On the cover: Village (detail), © Emil Parrag (1925– ). Oil on board. Private collection/The Bridgeman Art Library.
Walking in others' shoes Stories from the early years of the new partner church movement. By Gretchen Thomas in Life
The partner church movement today Almost 200 North American UU congregations have partner churches in other parts of the world. By Christopher L. Walton in Life
The spirituality of service Giving our time to our congregations can be spiritually transformative. By Erik Walker Wikstrom in Life
Focus on immigration The 2010 General Assembly called on Unitarian Universalists to stand with immigrants. By Donald E. Skinner in News
Transylvanian Unitarian prayers For entering and departing a church. in Opening words
Beyond the horizon Seeing Unitarian Universalism as an international faith. By Christopher L. Walton in From the editor
Letters, Fall 2010 Readers respond to the Summer 2010 issue. By Jane Greer in Letters
Blog roundup, Fall 2010 Online responses to UU World. By Kenneth Sutton in Letters
Traffic report, Fall 2010 Top ten stories at uuworld.org. By Christopher L. Walton in Letters
Service is our prayer When we serve we become more compassionate, more sensitive, more understanding, and more aware. By Peter Morales in From the president
The gift of playing God What if 'playing God' called to mind our liberal theological ideas rather than an all-powerful deity? By Barnaby Feder in Forum
Choirs bring a 'heart connection' Unitarian Universalist church choirs strengthen community, deepen personal spirituality. By Donald E. Skinner in Congregational life
Members donated prisms and crystals for church skylight Tree motifs prominent in San Antonio church. By Jane Greer in Spiritual landmarks
Broken Buddha The enlightened one as imperfect, cracked, and chipped. By Meg Barnhouse
Crying out for justice Everything is perfect, and needs a lot of work. By James Ishmael Ford in Reflections
Visual music Capturing the music of the slot canyons of the Southwest. By Beth Kingsley Hawkins and Kenneth Sutton in Reflections
There is enough There's enough for you. There's enough for me. We don't have to throw anybody under the bus. By Keith Ellison in Reflections
Good works If our beliefs have meaning, we must act as if our souls depend on it. By Jeffrey A. Lockwood in Reflections
Words They tumble forth. By Emily Kennedy in Reflections
Dew drops The artist invited poets to respond to her work. By Amy Kindred and Kenneth Sutton in Reflections
The dark llama Standing in the shadow of the nebulae. By Robert Walsh in Reflections
Families: Weave a Tapestry of Faith (pdf)
Meadville Lombard finds partnerFeatured online in another form: Seminaries announce plans for 'theological university' Chicago's Meadville Lombard will combine with Boston-area Andover Newton in interfaith partnership. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Move to rename district failsFeatured online in another form: Bid to rename Thomas Jefferson District fails again Motion to change UUA district’s name falls short by 3 votes. By Jane Greer in UU news
UUA picks new retirement plan over Darfur tiesFeatured online in another form: UUA pulls pension fund from Fidelity Board of Trustees approves switch to TIAA-CREF over Fidelity’s ties in Darfur. By Jane Greer in UU news
Board looks at COA, plans to evaluate AIWsFeatured online in another form: Board, president question Commission on Appraisal’s role UUA Board of Trustees partially restores Commission’s budget, but is reviewing ‘accountability’ of elected UUA committees. By Jane Greer in UU news
UU leads fight against 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'Featured online in another form: UU fights ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Retired naval commander advocates for law’s repeal. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
UU-UNO honors 'Blue Ribbon' congregationsFeatured online in another form: UU-UNO honors Blue Ribbon congregations Congregations celebrated for supporting Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office By McCall Breuer in UU news
Maine teen honored for GLBT activismFeatured online in another form: UU youth’s activism for GLBT rights honored Danielle Smith meets President Obama at special White House reception By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
$41k given for Ky., Tenn. floodsFeatured online in another form: UUA raises funds for southeastern flood victims Will help Unitarian Universalist congregations in Tennessee and Kentucky. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Mass. couple slept outside all yearFeatured online in another form: Couple makes backyard camping a lifestyle Massachusetts pair has been sleeping outdoors for a year. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Holdeen partner receives peace prizeFeatured online in another form: UU partner in India wins international peace prize Ela Bhatt, founder of India’s largest women’s union, awarded 2010 Niwano Peace Prize. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
40-40-40 honors Earth Day's 40th anniversaryFeatured online in another form: Hundreds of congregations mark 40th Earth Day Many Unitarian Universalists focused on ‘ethical eating.’ By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Woman brings gun to church Brief congregational news items from the Fall 2010 issue. By Jane Greer in UU news
Transgender activist promotes ENDAFeatured online in another form: Transgender UU champions passage of ENDA New federal law would end discrimination against GLBT people in the workplace. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
UUA membership decreases againFeatured online in another form: UUA membership declines for second year Numbers show slight decline, less than Mainline Protestant churches. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Do all religions share a common thread? A clear-eyed understanding of our religious differences may be the best hope for promoting cooperation among different religions. By Dan Harper in Bookshelf
Satire takes aim at recent UUA history In new novel, former editor of this magazine satirizes the Unitarian Universalist Association. By Christopher L. Walton in Bookshelf
Meet the founders of the UU Service Committee A new book shares the stories of the founders of the UUSC. By Kenneth Sutton in Bookshelf
Imperfection, playing God, and universal religion Questions for spiritual reflection and adult group discussions. By Jane Greer in What in the World?
Theodore Parker, radical theologian 2010 is the bicentennial of the most influential Unitarian minister who ever lived. By Dean Grodzins in Looking back
Our ability to break keeps us alive Our ability to break and heal keeps us alive and makes us stronger. By David Pyle
The wisdom tree Sometimes the place where you used to find wisdom gets destroyed. By Meg Barnhouse
The catch I haven't played chess in decades, yet somehow I've ended up with a chess player's worldview. By Doug Muder
Yes, I've read the bill. It stinks. We must respond with love to the fear that drives the debate about immigration. By James Ishmael Ford
General Assembly blog: Extended coverage from the Minneapolis General Assembly, June 2010
Unitarian Universalists in the media: Weekly guide to news about UUs
The interdependent web: Weekly guide to the best in UU blogs
UU parenting: Twice-monthly blog by Michelle Richards