Author: Terry Anderson
-
November NAUA Academy: “Election Reflections”
Read more: November NAUA Academy: “Election Reflections”On Tuesday, November 10th 2026 (a week following the USA midterm elections) we reflect on the results. We began with some expert analysis, followed by participant discussion.
-
The Free-Religion Colloquium – The Quiet Opening
Read more: The Free-Religion Colloquium – The Quiet OpeningThe Free-Religion Colloquium, Wednesday November 18th. This colloquim begins at 10:00 AM PST (1:00PM EST) This will be an introduction to Imaoka Shin’ichiro’s understand of free-religion. by Rev. AndrewJames Brown. Imaoka Shin’ichiro (1881–1988) was a prominent Japanese theologian, minister, and educator who pioneered the concept of free religion and significantly influenced progressive and liberal religious…
-
NAUA Interim Principles and Foundations – Discussion
Read more: NAUA Interim Principles and Foundations – DiscussionAt the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the NAUA we adopted a set of prinicples on an in intereim basis. After a year of discussion and possible ammendment, these principles will be voted on at the 2027 Summit. The NAUA Board of Trustees is hosting a service of Zoom meetings (stay tuned for details) in…
-
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…
-
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.
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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.…
-
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