Farewell, 25 Beacon Street? As the UUA looks for a more modern headquarters, Unitarian Universalists reflect on the symbolic meaning of its perch on Boston’s Beacon Hill. By Richard Higgins in Ideas
What is reproductive justice? Women need more than a right to choose. Unitarian Universalists are joining a broader movement seeking reproductive justice. By Darcy Baxter in Ideas
Sharon's breakthrough How a small church chose to invest in a more ambitious future. By Donald E. Skinner in Life
I've loved the view from 25 The neighborhood has been an incalculable bonus working for the UUA on Beacon Hill. By Christopher L. Walton in From the editor
What Unitarian Universalists want Unitarian Universalists share a profound sense of what we cherish and what we want to become. By Peter Morales in From the president
Marine ecologist wins 'genius grant'Featured online in another form: UU marine ecologist wins 'genius grant' MacArthur Foundation recognizes Nancy Rabalais for work in Gulf Coast dead zones. By Michelle Bates Deakin in Life
Urban gardener hopes to turn foreclosures into farmsFeatured online in another form: Urban gardener hopes to turn foreclosures into farms Milwaukee UU believes creating a 'harvestable city' will improve quality of life. By Nicole Sweeney Etter in Life
Pink church on the bluff Oregon City UUs enjoy rare stained glass in a distinctive building. By Allison Bennett in Spiritual landmarks
Praying for each other People felt closer to the church community, knowing the struggle of another in the room. By Daniel Kanter in Life
Book to note: 'Mira and the Big Story' A young girl learns to respect diverse traditions. By Sonja L. Cohen in Life
Now let us sing What is your favorite Unitarian Universalist hymn? By Sonja L. Cohen in Life
ZIP code: 57701 Black Hills UU Fellowship, Rapid City, South Dakota. By Sonja L. Cohen in Zip code
Metamorphoses Grief and celebration are interwoven in this world, like winter and spring. By Gary Kowalski in Spirit
Walking stick memories The emergence of character over time. By Claire B. Clements in Spirit
Golden hours Time is the most volatile and elusive element in our lives. By Jeane Knapp in Spirit
Everyday poem The more I have to lose, all these ordinary joys. By Roxanne Halpine Ward in Spirit
A humanist's guide to prayer What would the prayer of a humanist sound like? By Patricia Montley in Spirit
We are each other's keepers Symbols of infinity and the interconnected life force. By Susan Gott and Sonja L. Cohen in Spirit
Joy I want to believe it is something more. By Terri Pahucki in Spirit
Families: Weave a Tapestry of Faith; Sacred Rest (pdf)
Money, muscle aid Sandy reliefFeatured online in another form: UUs give money and muscle to Sandy relief efforts Disaster-relief fund tops $306,000. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
From old pew, artisan crafts guitarFeatured online in another form: From salvaged pew, artisan crafts custom guitar Auctioned instrument raises money for rebuilding church in Brunswick, Maine. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Harvesting hope for migrantsFeatured online in another form: Harvest of Hope aids ‘invisible’ migrants Florida-based foundation has donated more than $1M in direct aid to migrant farmworkers. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Four victories for marriage equalityFeatured online in another form: UUs rally for marriage equality in four states Ballot questions in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington draw UU support, advocacy. By Donald E. Skinner and Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Four victories for marriage equalityFeatured online in another form: UUs celebrate historic wins for marriage equality Popular votes in Maine, Maryland, and Washington approve same-sex marriage; Minnesotans reject marriage ban. By Donald E. Skinner and Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Districts fading as regions growFeatured online in another form: Districts recede as 'regionalization' takes hold UUA governance is moving toward a regional model, lowering costs and increasing efficiency. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
UUA and UCC partnering for justiceFeatured online in another form: UUA and UCC consider being ‘Partners in Justice’ In historic Boston meeting, denominations plan closer public witness ties, collaboration in other areas. By Christopher L. Walton in UU news
Board revisits biennial GAFeatured online in another form: UUA Board resumes talks about biennial GAs Takes up Fifth Principle Task Force report; 2013 General Assembly will see more plenary time and focus on covenants. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Congregational news Brief congregational news items from the Spring 2013 issue. By Allison Bennett in UU news
Sheltering the faith Brief news items about congregational building programs. By Allison Bennett in UU news
Installation includes justice work Rather than simply install its new minister, congregation launched day of community service. By Donald E. Skinner in Inside
Risk, return, and justice The Common Endowment Fund pools congregational assets in a fund that reflects UU values. By Michelle Bates Deakin in Inside
Becoming fluent in faith We need to embrace the challenge of using religious language with comfort and integrity. By Jeanne Harrison Nieuwejaar in Ideas
A quiet revolutionary Laura Matilda Towne devoted her life to a school for former slaves. By Annette S. Marquis and Nan White in Looking back
The moral arc reconsidered Empirical evidence that the arc of the moral universe bends toward justice. By John Weston in Bookshelf
Once a rarity, UU military chaplains increasingFeatured online in another form: Once a rarity, UU military chaplains increasing The growing number of UU chaplains reflects sea change in UUA’s relationship to the military. By Donald E. Skinner in Ideas
Letters, Spring 2013 Readers respond to the Winter 2012 issue. in Letters
Blog roundup, Spring 2013 Online responses to UU World. By Heather Christensen in Letters
Traffic report, Spring 2013 Top ten stories at uuworld.org. By Christopher L. Walton in Letters
A world more than slightly askew The reason we have seasons. By Gary Kowalski in The last word
Audio recordings of selected essays
'Called out into the great, open, windy world' Jack Mendelsohn made social justice essential to Unitarian Universalist identity. By John Gibbonsin Life
Unitarian Universalism's two truths What is our healing message? To what are we being beckoned when we gather? By James Ishmael Fordin Spirit
The surprising success of lifeboat faith Unitarian Universalism cannot thrive if we don’t at least understand the appeal of religions that give people identity and direction. By Doug Muderin Ideas