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UUA, other investors pressure Fidelity over Sudan
Shareholder resolutions would bar investments that ‘contribute to genocide’ in Darfur, elsewhere.
By Jane Greer 3.24.08

Two UU ministers arrested protesting war
In Washington, Sinkford urges political leaders to seek forgiveness for Iraq war.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.17.08

Laurel Hallman, candidate for UUA president
Minister of First Unitarian Church of Dallas.
By Jane Greer 3.17.08

UUA presidential campaign begins with two candidates
Laurel Hallman and Peter Morales compete for 2009 General Assembly vote.
By Christopher L. Walton 3.17.08

Peter Morales, candidate for UUA president
Minister of Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden, Colorado.
By Jane Greer 3.17.08

Local TV show sheds light on mental illness
UU minister conducts mental health ministry via public access TV.
By Jane Greer 3.10.08

Pennsylvania church cleans up oil spill
Small UU congregation needs to raise $45,000.
By Jane Greer 3.3.08

Churches sponsor drop-in centers for gay teens
Unitarian Universalist congregations in Tennessee, Utah, and Maryland affirm LGBTQ youth.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.3.08

Continental YRUU 'will be replaced,' Sinkford says
Funding cuts uncertain for youth organization; new model for youth ministry in development.
By Donald E. Skinner 2.25.08

UUA suspends funding for young adult network
Staff groups serving youth and young adults expected to merge.
By Jane Greer and Christopher L. Walton 2.18.08

UU mission to Kenya sees destruction firsthand
Delegation reports findings to Congress, State Department, and World Bank.
By Donald E. Skinner 2.8.08

Concert for Appalachian mountaintops
Kentucky church youth group raises money to stop mountaintop removal coal mining.
By Jane Greer 2.8.08

UUA board reaffirms Florida General Assembly
Ministers Association pulls out of GA convention center.
By Jane Greer 2.1.08

'Survivor' seed money grows a fellowship hall
TV show prize inspires California congregation to build.
By Donald E. Skinner 1.25.08

UU delegation heads to Kenya
Aid fund established to help victims of violence in Kenya.
By Jane Greer 1.21.08

New archive celebrates UU people of color
Sankofa Project shares photos and documents from past and present UUs of color.
By Jane Greer 1.18.08

Unitarian Universalists give $1.1 million for growth
More than 500 congregations take part in Association Sunday.
By Donald E. Skinner 1.11.08

UU minister joins Army as a chaplain
The Rev. George Tyger prepares for summer deployment.
By Donald E. Skinner 1.4.08

UU congregations home to diverse musical groups
From community bands to family choirs, musical groups enhance Unitarian Universalist congregational life.
By Donald E. Skinner 12.28.07

UU ads to appear in bowl game programs
Advertising campaigns launched at football games, in Tampa Bay area.
By Donald E. Skinner 12.21.07

Murders, suicide rock Florida congregation
Five members of Clearwater Unitarian Universalist congregation dead.
By Donald E. Skinner 12.21.07

UUA leaders respond to General Assembly security concerns
Federal security measures at the Port of Fort Lauderdale raise concerns for 2008 General Assembly.
By Donald E. Skinner 12.14.07

Arson suspected in Pasadena church fire
Throop Unitarian Universalist Church waits for investigation's results.
By Jane Greer 12.7.07

Scholarships aid UU doctoral students
Revitalized program increases scholarship amounts.
By Jane Greer 12.7.07

Fire relief fund helps California UUs recover
California Unitarian Universalists deal with smoke-damaged homes in fire's aftermath.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.30.07

Winterfaith series honors diverse religious holidays
Illinois Unitarian Universalist fellowship organizes interfaith series.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.30.07

Congregations welcome transgender people
Unitarian Universalist churches, General Assembly affirm transgender people.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.23.07

Oregon church plants a parking lot
Grass-porous pavement provides alternative to asphalt.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.16.07

Exhibit features D.C. church's activist clergy
History of a church shown through clergy activism.
By Jane Greer 11.16.07

UUA health plan ends successful first year
Rate increases for 2008 held to 4 percent.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.9.07

California UU congregations regroup as fires ebb
Few lost homes but smoke damage is extensive.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.2.07

Security at 2008 General Assembly concerns UUA board
October meeting approves fifth independent affiliate, plans review of General Assembly, elections practices.
By Jane Greer 11.2.07

California fires affect UU congregations
Three hundred Unitarian Universalists evacuate.
By Donald E. Skinner 10.26.07

Sinkford urges churches to seek international partners
UU Partner Church Council looking for more church partners.
By Jane Greer 10.26.07

UUA and UCC collaborate on antiwar protest
Denominations gather 73,000 signatures against Iraq war.
By Jane Greer 10.19.07

Report on youth ministry urges new vision
Three-year review of Unitarian Universalist youth ministry completed; Board to hear report.
By Donald E. Skinner 10.12.07

Independent groups adapt to loss of affiliate status
UUA board says tighter rules help congregations.
By Donald E. Skinner 10.5.07

UUA launches national ad campaign in 'Time'
Regional campaign in San Francisco Bay Area advertises on 'Daily Show with Jon Stewart.'
By Donald E. Skinner 9.28.07

Unitarian Universalism's army of volunteers
UUA committee members contribute thousands of hours to make the Association work.
By Jane Greer 9.21.07

Scouting alternatives draw UU youth
Navigators and SpiralScouts offer inclusive programs.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.21.07

Louisiana UUs decry racism in 'Jena Six' case
Two Unitarian Universalist congregations protest racial injustice.
By Jane Greer 9.14.07

UU minister performs Iowa's first same-sex wedding
Gay couple married by Unitarian Universalist minister.
By Jane Greer 9.7.07

UUs help launch New Orleans 'Resurrection Project'
Gulf Coast Unitarian Universalists gather for second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.7.07

New congregation in Ohio displaced by flood
Findley, Ohio, church regroups after losing possessions.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.7.07

Young adult summer internships combined service, spirituality
14 UU college students took part in Summer of Spirituality and Service.
By Jane Greer 9.7.07

Volunteers still needed in New Orleans
Unitarian Universalists invited to help New Orleans rebuild.
By Donald E. Skinner 8.31.07

Baton Rouge church honored for hurricane relief
Congregation coordinated UU Gulf Coast relief volunteer effort.
By Donald E. Skinner 8.31.07

Mississippi church plans new building
After Hurricane Katrina swamped its lot, Gulfport UU church moves inland.
By Donald E. Skinner 8.24.07

Church rebuilds in Katrina's wake
Small group ministry 'the spiritual glue' that held Louisiana congregation together.
By Donald E. Skinner 8.17.07

UU sexologist faces off against Bill O'Reilly
The Rev. Debra Haffner promotes comprehensive sexuality education.
By Michelle Bates Deakin 8.17.07

Voices from GA
Selected quotations from the 2007 UUA General Assembly.
By Kenneth Sutton 8.10.07

Open Space process informs UUA goals
General Assembly experiments with new meeting process.
By Sonja L. Cohen 8.10.07

Environment and diversity themes of 2007 General Assembly
Report on the Unitarian Universalist Association's 2007 annual meeting.
By Christopher L. Walton and Tom Stites 8.10.07

Racism subject of church group's play
Dignity Players tackle social justice themes.
By Jane Greer 8.3.07

New Orleans church slowly regains strength
First UU Church prepares to welcome new minister, finish rebuilding.
By Donald E. Skinner 8.3.07

Star Island reopens after unexpected closure
Popular N.H. summer conference center cleared by fire chief.
By Jane Greer 7.27.07

New Orleans church returns to old neighborhood
Congregation moves into house next to destroyed church building.
By Donald E. Skinner 7.27.07

Leon Spencer honored with UUA's highest award
Pioneer in UUA's antiracism and antioppression efforts recognized.
By Michelle Bates Deakin 7.20.07

UUs get serious about carbon offsets
Congregations and individuals explore ways to reduce carbon emissions.
By Michelle Bates Deakin 7.13.07

UUs 'most visible' at Florida's largest pride festival
Annual gay pride event draws more than 150 UUs from 7 congregations.
By Donald E. Skinner 7.6.07

'High-Five' challenge increases giving at New York church
Staten Island congregation responds to call to compensate staff fairly.
By Jane Greer 7.6.07

General Assembly asserts UU moral values
UUA's annual meeting urges opposition to torture, Iraq war; affirms transgender people.
By Christopher L. Walton and Tom Stites 7.2.07

UUA board approves two affiliates
At post-GA meeting, board discusses controversial new criteria for independent affiliate organizations.
By Tom Stites 6.29.07

UUA board cuts funds to seminaries
Board approves plan to develop new approach to supporting theological education.
By Tom Stites 6.22.07

UUA treasurer takes lead in socially responsible investing
Under Tim Brennan's leadership, UUA investments used to effect corporate change.
By Michelle Bates Deakin 6.22.07

Unitarian Universalist heads Islamic investing group
Blake Goud promotes 'halal' investing through Portland foundation.
By Michelle Bates Deakin 6.15.07

Daily updates from UUA General Assembly
Follow the UUA's annual meeting with uuworld.org's GA blog, June 20-24.
By Christopher L. Walton 6.15.07

Churches take steps toward diverse, multicultural future
Congregations respond to the General Assembly's challenge to examine race and class.
By Donald E. Skinner and Tom Stites 6.11.07

Two New England UUA districts consolidate
Merger to offer revitalization and increased services.
By Jane Greer 6.8.07

General Assembly to use Open Space to set UUA's course
Open Space Technology will help GA delegates identify UUA's goals.
By Donald E. Skinner 6.1.07

Antiwar song inspires peace movement
UUA and UUSC join 'Where is the Rage?' project to protest Iraq war.
By Jane Greer 6.1.07

UUA first denomination to join immigrant sanctuary movement
UUA joins movement supporting undocumented immigrants facing deportation.
By Donald E. Skinner 5.25.07

Trustee endows new scholarship at Meadville Lombard
Chicago seminary announces new merit-based scholarship.
By Jane Greer 5.25.07

UUA pressures Fidelity over Sudanese investments
Retirement plan holders urged to change funds.
By Jane Greer 5.18.07

Unitarian Universalist spiritual directors form network
Network can help religious liberals find a spiritual director.
By Michelle Bates Deakin 5.11.07

Board shifts funding priorities for theological education
Board looks at seminary funding, independent affiliates, and moderator's role.
By Jane Greer 5.7.07

New playground illustrates UU Seven Principles
Texas church helps design and build Principles-themed playground.
By Michelle Bates Deakin 5.4.07

Pentacle accepted for use on V.A. tombstones
Ten-year battle ends with Wiccan victory.
By Donald E. Skinner 4.27.07

Shocked congregation grateful for help
UUs reach out to Blacksburg church reeling from Virginia Tech massacre.
By Donald E. Skinner 4.20.07

UUA persuades hotel chain to open up on energy use
Starwood corporation responds favorably to shareholder resolution on global warming.
By Jane Greer 4.20.07

Youth group practices philanthropy
Pay It Forward project gives Boise youth opportunity to invest in others.
By Michelle Bates Deakin 4.13.07

UU funds to support Gulf Coast volunteers
New fundraising effort will support volunteer groups going to Gulf.
By Donald E. Skinner 4.13.07

Preparing for military chaplaincy
Two Unitarian Universalist seminarians say many in military receptive to liberal religion.
By Leah Rubin-Cadrain 4.6.07

Massachusetts interfaith group walks for climate rescue
Nine-day trek begins in Northampton blizzard, ends in Boston rally.
By Michelle Bates Deakin 3.30.07

Liberal religious groups lobby for comprehensive sex education
Teens join UUA-UCC effort promoting REAL Act.
By Jane Greer 3.30.07

Couple's peace witness inspires congregation
Rochester, N.Y., couple builds peace network in their church.
By Jane Greer 3.23.07

Youth service trip stranded by blizzard
Chicago Unitarian Universalists come to aid of Mass. teens returning from service project.
By Jane Greer 3.23.07

Florida UUs rally in support of fired city manager
Ouster of official undergoing gender reassignment captures national attention.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.16.07

Unitarian radio station has global ambitions
Transylvanian Internet radio station broadcasts Unitarian values.
By Jane Greer 3.9.07

Sharon Welch named provost at Meadville Lombard
Ethics scholar to lead academic program at Chicago seminary.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.9.07

UUA calls for shareholder votes on CEO pay
Unitarian Universalist Association files shareholder resolutions on executive compensation with three major corporations.
By Jane Greer 3.2.07

Tennessee church loses building in fire
Religious education building completely destroyed, no injuries.
By Donald E. Skinner 2.23.07

Washington church hosts tent city
Homeless encampment permitted to stay 90 days.
By Jane Greer 2.23.07

Freedom to Marry group honors Unitarian Universalists
Three Massachusetts congregations honored for gay marriage advocacy.
By Tom Stites 2.16.07

Teen raises money for Botswana orphanage
After working at orphanage, Unitarian Universalist Annie Arnzen is eager to give back.
By Jane Greer 2.9.07

Sinkford outlines plan for more diverse ministry
UUA president describes plan for new ministry opportunities for minority candidates at January Board meeting.
By Christopher L. Walton 2.6.07

Hundreds of UUs attend Iraq protest in Washington, D.C.
Unitarian Universalists from 13 states travel to capitol.
By Jane Greer 2.2.07

UU Urban Ministry mourns six deaths
Ministry tries to counter rising tide of violence in Boston.
By Kimberly French 1.26.07

Unitarian Universalists protest Iraq surge
UUA president criticizes Bush for troop increase.
By Donald E. Skinner 1.19.07

$132K will help Gulf Coast community groups
UUA-UUSC Gulf Coast Relief Fund assists childcare, community leadership groups.
By Donald E. Skinner 1.12.07

Starr King announces online leadership courses
"Seminary for the Laity" will offer courses for congregational leaders.
By Donald E. Skinner 1.12.07

Mississippi church celebrates centennial
Universalist church survives in conservative religious environment.
By Donald E. Skinner 1.5.07

Beth Miller leads department in transition
UUA's multifaceted ministry staff group broadens its mission.
By Jane Greer 12.29.06

Congregation pledges to halve holiday spending
Rochester, N.Y., church raises more than $60,000 for charity.
By Donald E. Skinner 12.22.06

Meadville Lombard announces new scholarship
Spencer and Susan Lavan support academic excellence with gift.
By Jane Greer 12.15.06

New Gulf Coast grants total $130K
UUA-UUSC fund supports antiracism training and rebuilding projects.
By Donald E. Skinner 12.15.06

Centenarian ordained to honor long service
Muriel Davies ordained by Maryland church she founded almost 50 years ago.
By Donald E. Skinner 12.8.06

Churches respond to global AIDS crisis
Unitarian Universalist congregations raise funds, lobby for international AIDS relief.
By Jane Greer 12.8.06

UU congregation evicted by Catholic landlord
New Jersey diocese terminates lease because of gay rights speaker.
By Donald E. Skinner 12.1.06

V.A. resists use of pentacle on tombstones
New lawsuit demands equality for Wiccan and Pagan veterans.
By Donald E. Skinner 12.1.06

Feast and famine at church supper
Guests experience wealth and poverty at Swampscott, Mass., ‘Hunger Banquet.’
By Jane Greer 11.24.06

Vandals target two churches’ liberal symbols
Congregations respond with forgiveness, activism, and increased security.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.24.06

Unitarian Universalists win three statewide races
Election results: Secretary of state in California and Minnesota; North Dakota reelects Senator Conrad.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.17.06

UU civil rights martyr posthumously honored
Viola Liuzzo inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame.
By Jane Greer 11.10.06

Seattle UU church honors minister
New fund recommits church to social justice.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.10.06

Cause of UU church fire unknown
Rock Tavern congregation meeting in borrowed space.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.10.06

Board approves UUA insurance plan
Green building guidelines, revised GA schedule also approved at October Board meeting.
By Sonja L. Cohen 11.3.06

UUA, United Church of Christ 'just friends,' say leaders
Denominational presidents mark bicentennial of 'Unitarian controversy' with dialogue on shared past and future collaboration.
By Michelle Bates Deakin 11.3.06

UU church display a reminder of domestic violence
Silhouettes of slain women memorialize domestic homicides.
By Jane Greer 10.27.06

Renewed UU funding supports New Orleans church staff
FY07 disbursements pay church staff for another year.
By Donald E. Skinner 10.27.06

Chapel finds new home at UU church
Despite city snafus, chapel moves across street.
By Donald E. Skinner 10.20.06

Unitarian Universalists condemn 'torture' law
Several UU groups say Military Commissions Act allows torture and strips detainees of habeas corpus rights.
By Jane Greer 10.20.06

Big changes for General Assembly
Annual meeting reschedules Sunday worship, will reexamine Association's purposes.
By Donald E. Skinner 10.13.06

UU astronomer's ashes en route to Pluto
Late astronomer's widow reflects on planet's demotion.
By Donald E. Skinner 10.6.06

Next round of UU grants to the Gulf
Funds used for affordable housing, worker protection, and youth outreach.
By Donald E. Skinner 10.6.06

New UUA health plan close to enrollment goal
50 more registrants needed before October 15 deadline.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.29.06

Honolulu UUs celebrate three holidays
Interfaith service held at Hawaiian capitol draws sixty.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.29.06

UUs mobilize against genocide past and present
U.S. Holocaust museum honors Unitarian couple; UUs rally for Darfur.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.22.06

New York UUs reaping bountiful harvest
Organic gardening project distributes fresh produce to food pantries.
By Jane Greer 9.15.06

Fire destroys Rock Tavern UU church
UU Congregation at Rock Tavern, N.Y., loses sanctuary and classroom buildings.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.15.06

Unitarian statue loses spot in U.S. Capitol
Thomas Starr King statue to be replaced by one of Ronald Reagan.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.15.06

UU peace prize awarded to Liberian women
Sinkford presents award at Kyoto interfaith conference.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.8.06

UUs knit baby caps to save lives
Knitting group supplies caps to newborns in developing countries.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.8.06

New Orleans UUs mark Katrina anniversary
New Orleans congregations observe hurricane's anniversary with worship, dinner, and theater.
By Donald E. Skinner 8.29.06

UU Weekend Warriors take on New Orleans
Baton Rouge UU group makes monthly visits to help clean up.
By Donald E. Skinner 8.29.06

Transylvanian Unitarians rebuild, look to future
Donations restore villages ravaged in last year's floods.
By Jane Greer 8.25.06

New survey of UU congregations shows growth potential
Faith Communities Today update shows rising number of growing churches.
By Donald E. Skinner and Christopher L. Walton 8.21.06

General Assembly 2006
Environmental issues dominate annual gathering of Unitarian Universalist leaders.
By Tom Stites 8.14.06

Restructured UU Women's Federation turns to grant giving
UUWF now funds women's social justice projects instead of providing direct services to congregations.
By Jane Greer and Donald E. Skinner 8.11.06

UU shot in Seattle hate crime
American Muslim gunman shoots 5, kills 1 at Jewish Federation.
By Jane Greer 8.4.06

Knoxville UU teens demonstrate for right to hold hands in public
After facing harassment, gay teens organize protest drawing 200.
By Jane Greer 8.4.06

Mississippi UU volunteer coordinator to start in August
Mission is to help UUs who want to volunteer in Mississippi
By Donald E. Skinner 7.28.06

Anti-abortionists target UU church in Mississippi
Effort to close Mississippi's last abortion clinic targets church in Jackson.
By Jane Greer 7.21.06

Rochester UU church’s marriage equality banner vandalized
Church members carry torn sign in Rochester gay pride parade.
By Donald E. Skinner 7.14.06

Eastern storms damage two UU churches
Church basements and rugs the victims of late-June downpours
By Donald E. Skinner 7.7.06

Tree-planting ministry takes root
Simple act of planting trees can lessen global warming
By Donald E. Skinner 7.7.06

UUA General Assembly confronts global warming
Delegates also select 'peacemaking' as four-year congregational focus.
By Christopher L. Walton 6.30.06

Unitarian minister's TV special celebrates 'American Creed'
The Rev. Forrest Church writes Hallmark Channel documentary.
By Richard Higgins 6.23.06

Congregational leaders gather for training conference
'UU University,' on eve of General Assembly, focuses on lay leadership.
By Donald E. Skinner 6.23.06

Legally married same-sex couples--two years later
UU gay and lesbian couples reflect on life after Massachusetts marriage ceremonies.
By Donald E. Skinner 6.23.06

Daily reports from UUA General Assembly
Follow the UUA's annual meeting with uuworld.org's GA blog.
By Christopher L. Walton 6.19.06

Unitarian couple honored for World War II rescues
Cofounders of UU Service Committee posthumously honored in Jerusalem ceremony.
By Michelle Bates Deakin 6.16.06

Program strengthens church social justice work
UUA Social Justice Empowerment Program helps churches focus.
By Jane Greer 6.9.06

UUA marks Welcoming program milestone
500th UU church completes Welcoming Congregation program.
By Donald E. Skinner 6.2.06

Summer volunteers welcome in New Orleans
Renovated lodging allows UU church to host volunteers.
By Donald E. Skinner 6.2.06

UU ministers protest Marriage Protection Amendment
Religious leaders travel to Washington.
By Jane Greer 5.26.06

Immigration 'close to home' for Southwestern UUs
Border state UUs concerned about Mexican immigrant rights.
By Donald E. Skinner 5.26.06

Harvard announces professorship in Unitarian Universalist studies
Ralph Waldo Emerson Professor will focus on liberal religious traditions.
By Jane Greer and Christopher L. Walton 5.25.06

Regional conferences train new young adult leaders
New conferences bring UU young adult leadership training to the local level.
By Jane Greer 5.19.06

Changes ahead for 2006 General Assembly
New program for church leaders; changes proposed for denominational Statements of Conscience.
By Donald E. Skinner 5.19.06

Gulf Coast fund helps fight immigrant worker abuse
UUA-UUSC fund supports groups working for immigrant worker rights.
By Donald E. Skinner 5.12.06

Hundreds use opportunity to junk old computers
Michigan interfaith alliance’s e-waste collection nets 300 tons.
By Jane Greer 5.8.06

Unitarian Universalists rally for end to genocide
UUA President takes the stage at national rally to save Darfur.
By Jane Greer 5.5.06

Health-care coverage for uninsured church staff
UUA announces new nation-wide coverage.
By Donald E. Skinner 5.5.06

UUA Board moves toward new governance model
Gradual process involves adapting Carver Policy Governance model.
By Tom Stites 4.28.06

Church offers classes on science of evolution
Kansas UU church offers refresher biology course to public.
By Donald E. Skinner 4.28.06

Reexamination of UUA Principles announced
It's time to review the UUA's Principles, Sources, and Purposes.
By Donald E. Skinner 4.21.06

Light bulb program a bright idea
Congregation is a model of environmental activism.
By Donald E. Skinner 4.14.06

UUA wins web marketing award for magazine
Web marketing group names 'uuworld.org' best faith-based campaign of the year.
By Tom Stites 4.14.06

Survey sheds light on youth experience
Youth survey results will help congregations better attract and retain youth.
By Donald E. Skinner 4.7.06

More funds disbursed to Gulf Coast area
The UUA-UUSC Gulf Coast Relief Fund makes next round of grants.
By Donald E. Skinner 4.7.06

Congregations to set agenda for General Assembly
New survey designed to draw more congregational participation.
By Jane Greer 4.7.06

UU volunteers help with Gulf Coast reconstruction
Youth groups, individuals line up to help.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.31.06

Six UU groups make quilts for interfaith exhibit
Boston show brings diverse traditions together.
By Jane Greer 3.31.06

UUs mark anniversary of Iraq war
Unitarian Universalists mark third anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq with peace vigils, rallies, and sermons.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.24.06

SRI teleconferences offer free education
The UUA’s committee on socially responsible investing sponsored three free teleconferences; more are planned.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.17.06

California church develops mental health ministry
Community minister and new curriculum raise awareness.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.10.06

South Dakota UUs fought state abortion ban
UUs risk public censure and even harassment.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.3.06

UUA to help congregations with international connections
Director of Partner Church Council hired to lead UUA's review of international work.
By Jane Greer 3.3.06

New hurricane-relief grants exceed $330K
February 21 grants help six Gulf Coast groups.
By Donald E. Skinner 2.27.06

Two-year process reexamines UU youth ministry
Congregational and denominational youth programs under review.
By Donald E. Skinner 2.27.06

Church groups organize in more states for marriage equality
Developments in Unitarian Universalist advocacy for marriage equality.
By Jane Greer and Tom Stites 2.20.06

Work camps help rebuild Gulf Coast area
An up-close view of Gulf Coast destruction.
By Donald E. Skinner 2.13.06

Report examines racism, youth at 2005 General Assembly
Commission offers timeline and recommendations.
By Tom Stites and Christopher L. Walton 2.6.06

Hurricane fund gives $750K to churches, community groups
Grants continue from $3.5 million relief fund.
By Donald E. Skinner 1.30.06

Unitarian church drops lawsuit over Mormon plaza deal
Salt Lake City First Amendment fight comes to an end.
By Donald E. Skinner 1.30.06

UU church hosts Senator Kennedy for living wage rally
Event promotes economic justice.
By Jane Greer 1.23.06

Two dozen UU churches start podcasting
Unitarian Universalist churches broadcast sermons online.
By Donald E. Skinner 1.16.06

Tsunami fund focuses on marginalized populations
$2 million raised by Unitarian Universalist partnership helps marginalized populations and women affected by 2004 disaster.
By Jane Greer 1.9.06

Hurricanes’ devastation is emotional as well as physical
Florida UUs uneasy about third stormy year; Louisiana church is hiring to help volunteers.
By Donald E. Skinner 1.2.06

UUs in 11 states forming legislative advocacy groups
Four state groups already active; work coordinated with UU Service Committee.
By Donald E. Skinner 12.26.05

Alternative gift fairs support good causes
Churches support charitable organizations by sponsoring alternative gift fairs for Christmas.
By Donald E. Skinner 12.19.05

Three UUs arrested at Capitol budget protest
Interfaith protest against proposed federal budget cuts.
By Jane Greer and Donald E. Skinner 12.19.05

Church celebrates members' World War II heroism
At celebration of Unitarians who saved refugees from Nazism, a challenge: Who will help the victims of genocide in Darfur?
By Michelle Bates Deakin 12.19.05

Unitarian Universalist Association opposes Alito's confirmation
Denomination announces opposition to Supreme Court nominee.
By Tom Stites 12.12.05

Unitarian couple honored for World War II heroism
Israel honors cofounders of UU Service Committee.
By Michelle Bates Deakin 12.12.05

New director of UU United Nations Office
Jim Nelson brings international experience to advocacy and educational organization.
By Jane Greer 12.5.05

Churches relying on renewable energy sources
Wind, solar, and geothermal power are among sources.
By Jane Greer 11.28.05

Churches give away Sunday collection
Entire nonpledge Sunday offering donated to community groups every week.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.28.05

140 congregations show Wal-Mart film
Many Unitarian Universalists join economic justice campaign against retailer.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.21.05

Transylvania flood fund tops $275,000
U.S. churches aid historic Unitarian communities.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.21.05

UUA advertising in Times Square
Times Square video will run 24 days around Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve.
By Jane Greer 11.14.05

First grants to Gulf Coast community groups
$100,000 goes to four Louisiana and Mississippi community organizations.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.14.05

Boston honors Selma's civil rights activists
Unitarian Universalists cosponsor march, remember civil rights martyrs.
By Christopher L. Walton 11.7.05

Largest gathering of Cuban Unitarian Universalists
Unitarian Universalism gains momentum in Cuba.
By Jane Greer 11.7.05

UU United Nations Office funds AIDS orphans
Program funds school in Ghana for children who lost parents to AIDS.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.1.05

New Orleans congregations begin healing process
Hurricane Katrina scatters, then unites Louisiana Unitarian Universalists; no church damage reported from Hurricane Wilma.
By Donald E. Skinner 10.31.05

Unitarian Universalist witch loses Supreme Court appeal
Court rejects public prayer case without comment.
By Donald E. Skinner 10.24.05

Challenge grant to aid hurricane recovery
Shelter Rock's $500,000 matching grant could push the Gulf Coast Relief Fund over $3 million.
By Donald E. Skinner 10.17.05

Minister fasts 30 days to protest Iraq war
Members of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Syracuse, N.Y., joined the Rev. David Blanchard's fast for peace
By Donald E. Skinner 10.17.05

UUSC, UUA establish earthquake relief fund
October 8 earthquake devastated parts of Pakistan and India, killing tens of thousands.
By Donald E. Skinner 10.17.05

Gulf Coast Relief Fund tops $2 million
Donations 'will provide immediate and long-term assistance for the most marginalized people affected by this catastrophe.'
By Donald E. Skinner 10.10.05

Schulman's legacy includes $4.5 million gift
Retired minister's $4.5 million bequest will support scholarship, building loans, and other projects.
By Sonja L. Cohen 10.10.05

UUA President calls for U.S. withdrawal from Iraq
Pastoral letter expresses shame at 'our government's involvement with torture.'
By Tom Stites 10.10.05

Bare naked church ladies
Church's playful fundraising calendar celebrates senior women.
By Jane Greer 10.3.05

Hurricane relief fund reaches $1.5 million
Congregations establish partnerships to help Unitarian Universalist communities affected by hurricanes.
By Donald E. Skinner 10.3.05

Unitarian Universalists join antiwar protests in Washington
UU Service Committee 'trial' of top government officials for torture draws hundreds.
By Tom Stites 9.28.05

Flooded New Orleans church a 'horrific' scene
The Rev. Marta Valentin returns for a first-hand look at a hurricane-ravaged church.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.26.05

Mississippi Red Cross chapter led by Unitarian Universalist
'My mission has been to live up to the image of Clara Barton,' says Red Cross staffer; Mississippi, Alabama congregations pick up after storm.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.26.05

Unitarians in Transylvania suffer in floods
Partner churches help historic Unitarian communities; UUA raises relief funds.
By Jane Greer 9.19.05

Minister visits flooded church, reports total loss
Future of flooded New Orleans congregation uncertain; Unitarian Universalist congregations adopt affected churches and families.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.19.05

Gulf Coast Relief Fund tops $1 million
$1,005,731 given to UUA-UUSC hurricane relief fund; online technology played major role.
By Jane Greer 9.16.05

New Orleans church gathers by conference call
Growing UUA-UUSC hurricane relief fund raises $857,648; anonymous donor gives $100,000.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.13.05

UUs see progress in California gay marriage vote
California UUs celebrate legislature's vote for marriage equality.
By Jane Greer 9.12.05

UU hurricane relief effort sets $1 million goal
'Spectacular response' will aid congregations and agencies.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.9.05

Baton Rouge swells with displaced people
UUA president expresses outrage at government’s hurricane response; donations to UUA-UUSC fund reach $386,000.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.7.05

All Souls rings 'Abolition Bell' for Iraq dead
Historic church bell rings in Washington, D.C., for war dead.
By Jane Greer 9.6.05

Maryland UUs battle for marriage equality
Same-sex couples sue for marriage licenses in Baltimore.
By Jane Greer 9.6.05

Volunteers worship in damaged La. church
Volunteers spend weekend fixing one New Orleans-area church; donations to UUA-UUSC relief fund top $343,708.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.6.05

New Orleans minister looks for her congregation
Unitarian Universalists donate $141,739 online in two days to help hurting congregations.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.2.05

New social justice consulting program
Antioppression consulting program helps congregations in existing justice efforts.
9.1.05

UUs respond to hurricane's devastation
UUA sets up emergency relief fund; members open their homes to refugees from New Orleans
By Donald E. Skinner 8.31.05

First UU minister named Zen master
The Rev. James Ishmael Ford is the first Unitarian Universalist minister to be named a Zen master.
By Jane Greer 8.29.05

Sheen to play Rumsfeld at UUSC mock trial
'Call for Justice Weekend,' sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, will protest U.S. torture policies.
By Jane Greer 8.29.05

New salary recommendations
Tenth anniversary of guidelines for fair compensation.
By Donald E. Skinner 8.22.05

Church of the Younger Fellowship
New on-line church lets UU young adults stay connected 24/7.
By Donald E. Skinner 8.22.05

General Assembly 2005
Sermons, music, and politics at the Unitarian Universalist annual gathering.
By Donald E. Skinner and Christopher L. Walton 8.22.05

Beacon Press surpasses UUA's three-year goals
Beacon Press exceeds requirements set by the UUA Board.
By Jane Greer 8.22.05

Gitmo's first female chaplain is UU
The Rev. Cynthia Kane is one of four military chaplains at the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay.
By Jane Greer 8.22.05

Donors pool resources in 'giving circles'
'Shared Giving' circle created at UU Church in NC.
By Staff Writer 8.8.05

Ad campaign successful in Houston area
Houston area campaign giving churches new energy.
By Amelia Koford 8.4.05

$2.1 million gift will aid small congregations
One major gift will help small congregations in New Hampshire and Vermont; another secured the future of a Florida congregation.
By Staff Writer 8.1.05

Congregational anniversaries, 2004-2005
UU churches celebrate their beginnings.
By Amelia Koford 7.28.05

Pennsylvania congregation supports girls in Mozambique
UU's have found a way to help educate Mozambican girls.
By Staff Writer 7.25.05

UUA celebrates same-sex marriage anniversary in Massachusetts
The party included music, a wedding cake, toasts, and thousands of paper hearts.
By Staff Writer 7.18.05

Latin American UUs assemble to form AUULA
Unitarian Universalism gaining popularity in Latin America.
By Staff Writer 5.1.05

Milestones, May/June 2005
By Staff Writer 5.1.05

Fellowship named for Goodloe
Bowie, Maryland, congregation honors African American pioneer.
By Staff Writer 5.1.05

Financial advisor Ladd departs
Elected UUA term ends.
By Tom Stites 5.1.05

Large churches meet in Boston
UUA triennial conference.
By Staff Writer 5.1.05

A Greener General Assembly
General Assembly showing a more eco-friendly face.
By Donald E. Skinner 5.1.05

Sex ed comes under fire in Washington
The U.S. has one of the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections among teens.
By Staff Writer 5.1.05

Reston banners destroyed twice
Vandals destroyed 'Civil Marriage is a Civil Right' banners.
By Staff Writer 5.1.05

South Carolina kids honor MLK
Greenville, S.C., UU Fellowship cooperates with Presbyterian church.
By Staff Writer 5.1.05

Candidates in General Assembly races
5.1.05

Podcasting helps spread UU message
Ministers use new technology to reach the masses.
By Staff Writer 5.1.05

Town founded by Unitarians marks 150th
Lawrence, Kansas, celebration.
By Staff Writer 1.1.05

Civil liberties reexamined in 2005 Congress
UUA Washington Office for Advocacy update.
By Rob Keithan 1.1.05

Baskets send Bolivians to school
An unlikely bond between Washington's Puget Sound and Bolivia.
By Sonja L. Cohen 1.1.05

New solar panels electrify church
Carmel, California, church builds in sustainable manner.
By Staff Writer 1.1.05

Hope amidst disappointing election results
Cincinnati offers a bright spot.
By Staff Writer 1.1.05

UUA president arrested in protest at Sudanese Embassy
President Sinkford among initial signers of Save Darfur Coalition unity statement.
By Staff Writer 11.1.04

Stalwart Leaders
UUA's 2004 Volunteer Service and Distinguished Service Awards
By Sonja L. Cohen 9.1.04

Healthy stewardship, declining enrollment
2003 financial reports for UUA
By Tom Stites 9.1.04

General Assembly Report 2004
Annual event in Long Beach, California
By Christopher L. Walton 9.1.04

UUs establish legislative presence
California UUs lead the way with legislative ministry.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.1.04

Dedicating their lives to children
Parents of 21 devote themselves to work worldwide.
By Sonja L. Cohen and Reuel Amdur 3.1.04

Unitarian church sues Salt Lake City again
First Unitarian Church sues city a second time over sale of Main Street to LDS Church.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.1.03

Salt Lake UUs challenge Mormon control of city block
Court sides with Unitarian defense of free speech on city block purchased by LDS Church.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.1.03