Maryann Batlle

Nov 26, 2024 | uuworld.org | Maryann Batlle

The number of emails from transgender, two-spirit, and other gender-expansive people to the Pink Haven Coalition, which offers them potentially life-saving aid, has steeply increased since November 6. Before then, Pink Haven could expect to receive a couple messages a day from people seeking resources or information, said Rev. Laura Randall, a Pink Haven co-coordinator and the director for Congregational Relations at the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee.

Oct 1, 2024 | uuworld.org | Maryann Batlle

UU World is thrilled to announce the launch of our twice-a-month newsletter that showcases the latest updates from our website. We named our newsletter Wayfinder because it is intended to help you navigate your journey with Unitarian Universalist Shared Values as an ever-present guide. Wayfinder will bring revelatory, insightful, spiritually nourishing updates right to your email inbox.

Aug 1, 2024 | uuworld.org | Maryann Batlle

To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, we must cut greenhouse gas emissions significantly by 2030 if we’re going to reach net zero by 2050; at the same time, we must prioritize those most impacted by climate disruption and least resourced to adapt and respond to a changing climate, says Rachel Myslivy, the Unitarian Universalist Association’s climate justice strategist.

Sep 17, 2023 | democratandchronicle.com | Maryann Batlle

Oscar-winning actress . Matlin, who is deaf, is known for her ground-breaking acting roles and for her advocacy of diversity and inclusion for all. , which welcomes Nazareth University students, their families, alumni and the community to the campus for various events. Matlin's event begins at 3 p.m. Sept. 23 and will take place in the Nazareth University Arts Center, Callahan Theater, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester.

Sep 3, 2023 | democratandchronicle.com | Maryann Batlle

The city's recreation centers offer more than 200 free programs. Rochester's neighborhood Recreation Centers, known as R-Centers, are closed for the next few days so that staff can train, according to the city of Rochester. The R-Centers are expected to reopen Monday, Sept. 11, and their hours will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, visit www.cityofrochester.gov/rcenters/. Want to learn more about R-Centers in Rochester?