Practicing Democracy — Launch of UU the Vote 2026
UU the Vote is launching their 2026 program “UU the Vote: Ignite Solidarity, Reimagine Democracy” on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. CT.
This is an expanded program “…to meet this moment and the next.“ Click here to register for the launch and learn more about the program.
Below is an excerpt from the Side With Love newsletter titled “Democracy Is A Practice. Let’s Build It Together” published on March 17, 2026. Click the link to read the full Side With Love newsletter.
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“Each year, UU the Vote has faced new challenges and new opportunities. Both have called us to courage, and to the holy act of creation — building new networks, new actions, and new visions of the world.
That is why we have expanded UU the Vote to meet this moment by harnessing the power of communities to ignite solidarity and reimagine democracy.
Join us to learn more about our plans for the 3 core components of UU the Vote: Ignite Solidarity, Reimagine Democracy.
Voter EngagementA robust voter contact program that fights voter suppression while engaging people in values-based conversations rooted in connection and dignity.
Community SafetyA new safety initiative to strengthen how we keep ourselves and our communities secure—in person and online, at the polls, at protests, and in our gatherings.
Solidarity SummitsA powerful new mobilization program supporting congregations and state networks in hosting 1–2 day community gatherings. These summits will bring together people of faith, partners, and local organizations to strengthen networks, build practical skills, and practice democracy together. Learn more about upcoming summits at the UU the Vote launch.
Because democracy is not just defended at the ballot box. It is created and sustained through the practice of community.
And we are just getting started.”