Global Worship Exchange| Sister Souurce

WHY?

After more than 250 people attended our Passing the Flame installation service, with 130 in Kenya, we recognized a need for a global exchange of culture, song, and story. That is why we are pleased to announce our Kenya Pilot of the Global Worship Exchange.

Rev. Qiyamah started Sister Souurce's Global Justice Initiative in 2024 by taking a pilgrimage through Africa, interviewing and communing with thousands of people. She interacted with U/Us (this is how we write global UUs), who were incredibly inspiring and thoughtful. She also met robust communities across Kenya that were fighting for community across the differences of their language, distances, and tribes. The need for training was expressed in areas like choir development, resource guides, translation, and UU theology. Their UU communities are largely covered by the umbrella of UUCK, The UU Council/Church of Kenya. It spans six regions and 40 congregations, presenting strengths and challenges due to Kenya's size and cultural and linguistic diversity.

This led to the idea, after Passing the Flame, of blending Rev. Qiyamah's research with UUCK's incredible talent in worship arts. Sister Source boasts tons of music, poetry, and sermons in our ResoUUrce Library (and by email!). We are pleased to now have Kenyan additions to this library, which will continue to grow after each monthly service.

WHO?

Our service will be a monthly opportunity for those around the world looking for sound theology, passionate and progressive preaching, liberal topics, and queer-friendly leadership.

USA Folx: This space may be especially attractive to those in ministry looking for a chill place to take their collar off or for people looking to bolster their allyship (which starts with strong relationship building)! This is for allies, ...Black folk, any folk, really.

HOW?

Our siblings in Kenya will conduct parts of our service each month on the Zoom service, as a part of our experiential learning model which is a fancy word for hands-on training. Women and girls in leadership will learn elements of worship, choir performance and religious education through practicing in real time and receiving coaching and mentorship.

They will also attend an optional fellowship and lesson before service ( which is open to all).

WHEN ?

Date: December 27, 2025

Time: 10a -10:30a -- Kenyan Fellowship (6pm Kenyan Time )

10:30 - 11a -- UU Lesson - Candlelight (Chalice Lighting, Kwanzaa, Advent, Candle Tips & Tricks)

11a - Noon -- Worship Service (7pm - 8pm Kenyan Time)

And because this is a pilot, is your country next?

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About The Organizations

Sister Souurce, Inc. is the first organization dedicated to Black UU women, girls, and femmes. We are a 501c3 non-profit based in Atlanta, GA, with virtual ministries that span the US and Africa (for now!).

We are very proud of our strong international bridge with Africa, created after Elder Qiyamah's pilgrimage in 2024.

Our partnership with UU Church of Kenya (UUCK) affords U.S. - based UUs and other allies to have cross-cultural connections and impact. We work with their council of churches, which encompasses six regions and 40 congregatons. What an exciting opportunity to cultivate a living tradition of resilience and liberation!

We honor the ancestors whose shoulders we stand on, while nurturing the next generation of leaders and voices in our movement.

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UUCK is a community partner of Sister Souurce Inc.

From UUCK's website:

UUCK is the umbrella body of UU religious congregation in Kenya. UUCK is more than 40 congregations in Kenya committed to individual freedom of believes. UUCK affirms and promotes the seven principles of UUs that include the inherent worth and dignity of every person, justice, equity, and compassion on human relation

1) To promote the growth of the liberal religion among the Kenyan people.

2.To aid in the establishment and growth of the Unitarian Universalist Churches fellowships and other allied groups within Kenya.

3.To make the resources of our National and local religious movement available to our member congregations and friends.

4.To encourage both lay and professional leadership development within Kenya.

5.To support and promote the policies and ideals of the Kenya Unitarian Universalist Church.

6.To promote the development and use of indigenous languages Kenyan sign language,Braille and other communication formats and technologies accessible to persons with disabilities.

UUCK uu church of kenya with sister souurce

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Want to Sponsor?

Worship & Watch Party Sponsorship

The Global Worship Exchange is a year-long, cross-cultural worship collaboration connecting Black and African communities and faith leaders, and their allies. Through shared worship, music, and storytelling, this work nurtures global connection grounded in mutual respect and shared leadership.

What Your Sponsorship Supports

Each sponsorship supports the full scope of a Global Worship Exchange gathering, including:

Food and water for local watch party participants
Internet access and data bundles to ensure reliable participation
Kito kidogo—a small honorarium for Kenyan presenters and worship leaders
Administrative and personnel support required to coordinate global worship across time zones

Sponsor Recognition

Sponsors receive thoughtful recognition aligned with the spirit of worship:

Verbal acknowledgment during offering or announcement time
Custom Zoom backgrounds for participants listing the sponsor’s name (and logo, if desired)
Recognition on the Global Worship Exchange website
Inclusion in related email communications

Sponsorship Levels

$500 – Watch Party Sponsor
Supports hospitality, technology access, leadership honoraria, and coordination for a Global Worship Exchange gathering.

$1,000 – Anchor Sponsor
Provides expanded support across hospitality, leadership, and administrative coordination.

$1,500+ – Rooted & Rising Sponsor
Provides sustaining support that strengthens both the gathering and the long-term infrastructure of the Global Worship Exchange, with prominent recognition across worship, digital, and written communications.