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May 7, 2026

Seeking Delegates for General Assembly!

The Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly, or “GA” as it is known, is an annual gathering of delegates from member UU congregations for several days of conducting UUA business, worship, inspiring speakers, and networking with fellow UUs from around the country. It’s a great way to get more connected to…

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May 7, 2026

SmorgasBoard: May 7, 2026

"We wrote a covenant to help bring our best selves to our work, and to remind ourselves that conflict is natural, inevitable, and even can be healthy." - Emily Wallace, Board Vice President

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March 5, 2026

SmorgasBoard: March 5, 2026

Originally referring to a regular (every seven years) break from farming to allow fields to be restored, the concept of a sabbatical is rooted in the Old Testament. In modern times, it refers to the practice of granting professionals time away from their regular duties for rejuvenation and exploratory learning.

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October 14, 2025

Smorgasboard: October Message from the Board

As I noted in the prior column, one of the Board goals for this church year, based on input from the congregational survey, is to “strengthen Board governance practices to enhance trust.” Which naturally begs the question, what do we mean by governance, particularly in the church context? Unitarian…

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