This piece introduces the UUA’s 2026–27 Common Read, Love at the Center: Unitarian Universalist Theologies, a collection of essays edited by Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt. It presents the book as an invitation to explore what it means to center love in Unitarian Universalist faith and notes that the Association is expanding support materials beyond standard discussion guides.

This Dutch essay reflects on whether faith can be described as seasonal, asking if liberal religion is more suited to summer or winter. It argues that liberal faith is not carefree or sunny, but rather clouded and winter-like in its realism, while also suggesting that winter carries the promise of spring through warmth, mutual care, and shared hope within the church community.

Islamic advocacy groups in the Netherlands say mosques have been increasingly targeted by vandalism, racist graffiti, swastikas, and threatening letters. They are urging the Dutch government to fund mosque security in the same way it funds protection for synagogues, but the Justice and Security Ministry says such decisions depend on local threat assessments rather than an institution’s religion.

This article says Missouri and Florida officials are considering action against Major League Baseball after the league warned players over biblical quotes and religious symbols displayed on uniforms during a Pride Night game. It reports that state attorneys general and Sen. Josh Hawley are pressing MLB for explanations, arguing the policy may amount to religious discrimination.

This is the conference website for the 8th ICLARS Biennial Conference in Palermo, Italy. It announces a 2026 academic meeting on state neutrality and cooperation with religion, with details on the conference theme, program, registration, venues, and accommodation.

The Székelykeresztúr Unitarian Church District held its 10th Firtos meeting at the renovated Firtos lookout on June 13, bringing together nearly a thousand participants from local congregations and nearby communities. The event featured worship, speeches, cultural performances, communal meals, youth activities, and the inauguration of the new lookout, which symbolized Unitarian presence and community cooperation. The gathering emphasized fellowship, shared service, and the strength of communal unity.

Liz Slade’s June 2026 letter reflects on Pride Month, religious freedom, and the historical struggles of dissenters and LGBTQ+ people for equal rights. She highlights the importance of inclusive faith communities, criticizes growing anti-trans rhetoric, and argues that genuine in-person dialogue and welcome are essential for dignity and liberation. The letter closes by affirming that freedom for one group is bound up with freedom for all.

The article describes a peace walk in Sri Lanka by 12 Buddhist monks, joined by Christian, Muslim, and Hindu leaders, as a symbol of interfaith solidarity. It also places the gesture in the context of ongoing religious tensions, discrimination against minorities, land disputes, and the government’s challenge of maintaining social cohesion.

This article reviews Koert van der Velde’s book arguing that people can be religious without believing literal religious claims. It explains his distinction between belief and religion, and how rituals, wonder, and symbolic practices can still create meaningful spiritual experiences.