On the cover: “Ascidiae,” plate 85 from Kunstformen der Natur (1899–1904), by Ernst Haeckel. Calmann & King, London, UK/The Bridgeman Art Library.
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Natural faith How Darwinian evolution has transformed liberal religion. By William R. Murry in Ideas
Our inner ape How deeply rooted is our Unitarian Universalist belief in peace and justice for all? By Anthony David in Ideas
Imagineers of soul In our churches, we should be sorcerer’s apprentices in the art of quenching thirst and opening the doors of meaning. Why, then, are we so scared? By Christine Robinson in Ideas
'True to my lineage' The Rev. Mark Morrison-Reed's quest for spiritual integration. By Kimberly French in Life
An entangled bank The grandeur of the evolutionary worldview. By Charles Darwin in Opening words
Charles Darwin's bicentennial Two aspects of Darwin's legacy for liberal religion. By Christopher L. Walton in From the editor
An African pilgrimage Coming face to face and heart to heart with the reality of slavery. By William G. Sinkford in Our calling
Letters, Spring 2009 Readers respond to the Winter 2008 issue. By Jane Greer in Letters
Mailbox, Spring 2009 Judging what's on the table, questioning what's on the cover. By Jane Greer in Letters
Blog roundup, Spring 2009 Online responses to UU World. By Christopher L. Walton in Letters
Traffic report, Spring 2009 Top ten stories at uuworld.org. By Christopher L. Walton in Letters
Working together to create common security Common Security Clubs can help us share each other's burdens in a time of economic crisis. By Chuck Collins in Forum
Congregations remain hopeful in face of recession Some congregations have pared back budgets. Most are worried about finding ways to support members in need. By Donald E. Skinner in Congregational life
Expanding a landmark A green addition to Frank Lloyd Wright's landmark Unitarian church in Madison. By Sonja L. Cohen in Spiritual landmarks
Serving Dionysus I worshiped the gods of comedy and tragedy long before I worshiped Jesus's God, and I have never stopped leaving gifts at the altar of Dionysus. By Victoria Weinstein in Reflections
Low hanging fruit Painting is where I struggle to see the world as it is. By Angie Reed Garner in Reflections
Totem games Guess who I am. By Yvonne Seon in Reflections
Ecological spiritual delight Slow down and walk lightly on the Earth, even if just for a moment. By Patricia Guthmann Haresch in Reflections
UUA prepares for belt tightening Unitarian Universalist Association anticipates 10 percent drop in revenue in FY2010, begins planning cuts. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Pa. start-up church takes new approachFeatured online in another form: 'Charged-full living' UUA-sponsored WellSprings Congregation takes a different approach to new church development. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
$70,000 given for Calif. fire reliefFeatured online in another form: California UU congregations regroup as fires ebb Few lost homes but smoke damage is extensive. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
UUA presidential candidates speakFeatured online in another form: Hallman, Morales share visions for UUA presidency Candidates for 2009 election take questions at New England fall conference. By Jane Greer in UU news
Elections brought UUs joy and sorrowFeatured online in another form: Ballot initiatives bring setbacks for same-sex couples Unitarian Universalists disappointed in state election results limiting GLBT rights. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Elections brought UUs joy and sorrowFeatured online in another form: UU candidates win elections State ballot initiatives on abortion, marijuana, show mixed results. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Elections brought UUs joy and sorrowFeatured online in another form: UUA urges Calif. Supreme Court to overturn Prop. 8 Proposition 8 threatens the constitutional rights of all minority groups, according to lawsuit filed by religious coalition. By Jane Greer in UU news
Working group meets to plan youth ministryFeatured online in another form: Youth ministry working group meets to chart new course Six youth selected by YRUU leadership join group charged with designing new model for UUA youth ministry. By Donald E. Skinner
UUA emphasizes Google AdWordsFeatured online in another form: Ad campaign to focus on Google AdWords UUA moves advertising from ‘Time’ to cyberspace. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
UU to head ex-Universalist schoolFeatured online in another form: UU minister to lead former Universalist college The Rev. Dr. William L. Fox elected St. Lawrence University’s eighteenth president. By Jane Greer in UU news
GA to vote on new UUA PrinciplesFeatured online in another form: Commission offers second draft of new UUA Principles After receiving more than 1,700 comments on proposed changes to the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Principles and Purposes, Commission presents revised draft to Board of Trustees. By Christopher L. Walton in UU news
Holding the center Religious liberals reject the idea that a religion is a collection of beliefs that are either true or false. By Doug Muder in Bookshelf
Music for an imaginary exit By Christopher L. Walton in Books by UU authors
Books by UU authors, Spring 2009 A selection of books written by Unitarian Universalists. By Jane Greer in Books by UU authors
Killer apes, spiritual experiences, and theater Questions for spiritual reflection and adult group discussions. By Jane Greer in What in the World?
Peace Network rallied UUs against nukes We didn't have to declare ourselves a traditional peace church to be strong advocates for peace and nuclear disarmament. By Stephen M. Shick in Looking back
That elusive more What do Unitarian Universalists need to go deeper? By Doug Muder
Watching the evidence change A meditation on the inauguration of President Barack Obama, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. By Rosemary Bray McNatt
Flat tire and a beating heart A heartbeat is one thing you want to do like everyone else. By Meg Barnhouse
Laying claim to my own blackness Being an Afro-American is a diverse experience that resists simple characterizations. By Mark Morrison-Reedin Feature