Now Accepting Submissions: U/U Global Reflection Words

The goal of this project is to create a free online resource of many voices for use in our U/U communities (Unitarian, Universalist, Unitarian Universalist, Free Christian, Free Religion) around the world, especially with voices from outside the UK and USA which are well represented in the UK's Worship Words and the UUA's Worship Web. This resource will exist alongside these two wonderful collections.

This resource will be on a searchable, online platform here on the U/U Global Network website.

Our hope is to have these resources as they were written in their original language, alongside an English translation which can be done by professional translators as requested. We imagine this can grow to translations in other languages as well.

One can submit optional author photos and supporting files. We will accept ongoing submissions. Limit 5 entries per author, and each piece should be submitted individually. 

This project is being done in partnership with the U/U Global Network with financial support from the UUA's Global Connection Office. Our team has made collective decisions about the platform and submissions. The team will review submissions, make editorial suggestions, and may ask for additional information. The team members are: Elvie Sienes (Philippines), Norbert Nagy (Transylvania), Esther Mukera (Kenya), Gur​ Mouanga Milandou (South Africa), Morgan McLean (USA), Tina Gandhi (UK).

Please take your time with this form. You will receive a copy of the form when you are finished. We have created these questions so that each submission can be accompanied with proper context for its author. We appreciate knowing you and your community. If you have any questions or need assistance with your submission, please contact XXXXXX.

Please note: AI-generated content is not accepted. The use of AI is only acceptable for for copy-editing or translation help. Use of AI must be disclosed in the form. Our team will employ professional translators as requested. We want to hear your authentic voice and we prefer seeing the imperfections of humanity over the polished language of AI.

The first round of Submissions are requested by January 15, 2026 as the team intends to launch this resource in early 2027 with several entries in each category. Submissions and review will be ongoing as this resource grows. 

Submission does not guarantee publication -- please take time to read our Submission Considerations Statement to understand the team's foundation, aspiration, and process. This is also where you will find the submission form.