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Dandelions newly flowered none as yet turned to seed undamaged by wind or rain a grass verge between dual carriageways
Singing in the shadow of death African musicians respond to a pandemic with songs of sorrow, resistance, advocacy, and hope. By Jonah Eller-Isaacs in Life
Human reverence The language of reverence is the language of humanity. By Kendyl Gibbons in Ideas
Righteous among the nations Israel honors two Unitarians for heroism in World War II; their story provokes soul-searching today. By Michelle Bates Deakin in Ideas
Take a bow, digital 'World' Web magazine wins award; changes in the masthead. By Tom Stites in From the editor
The central act of a religious community Unifying features of Unitarian Universalist worship. By William G. Sinkford in Our calling
Letters, Summer 2006 Readers respond to the Spring 2006 issue. in Letters
Mailbox, Summer 2006 What our readers tell us. By Jane Greer in Letters
How husbands say 'I love you' Men and women both value their marriages, but a new book finds three distinctive male ways of expressing it. By Neil Chethik in Forum
Community ministers help build bridges Unitarian Universalist ministers in service and justice agencies. By Donald E. Skinner in Congregational life
Sculpture marks congregation's renewal How an Atlanta congregation rebuilt itself. By Jane Greer in Spiritual landmarks
Struggling up the mountain The human response to places that open the spirit is deeper and older than any religion. By Paige Grant in Reflections
Dreamer #1 Nineteenth-century technique gives photo dreamlike quality. By Elaine Croce-Happnie and Kenneth Sutton in Reflections
Love first Love demands justice; it can't simply be an emergency strategy when everything has gone wrong. By Rebecca Ann Parker in Reflections
In praise of lesser gods Flawed but beautiful, like us. By Don Cheek and Tom Stites in Reflections
Those days Summer memories. By Mary Oliver in Reflections
Resisting reasonable atrocity Why are we always surprised when reasonable, well-meaning people offer smart arguments for terrible acts? By David R. Schwartz in Reflections
UUs rally against abortion banFeatured online in another form: South Dakota UUs fought state abortion ban South Dakota's UUs are risking public censure and even harassment for protesting abortion ban. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Salt Lake suit dropped over Mormon plazaFeatured online in another form: Unitarian church drops lawsuit over Mormon plaza deal Congregation saw First Amendment liberties at stake, but community saw battling faiths. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Quilting a way to 'mend the world'Featured online in another form: Quilting as a spiritual practice Unitarian Universalists quilt with Muslims, Catholics, Protestants for Boston-area interfaith exhibit. By Jane Greer in UU news
Church models environmental sustainabilityFeatured online in another form: Light bulb program a bright idea Pennsylvania UU congregation is a model of environmental activism. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Katrina grants made, groups dispatchedFeatured online in another form: More funds disbursed to Gulf Coast area The UUA-UUSC Gulf Coast Relief Fund makes next round of grants. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Katrina grants made, groups dispatchedFeatured online in another form: New hurricane-relief grants exceed $330K Six more Gulf Coast community groups helped by UUA-UUSC fund. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Katrina grants made, groups dispatchedFeatured online in another form: Work camps help rebuild Gulf Coast area UUSC work camps give participants an up-close view of Gulf Coast destruction. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Winchester youth group leads six trips to rebuild Gulf CoastFeatured online in another form: Picking up the Gulf Coast pieces UU volunteers pitch in to gut houses and clear lots; new grants bring total aid to $1.2 million. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
St. Louis General Assembly introduces many changes New this year: Leadership mini-conference, environmental impact fee, proposed changes for Statements of Conscience. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Survey results show youth experienceFeatured online in another form: Survey sheds light on youth experience Youth survey results will help congregations better attract and retain youth. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Review Commission's report releasedFeatured online in another form: Report examines racism, youth at 2005 General Assembly Commission offers timeline and recommendations after tense interactions at UUA annual meeting in Fort Worth, Texas. By Tom Stites and Christopher L. Walton in UU news
UUA to help churches work internationallyFeatured online in another form: UUA to help congregations with international connections Director of Partner Church Council hired to lead UUA's review of international work. By Jane Greer in UU news
From Islam to Unitarian Universalism So far as I knew, no one had ever left Islam who was not wicked. By Hafidha Acuay in Bookshelf
UU author wins Newbery for 'Criss Cross' Thoughtful teen novel weaves in themes from various world religions. By Keith Kron in Bookshelf
Book introduces Unitarian Universalism to young children Full-color illustrations will delight children and adults. By Christopher L. Walton in Bookshelf
Books by UU authors, Summer 2006 A selection of books written by Unitarian Universalists. By Staff Writer in Books by UU authors
What in the World? Summer 2006 Questions for spiritual reflection and adult group discussions. By Jane Greer in What in the World?
St. Louis, first Unitarian outpost in the West The first Unitarian church west of the Mississippi River was formed in 1835. By Suzanne Meyer in Looking back