On the cover: "Paddlers" (detail), © Fred Cuming. Private Collection/Courtesy of Manya Igel Fine Arts, London/The Bridgeman Art Library.
War zone sabbatical I went to Afghanistan and Iraq to learn something about hope. By Tim Kutzmark in Ideas
The other General Assembly Unitarian Universalists get hooked on SUUSI, a high-energy, thinking-person's family camp. By Diane Daniel in Life
What Haiti taught me A week with the UU College of Social Justice and the Mouvman Peyizan Papay. By Michelle Bates Deakin in Ideas
Journeys and the spirit The Spring issue explores more profound dimensions of leaving home. By Christopher L. Walton in From the editor
Our house, unequally divided Inequality has reached such toxic levels that it corrupts our relationships and threatens our democracy. By Peter Morales in From the president
Following my moral compass We all navigate through circumstances at the limits of human experience. By Erika Nonken in Life
Spiritual landmarks: Exploring Boston's churches Three historic churches are home to Unitarian Universalist congregations in downtown Boston. By Christopher L. Walton in Spiritual landmarks
Growing up on Star Island Looking back on my summers spent at a beloved Unitarian Universalist retreat. By Emma Whitford in Reflections
Book to note: 'Linus the Vegetarian T-Rex' A girl who love dinosaurs meets a Tyrannosaurus Rex who defies expectations. By Sonja L. Cohen in Life
Sankofa Ghana: A spiritual journey home What did I need to retrieve from a visit to the slave ships' point of departure? By James Gray and Jeff Riedler in Spirit
Dawn in Venice Wake up early to see things in a different light. By Sonja L. Cohen in Spirit
Beyond comprehension Visiting Auschwitz, the imagination can only handle so much. By Sonja L. Cohen in Spirit
Our visit to Chernobyl Sabbatical travel allowed us to see history with our own eyes. By Larry Stritof in Spirit
The gate of heaven A stairway was upon the earth and its top reached the sky. By Daniel Nevins in Spirit
West Arlington bridge A Vermont bridge, painted by this magazine's longtime art director. By Robert Delboy in Spirit
Questions of comfort Where do you find comfort in suffering if you don't believe suffering has a greater purpose? By Sarah MacLeod in Spirit
Families: Weave a Tapestry of Faith; Travel and Transformation (pdf)
Tufts University welcomes a UU chaplainFeatured online in another form: Once a Universalist college, Tufts welcomes UU chaplain After five years as Oberlin chaplain, the Rev. Greg McGonigle settles into Tufts campus. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Congregations build bridges with Native AmericansFeatured online in another form: Congregations build bridges, relationships with Native Americans Spurred by study of Doctrine of Discovery, UUs reach out to indigenous people. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
UUs mobilize to stop deportationsFeatured online in another form: Arizona UUs mobilize to stop deportations Protests and advocacy seek to keep families together and pressure Obama to halt deportations. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Morales arrested in immigration protestFeatured online in another form: Morales arrested in D.C. during immigration protest Interfaith demonstration calls on Congress to pass compassionate immigration reform. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Minister says historic 'I do' in HawaiiFeatured online in another form: UU minister says historic 'I do' in Hawaii Eight minutes after same-sex marriage became legal, minister and fiancé wed at First Unitarian Church of Honolulu. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Group rallies for accessibilityFeatured online in another form: Group works to make congregations more accessible EqUUal Access offers guidelines, is creating a congregational certification program. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Trauma response group gives reliefFeatured online in another form: In disasters and tragedies, Trauma Response Ministry steps in Now in its 11th year, volunteer ministers and laypeople provide crisis relief. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
End of DOMA eases chaplains' workFeatured online in another form: End of DOMA brings new openness for military chaplains UU chaplains find easing of restrictions let them more easily support soldiers who are lesbian, gay, and bisexual. By Christian Schmidt in UU news
Washington congregation creates permanent village for homelessFeatured online in another form: Washington congregation creates permanent village for homeless At Olympia's Camp Quixote, 30 one-room cottages are near completion. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
History buff videos 'Long Strange Trip'Featured online in another form: History buff creates videos of denomination's 'Long Strange Trip' Six-DVD series traces roots of Unitarian Universalism from 1st century to present times. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Board shows new spirit of collaborationFeatured online in another form: Smaller board shows new spirit of collaboration Trustees approve New Orleans as site of 2017 General Assembly, express interest in report of 55 emerging congregations. By Christopher L. Walton in UU news
Relief fund aids typhoon victimsFeatured online in another form: UUA-UUSC fund to aid typhoon victims in Philippines Relief fund aims to help those most marginalized by disaster. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Inside your congregation: Members learn with online webinars
Inside the UUA: New logo part of outreach effortFeatured online in another form: New UUA logo part of outreach effort Logo is first step in a broader initiative to promote Unitarian Universalism. By Donald E. Skinner in Inside
Go on a Unitarian Universalist pilgrimage We may not have saints and shrines, but Unitarian Universalists do visit the scenes of our tradition's great stories. By Christopher L. Walton in Looking back
Why I don't fly Figuring out the ethics of long-distance travel is a challenge. By Dan Harper in Ideas
The UU hipster? A Unitarian Universalist congregation can be the perfect place to nurture an artist even if it is not the perfect home for the art that results. By Kevin McCulloch in Ideas
Restaurant justice How often do we consider the well-being of the people who make and serve us our meals? By Jessie Bennett in Ideas
Time capsule unearthed at UUA headquartersFeatured online in another form: Time capsule unearthed from 25 Beacon St. cornerstone Engraved copper box will be unsealed at farewell celebration in February. By Michelle Bates Deakin in Looking back
Letters, Spring 2014 Readers respond to the Winter 2013 issue. in Letters
Blog roundup, Spring 2014 Online responses to UU World. By Heather Christensen in Letters
Traffic report, Spring 2014 Top ten stories at uuworld.org. By Christopher L. Walton in Letters
UU World seeks Spirit guest editor
Audio recordings of selected essays
Fly less, for the earth's sake One mode of transportation causes particular ethical angst among folks concerned about climate change. By Kimberly Frenchin Ideas
UU Parenting blog
How to become a peacemaker Four broad, ancient guidelines for human behavior at the heart of every religion. By James Ishmael Fordin Life
A lie, or just editing? How much can you alter a story before it’s not itself any more? By Meg Barnhouse
Live better, help often, wonder more The Sunday Assembly movement shares Unitarian Universalism's values, but has a lot more fun expressing them. By Doug Muderin Ideas
Gone sitting A few words on going to a Zen retreat. By James Ishmael Fordin Spirit
Breaking on through Language helps us make meaning of what is happening to us, when it isn’t a barrier. By Meg Barnhousein Spirit