On the cover: As the choir sings “We Shall Be Known” at the end of the Sunday worship service at the Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly on June 23, people of color, indigenous people, and LGBTQ people of all ages gather on the stage; see page 10. (© 2019 John Benford/UUA)
UUA President Susan Frederick-Gray addresses the General Assembly on June 20. (© 2019 Nancy Pierce/UUA)*
The power of we Questions probing the heart of our faith. by Mr. Barb Greve, Elandria Williams, Carey McDonald, Julia Landis, Cammie Horne, Sofía Betancourt, and Elias Ortega-Aponte
Theodore Parker (Public Domain)
Spiritual friendship and social justice The Transcendentalists practiced the art of forming and maintaining spiritual friendships that transcended differences of gender, class, theology, politics, and race. by John Buehrens
We are the ones we’re waiting for by Kenneth Sutton in From the editor
The cup is what holds the light by Susan Frederick-Gray in From the president
Families: What are miracles? (PDF) Four-page insert adapted from Tapestry of Faith lifespan faith development programs. by the UUA Faith Development Office in Families Weave a Tapestry of Faith
The Rev. Dr. Debra Haffner (© 2019 Annalee Durland-Jones)
‘You are whole and welcome here’ A Breakthrough Congregation in Virginia builds community through Pride. by Andrea Dulanto
‘We must continue to choose each other’ Highlights from the UUA General Assembly in June. photographs by John Benford and Nancy Pierce
Activist wins environmental award UU Alfred Brownell works to safeguard Liberia’s resources. by Sherri Daye Scott
Book to note: Gratitude for beginners by Sonja L. Cohen
Spiritual Landmarks: Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane by Sonja L. Cohen
Welcome to UUism: What are Joys and Sorrows? by Liz James
© 2019 John Benford/UUA
‘It is time now’ Worship highlights from the UUA General Assembly in Spokane, Washington. photographs by John Benford and Nancy Pierce
If I didn’t tell that story, it wouldn’t get told Journalist fights for criminal justice reform in Spokane. by Sandra Williams
GA public witness demands, ‘No new jail’ by Elaine McArdle
General Assembly: Deep conversation Photos and prompts.
© 1973 Diana Davies/Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
Q&A: Adapting ‘A Queer History’ for young readers An edited version of this Beacon Broadside post appears in the Fall issue of UU World. by Christian Coleman, Beacon Broadside: A Project of Beacon Press
NPR confirms four men attacked Reeb in 1965 Investigative podcast revisits the murder of civil rights activist James Reeb. by Christopher L. Walton
‘¡Puerto Rico se levanta!’ Empire has failed Puerto Rico. It’s time to demand better. by Julio Noboa Polanco
A map to spiritual growth New tool helps UUs identify their spiritual priorities. by Elaine McArdle
Blog roundup: Resilient hope, not brittle optimism Highlights from the Unitarian Universalist conversation online, April through June 2019. by Heather Christensen
Top ten online
The print edition contains abridged versions of stories that may have appeared first on uuworld.org.
© 2019 Larry Gilstad
UUs protest Homestead child detention center Thousands of immigrant children are held at for-profit detention center in Florida. by Elaine McArdle
Unitarian Universalists join national protests against migrant detention centers Members and leaders join “Close the Camps” protests. by Elaine McArdle
Rhode Island church hosts tenth annual LGBTQ prom for youth 250 teens and young adults attend tenth Born This Way Prom, sponsored by Channing Memorial Church’s Interweave group. by Elaine McArdle
Media roundup General Assembly attendees support activists in Spokane; book controversy; the personal costs of making history
GA affirms democracy as vital but corrupted ideal At annual business meeting, Unitarian Universalists also celebrate completion of fundraising for Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism. by Christopher L. Walton
GA 2019 one of the greenest by Elaine McArdle
UUA, DRUUMM sign memorandum of understanding at GA Five-year agreement signed at 2019 General Assembly.
The Commission on Institutional Change at General Assembly
Gift card scammers targeting congregations In carefully targeted scams, email messages designed to look like they were sent by a minister ask members for gift cards. by Christian Schmidt
Congregational news Virginia congregation celebrates new name, home
The Rev. Dr. Mark Morrison-Reed (© 2019 Nancy Pierce/UUA)
Mark Morrison-Reed, CB Beal, Denise Rimes honored at GA by Elaine McArdle
UUA names new treasurer, GA director by Christopher L. Walton
BLUU announces panelists for theology symposium by Elaine McArdle
Meadville names Ortega-Aponte as new president by Christopher L. Walton
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