Vandalism and religious debate
Pennsylvania church saddened by vandalism
Members of the UU Church of Delaware County in Media, Pa., were shocked and saddened to discover that the rainbow flag affixed to their church sign had been slashed and burned. The church responded by holding a series of vigils by the sign. (Delco Times - PA 11.18.06)
Blame it on religion
Is religion dangerous? Several books, including Sam Harris' Letter to a Christian Nation, have suggested that it is, but religious leaders, such as the Rev. Thea Nietfeld of the UU Congregation of Tahlequah, Okla., believe otherwise. (Tahlequah Daily Press - Tahlequah, OK 11.15.06)
Church helps out during member's difficult time
Peter Salmela has had a really bad year. He was laid off, diagnosed with cancer, and broke both legs. Salmela is an active member of the UU Church of Worcester, Mass., and now his church is sponsoring a benefit concert to help him through this rough time. (Worcester Telegram - Worcester, MA 11.16.06)
Also in the news:
Foxborough Universalist Church in Massachusetts hosts a community Thanksgiving worship. (Mansfield News - Milford, MA 11.17.06)
The Unitarian Universalist faith attracts people from a variety of religious backgrounds. (PensacolaNewsJournal.com - FL 11.17.06)
The UU Church of the Brazos Valley in College Station, Tex., founded in October 1956 as the 200th fellowship of the American Unitarian Association, celebrates its 50th anniversary. (Bryan College Station Eagle – TX 11.18.06)
Members of the UU Church of Delaware County in Media, Pa., were shocked and saddened to discover that the rainbow flag affixed to their church sign had been slashed and burned. The church responded by holding a series of vigils by the sign. (Delco Times - PA 11.18.06)
Blame it on religion
Is religion dangerous? Several books, including Sam Harris' Letter to a Christian Nation, have suggested that it is, but religious leaders, such as the Rev. Thea Nietfeld of the UU Congregation of Tahlequah, Okla., believe otherwise. (Tahlequah Daily Press - Tahlequah, OK 11.15.06)
Church helps out during member's difficult time
Peter Salmela has had a really bad year. He was laid off, diagnosed with cancer, and broke both legs. Salmela is an active member of the UU Church of Worcester, Mass., and now his church is sponsoring a benefit concert to help him through this rough time. (Worcester Telegram - Worcester, MA 11.16.06)
Also in the news:
Foxborough Universalist Church in Massachusetts hosts a community Thanksgiving worship. (Mansfield News - Milford, MA 11.17.06)
The Unitarian Universalist faith attracts people from a variety of religious backgrounds. (PensacolaNewsJournal.com - FL 11.17.06)
The UU Church of the Brazos Valley in College Station, Tex., founded in October 1956 as the 200th fellowship of the American Unitarian Association, celebrates its 50th anniversary. (Bryan College Station Eagle – TX 11.18.06)
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