April Events and Opportunities from Side With Love
Spring is celebrated in many spiritual traditions as a season of renewal—a time to awaken, to begin again. But renewal can feel elusive in moments like this, when each day seems to bring fresh attacks on the communities we love and belong to. In times of anxiety and fear, tending to our spirits can feel like a luxury. And yet, it’s more essential than ever.
We must care for ourselves and one another—not just to survive, but to sustain this work for the long haul. This, too, is sacred work.
At Side With Love, we believe that spiritual renewal and courageous action must walk hand in hand. That’s why each month we offer programming, resources, and opportunities designed to nourish your spirit and equip your community for bold, justice-rooted action.
April’s updates are full of invitations—to gather, to grow, to ground yourself. I hope you’ll take time to explore what’s offered, connect with what resonates, and stay rooted in this beloved movement for justice, love, and collective liberation.
Celebrate 35 Years of Green Sanctuary
For 35 years, Unitarian Universalists have been imagining renewal through the Green Sanctuary Program, a bold commitment to climate justice launched in 1989. Today, nearly 340 congregations are engaged in the revitalized Green Sanctuary 2030, focusing on continuous renewal and meaningful climate action.
Join us as we celebrate this legacy and look ahead with hope. On Wednesday, April 16 at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT, gather with President Sofia Betancourt for the Green Sanctuary 35th Anniversary Call for Renewal—a time to honor our movement’s past, reaffirm our shared commitments, and envision the future we long for.
Take Action with Us
The work we do together to build a world where all of us are free and thriving is deeply interconnected. When we ground our spirits, grow our skills, and act strategically for justice, we Side With Love.
That’s why every Tuesday, we update the Action Center Weekly Update—your go-to place for:
✅ Timely actions you can take
✅ Upcoming events to connect and mobilize
✅ Spiritual reflections to sustain our work
🔗 Check out this week’s update and take action with us here.
Join The Gathering – A Monthly Space for Grounding, Analysis, and Action
The Gathering is a new monthly virtual event from Side With Love, created to ground, inform, and mobilize UUs and partners in this critical moment. Each month, we come together for:
Spiritual Grounding – Strengthening our hearts and spirits for the work ahead
Political Analysis – Understanding the threats to democracy and justice
Collective Action – Organizing with others to counter anti-democratic forces and build a just and loving world
Join us every Second Monday of the month at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT. Our next gathering is April 14, 2025.
🔗 Register now and be part of the movement here.
A Statement of Fierce, Unshakable Love: UUA Responds to Anti-Trans Proclamation
In these challenging times, when trans and nonbinary people are once again being targeted by political attacks disguised as policy, our Unitarian Universalist values call us to respond with clarity and courage.
Last week, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation that shamefully labeled gender identity as a threat to children—perpetuating harmful, baseless rhetoric that endangers trans lives and undermines families. In response, the Unitarian Universalist Association issued a powerful public statement rejecting this hateful framing and reaffirming our unwavering commitment to the safety, dignity, and sacred worth of trans and nonbinary people.
“Affirming the inherent worthiness and belovedness of transgender people is an expression of our Unitarian Universalist faith,” the statement reads. “You were not made wrong—you were made sacred, and through you we are all made more whole.”
This is a moment to deepen our solidarity and take action. Read the full statement, share it with your networks, and consider supporting trans-led and affirming organizations named in the response. Our faith compels us to protect one another fiercely and to show up with love that cannot be shaken.
🔗 Read the full UUA statement here
Upcoming SACReD Curriculum Facilitator Training – May 5–6 in New Orleans
Join the Spiritual Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity (SACReD) for their upcoming Curriculum Facilitator Training on May 5–6 in New Orleans. This two-day training is designed for individuals looking to engage more deeply at the intersection of faith and reproductive dignity through SACReD’s powerful curriculum.
🔗 Learn more and register here.
As always, thank you for being part of this movement to build a more just and equal world for us all. I look forward to seeing many of you at this months events as we embrace the call of this moment to both renewal and resistance.
