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Faith in our future
How can liberal religion speak and act transformatively in a rapidly changing society?
By Christopher L. Walton in Ideas
The empowerment tragedy
Four decades have passed since controversy over 'black empowerment' nearly tore the Unitarian Universalist Association apart. Even now, UUs remain unreconciled over what was for many a life-defining fight.
By Mark Morrison-Reed in Ideas
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An impasse that haunts our work
Coming to terms with the 'black empowerment controversy,' four decades later.
By
Christopher L. Walton
in From the editor
Crossing borders
Our challenge is to learn to reach beyond the confines of our personal social and cultural experience.
By
Peter Morales
in From the president
A passion for environmental justice
For the Rev. Bob Murphy, environmentalism and ministry overlap like the shoreline and the sea.
By
Michelle Bates Deakin
in Life
How my testimony went viral
Values I learned from my two moms and UU church led me to testify before the Iowa House.
By
Zach Wahls
in Life
The best gift that money can't buy
What is the best non-commercial gift you’ve ever received, and why?
By
Sonja L. Cohen
in Life
Isipho binds Atlanta UUs to African village
'The impact of Isipho on us has been massive. Our whole family is different.'
By
Michelle Bates Deakin
in Life
A towering stronghold
Beverly, Illinois, Unitarian Universalists worship in a castle.
By
Julia Angley
in Spiritual landmarks
Winter solstice and the shaman within
It is we ourselves who must don the shaman's mask.
By
Patricia Montley
in Spirit
As the crow flies
I aspire to live as the crow flies.
By
Elizabeth Tarbox
in Spirit
Snowy bank
A rare storm offers a new scene.
By
Robert Clements
in Spirit
How to give a blessing
I didn't mean to give an honest answer when asked, 'How are you?'
By
Kathleen McTigue
in Spirit
The day after
The tree alone directing us / To peaceful paths / With its symbolic star.
By
Ralph Blanchard
in Spirit
Angel trumpets ablaze
Painting is a meditative state.
By
Lola Juris
in Spirit
Two poems
I watch the trees / as seasons cycle.
By
Aytac Aydogan Edwards
in Spirit
Quietude
We cannot hear unless there is silence.
By
Tom Owen-Towle
in Reflections
Families weave a tapestry of faith: The fowler and the quail
UUs arrested in Tar Sands Action
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15 UUs arrested during Tar Sands Action
Two-week protest draws Unitarian Universalists from across the country to highlight perils of pipeline and climate change.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
Climate activist sentenced in Utah
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DeChristopher receives two-year prison sentence
UU climate-change activist tells court: ‘I will continue this fight.’
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
Morales guilty in Phoenix protest
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UUA president convicted in civil disobedience case
The Rev. Peter Morales guilty of misdemeanor in Ariz. protest of SB 1070; calls for federal investigation of Phoenix sheriff.
By
Michelle Bates Deakin
in UU news
Morales guilty in Phoenix protest
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UUA president sentenced to time served for protest
Morales calls his determination to fight Arizona immigration law stronger than ever.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
Churches backing Uganda school
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U.S. churches unite to support Uganda school
Annual sponsorships seek to boost nutrition, sanitation, supplies, and teacher salaries at school started by Ugandan UU minister.
By
Michelle Bates Deakin
in UU news
UUs raise funds for Philippines
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UUs raise funds for Filipino church
An American minister, filmmaker, and swimmer pool their talents for the UU Church of the Philippines.
By
Julia Angley
in UU news
Iowa UU is 'Champion of Change'
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Iowa UU named rural 'Champion of Change'
White House honors professor and seminarian Linda Barnes, who spreads the word about the importance of food diversity.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
Minister fasts for immigrants
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Georgia minister joins hunger strike
To protest immigration law, Unitarian Universalist minister Jeff Jones launches weeklong fast.
By
Michelle Bates Deakin
in UU news
Brookline church goes Hollywood
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Massachusetts church goes Hollywood
First Parish in Brookline, Mass., to star in upcoming Adam Sandler film.
By
Julia Angley
in UU news
Alabama UUs join fight against immigration law
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Alabama UUs join fight against immigration law
Rallies, hearings, and trainings aim at dismantling far-reaching anti-immigrant measure.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
Storms strike congregations
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Hurricane Irene damages Carolina congregations
New York, Pennsylvania churches suffer flooding, but Vermont congregations spared.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
Storms strike congregations
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Tropical storm floods Pennsylvania congregation again
BuxMont UU Fellowship scurries to clean up extensive water damage before 50th anniversary celebration next week.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
Activism, ministry inform Grubbs
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Meet a trustee: Clyde Grubbs
The Rev. Clyde Grubbs brings history of activism, ministry to UUA Board of Trustees.
By
Michelle Bates Deakin
in UU news
Law and Buddhism guide Cullen
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Meet a Trustee: Catherine Cullen
Legal training, Buddhism inform the Rev. Catherine Cullen’s work on UUA board.
By
Michelle Bates Deakin
in UU news
2012 Justice GA comes into focus
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Picture of GA 2012 coming into focus
Planning Committee releases a schedule; design team reveals snapshots of the Justice General Assembly.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
Knoxville UUs receive twin chalice
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Congregational news, Winter 2011
Brief congregational news items from the Winter 2011 issue.
By
Michelle Bates Deakin
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Julia Angley
in UU news
Virginia church completes innovative energy project
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Sheltering the faith, Winter 2011
Brief news items about congregational building programs.
By
Julia Angley
in UU news
Forty years of UU sexuality education
Our congregations are recognized leaders in comprehensive sex ed, grounded in UU values.
By
Sarah Gibb Millspaugh
in Looking back
Ten years after 9/11, can UUs talk about evil?
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After 9/11, can Unitarian Universalists talk about evil?
Despite religious liberals' uneasiness with the word, we have something important to say about evil.
By
Angela Herrera
in Ideas
What size are Unitarian Universalist congregations?
Most congregations have fewer than 100 members, but most UUs belong to larger churches.
By
Christopher L. Walton
in Ideas
Letters, Winter 2011
Readers respond to the Fall 2011 issue.
in Letters
Blog roundup, Winter 2011
Online responses to UU World.
By
Heather Christensen
in Letters
Traffic report, Winter 2011
Top ten stories at uuworld.org.
By
Christopher L. Walton
in Letters
Welcoming change
Welcoming change means being open and adventuresome.
By
Mark Morrison-Reed
in The last word
Online Extras
Are you a wretch?
Not every religious tradition asks you to choose your theological stance midway through a hymn.
By
Victoria Saffordin Spirit