Author: Terry Anderson
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Oct 17, 2026 Service – The Voyage of the Soul
Read more: Oct 17, 2026 Service – The Voyage of the SoulFeaturing a talk by Ken Murino GLIDING O’ER ALL. – Walk Witman GLIDING o’er all, through all, Through Nature, Time, and Space, As a ship on the waters advancing, The voyage of the soul—not life alone, Death, many deaths I’ll sing. Ken’s BIO Ken Marino serves as a chaplain for UC Davis Home Health. He is…
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Summit 2026 Recordings Now Online
Read more: Summit 2026 Recordings Now OnlineThe video recordings from NAUA Summit2026 as well as the transcript of Helen Pluckrose’s keynote talk are now available from the NAUA website. The slides and transcripts of other sessions are also linked when available in this archive.
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Liberal Religion Without Conformity: Helen Pluckrose on the Future of Liberal Humanism
Read more: Liberal Religion Without Conformity: Helen Pluckrose on the Future of Liberal HumanismKey reflections from Helen Pluckrose’s keynote at the North American Unitarian Association (NAUA) Summit 2026 What holds a community together when its members do not share the same beliefs? Can a religious organization offer moral purpose and belonging without requiring agreement on theology, politics, or the meaning of a good life? These questions were central…
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Draft NAUA Principles and Foundations
Read more: Draft NAUA Principles and FoundationsPrinciples 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 finalized at Summit 2027 Preamble: North American Unitarian Association is a member-service organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the practice of liberal religion. Rooted in…
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Unjust Persecution
Read more: Unjust PersecutionAs 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 business. Ministers who participate in our services, or support our quest for liberal religion, have, and continue to face the risk of ostracism and the…
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Sept. 2026 – When our Justice System Fails
Read more: Sept. 2026 – When our Justice System FailsIn 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 story of the people behind the Innocence Project and the Centurion Ministries who work to uncover these failures in our justice system. About Our Speaker: Dr.…
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Aug. 15, 2026: NAUA Service – Peace, Love, Understanding and Manure by JD Stillwater
Read more: Aug. 15, 2026: NAUA Service – Peace, Love, Understanding and Manure by JD StillwaterSocial 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 warehouse full of manure. The technology required for understanding and group intelligence is simple and ancient. Manure is optional. Recent Posts Archives
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Aug. 9, 2026: Tribalism, Political Bias, and the Search for Truth by Dr. Cory Clark
Read more: Aug. 9, 2026: Tribalism, Political Bias, and the Search for Truth by Dr. Cory ClarkSession Description: Humans are tribal creatures. The same psychological tendencies that help humans cooperate in social groups also shape how we evaluate evidence, reason about controversial issues, and distinguish fact from misinformation. These tendencies are not unique to any particular political ideology, and even scientists are vulnerable to the same social pressures that distort reasoning…
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July 18, 2026 “Sustaining Through Change”
Read more: July 18, 2026 “Sustaining Through Change”Worship Leader: Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning Change permeates the human experience and the world we live in. Spiritual Growth is only possible through change. Yet, even with the natural realities of the need for change, we tend to resist it, often to our detriment and the detriment of others. This service explores ways to approach inevitable…
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What Do We Need from Liberal Religion in the 21st Century?
Read more: What Do We Need from Liberal Religion in the 21st Century?This panel session explore why we do, or do need tReligion in these troubling times. The panel features thoughtful comments from long term Unitarian leaders. Recent Posts Archives