On the cover: “Jug of Wild Flowers with Samphire,” © 2009 by Louise Waugh. Acrylic on canvas. Private Collection/The Bridgeman Art Library. louisewaugh.com.
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The welcome table How the hospitality of progressive churches cultivates forgiveness and justice. By John Buehrens in Ideas
What is UU culture? Is Unitarian Universalist congregational culture a barrier to a more diverse faith? By Christopher L. Walton in Life
'Radiant genius and fiery heart' Reclaiming the legacy of Margaret Fuller, the forgotten intellectual at the heart of the Transcendentalist movement and the first American theorist of women's equality. By Kimberly French in Ideas
Keeping up with change 'UU World' offers many ways to keep up with changes in the UUA. By Christopher L. Walton in From the editor
The new America America is in the midst of a historic demographic shift that represents an enormous opportunity, and challenge, for Unitarian Universalists. By Peter Morales in From the president
Letters, Summer 2010 Readers respond to the Spring 2010 issue. By Jane Greer in Letters
Blog roundup, Summer 2010 Online responses to UU World. By Kenneth Sutton in Letters
Traffic report, Summer 2010 Top ten stories at uuworld.org. By Christopher L. Walton in Letters
Governance for the next half-century Why the UUA Board of Trustees is promoting change. By Gini Courter and Tom Loughrey in Forum
Social media help spread Unitarian Universalism 'If a congregation isn't sharing its good news through multiple channels, it may be missing out.' By Donald E. Skinner in Congregational life
Small fellowship builds without debt Huntsville, Texas, Unitarian Universalists build a church for $105,000. By Jane Greer in Spiritual landmarks
We are already in paradise There is no land promised to any of us other than the land already given, the world already here. By Rebecca Ann Parker in Reflections
Pulpit hanging Symbols of the world's religions. By Judy Dembsey in Reflections
In/Between Can there be such a thing as 'Unitarian art'? By Geoffrey Koetsch in Reflections
Black humanism's response to suffering Suffering is not redemptive; we must take human responsibility for eradicating it. By Colin Bossen in Reflections
Families: Weave a Tapestry of Faith (pdfs available)
UUA contemplates bold changes A guide to changes promoted by the Board of Trustees and by the UUA administration. By Jane Greer and Donald E. Skinner and Christopher L. Walton in UU news
UUA launches website updateFeatured online in another form: UUA launches updated website First phase of website redesign can be seen February 1 By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Search process underway for new UUSC headFeatured online in another form: William Schulz to serve as interim UUSC head Search for former CEO Charlie Clements’s successor underway. By Jane Greer in UU news
Coffee house for gay teens gets a grantFeatured online in another form: Church coffee house welcomes GLBTQ youth Massachusetts UU congregation works with other community groups to sponsor teen program. By Jane Greer in UU news
D.C. churches host gay weddingsFeatured online in another form: D.C. Universalist church hosts 10 couples' weddings Ten same-sex couples from Maryland wed in Washington, D.C., church on March 9. By Jane Greer in UU news
Church group blocked from entering CubaFeatured online in another form: Cuba turns away visiting church group Unitarian Universalist cultural exchange group had made 13 trips before being turned away in December. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Money for HaitiFeatured online in another form: Contributions to UU Haiti fund near $1 million Congregations make donations, organize fundraising events, and offer support to local Haitian community. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Ugandan UUs stand up for gay rightsFeatured online in another form: Ugandan UUs oppose anti-homosexuality bill Unitarian Universalists mobilize opposition to legislation that could make homosexuality a capital crime. By Jane Greer in UU news
UU churches are rallying in recessionFeatured online in another form: Faced with budget cuts, UU congregations rally Lack of money brings anxiety, but also generosity, gratitude. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Two UUA districts share staff, increase expertiseFeatured online in another form: Two UUA districts agree to share staff New arrangement will allow districts to offer a broader range of expertise. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
UUA expects reduced incomeFeatured online in another form: UUA expects second year of reduced income Budget adjustments for 2011 will also fund new initiatives. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
CLF changes leadershipFeatured online in another form: Rzepka steps down from CLF’s global ministry In ten years leading the Church of the Larger Fellowship, the Rev. Dr. Jane Rzepka brought Unitarian Universalism’s “church without walls” to the Web. By Jane Greer in UU news
Church sues over zoning Brief congregational news items from the Summer 2010 issue. By Jane Greer in UU news
New clergy must get sexuality trainingFeatured online in another form: Sexuality training now required for UU seminarians New requirement will help clergy deal with a broad range of sex-related issues. By Jane Greer in UU news
Article XV to be reviewed at GAFeatured online in another form: Board to review proposed changes to Article XV If amended, Article XV would make it easier to change bylaws By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Churches give $337K to assist diversity workFeatured online in another form: Congregations give $326K for UUA diversity initiatives More congregations participated in Association Sunday this year than in 2008-2009. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
What dreams may come Where should we assign the burden of proof for ideas about the afterlife? By Doug Muder in Bookshelf
Books by UU authors, Summer 2010 A selection of recent books by Unitarian Universalists. By Jane Greer in Books by UU authors
Paradise, symbols of childhood, and forgiveness Questions for spiritual reflection and adult group discussions. By Jane Greer in What in the World?
Clarke changed congregational life James Freeman Clarke's Unitarian church was radically unlike other Unitarian churches in Boston. By Sonja L. Cohen in Looking back
Summer 2010 audio recordings (zip file)