On the cover:
Celebrating, (1981) by Ron Waddams. Acrylic on board. © Private collection/The Bridgeman Art Library.
The Tyger and the Lamb Faith in authority divides the self and endangers the world. But faith in each other, a covenantal faith, can bring personal and global peace. By Dennis McCarty in Ideas
How to raise a mensch Cultivating your child's ethical and spiritual growth. By Debra W. Haffner in Life
'The threshold of a new era' Unitarian Universalist Association's General Assembly resounds with calls for liberal leadership. By Kimberly French in Life
Biggest coffee hour imaginable First impressions of a first-time General Assembly goer. By Kimberly French in Spirit
General Assembly endorses youth 'empowerment' UUA’s 2008 convention asks for annual reports from congregations and denominational groups about youth and young adult empowerment. By Jane Greer and Christopher L. Walton in News
GA having a 'green' impact
Whose am I? You can’t be a person by yourself. By Victoria Safford in Opening words
Good news for parents Debra W. Haffner's new book is full of good news about raising children. By Christopher L. Walton in From the editor
Learning from the interfaith world Four lessons for Unitarian Universalists in interfaith work. By William G. Sinkford in Our calling
Letters, Fall 2008 Readers respond to the Summer 2008 issue. By Jane Greer in Letters
Blog roundup, Fall 2008 Online responses to 'UU World.' By Shelby Meyerhoff in Letters
Traffic report, Fall 2008 Top ten stories at uuworld.org. By Christopher L. Walton in Letters
Do you have just enough anxiety? Anxiety can be a major source of energy in our lives and our organizations. By Robert Rosen in Forum
More congregations create addiction ministries 125 Unitarian Universalist congregations now offer ministries to people struggling with addiction. By Donald E. Skinner in Congregational life
Rowe Camp chapel fully renovated 101-year-old building serves UU camp founded in 1924. By Jane Greer in Congregational life
Letter to a new parent Your heart will be worn and joyous, wise and beat up, and full of sorrow and amazement. By Meg Barnhouse
Song Sparrows in the Hosta Forest Familiar growing, living things. By Claire B. Clements in Reflections
Carnival in Trinidad Inner journeys. By Marjean Willett in Reflections
How it feels to be 80 The only really upsetting thing about being old is realizing that I'm not going to see how everything comes out. By Richard D. Leonard in Reflections
Bad news in the ER 'Your son was at a concert when he collapsed.' By Emily Ferrara in Reflections
Rain on water The sky echoes the underwater world. By Freya Manfred in Reflections
Gay UU couples marry in Calif.Featured online in another form: California Unitarian Universalists celebrate same-sex marriages Unitarian Universalist couples, ministers, congregations celebrate now-legal marriages. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
UUA presidential hopefuls talk at GAFeatured online in another form: UUA presidential candidates take questions at GA Laurel Hallman and Peter Morales talk about presidential priorities. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Gunman kills two in Knoxville UU churchFeatured online in another form: Two Unitarian Universalists killed in church shooting Knoxville shooter may have been motivated by ‘hatred of the liberal movement.’ By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Church resource sharing studiedFeatured online in another form: UUA team studies resource distribution to congregations 'Congregations Come First' task force looks at ways to support Unitarian Universalist congregations. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Churches with extended sites on the increaseFeatured online in another form: UU congregations support extended sites Churches nurture growth through satellite locations. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Sinkford speaks at summit before G8Featured online in another form: Sinkford speaks at religious summit before G8 meeting Interfaith gathering urges action on climate change, nuclear disarmament, and terrorism. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Green Sanctuary to move to UUAFeatured online in another form: UUA to administer Green Sanctuary program UUA to take over environmental program from UU Ministry for Earth By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Burmese flood reliefFeatured online in another form: UUA, UUSC raise funds for Burmese cyclone victims Repressive government, poor infrastructure hamper relief efforts. By Jane Greer in UU news
Dan Brody seeks reelection as UUA financial advisor Newton, Mass., finance expert seeks second term as UUA officer at 2009 General Assembly. By Jane Greer in UU news
District support for flood victimsFeatured online in another form: UUA districts in Midwest raise funds for flood relief Churches stay dry, but some Unitarian Universalists lose homes. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Seven Principles review process explainedFeatured online in another form: Commission outlines process for reviewing Principles and Purposes Any changes to UUA's covenant will be presented to 2009 General Assembly. By Warren R. Ross in UU news
Can spirituality help at work? In bookstores, spirituality is packaged as if it's a pep pill for overworked managers. By Stephanie Anagnoson in Bookshelf
Books by UU authors, Fall 2008 A selection of books written by Unitarian Universalists. By Rosalie Davis and Jane Greer in Books by UU authors
Children’s questions, covenants, and anxiety Questions for spiritual reflection and adult group discussions. By Jane Greer in What in the World?
Ethical Culture's humanist legacy Unitarianism and Universalism have been liberal religious cousins to the Ethical Culture movement since its founding in 1876. Now an Ethical Society has joined the UUA. By Kimberly French in Looking back
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Unitarian Universalists in the media: Weekly guide to news about UUs
The interdependent web: Weekly guide to the best in UU blogs
A bench by the road The author of 'Beloved' wrote her novel because there was 'no suitable memorial' to slaves. By Toni Morrisonin Feature
The stages of rest Four stages of burnout and recovery as the church year draws to a close. By Doug Muder
Forgive us our secrets People keep secrets for all kinds of reasons, even Unitarian Universalists. By Doug Muder
Prayer in the aftermath of hate Words of grief and consolation after a deadly attack on the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville. By Stephen M. Shick