Nov. 15, 2025 – Freedom From Want by Rev. Twinkle Manning

This service reviews our capacity to free each other from all kinds of want – and our innate need to do just so.

Twinkle is the contract minister for the Universalist Unitarian Church of Waterville, Maine. She is an author, poet, retreat leader and liturgist, as well as a semi-retired television producer. She served for many years on the core leadership team for UU Women and Religion and is the creator of the UU Talks platform. Her theology is centered in “Living Life as a Prayer.”

NAUA Tax Exempt Status Confirmed by IRS

As a religious organization, NAUA has always operated as a tax exempt non-profit. To provide added assurance to our donors, we recently applied for a 501(c)3 determination letter from the IRS.

We are pleased to announce that we are now officially identified as a tax-exempt organization and will be added to the IRS’ searchable database as such. As stated in the determination letter: “We’re pleased to tell you we determined you’re exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3). Donors can deduct contributions they make to you under IRC Section 170. You’re also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522.” 

More information on how you can maximize your contributions to NAUA by donating directly from your IRA’s Required Minimum Distribution or your estate will be shared over the coming months. We are always grateful for any and all contributions that allow us to continue to provide monthly worship services, workshops, CIRCLES and other services to members.