The Voices of Unitarian Universalism Podcast (The VUU) brings conversations with activists, theologians, organizers, and thinkers from across Unitarian Universalism and beyond. Engaging, bold, and grounded in justice, each episode invites you to expand your understanding of faith and community.
Joy as Resistance – Ep. 419
/RSS FeedMarch 14, 2024
This weeks host special covers self-care as a tool for resistance. Michael, and DC share some things that bring them joy amid crisis fatigue and invite listeners to seek solace in spiritual practice and community. To support the UU Religious Professionals of Color Survive and Thrive Fund: https://linktr.ee/uuchrisrivera To give to our Spring faith development…
A Human Imperative: Showing Up for Palestine – Ep. 418
/RSS FeedMarch 5, 2024
Rev. Meagan Henry and Rev. Annie Gonzalez, UU ministers and activists, join the VUU to talk about how UUs can be advocating for Palestine. They address digging deep as American’s to understand the extent of the American government’s colonial bedrock, and how we’re seeing that legacy in Israel now. Recommend guests for the VUU’s episode…
Polyamory and the Work of Liberation – Ep. 417
/RSS FeedFebruary 28, 2024
Aisha and DC talk with Marchaé Grair, Communitations Director and Interim Program coordinator at Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism. Marchaé brings their expertise on polyamory, nonmonogamy, and how questioning relationship norms can bring us closer to liberation. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, go to clfuu.org/podcast
International UU Connections Part 1 with Rev Arek Malecki – Ep. 416
/RSS FeedFebruary 14, 2024
Rev. Arek Malecki, Leicester Unitarians’ minister, joins Michael and Aisha to explore the similarities and differences between UK Unitarians and UUs in the States, as well as his passion for embodied spirituality through exercise. Support Cork Unitarian Church following the fire in their Church: https://unitarianchurchcork.com/people/minister/ To support this ministry and help us continue to reach…
Ministering to the Moment – Ep. 415
/RSS FeedFebruary 6, 2024
Aisha speaks with Rev. Misha Sanders, minister at Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Rev. Sanders shares what surprised her about Southern US culture and what UUs in Northern states can learn. Further discussion unpacks the necessary work liberals must do deconstructing internal white supremacy in order to be a force for global…
Making and Breaking History – Ep. 414
/RSS FeedJanuary 30, 2024
This host special discusses representation in the media industry through the lens of America Fererra’s historic Oscar nomination for Barbie. Our hosts dissect the white feminism centering the loss of white women in the Oscars over long overdue recognition for communities of color. Updates from Gaza drive further discussion about what outspoken advocacy looks like…
Liberation in Leadership – Ep. 413
/RSS FeedJanuary 23, 2024
CLF Nominating Committee members Tie Resendiz de Perez and Debra Gray Boyd join Michael and DC to discuss leadership opportunities at the CLF. Our guests describe how they work to center liberation in their nominating practices through recognition of the many types of leaders needed to maintain a strong community. RSVP to CLF Leadership Forum:…
Current Events & Cultural Narratives – Ep. 412
/RSS FeedJanuary 16, 2024
This host special discusses world power dynamics. With the ever present context of the genocide in Gaza, our hosts speculate on the ways social media is helping to shift perspectives and dislodge indoctrination on a global scale. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, go to clfuu.org/podcast
Collective Trauma and Community Action – Ep. 411
/RSS FeedDecember 17, 2023
This week our hosts engage in a crucial conversation on processing and responding to the ongoing genocide in Palestine from a Unitarian Universalist perspective. We speak to Rev. Ranwa Hammamy, a Unitarian Universalist minister, Muslim, and former President of DRUUMM; Rev. DL Helfer, a Jewish UU actively involved with Jewish Voices for Peace; and Devin…
Dedicated Solidarity: Faith Leaders on Israel/Palestine – Ep. 410
/RSS FeedDecember 13, 2023
In this episode our hosts explore continuing solidarity as Israel’s attacks on Gaza persist. We discuss the role of the US in this genocide, and how to hold on to humanity amid incomprehensible violence. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, go to clfuu.org/podcast