On the cover:
Wreckage one year after Hurricane Katrina in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, © Melanie Burford/Dallas Morning News/Corbis.
What torture has taught me Twelve years at the helm of Amnesty International challenged and affirmed William F. Schulz’s Unitarian Universalism. By William F. Schulz in Ideas
High-profile advocate for human rights The Rev. William F. Schulz looks back on twelve years at Amnesty International. By Kimberly French in Life
Growing with Davies Fifty years ago, the Rev. A. Powell Davies led a bold initiative to start new congregations in the Washington, D.C., suburbs. By Warren R. Ross in Ideas
Partners in the Gulf Unitarian Universalists are helping marginalized communities rebuild along the Gulf Coast. By Michelle Bates Deakin in Life
Inheriting a bold magazine Share your dreams for Unitarian Universalism and its magazine with me. By Christopher L. Walton in From the editor
Strengthen congregations by working together One thing our churches are free to do is work with each other. By William G. Sinkford in Our calling
Letters, Winter 2006 Readers respond to the Fall 2006 issue. in Letters
Mailbox, Winter 2006 Comments on gender-neutral language. By Christopher L. Walton in Letters
Blogs on 'UU World' Online responses to 'UU World.' By Jane Greer in Letters
Stick your neck out for a meaningful life The most powerful, lasting meaning comes from ideals of service and working for the common good. By John Graham in Forum
UU congregations take on the environment Turning the UUA's Seventh Principle into a call to action. By Donald E. Skinner in Congregational life
Church meets gold standard for green buildings Ohio fellowship builds first LEED gold-certified place of worship in America. By Jane Greer in Spiritual landmarks
Reason and reverence A new religious humanism is emerging that offers depth, meaning, and purpose without sacrificing intellectual honesty or the spiritual dimension. By William R. Murry in Reflections
Millennial Hope "The hope for harmony with our diversity." By Elizabeth A. Dion and Kenneth Sutton in Reflections
Stargazing A painting is transformed in the process. By Elizabeth A. Dion and Kenneth Sutton in Reflections
Dancing Joy The artist seeks to "breathe out peaceful uplifting imagery." By Patricia C. Coleman and Staff Writer in Reflections
The truth about Santa Stories are for everyone. By Susan M. Smith in Reflections
Good fortunes If I owned a fortune cookie company, here's what I'd put in the cookies. By Meg Barnhouse in Reflections
Only forward Time and the human spirit. By Galen Guengerich in Reflections
Lost and found I am astonished at how quickly I was jerked from my usual, grounded self into floundering and fearfulness. By Kimberly French in Reflections
The church of the future A community bound by love. By Adam Robersmith in Reflections
Survey reflects congregational lifeFeatured online in another form: New survey of UU congregations shows growth potential Faith Communities Today survey: Number of growing churches rising, but few churches see recruitment of new members as central. By Donald E. Skinner and Christopher L. Walton in UU news
Ushare produce goes to local food pantriesFeatured online in another form: New York UUs reaping bountiful harvest Organic gardening project distributes fresh produce to food pantries. By Jane Greer in UU news
UU astronomer's ashes going to PlutoFeatured online in another form: UU astronomer's ashes en route to Pluto Late astronomer's widow reflects on planet's demotion. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Knitting to save newborn babiesFeatured online in another form: UUs knit baby caps to save lives Knitting group supplies caps to newborns in developing countries. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Fire destroys Rock Tavern, NY, UU churchFeatured online in another form: Fire destroys Rock Tavern UU church UU Congregation at Rock Tavern, N.Y., loses sanctuary and classroom buildings. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Insurance plan approaches enrollment goalFeatured online in another form: New UUA health plan close to enrollment goal 50 more registrants needed before October 15 deadline. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Weekend Warriors go to New OrleansFeatured online in another form: UU Weekend Warriors take on New Orleans Baton Rouge UU group makes monthly visits to help clean up. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Knoxville teens rally for gay rightsFeatured online in another form: Knoxville UU teens demonstrate for right to hold hands in public After facing harassment, gay teens organize protest drawing 200. By Jane Greer in UU news
Couple honored for WWII rescuesFeatured online in another form: UUs mobilize against genocide past and present U.S. Holocaust museum honors Unitarian couple; UUs rally for Darfur. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Thomas Starr King statue to leave CapitolFeatured online in another form: Unitarian statue loses spot in U.S. Capitol Statue of Thomas Starr King, Unitarian orator, to be replaced by one of Ronald Reagan. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Liberian women receive Greeley PrizeFeatured online in another form: First Greeley peace prize awarded to Liberian women's group Prize honoring first UUA president presented at World Assembly of Religions for Peace in Japan. By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Transylvania rebuilds post-flood with UU assistanceFeatured online in another form: Transylvanian Unitarians rebuild, look to future Donations from UUA, Partner Church Council help restore villages ravaged in last year's floods. By Jane Greer in UU news
Restructured Women's Federation now focuses on giving grantsFeatured online in another form: Restructured UU Women's Federation turns to grant giving UUWF now funds women's social justice projects instead of providing direct services to congregations. By Jane Greer and Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Adoption's complications Clear and honest writing about adopting a child. By Jane Greer in Bookshelf
Uh oh: We are what we eat Michael Pollan's 'Omnivore's Dilemma' challenges our eating habits. By Kenneth Sutton in Bookshelf
Books by UU authors, Winter 2006 A selection of books written by Unitarian Universalists. By Staff Writer in Books by UU authors
Talismans, blogs, torture, and the Gulf Coast Questions for spiritual reflection and adult group discussions. By Jane Greer in What in the World?
Pilgrims' 400-year legacy alive in Plymouth The congregation established by the Pilgrims in 1620 belongs to the Unitarian Universalist Association today. By Kimberly French in Looking back
The Pentagon Papers and me Beacon Press published the Pentagon Papers a decade before I was born, but Beacon's courage still sets an example. By Allison Trzop