Many Paths, One Journey

Congregational Services for the Unitarian Universalist Association offers anti-racism and anti-oppression programs and resources to guide congregations as they grow and change along the path of creating anti-racist, anti-oppressive, multicultural environments both in and outside of the church setting.  In keeping with the UUA's history of commitment to building communities that are just and inclusive we offer a breadth of programs and resources that seek to address many of your concerns regarding social justice in today's world and UU communities.  This considerable work is rooted in Unitarian Universalist identity, theology and values.

As of June 2006

• Over 200 congregations have experienced a Jubilee One workshop in the past 10 years.
• More than 4500 religious and lay leaders have participated in anti-racism events, including the Jubilee Two power analysis training.
• JUUST Change Consultants served nine congregations, as well as districts and other UU institutions since the consultancy was introduced in July 2005.
• More than 360 congregations have participated in Beyond Categorical Thinking.
• We have 495 Welcoming Congregations.

Congregational Services offers the Journey Toward Wholeness Path to Anti Racism including two trainings: Jubilee World introductory anti-racism training and Jubilee 2  anti racism power analysis training. The Jubilee Path provides a comprehensive educational and organizing process to increase awareness of racism, power, and privilege and to develop strategies for congregational change.

The JUUST Change Consultancy is designed to help congregations increase their effectiveness in anti-oppression and social justice work.  Meeting congregations where they are, the Consultancy honors and supports the anti-oppression work congregations are already doing.  Drawing on insights and experiences from work with linked oppressions, JUUST Change consultants guide congregations and other groups as they identify their next steps, build on their strengths, and expand their capacity to fully engage the work of justice.

Additionally, the Unitarian Universalist Association offers other focused resources for the ministerial search of a diverse mix of UU ministers; the welcoming and inclusion of gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgender people into our congregations and communities; accessibility and equal access to our buildings and communities; resources for Congregational Presidents  (password-protected site: contact leaderARAO@uua.org  for more information); and an extensive reference list of printed, audio-visual, and non-UUA programs.

Unitarian Universalist Association
25 Beacon St. | Boston, MA 02108 | 617-742-2100