virtual Exhibition Hall every day. 

Join us on Zoom for Scheduled Events Here!

Daily UUHA Programming at General Assembly (All times are in Eastern Daylight Time):

  • Introductions to the UUHA (10:00am EDT, Thursday through Saturday)
    Meet our leaders and get to know our work a little better!
  • UUHA Q&A (1:00pm EDT, Thursday through Saturday)
    Have questions for us about the intersection of Humanism and Unitarian Universalism? Let's talk about it!
  • Humanism Today (3:00pm EDT Wednesday through Saturday)
    A forum to speak about central tenets of humanism, and vital & emerging topics that are central to our existence as UUs and Humanists. Topics change each day, and are listed below

Events will be hosted on Zoom (link here)

Humanism Today: Our Daily Topics

Wed. June 23rd, 3:00pm EDT - Humanism in Church: Resources and Practices
Do you have favorite readings and hymns that speak to a Humanist life-stance or are inclusive of the traditionally non-religious? Our UU Humanist tradition is rich with resources for celebration and reflection, and there are new directions to explore if we want to build a non-theistic vocabulary of reverence.

Thurs. June 24th, 3:00pm EDT - Humanist Meaning-Making
Some atheists, agnostics and Humanists embrace terms like “spirituality” and “religion” as meaningful to their understanding, while some don’t. But most agree that much meaning and inspiration can be derived from life without the supernatural. What sources of wonder, mystery and meaning inspire you?

Fri. June 25th, 3:00pm EDT - Science
In RE and/or Lifespan Learning UUs probably talk about science in our congregations more than most other religious communities. We often incorporate scientific learning in Religious Exploration, Lifespan Faith Development, or whatever term your community might use for educational programs. What are your favorite topics and resources that are meaningful and relevant for Humanists and all UUs? How can science programming help attract visitors and prospective members?

Sat. June 26th, 3:00pm EDT - Humanism and Justice Work
Why and how is working for social/environmental/racial/economic justice important to the Humanist life-stance? Do UU congregations provide an effective base of organizing and support for secular and non-religious folk to get involved in local service and activism? How do UUs and Humanists connect with coalitions that are often interfaith and/or more traditionally religious?

 

How to Join Us at General Assembly:

  • Register for GA: It's not too late! You can read more on how to attend online here.
  • GA's Participation Portal: GA is using Whova to host the conference online this year. Attendees can use the app on their devices or in their web browser. More information is here.
  • Join us on Zoom: We are allowing our members to join us on all of our events. JOIN US ON ZOOM HERE.

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