On the cover: The Rev. Ron Robinson in an abandoned church his community ministry purchased in December (© Douglas Henderson).
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
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 placeFeatured online in another form: 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 storiesFeatured online in another form: 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 roleFeatured online in another form: 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 celebrationFeatured online in another form: 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 voiceFeatured online in another form: 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 funderFeatured online in another form: 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 caseFeatured online in another form: 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 buildingFeatured online in another form: 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 congregationsFeatured online in another form: 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 leasesFeatured online in another form: 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 staffFeatured online in another form: 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 issuesFeatured online in another form: 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 issuesFeatured online in another form: 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 youthFeatured online in another form: 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 headFeatured online in another form: William Schulz named new UUSC president Schulz chosen for his leadership on human rights. By Jane Greer in UU news
Global Day of Action observedFeatured online in another form: 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 powerFeatured online in another form: 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 valuesFeatured online in another form: 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 seekersFeatured online in another form: 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 defeatFeatured online in another form: 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