Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU) has a number of offerings specifically and exclusively for Black UUs and Black folks from other faith traditions who share our values. See below for descriptions and links. The best way to stay up to date on BLUU offerings is to subscribe to their mailing list.

BLUU Haven Philly               All people of African descent are welcome. Join us to engage with other local Black U/UUs. You can learn more about what a BLUU Haven group is at this link: https://www.uua.org/leaderlab/congregational-cycles/emerging/bluu-havens Our remaining 2025 meetings are planned for September 27, at 3pm via Zoom. Email bluuhavenphilly@gmail.com to RSVP and for the link. And November 1 when we will welcome local author Diane McKinney-Whetstone to USG to talk about her new book, Family Spirit. This event will be open to all. Email bluuhavenphilly@gmail.com to RSVP for the other BLUU gatherings and to get the meeting information. Some meetings will be via Zoom, some in person. A UU World article about BLUU Havens with a picture of the Philly group!   For information about Black Lives of UU (BLUU) refer to: BLUU Spiritual Communities – Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (blacklivesuu.org)

BLUU Worship
Second Sunday of the month, 4pm Eastern. Register HERE or join the Facebook linked below for the worship link.

All of BLUU’s online worship services are Black Sacred Space in their entirety – by and for Black people, with the words and voices of Black folks across the diaspora – and we hope that Black UUs and Black UU-adjacent folks (who share our values) from far and wide will join us!

For our non-Black siblings in faith, please DO share this invitation with Black folks in your life and community. Getting the word out about BLUU’s gatherings and other programming is one powerful way of lending your support, and we deeply appreciate it!

For all of our services, feel free to come into our BLUU Zoom Room as early as 15 minutes before the start of the service to get settled, say hello to the folks who are already gathering, and listen to the music softly playing as we all prepare for our time together. You can also join their Facebook page for access to worship.

Pastoral care is a model of emotional and spiritual support that can be found in all cultures and traditions. People who provide pastoral care offer support to people in their joys, sorrows, and uncertainties associated with specific life events occurring while part of the community in which pastoral caregivers serve. Spiritual care is a multi-faceted model of support in individuals’ search for meaning, purpose, wholeness, and connection in day-to-day life. 

BLUU is blessed with a community filled with pastoral and spiritual leadership. Please don’t forget that the BLUU Ministerial Network has a pastoral care line available for Black folks. You can text or call 984-219-8710 to schedule a time to speak with a BLUU chaplain.

SAVE THE DATE: The Haven National Conference will take place Thursday, September 17 through Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Unity Village outside Kansas City, Missouri. The Haven National Conference is a space for BIPOC Unitarian Universalists and our co-conspirators to gather in community, deepen our spiritual lives, nurture leadership, and imagine liberating futures together. We hope you will save the date, and join us for this historic gathering in September 2026.