Category: News
Latest news of interest to Unitarians with a focus on NAUA activities.
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3rd Saturday Worship Service: “Summer Solstice”
Read more: 3rd Saturday Worship Service: “Summer Solstice”The Summer Solstice, arriving this year on June 20, marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. For thousands of years, people around the world have celebrated this turning point in the annual cycle of light and darkness. Whether through festivals, bonfires, gatherings, or quiet reflection, the solstice has long invited us…
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May 16, 2026 – NAUA Service: That Sudden Insight – How Epiphanies Can Change Us by Rev. Alex Holt
Read more: May 16, 2026 – NAUA Service: That Sudden Insight – How Epiphanies Can Change Us by Rev. Alex HoltWhat is an “epiphany” – sometimes referred to as a peak moment or an ah-ha instant? What can we do to respond to such unexpected moments of insight? How might such moments help in this age of uncertainty? Rev. Alex Holt will address these questions in our May worship service. Recent Posts Archives
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June NAUA Academy: “Two Views: Can Cycles of History Explain our Troubled Times?”
Read more: June NAUA Academy: “Two Views: Can Cycles of History Explain our Troubled Times?”Institutional and Socioeconomic Cycles in the US June NAUA Academy Session “Can Cycles of History Explain our Troubled Times? Two Views”with Joyce Francis & Mark Reimers Tuesday, June 9th4:30 PM PDT / 7:30 PM EDT Zoom link for session: https::/tinyurl.com/nauaacademy George Friedman (a geopolitical forecaster, founder of Geopolitical Futures and NYT bestselling author of “The…
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May 12, 2026 – What have Mystics been trying to tell us?
Read more: May 12, 2026 – What have Mystics been trying to tell us?A session with Ken Ing In 1945, Aldus Huxley published “The Perennial Philosophy”. He had observed that most major religions had a mystical “tradition”. The core doctrines of these religions did not overlap very much, but the mystics associated with these religions had a lot of overlap in how they described their mystical experiences. Huxley…
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NAUA Tax Exempt Status Confirmed by IRS
Read more: NAUA Tax Exempt Status Confirmed by IRSAs 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…
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NAUA Board of Trustees Adopts and Affirms Code of Conduct
Read more: NAUA Board of Trustees Adopts and Affirms Code of ConductTo model respectful communication and avoid future misunderstandings, NAUA Board Trustees felt it was important to create, adopt and affirm a code of conduct moving forward. Thank you to trustee Jan Anderson for creating the initial draft, which was slightly modified and adopted by the full board. Trustees present at the closed December 17th board…
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NAUA Elects New Board Trustees and Thanks Outgoing Trustees for Dedicated Service
Read more: NAUA Elects New Board Trustees and Thanks Outgoing Trustees for Dedicated ServiceThe Board of Trustees of the North American Unitarian Association is pleased to announce the addition of four new Trustees who will each serve three year terms: More information on each of these individuals can be found here. The newly elected board trustees bring a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives that will help guide NAUA’s…
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Three-Year NAUA Strategic Plan Unveiled
Read more: Three-Year NAUA Strategic Plan UnveiledOne of the key priorities of the NAUA Board of Trustees this year has been the creation of a Three-Year Strategic Plan for our fledgling organizati/imabgon. The now completed plan outlines goals and objectives, along with tentative deadlines, for ensuring long-term growth, meaningful community outreach and mission fulfillment: Mission: NAUA is a member service organization…
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The NAUA is now a member of International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF)
Read more: The NAUA is now a member of International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF)On June 15th the North American Unitarian Association (NAUA) became a member of the International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF). This is an important milestone for NAUA as membership in IARF represents recognition of NAUA as a member of the world-wide community of liberal religious organizations. The International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF), founded in 1900,…
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Mythology Then and Now: How can it inform our future?
Read more: Mythology Then and Now: How can it inform our future?The NAUA International Alliance hosted a 5-month educational series on Mythology, It was led by Margarete (Marga) Hanna from January through May 2025, with support from Stephen Polmar, John Eichrodt, and Wayne Hanna. We asked Marga to summarize the series for those who were unable to attend one or more monthly sessions. We also want…