The Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry (UUAM) empowers individuals, chapters, and congregations to build justice and compassion for animals.
UU St. Pete Animal Ministry became an official chapter of UUAM in March 2024. Our mission is to promote compassion for all animals including companion animals, wildlife, farm animals, and human animals as we care for each other and the earth. We envision a world where all beings can flourish with dignity, love, and compassion.
UU St. Pete Animal Ministry is inspired by the Unitarian Universalist Value of
Interdependence
We honor the interdependent web of all existence. With reverence for the great web of life and with humility, we acknowledge our place in it.
We covenant to protect Earth and all beings from exploitation. We will create and nurture sustainable relationships of care and respect, mutuality and justice. We will work to repair harm and damaged relationships.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6pm ET
Upcoming Events
International Vegan Film Festival World Tour
Saturday January 25, 2025 at 7pm
at UU St. Pete in the Sanctuary
UU St. Pete Animal Ministry is proud to announce the hosting of the International Vegan Film Festival World Tour, a curated selection of films ranging from comedic animated shorts to inspiring rescue stories. Join us for an evening dedicated to celebrating the art of advocacy through cinema. This event is a unique opportunity for our community to engage with global narratives that spotlight the importance of compassion and sustainable living. Don't miss this extraordinary journey towards compassion through the lens of cinema!
(Tickets are free. Donations to UU St. Pete can be given at the door or online at the giving tab above).
Past Events
April 2024
We discussed the American Birding Association’s Code of Ethics compared to Unitarian Universalist values, learned some fun facts about common local birds, and had a great time bird watching around Mirror Lake.
Collective Liberation as a Spiritual Practice
September 2024
Sponsored by UU St. Pete Animal Ministry, Racial Justice Team, and Bodily Autonomy Team
We heard from Christopher "Soul" Eubanks – a public speaker, advocate for climate, for people, and for other animals – on the connection between all forms of oppression and the spiritual practice of liberation for all. We watched the speaker via a 20 minute video, followed by a discussion about collective liberation.
Contact us!
If you have any questions or comments, please email animal.ministry@uustpete.org
We welcome your involvement and input!
