Regional & National Events
U2C3 is proud to be a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), which serves as the central organization for the Unitarian Universalist (UU) religious movement in the United States. As one of over 1,000 member congregations, we are committed to upholding the Seven Principles of the UUA, which include the inherent worth and dignity of every person, justice and compassion, and the freedom to seek truth and meaning.
In addition to being a member of the UUA, we are also part of the Southern Region, which encompasses congregations in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, western Tennessee (Memphis area), and southern Missouri. To facilitate growth, sharing, and networking within smaller geographic areas, the UUA has organized clusters of congregations. U2C3 is proud to be a part of the SW Cluster.
Links to bookmark:
Y.A.R.N – Young Adult Revival Network for (Ages 18 – 35).
Here is an Introduction to the Young Adult Revival Network. Sign up for the bi-monthly newsletter, The Sweet Potato. Find more resources and ways to connect here.
Young Adult BIPOC Gathering
1st Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
At our March BIPOC gathering, we will reflect and be in community together. We make even do breakout groups! To register to attend; Contact Kamila with any questions: yarnbipoc@uusf.org
Have You Heard of YUUP?
Have you heard of YUUP yet? The Young UU Project began in 2020 as a way for young UUs to keep in touch with each other and their faith during the pandemic and is held by Lifespan Faith Engagement. The purpose of YUUP is to be a national community care network and multi-directional communication channel that centers BIPOC, trans/non-binary and neurodivergent youth and offers a transition zone for young people moving into emerging adulthood.
Anyone (youth, caregivers, religious professionals, lay leaders, everyone!) can tap into the social ministry of YUUP by following them on Instagram @yuup.uua and signing up for the YUUP newsletter. YUUP also has a community sphere just for youth, those who bridged in 2022, and support adults. These “Third Monday Meetups” are where youth swap ideas they can take home to their local communities. In August they swapped Favorite Check-In Questions. In September they swapped favorite youth group games, which will soon be released on Instagram and in the newsletter.
Adult Readers
We need your help connecting youth to this community! Please point them to Young UU Project to connect at whatever their capacity is.
All-Ages Monthly Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
4th Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
To attend the next gathering, Register here. For more information, please contact lgbtq@uua.org.
Side with Love Action Center
Learn more here about Side with Love. Calendar of Live Events — many require pre-registration. Follow on Facebook for live streams, discussion posts, and other updates. Join us on the last Monday of each month for the Community of Praxis meeting
UBarU Events and Retreats
There is a lot planned at our UU camp in TX this spring and summer! UbarU cottages are available for personal and family getaways. Just send an email to Robyn at Director@ubaru.org For full information and to register, visit www.ubaru.org and follow them on Facebook.
- 2023: Star Party Aug 17-20
- 2024
- 2024 Solar Eclipse Watch Party: UBarU is having a special event for the 2024 solar eclipse.
- Virtual UBarU programming! All the content listed here is offered for free. We have a variety of topics and sessions. Register for free and attend from home.
- Meditation sessions are on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Register here.
- Every Friday from 10-11 a.m. Zumba for Body and Spirit – Dance as a spiritual practice. For questions or song requests, contact erinjwalter@gmail.com link
- Every Friday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Gather to unwind with meditation, a homily, and conversation from a liberal religious viewpoint. Sponsored by UBarU and Unitarian Universalist Free Range Ministry. Register here.