Unitarian Universalist Association

Rage can be a signal that something sacred has been violated. It can awaken us, move us to act, and remind us of our responsibility to one another.

But as Kai Cheng Thom reminds us, rage is not meant to be our destination.

Our faith calls us to transform anger into courage, accountability, compassion, and collective action. To remain open to growth. To recognize our own capacity for harm as well as healing.

May we honor the wisdom within our rage—and let it guide us toward justice rooted in love.

That's a wrap on GA 2026! 💛

Whether you joined online, attended a satellite site, gathered in person, volunteered, presented, worshiped, or followed along from home, we'd love to hear from you:

✨ What is one idea, insight, or question you're taking with you from GA?

Share your answer in the comments—we'd love to hear what is staying with you.

Thank you for helping create this year's GA—and for all the ways you'll carry its spirit forward.

As General Assembly 2026 draws to a close today, I remain struck by the profound dedication and commitment of so many of you to this tradition we love.

Thank you, to all the leaders who have helped make this General Assembly possible and have supported our faith throughout the year: our hardworking UUA staff, our UUA Board of Trustees, and all of the volunteers on our UUA committees; our religious professionals, our congregational leaders, and every Unitarian Universalist who has given of themselves in these complex times. Your service matters and we are so grateful for all you do.

On the Summer Solstice, we celebrate the longest day of the year—the moment when the sun offers its fullest light to the world.

As the Persian mystical poet Hafiz says in this beloved poem, the sun never asks for anything in return. It simply shines, warming the earth, nourishing life, and illuminating all it touches.

What might it mean to live with a love like that? A love rooted in generosity rather than transaction. A love that gives freely, creates abundance, and helps others grow.

May this Solstice invite us to receive the gifts of this season with gratitude—and to share our own light generously with the world.

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Today, on Father’s Day, we honor and celebrate all who offer guidance, care, protection, encouragement, and love in fathering roles. Your energy, effort, courage, and wisdom is seen and appreciated.

We also recognize that this day can hold many emotions. For some, it is a day of gratitude and joyful connection. For others, it may bring grief, longing, complicated relationships, or the absence of someone deeply missed.

Wherever this day finds you, may you be held in compassion. And may we all take a moment to honor those who have helped shape our lives with care, wisdom, and love.

The second weekend of General Assembly is here! 🎉

Whether you're attending online, gathering at a satellite site, volunteering, worshipping, learning, or connecting with fellow UUs, we'd love to share your experience.

Share your photos, reflections, and favorite moments using and tag the UUA so we can find your posts. We may share your content on UUA channels during General Assembly or feature it in future recaps and celebrations.

Need inspiration? Check out the ideas in the comments!

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Juneteenth is more than a holiday.

It is a celebration of freedom, resilience, joy, and the enduring spirit of Black Americans.

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that more than 250,000 enslaved people were free. That day became known as Juneteenth and has been celebrated ever since as a milestone in the ongoing journey toward freedom and liberation.

Today, we honor the generations who resisted, dreamed, created, built community, and expanded the promise of freedom. We celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans and the legacy of hope that Juneteenth represents.

We encourage you to learn, reflect, and celebrate with the National Museum of African American History & Culture. Explore their Juneteenth resources at the link in the comments.

The federal government has proposed big changes to programs that support students with disabilities.

This is not a niche issue. Disability affects communities across the US: 1 in 6 children, or 17% of the population, has a disability of some kind. This decision will impact your friends, neighbors, and the future of our nation.

The federal government’s plan would move special education programs and civil rights enforcement out of the Department of Education and into different agencies.

NDRN, and disability advocates across the US, are concerned because these systems are supposed to work together to support individuals with disabilities.

When these programs are split across agencies, it can:
- Make it harder for families to get help
- Slow down responses to discrimination cases
- Create confusion about where to go for support

Advocates also warn this decision moves us away from treating disability as a civil rights issue, and back toward seeing it as a medical issue.

Federal law has required a coordinated approach to education and disability rights. For nearly half a century, Congress has intentionally aligned educational access, transition services, workforce preparation, vocational rehabilitation, and civil rights enforcement within a single agency, recognizing that educational achievement and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities are deeply interconnected.

Students with disabilities have the right to learn, belong, and succeed in school. Without strong, coordinated protections, these rights are at risk.