As James Hughes noted in 2005, Unitarian Universalists are well-positioned to lead this conversation:
"We Unitarian Universalists have a unique understanding that humanity is called to be a co-Creator of our own future. We see no bright shining line drawn by God that proscribes the limits of our creativity. As a species, we can transcend ourselves."
That’s why we’re pleased to be collaborating with AI and Faith and the Unitarian Universalist Soul Matters Sharing Circle in hosting the AI and the Human Sharing Circle.
As members of the AI and Faith Editorial Team, Dan Forbush and Ron Roth are supporting the “AI conversation” in UU congregations by engaging a community of more than 100 experts in business, ethics, theology, and technology from a wide variety of business, religious, and academic institutions.
In the 2023-24 liturgical year, we’re focusing with Soul Matters on the following themes:
October: Heritage
November: Generosity
December: Mystery
January: Liberating Love
February: Justice & Equity
March: Transformation
April: Interdependence
May: Pluralism
To each monthly packet, Dan and Ron will contribute materials to support the UU community in understanding the magnitude of AI’s implications and exploring them in worship services and religious education. Submissions from ministers, religious educators and worship teams are welcome.
We’ll also share highlights from our conversations with the global community that AI and Faith is reaching with its newsletters and website. AI and Faith is spotlighting our effort as a model for faith communities who aim to scale up this vital conversation.
You may access AI and the Human content in Soul Matters packages. You also may subscribe to our newsletter.