There are gatherings you plan for. And then there are gatherings that feel, in hindsight, like they were already calling your name—quietly, insistently—long before you ever saw the invitation. This September 17-20, more than 100 BIPOC Unitarian Universalists will gather at Unity Village just outside Kansas City for four days of worship, music, rest, learning, […]
DRUUMM is bringing a new opportunity for members, BIPOC friends and White Ally UUs who want to build their intersectional racial justice skills for holding space for small groups, community organizing and social change. We’re proud to be continuing our partnership with Justice Movement to sponsor their Peer Space Holder Intensive, a 21 hour training […]
Nearly sixty DRUUMM members and friends gathered virtually on June 11, 2026, for DRUUMM’s Annual Meeting, an evening of reflection, connection, governance, celebration, and anticipation for the year ahead. President Tomi Fatunde called the meeting to order, welcoming members from across the United States, Canada, and beyond. The gathering opened with a chalice lighting offered […]
For twenty-five years, DRUUMM has recognized extraordinary leaders whose lives and ministries have helped build the Beloved Community within Unitarian Universalism. This year, we are honored to announce that the 2026 Mel Hoover Award for Beloved Community will be presented to two beloved ministers, mentors, and longtime DRUUMM leaders: Rev. Abhi Janamanchi and Rev. John […]
DRUUMM’s 2026 Public Worship, We Ride at Dawn: Showing Up, No Matter What, was made possible through the extraordinary generosity of our sponsors, supporters, worship leaders, musicians, chaplains, and community members across the country. Together, we shared in a service grounded in courage, tenderness, resistance, beauty, and belonging. In a difficult moment for so many […]
Showing Up, No Matter What DRUUMM Public WorshipThursday, May 14th 8:00 PM EasternRSVP Free: druumm.org/events Before the sun rises, there is a moment when the world holds its breath. A soft gathering at the edge of night.A quiet knowing that something is about to begin. We ride at dawn, not because it is easy,but because […]
DRUUMM Restorative Justice Practices WorkshopMay 28, 5pm Pacific / 8pm EasternRSVP: druumm.org/eventsSee our Covenant & Community Health & Safety Policy at druumm.org/membership/code-of-conduct At DRUUMM, we are continuing to deepen how we care for one another—especially in moments of tension, harm, and accountability. As part of the rollout of our updated Community Health & Safety Policy […]
A Call to Serve Our Beloved UU BIPOC Community In these times, when the world often feels fragmented and the weight of our work is heavy, we need community more than ever. DRUUMM has always been a spiritual home, a community of care, and a powerful force for justice within Unitarian Universalism. For many of […]
Limited Duration Contract | May 1 – September 30, 20261099 Independent Contractor | $1,000/monthOpen until filled. Application review beginning March 15. The Consultant will work closely with community minister Rev. Joseph Santos-Lyons, Conference co-chairs Cat Nguyen and Erol Delos Santos, and our administrator Noemi de Guzman. About DRUUMM The Diverse & Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural […]
Beloveds, February is Love DRUUMM month. It is a season of remembering—of naming why DRUUMM exists, why BIPOC spiritual community matters, and, in this political moment, why how we choose to be together is itself a moral and theological act. Being part of a BIPOC collective is beautiful—and it is not easy. We do not […]