About Us
Sister Souurce, Inc. is the first and only non-profit organization dedicated to Black UU women, girls, and femmes. We are a 501 (c) (3)non-profit based in Atlanta, GA, with virtual ministries that span the US and Africa (for now!). We have in-person opportunities coming to Atlanta and Delaware, to start, in early 2026. Our flagship events center Black, femme-identified community. We create spiritually expansive, Black-centered spaces that speak to those from various faith traditions and relationships to spiritual life. We also host events that welcome allies and wider audiences to celebrate Black joy alongside us.
Founded by Rev. Dr. Qiyamah Rahman, and now led by Executive Director, Rev. Crystal Saiyge, we build upon a sacred legacy while opening new pathways for community building, storytelling, mentorship, international connection, etc.
We have individual memberships based on covenant, community, and conviction.
We also have congregational memberships that have access to extensive resources through Sister Souurce Media.
Both memberships will find worship-ready resources (even if that is just a playlist for your morning commute), fresh podcast episodes in your inbox, and mentorship. The mentorship also comes with funding opportunities for your various goals through our Sistar-to Sistar (peer-based) program, or our Sistar-to-Sistarlings (elder to young person mentorship) program.
Last but not least, our global partnership with UU congregations in Kenya affords US-based UUs and other allies to have cross-cultural connections and impact. We work with the council of churches of the UU Church of Kenya (UUCK) that encompasses six regions and 40 congregations. It is an exciting opportunity to cultivate a living tradition of resilience and liberation!
MEMBERSHIP
Congregational Memberships &
Black Femme Individual &
Allyship Memberships
Includes:
Full training to develop your own Congregational research project
to develop your own biography and timeline of BIPOC presence and hidden histories.
It includes train-the-trainer materials and lay leader training.
If you sponsor an individual membership for a Black, femme-identifying community member, you can receive the same benefits for half the price.
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Individual Membership
Includes:
Covenant, community, and conviction with other Black Femme-Identified Folx
Awesome hand-made keychain
by our Executive Director
Scholarship opportunities for business, career, or school-related ventures
Mentorship access through our Sistar-to-Sistar Program (peer to peer)
or our Sistar-to-Sistarling Program (older to younger)
Congregational Membership
Includes:
Full training to develop your own Congregational research project.
Develop your own biographies and timelines of BIPOC presence or hidden histories.
It includes train-the-trainer materials and lay-leader training.
If you sponsor an individual membership for a Black, femme-identifying community member, you can receive the same benefits for half the price.
(Annually $120)
Also includes newsletters and monthly Black-centered media for multicultural worship.
Allyship Membership
Congregational Membership
Non-Black women are welcome to join as allies and will receive invitations to allyship programming when offered.
We remain a Black-centered safe space, which means members understand Black safety is paramount.
That being said,
Sisterhood is for sisters,period.
Opportunities to Sow:
We are only four years old! We are so grateful for the generous grant support, but now we are in a phase of capacity building and long-term stability.
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We accept in-kind donations for administrative tasks, internet for Kenya, etc.
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Inquire about joining the board, which is in a season of sustainability and stewardship
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Visit the resource library and share it with your communities and encourage them to give
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Ask your UU Congregation to "Pass the Plate" for us
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Subscribe to Substack: ToThe #BlackGirlMagic inYoUU
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Follow us on YouTube— @sistersouurcemedia
Where will my money go?
We are raising funds to increase our programming, so we can continue showing up for you. At the moment, this community-based ministry is running on an executive director's part-time appointment paired with full-time hustle. Now, imagine what we could do with fully-compensted support!!!!! We want the bucket to overflow into the community, just as we already personally Sow Seeds in the sistas we share in our newsletter.
We have programming planned for every month next year, including The Vagina Monologues in the Spring (rewritten to prioritise Black and Queer voices), Global Worship Services (with our pilot being hybrid in Africa), and Circle Dinners that allow members to become leaders and host hybrid or local dinners. We provided programming this year at GA in June, October, and November.
Pass the Plate at Your Congregation [FREE RESOURCE]
Did you know that UU congregations have a tradition of Passing the Plate to support aligned projects and organizations? A message is shared with the congregation about the cause before the offering and then it is sent to the organization. We have made a kit for you if you would like to know how to approach your faith community. This is also a simple download that you can forward to them or adapted to different orgs. Enjoy this freebie!
Rooted & Rising:
Sowing Sisterhood Seeds
When you give, you sow seeds of care and justice that allow Black women, girls, and femmes to rise, rooted in love and community.
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