This DRUUMM’s national gathering is when our community pauses from the pace of daily organizing and ministry to reconnect with one another, deepen our spiritual grounding, and strengthen our collective vision
Beloved Gathering 2026
September 17–20, 2026 | Thursday to Sunday
Unity Village — Kansas City, Missouri
In September 2026, we will gather at Unity Village, just outside Kansas City, for 4 days of worship, conversation, learning, and celebration among Unitarian Universalists of color and our communities of care.
- Renew relationships across generations within the DRUUMM community
- Deepen spiritual grounding
- Celebrate our cultures, music, and traditions
- Share skills and wisdom across ministry, organizing and justice work, and community leadership
- Build DRUUMM’s future together
This page will continue to grow with more details in the months ahead.
What to Expect
The DRUUMM National Gathering will include:
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
Honest dialogue about the future of BIPOC leadership and community in our faith.
WORSHIP & SPIRITUAL
PRACTICE
Shared worship, ritual, and grounding led by DRUUMM ministers, chaplains, and community leaders.
ARTS, MUSIC, AND CULTURAL CELEBRATION
Music, storytelling, and creative spaces reflecting our cultural richness.
WORKSHOPS & LEARNING
SPACES
Sessions on organizing, ministry, spiritual care, community leadership, and racial justice work within Unitarian Universalism.
AFFINITY SPACES
Time for caucuses and connection among specific cultural groups and identities.
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