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"Cheddar Gorge," detail, © 1997 by Mark Copeland, oil on canvas. Private collection. Portal Gallery Ltd./The Bridgeman Art Library.
Eating ethically Eating connects us intimately with the 'interdependent web of all existence,' but most food is grown in environmentally unsustainable ways. Is there a Seventh Principle approach to food? By Amy Hassinger in Ideas
Help for anxious parents The world is a dangerous place, but many parents are at risk of overprotecting their children. By Kimberly French in Life
The anxiety pro Psychologist John Dacey's own struggle with anxiety inspired a career helping others. By Kimberly French in Life
The heart of our faith Gratitude should be the center of Unitarian Universalist theology. By Galen Guengerich in Ideas
A mirror and a lens My goal is to give you a magazine with a broad range of UU voices that truly conveys the dynamism of liberal religion today. By Christopher L. Walton in From the editor
Let's rediscover our purpose What's the purpose of our Association? Shouldn't it trip off the tongue? By William G. Sinkford in Our calling
Letters, Spring 2007 Readers respond to the Winter 2006 issue. By Jane Greer in Letters
Mailbox, Spring 2007 Thoughts on torture and human dignity. By Jane Greer in Letters
Blogs on 'UU World' Online responses to 'UU World.' By Jane Greer in Letters
Our interdependent weather forecast What we do to the sky is destined eventually to rain down on us. By Laura Lee in Forum
Interfaith community groups leverage power More than 100 Unitarian Universalist congregations participate in congregation-based community organizing. By Donald E. Skinner in Congregational life
The church in the hill Architect of Jacksonville, Fla., church wanted building to look like an extension of the land. By Jane Greer in Spiritual landmarks
Great art and the gods Five-year-olds ask theological questions in a fine art museum. By Elaine Greensmith Jordan in Reflections
Don't fence me in Narrative symbolism on large, colorful canvases. By Joyce Garner in Reflections
Great Blue rising A heron at sunrise. By Barbara Lydecker Crane in Reflections
What membership means People join a Unitarian Universalist congregation looking for a church that helps them be more loving. By Alice Blair Wesley in Reflections
From fear to eternity After losing a job, learning to walk backward down a 150-foot-cliff. By Lyla D. Hamilton in Reflections
UUs protest more troops to IraqFeatured online in another form: Unitarian Universalists protest Iraq surge UUA president criticizes Bush for troop increase. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
N.J. archdiocese evicts UU congregationFeatured online in another form: UU congregation evicted by Catholic landlord New Jersey diocese terminates lease because of gay rights speaker. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Churches address global AIDS crisisFeatured online in another form: Churches respond to global AIDS crisis Unitarian Universalist congregations raise funds, lobby for international AIDS relief. By Jane Greer in UU news
Vandals target two churches’ liberal symbols Congregations respond with forgiveness, activism, and increased security. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Miller leads staff group in transitionFeatured online in another form: Beth Miller leads department in transition Unitarian Universalist Association's multifaceted ministry staff group broadens its mission. By Jane Greer in UU news
Lavan sets up new scholarshipFeatured online in another form: Meadville Lombard announces new scholarship Gift from Spencer and Susan Lavan to encourage academic excellence at Chicago seminary. By Jane Greer in UU news
Seattle church honors minister with new fundFeatured online in another form: Seattle UU church honors minister New fund recommits church to social justice. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
UU martyr’s life laudedFeatured online in another form: UU civil rights martyr posthumously honored Viola Liuzzo inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame. By Jane Greer in UU news
Changes ahead for 2007 GA in Portland, Ore.Featured online in another form: Big changes announced for UUA's General Assembly Denomination's annual meeting reschedules Sunday worship service, will reexamine Association's purposes. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
UUA, UCC ‘just friends,’ say leadersFeatured online in another form: UUA, United Church of Christ 'just friends,' say leaders Denominational presidents mark bicentennial of 'Unitarian controversy' with dialogue on shared past and future collaboration. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Insurance plan adopted by UUAFeatured online in another form: Board approves UUA insurance plan Green building guidelines, revised GA schedule also approved at October meeting. By Sonja L. Cohen in UU news
Anthropologist studies ‘ex-gay’ EvangelicalsFeatured online in another form: Straight to Jesus Inside the Evangelical gay-conversion movement. By Doug Muder
Books by UU authors, Spring 2007 A selection of books written by Unitarian Universalists. By Leah Rubin-Cadrain in Books by UU authors
Awe, ethical eating, and parents' worries Questions for spiritual reflection and adult group discussions. By Jane Greer in What in the World?
America's first cemetery, Unitarian-style Boston's 175-year-old Mount Auburn Cemetery reflects Unitarian views of death. By Kimberly French in Looking back
Slaves to energy We depend on energy sources that threaten dramatic climate changes around the world. Can we change course? The author suggests that it may be possible with difficult and far-reaching changes. By Jon Luomain Feature