May/June 2002 - Vol XVI No 3
UU World: The Magazine of the Unitarian Universalist Association
The Rev. Morris Hudgins shows a portrait of the Rev. W.H.G. Carter during the service of reconciliation at the First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati

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The Larger Community

The religious community is essential, for alone our vision is too narrow to see all that must be seen, and our strength too limited to do all that must be done. Together, our vision widens and our strength is renewed.

— THE REV. MARK MORRISON-REED
From Singing the Living Tradition, Reading #580. Morrison-Reed serves the First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto.


MAY/JUNE 2002 FEATURES


A Step Toward Reconciliation

A Cincinnati church has extended itself to the family of black Unitarian minister W.H.G. Carter, who was rejected many years ago. / BY DAVID WHITFORD

His Rightful Place

The great-granddaughter of W.H.G. Carter reflects on what it's like to accept a church's apology. /BY STARITA SMITH

In Praise of the Imperfect Life

Ants, ticks, mosquitoes, and the story of Job are reminders that we will never know God's reasons. /BY PHILIP SIMMONS

A Future in This Place

A minister recalls the joys, insecurities, and embarrassments of her first year in the pulpit. /BY ELEA KEMLER


On the cover: The Rev. Morris Hudgins shows a portrait of the Rev. W.H.G. Carter during the service of reconciliation at the First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati.

FEATURES

Racial Reconciliation
by David Whitford

His Rightful Place
by Starita Smith

The Imperfect Life
By Philip Simmons

A Future in This Place
by Elea Kemler


DEPARTMENTS

From the Editor
A model of the possible

Our Calling
Bridging the gap

Talkback
Evil in the eyes of the beholder; violence vs. force; principles in a time of war

Reflections
Bumpy road to humility; the Arab in the median; no rest stops

UU Trend
Alternative worship styles draw younger crowds

Congregational Life
Children's choirs add zest and attract families

UU Bookshelf
Making a difference at work

What in the World?
Discussion topics on UU World articles

Looking Back
Unitarians and slavery


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