North American Unitarian Association

Sept 19, 2026: NAUA Service – The Courage of Crazy Wisdom in a Dangerous Time with Rev. Alex Holt

“Crazy Wisdom” can be many things but Wes Nisker told us in his book “The Essential Crazy Wisdom” that it can help heal us in times that could be filled with pessimism. Crazy Wisdom arises from all great spiritual teachers such as Jesus, the Buddha, and so many others. Crazy wisdom is the wisdom of the saint, the Zen master, the poet, the mad scientist, and the holy fool. How can we as courageous heretics help heal our corner of this troubled world together?

Rev. Alex Holt will lead September’s worship service. Alex is a semi-retired UU minister currently living in a humble cottage in the forest outside Eugene, Oregon. He is an accredited interim minister and served congregations in Oregon, Washington, Illinois, Texas, Pennsylvania and South Carolina over 30 years. Currently, he is working on an online support group tentatively called “Making Friends with Aging and Death.” He also volunteers at cat shelters and has a cat who adopted him four years ago. He is 22 years sober from alcohol and leads a Buddhist Recovery group. then replace this

• Draft NAUA Principles and Foundations
  Principles and Foundations of the NAUA The Principles and Foundations below are in draft form to be be discussed and voted on at Summit 2026 and if approved to be… Read more: Draft NAUA Principles and Foundations
• Sept 19, 2026- The Courage of Crazy Wisdom
  Sept 19, 2026: NAUA Service – The Courage of Crazy Wisdom in a Dangerous Time with Rev. Alex Holt “Crazy Wisdom” can be many things but Wes Nisker told us… Read more: Sept 19, 2026- The Courage of Crazy Wisdom
• Unjust Persecution
  As President of the North American Unitarian Association, the NAUA, I feel it is my duty to offer a warning to you. Association with the NAUA may be a risky… Read more: Unjust Persecution
• Sept. 2026 – When our Justice System Fails
  In this session, we will watch one story in which the falsely accused is ultimately proven innocent and the accuser seeks the forgiveness of the exoneree.  Then we’ll explore the… Read more: Sept. 2026 – When our Justice System Fails
• Aug. 15, 2026: NAUA Service – Peace, Love, Understanding and Manure by JD Stillwater
  Social polarization is a natural, predictable phenomenon. So is manure. Science Ambassador JD Stillwater recounts a profound event of peace-making and innovation that happened one afternoon long ago in a… Read more: Aug. 15, 2026: NAUA Service – Peace, Love, Understanding and Manure by JD Stillwater