Collections By Michelle Brown

In the greater metropolitan Atlanta area, there are about six or seven Unitarian Universalist congregation, but they are all in predominantly white areas of town. In 2018, Rev. Duncan E. Teague with others committed to moving forward with black lives of Unitarian universalism, and building communities, centered in black communities and communities of color founded the Abundant LUUv Congregation - A new Unitarian Universalist congregation in the West End neighborhood of Atlanta. Abundant LUUv’s beliefs are diverse and inclusive embracing diverse teachings from Eastern and Western religions and philosophies. It is committed to continuing the work of healing communities and is working with Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health and the School of Nursing to assist with research to inform faith-based HIV/AIDS prevention programs from the perspective of Black gay and bisexual men. Before accepting his calling to ministry, Rev. Teague had an established career in HIV/AIDS education, advocacy, and research coordi