Primal reverence Reverence is an organic human experience that requires no supernatural explanations. By Kendyl Gibbons in Ideas
'We know why we're here' Meet the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ogden, Utah. By Donald E. Skinner in Life
Democracy and empire Liberal religion can nurture the weakened democratic spirit and push back against the forces of empire. By Paul Rasor in Ideas
Amazement Reflection on nature's inspiration; breakthrough congregations; and staff milestones. By Christopher L. Walton in From the editor
Bring General Assembly home with you The true test of this year's GA is what our congregations in every state do five years from now. By Peter Morales in From the president
We know we'll be safe here When my husband became my wife, our congregation welcomed us again. By Diane Daniel in Life
Pedaling for hope Bicycling ministers turn long-distance rides into opportunities to raise funds and awareness for charitable causes. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Zip code: 96817 First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, Hawaii. By Christopher L. Walton in Zip code
A Titanic victim's architectural legacy Unitarian brothers Edward Austin Kent and William Winthrop Kent designed Buffalo church. By Sonja L. Cohen in Spiritual landmarks
A recipe for connection An hour spent looking through old recipes is like a visit with old friends. By Nancy Bentley in Life
Thick stories In Soul to Soul groups, silence can connect us more deeply than using words or questions. By Christine Robinson and Alicia Hawkins in Spirit
International flower communion Czech Unitarians, who developed Flower Communion, invite the world to their 90th anniversary. By Petr Dolák Samojský in Spirit
Seeing what is real A photographer describes his spiritual practice of "looking for the pattern of things." By John Benford in Spirit
Sermon bingo If you could fill a bingo card with likely words for a Unitarian Universalist sermon, what might they be? By Cheryl Gardner in Spirit
Lessons from love It may be our weakest parts that most help us communicate with others. By Eliza Blanchard in Spirit
Families: Weave a Tapestry of Faith; Separated by a Border
UUA lobbies for transgender workersFeatured online in another form: UUA persuades Verizon to protect transgender workers In five-year shareholder advocacy campaign, UUA helps create gender identity protection for 2.9 million workers at many companies. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Silver sale raises $1.6 millionFeatured online in another form: Silver sale raises $1.6M for Massachusetts church Funds will help pay for renovations to Dorchester congregation’s historic building. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Campaign spreads love and justiceFeatured online in another form: Month-long campaign spreads justice and love From MLK Day to Valentine’s Day, Standing on the Side of Love inspires thousands to engage in social action. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
UU prevails in prayer challengeFeatured online in another form: UU prevails in challenge to prayer at meetings U.S. Supreme Court lets ruling stand that sectarian prayers violate separation of church and state. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
UUA looking beyond local congregationsFeatured online in another form: UUA looking beyond traditional congregations President Morales: ‘Congregations cannot be the only way we connect with people.’ By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Board meets with New Orleans UUsFeatured online in another form: UUA Board urges repudiation of 'Doctrine of Discovery' Meeting in New Orleans, board names moderator candidates, mulls future of UUA headquarters and social justice resolutions. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
"Discovery" doctrine tops GA agendaFeatured online in another form: Congregations encouraged to study Doctrine of Discovery Fellowship in Bellingham, Wash., has been longstanding supporter of indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Moderator candidate: Jim Key District leader describes himself as ‘evangelical UU.’ By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Moderator candidate: Tamara Payne-Alex Lifelong UU strives to be ‘accessible’ moderator. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Antiracism, antioppression guide TinoFeatured online in another form: Meet a Trustee: Michael Tino Antiracism, antioppression guide New York trustee’s work By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Carlson committed to young adultsFeatured online in another form: Meet a Trustee: Erik David Carlson Carlson is committed to creating better services for youth and young adults. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Funds disappear from sexuality advocacy groupFeatured online in another form: UU’s sexuality advocacy group fights for survival The Rev. Debra Haffner's Religious Institute loses more than $400,000 to fiscal agent; launches emergency fundraising appeal. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
UUA and UCC seek to collaborateFeatured online in another form: UUA and UCC seek ways to collaborate Meeting in Cleveland, presidents of two denominations discuss combining progressive voices in public arena. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Congregational news Brief congregational news items from the Summer 2012 issue. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Sheltering the faith Brief news items about congregational building programs. By Michelle Bates Deakin in UU news
Weighty lessons It is time for us to rethink our attitudes about weight and health. By Ellen Brenner in Ideas
Getting over dualism Many UUs reject the separation of the spiritual and the material. By Myriam Renaud in Ideas
Historical inspirations UU World asked: What historical Unitarian, Universalist, or UU most speaks to you, and why? By Sonja L. Cohen in Ideas
May Sarton, 'our poet,' at 100 May Sarton felt a strong affinity for Unitarians, who continue to revere her work. By Sonja L. Cohen in Ideas
What's in a congregational name? The ten most common elements of a Unitarian Universalist congregation's name. By Christopher L. Walton in Ideas
Meadville Lombard appoints professor of UU historyFeatured online in another form: Academia, ministry intersect in UU history post Meadville Lombard appoints the Rev. Dr. Nicole Kirk to endowed chair of UU history. By Elaine McArdle in UU news
Letters, Summer 2012 Readers respond to the Spring 2012 issue. in Letters
Blog roundup, Summer 2012 Online conversations about Unitarian Universalism and responses to UU World. By Heather Christensen in Letters
Traffic report, Summer 2012 Top ten stories at uuworld.org. By Christopher L. Walton in Letters