Tom Stites was the editor of UU World from 1997 to 2006 and retired as its publisher in 2007. He is a member of the First Religious Society of Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Tom Stites on UUA.org.
By Tom Stites
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Former UUA President O. Eugene Pickett DiesTom StitesFrom UU NewsPresident of the Unitarian Universalist Association from 1979 to 1985, Pickett oversaw a period of growth and financial stability.
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‘UU World’ turns 50Tom StitesFrom IdeasThroughout many changes, this magazine has remained a benefit of membership in a UU congregation.
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Former UUA Moderator Denny Davidoff diesTom StitesFrom UU NewsDenise T. Davidoff among Unitarian Universalist Association’s most active volunteer leaders, chairing board from 1993 to 2001 and serving in many roles over 50 years.
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Former UUA President Bob West dies at 88Tom StitesFrom UU NewsThe Rev. Robert Nelson West led the Unitarian Universalist Association through its most tumultuous period, 1969–1977.
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Environment and diversity themes of General AssemblyChristopher L. Walton, Tom StitesFrom EditorialReport on the Unitarian Universalist Association’s 2007 annual meeting.
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Midweek church nights build spiritTom StitesFrom LifeDinner, programs, and worship for all ages bring people together on weeknights.
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General Assembly asserts UU moral valuesChristopher L. Walton, Tom StitesFrom UU News
In Portland, UUA’s annual meeting recalls Pentagon Papers, urges opposition to torture and Iraq war, affirms transgender people.
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UUA board approves two affiliatesTom StitesFrom UU News
At post-GA meeting, board discusses controversial new criteria for independent affiliate organizations.
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UUA board cuts funds to seminariesTom StitesFrom UU News
Board approves plan to develop new approach to supporting theological education.
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'The future we hope to see'Donald E. Skinner, Tom StitesFrom EditorialCongregations respond to the General Assembly’s challenge to examine race and class, embracing a multicultural future.
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Freedom to Marry group honors Unitarian UniversalistsTom StitesFrom UU NewsThree Massachusetts congregations honored for gay marriage advocacy.
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General Assembly 2006Tom StitesFrom EditorialEnvironmental issues dominate the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalist leaders.
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UUA Board moves toward new governance modelTom StitesFrom UU News
Gradual process involves adapting Carver Policy Governance model; Board also approves new health care plan.
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‘uuworld.org’ wins best-of-industry awardTom StitesFrom UU News
Web marketing group names uuworld.org best faith-based campaign of the year.
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UUs prominent in state battles for gay marriageJane Greer, Tom StitesFrom UU News
Unitarian Universalists flex new political muscle lobbying for marriage equality.
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Report examines racism, youth at 2005 General AssemblyTom Stites, Christopher L. WaltonFrom UU News
Commission offers timeline and recommendations after tense interactions at UUA annual meeting in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Unitarian Universalist Association opposes Alito's confirmationTom StitesFrom UU News
Opposition rooted in 2004 General Assembly resolution on civil liberties.
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Philip Simmons's wisdomTom StitesFrom IdeasA documentary follows contributing editor Philip Simmons through his final months.
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Fascism in America?Tom StitesFrom IdeasDavidson Loehr and Charles Derber see fascism in contemporary American politics.
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President Sinkford calls for U.S. withdrawal from IraqTom StitesFrom UU NewsPastoral letter expresses shame at ‘our government’s involvement with torture.’
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UUs join antiwar protests in WashingtonTom StitesFrom UU NewsUU Service Committee ‘trial’ of top government officials for torture draws hundreds.
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Healthy stewardship, declining enrollmentTom StitesFrom Editorial2003 financial reports for Unitarian Universalist Association
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How corporations became 'persons'Tom StitesFrom Editorial
The amazing true story of a legal fiction that undermines American democracy.
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A former president’s futureTom StitesFrom Editorial‘The problem in Unitarian Universalism is sometimes an idealism that is too abstract and too good to be true.’
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‘Moral Values’ Statement of Conscience approved after chaotic, jovial debateTom StitesFrom UU News
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UU World announces changes in frequencyTom StitesFrom EditorialMagazine to become quarterly; website relaunch
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Staff investigative work turns up lost eulogyTom StitesFrom EditorialHow we found Martin Luther King Jr.’s lost eulogy for a murdered Unitarian Universalist.
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At 50, UUA readies for changesTom StitesFrom EditorialGeneral Assembly endorses major changes on UUA’s 50th anniversary. -
An enviable partnershipTom StitesFrom EditorialFrom the General Assembly to interfaith justice campaigns, UUA Moderator Denny Davidoff and UUA President John Buehrens have led as a team.
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General Assembly juggles many questions, elects trustees and committee membersTom StitesFrom UU News
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Resources on corporate privilegeJane Greer, Tom StitesFrom EditorialLearn more about corporate privilege and ways citizens can work for change.
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The ‘UU everyperson’ of her generationTom StitesFrom EditorialHighlights from an interview with the outgoing moderator of the UUA, Denise Davidoff.