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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
Departments
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 life
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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 pantries
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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 Pluto
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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 babies
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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 church
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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 goal
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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 Orleans
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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 rights
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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 rescues
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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 Capitol
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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 Prize
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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 assistance
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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 grants
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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
Online Extras
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