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  • White words inviting folks to meet by the fire over a black background with a bonfire.

    Meet Us by the Fire

    Meet Us by the Fire is a new BLUU series that honors the ancient tradition of gathering around the fire for warmth, storytelling, and community. This series invites us to …

  • Open Mic Night: Prose & Potions

    Bring your favorite poems, short essays, and healing words to share at our first-ever, virtual Open Mic Night. This event is Black Sacred Space.

  • A flyer for Fortifying Spirits Bodies Minds: Community Conversation on Wednesday, October 22 at 8 PM, featuring a campfire scene with people and event details. RSVP info and BLUU logo are included at the bottom.

    Fortifying Spirits Bodies & Minds

    For the second virtual gathering in our 'Meet Us by the Fire' series, we want to hear from you! Join us in Black Sacred Space, Wednesday, October 22 at 8 …

  • Beloved Member Meeting

    Please join us for our annual Beloved Member Meeting! Come learn about BLUU's changing governance formation, the ministerial transition, and to gather together in community. You must register to attend.

  • BLUU December Worship

    T’is the season of holding and doing all the things. And yet, we are called into stillness and reflection as the sun’s path shifts and winter sets in. May we …

  • Photo of Black people at a conference smiling as a big group. community chat. Feb. 11. 7:30 p.m. ET until 8:30 p.m. ET. Zoom. Blacklivesuu.org/events.

    February Community Chat

    Join BLUU for a time of casual connection, community, and conversation. These monthly meetups are a time for the BLUU community to get to know each other outside of worship. This event is open to BLUU members and other Black folks who are seeking community.

  • Office Hours. Tell us what's on your mind. Feb. 19. Noon Eastern - 2 p.m. ET.

    February Office Hours

    Drop in any time during office hours to get to know BLUU’s team members, to ask questions about BLUU, and to share your hopes for BLUU’s future work. 

  • Meet Us by the fire: bars. A BLUU open mic night. Feb. 25. 8 pm Eastern. Blacklivesuu.org/events

    Meet Us by the Fire: Bars

    Meet Us by the Fire returns with our first open mic night of the year, “Bars”! Pick a verse from your favorite rap song, or any song you want, and rewrite one verse. Then, meet us by the fire to share. 

  • Illustration of yarn and knitting needles with text: BLUU Freewrite and Craft Night, March 26, 7-8 PM ET/4-5 PM PT, Virtual.

    Freewrite and Craft Night

    Bring your own craft, a journal and pen, or any other creative tools for this time of creative connection. There will be a few prompts, silent time, and time for community sharing.

  • Illustration of an adult and child hugging inside an orange circle. Text reads: Parent & Caregiver Meetup. April 1, 6 PM ET/3 PM PT. Virtual. The background is purple with a dotted pattern.

    BLUU Parent and Caregiver Meetup

    Is parenting or caregiving a major part of your life? Do you want to connect with other BLUU folks who might understand how it feels to be a caregiver? Join BLUU for a parent and caregiver meetup.

  • A graphic for Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism’s virtual April office hours on April 9, 2026, from 1–3 PM ET/10 AM–noon PT, with “Chat with us” text and BLUU logo on a blue background.

    BLUU Office Hours

    Online

    Join BLUU for our monthly office hours. This month, our executive director, Lena K. Gardner, will host.

  • A watercolor-style illustration of Earth is surrounded by colorful leaves and plants. Text reads: Meet Us by the Fire: Love Letters to the Earth. Open Mic Night. April 22, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

    Meet Us by the Fire: Love Letters to the Earth

    Online

    For our second open mic night of the year, we’re showing big love to Mother Earth. Bring your love letters and poems to share with us, in Black Sacred Space.