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Report from UUA General Assembly, part 2

by Roseanna Almaee

A Newbie at General Assembly

This year I was chosen to represent QUUF as a delegate to the General Assembly, and it was my honor to fulfill that responsibility as a fully virtual attendee, and I was well supported by the QUUF … read more.

Report from UUA General Assembly

From the QUUF Denominational Affairs Team

For 5 days, 10 of us experienced the intensity of General Assembly (GA) – workshops, worship, singing, lectures and business meetings. The several days of business meeting of our UUA were packed full of information about our religion, values … read more.

A Middle Way

Guest Blog by Roger Andersen

There has been much online discussion and Letters written to the Board about the possibility of adding a new Principle to the Seven Principles of UUism. Some want QUUF to vote on it; others do not. In a Letter … read more.

The Emergency Call From Mom

Guest Blog by Camille Speck
My mom called me at work today. “It’s urgent. I need an egg.” I knew she didn’t mean the kind of egg laid by a chicken either. Her desire was focused on the seasonal Cadbury chocolate eggs. “I’m all out … read more.

Spring is Calling

Guest Author: Nan Toby
During the past four weeks I have been paying close attention to all that surrounds me. In my own backyard the new daffodils and bluebells and small vinca vines are climbing out from under the fence. It seems that spring is … read more.

Getting to Know Billy Frank, Jr.

Guest Author: Amy Hepburn

I recently began attending Native Connections Action Group meetings and am very impressed with how much everyone is doing to achieve their goals. When Jo Blair said she’d welcome someone writing in honor of Billy Frank, Jr. for the Friday weekly … read more.

Human Hubris

Guest Blog by Larry Morrell
Hubris, n /ˈ(h)yo͞obrəs’/, excessive pride or self-confidence, overbearing pride or presumption.  ~ From ancient Greek: the intentional use of violence to humiliate or degrade.

On Christmas day of 2021 at 7:20am Eastern Standard Time, the people of Earth were gifted the … read more.

My Husband is So Annoying

Guest Blog by Kimberly Hinton

Make someone happy. Make just one someone happy,
and you will be happy too.
~ Jimmy Durante

On receiving this assignment to write a blog post on the theme of living with intent, I … read more.

Intentionally Choosing Kindness

Guest Blog by Renee Neugent
Yesterday on my bike ride to work, a light drizzle was falling. It was just enough to feel refreshing on my still drowsy face and not hard enough to get in my eyes. The temperature was pleasant, and the pre-dawn … read more.

A Scientist’s Perspective on QUUF

Guest Blog by Camille Speck

This week’s blog features the thoughts of QUUF member Camille Speck.  It was originally posted to her Facebook page in 2018.  I only recently noticed it, however, and asked her permission to feature it as a guest blog post for … read more.