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A faith for the few?
Unitarian Universalists are torn between pride in our elite history and aspirations to be a religion for all. It’s a tension with deep roots.
By Mark Harris in Ideas

To listen without judging
Inspired by their minister's story, activists at a New York church launch an abortion hotline that offers support without judgment.
By Kimberly French in Life

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New paper, new departments
Introducing the new and improved 'UU World.'
By Christopher L. Walton in From the editor

We must get better at communicating
Our relationships are created and sustained by our communication.
By Peter Morales in From the president

Cultivating an abandoned place
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Cultivating an abandoned place
The Rev. Ron Robinson's unconventional church in Turley, Okla., focuses on service.
By Donald E. Skinner in Life

Colorado congregation enjoys increased space
Jefferson Unitarian Church keeps growing, building.
By Jane Greer in Spiritual landmarks

Eggplant extravaganza
What happened when I vowed to get all my vegetables from a local farmshare.
By Susan Bagby in Life

ZIP code: 46226
All Souls Unitarian Church, Indianapolis, Indiana.
By Christopher L. Walton in Zip code

UUs share their personal immigration stories
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UUs share their own immigration stories
Immigration problems beset ministers as well as lay people.
By Michelle Bates Deakin in Life

Grace wins in the end
Grace and the sugary sweet are so much at odds that in order to be a friend of one you have to be an enemy of the other.
By Chance Hunter in Spirit

Attitude adjustment
Multiculturalism? Well and good. But don't stop there!
By Everett Hoagland in Spirit

The wisdom of the wild
I don't mean misbehavior, but real wildness, elemental wildness, animal wildness.
By Dan Schatz in Spirit

Quarry
Brilliant colors and the 'crazy parts of our lives.'
By Micheal Cross Trinity in Spirit

Families: Living in good faith...with technology

Districts assess their governance role
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Districts begin changing their governance role
Four district boards agree to recognize UUA Board of Trustees as sole governing board.
By Jane Greer in UU news

UUA plans 50th anniversary celebration
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UUA plans 50th anniversary celebration
Big events scheduled for 2011 General Assembly in Charlotte, N.C.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

Legislative groups amplify UU voice
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UU legislative ministries now in 15 states
State legislative ministries bring UU values to the public arena.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

As shareholder, UUA challenges Prop 23 funder
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UUA challenges oil company’s political spending
Shareholder resolution questions oil company’s $4 million effort to delay California’s global warming law.
By Jane Greer in UU news

Charges dropped in Phoenix case
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Charges dropped against UU arrested in Phoenix protest
First arrestees found ‘not guilty’; charges dropped against second group
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

UUA considers purchase of new building
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UUA looking into possible sale of Boston buildings
Administration expresses interest in modern building near Andover Newton Theological School.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

Leap of Faith program pairs congregations
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UUA launches Leap of Faith program
Growth program sets up mentoring relationships for twelve UU congregations; Association Sunday gifts provide funding.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

UU on trial for blocking leases
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Utah man's actions blocked oil and gas leases
Salt Lake Unitarians support Tim DeChristopher, who risks jail time for his environmental activism.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

Mountain retreat center lays off staff
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N.C. retreat center drastically reduces staff
The Mountain’s board lays off CEO and half of staff.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

UUA, UUs focus on transgender issues
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Unitarian Universalists honor transgender deaths
Congregations becoming more aware of transgender issues, say advocates.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

UUA, UUs focus on transgender issues
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New LGBT coordinator will emphasize trans issues
'It's time to give attention to the trans community,' says new UUA program coordinator Delfin Bautista.
By Jane Greer in UU news

Ministers speak out on bullying of gay youth
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UU ministers speak out in support of gay teens
Unitarian Universalists use sermons, letters, and YouTube videos to confront bullying.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

Schulz chosen as UUSC head
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William Schulz named new UUSC president
Schulz chosen for his leadership on human rights.
By Jane Greer in UU news

Global Day of Action observed
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89 UU congregations join Global Day of Action
Unitarian Universalists promote environmental stewardship with '10-10-10' events.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

Mich. church uses wind power
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Ann Arbor congregation uses wind power
Unitarian Universalist congregation builds wind turbine; Minnesota church to do the same.
By Jane Greer in UU news

UUA chooses program to assess values
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Board approves two-year project to shape UUA’s vision
Will invite congregations to use Appreciative Inquiry to develop ‘shared vision for denomination’s future.’
By Jane Greer and Christopher L. Walton in UU news

N.J. UU churches give shelter to asylum seekers
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Offering a room to asylum seekers
Members of two N.J. Unitarian Universalist congregations host political asylum seekers as part of interfaith group.
By Jane Greer in UU news

In brief: Sheltering the faith
News about congregational building programs.
By Jane Greer in UU news

Dunning credits persistence for DADT's defeat
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Dunning celebrates persistence in repeal of DADT
Zoe Dunning, a retired Navy commander and Unitarian Universalist, stood by President Obama’s side as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was repealed.
By Jane Greer in UU news

Great trees of life
People are not trees, of course, but old people have many of the traits we revere in trees.
By W. Frederick Wooden in Ideas

Got God?
You're definitely in good company when it comes to God-turning and God-thinking.
By Myriam Renaud in Ideas

Nordic strands of our living tradition
The story of Icelandic, Norwegian, and Finnish Unitarians in North America.
By Stefan M. Jonasson in Looking back

The story of Ephraim Nute
New book chronicles life of frontier Unitarian minister.
By Sonja L. Cohen in Books by UU authors

Heritage and history groups sponsor conference together
'History and Heritage Convocation' unites four independent organizations.
By Christopher L. Walton in Ideas

Gordon Martin, civil rights lawyer
UUA parliamentarian's book chronicles African Americans' efforts to vote in 1960s Mississippi.
By Christopher L. Walton in Books by UU authors

Letters, Spring 2011
Readers respond to the Winter 2010 issue.
in Letters

Blog roundup, Spring 2011
Online responses to UU World.
By Kenneth Sutton in Letters

Traffic report, Spring 2011
Top ten stories at uuworld.org.
By Christopher L. Walton in Letters

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The Honey Springs worship committee ponders a revival
What would a Unitarian Universalist revival be reviving?
By Meg Barnhouse

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Stop the elevator; I'm not done
If someone on an elevator asked you what Unitarian Universalism is, could you answer before one of you reached your destination?
By Doug Muder

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