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Join author and activist Hope Bohanec as we dig into her edited volume The Humane Hoax: Essays Exposing the Myth of Happy Meat, Humane Dairy, and Ethical Eggs. Hope will examine the new trend of humanewashing and greenwashing in animal product marketing, unpacking labels like cage-free eggs, family-farmed dairy, and grass-fed meat. Is this trend really the answer to the numerous concerns of raising animals for food? What do the labels actually mean? This talk invites a deeper reflection on how “humane” labels can subtly dull our moral awareness, offering comfort in place of clarity. Drawing on ethical and spiritual perspectives, Hope explores how cultivating sensitivity, awareness, and nonviolence requires more than choosing “better” products—it calls for a reawakening of perception itself. What does it mean to live nonviolently in a world that constantly reframes harm as humane? How might the concept of Ahimsa, non-harming, help us see beyond the labels and respond with greater compassion?

The Humane Hoax: Nonviolence Beyond the Labels with Hope Bohanec

Sunday September 13, 2026

7:00 pm ET/ 6:00 pm CT/ 5:00 pm MT 4:00 pm PT

Register HERE for this free event!

Hope Bohanec has been active in animal protection and environmental activism for over 35 years. She is the Executive Director of Compassionate Living, host of the Hope for the Animals Podcast, founder of The Humane Hoax Pr oject, and has published two books on the subject of humanewashing and greenwashing. Hope has studied Jain and Hindu Dharma for many years and founded the Ahimsa Living Project to explore the deep parallels between the Dharma religions and veganism.

UUAM’s 40th Anniversary

Celebration and Blessing of the Animals

Date: Sunday October 4, 2026

Time: 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM MT / 1:00 PM PT

Please join us for a special continent-wide virtual service celebrating 40 years of UUAM’s work on behalf of animals!

We’ll begin with a historian’s look at UUAM’s earliest years, followed by reflections from four former UUAM Presidents on the wisdom and inspiration they gained while leading our animal advocacy efforts. Our Executive Director will also share thoughts about UUAM’s future.

At the heart of this special gathering is a joyful celebration and blessing of the animals who share our lives, as well as animals throughout the world. We invite you to register and save the date for a Celebration and Blessing of the Animals unlike any other!

Register HERE for this momentous celebration!

Monthly Pet Loss Support Group

DETAILS: The Pet Loss Support Group is held on a monthly basis, and new participants are always welcome. The meetings are held on the first Wednesday at 8:00 pm (Eastern). In order to gain access, just email Rev. Elleven (relleven at gmail dot com) and he will send you the link and password (or you can find it on the UUAM Facebook page). Visit Rev. Russell’s Animal Chaplain page .

Rev. Russell Elleven, DMin
UUAM Chaplain