The Radical Welcome Coordinating Team at RadicalWelcome@uuaa.org actively invites the voices, presence, and power of everyone in our congregation to come together to help shape the congregation’s life and mission.
Radical Welcome goes beyond merely accepting and welcoming people; it involves creating an environment where every individual feels empowered to speak, is fully heard and seen, and is treated with care, respect, and dignity.
RESOURCES
Learn more about the concept of Radical Welcome! Explore resources that bring Radical Welcome alive…books, music, videos! Discover what Radical Welcome has personally meant for some of our community members and have fun searching and learning with this link.
UUAA RADICAL WELCOME GROUPS
Many UUAA teams/groups are finding their own paths to putting Radical Welcome into practice. Each effort widens the space for individuals to bring their full, unique selves into UUAA and help shape our growing and ever-changing community. Check out the many groups and the way they are practicing radical welcome by clicking on this link.
EXPLORE RADICAL WELCOME IN A ONE-TIME CHALICE CIRCLE
Join others in a one-time chalice circle (facilitated gatherings of 6-10 people) with Radical Welcome as the topic. Or have a Radical Welcome chalice circle with members of your established UUAA group. Either way, it’s a great chance to practice deep listening and explore the idea of Radical Welcome through readings and shared personal reflections. If interested, please contact radicalwelcome@uuaa.org
Radical Welcome begins the moment someone steps through UUAA’s door, and travels with our community members as their lives unfold. For more information or to get involved, contact the Radical Welcome coordinating team at RadicalWelcome@uuaa.org We look forward to your insights, observations and aspirations as we make this journey… together… with open hearts.
