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Churches not exempt from employment discrimination law, UUA says
UUA joins amicus brief in U.S. Supreme Court case to limit use of 'ministerial exception.'
Meet a trustee: Graham Kreicker
Volunteer teaching inspires Kansas retiree’s board work.
Phoenix UUs protest conservative policy conference
ALEC targeted for promoting Ariz. SB 1070 as model immigration law.
Board continues discussions of moderator nominating process
At November meeting, trustees also receive positive report of Audit Committee.
Bay Area clergy arrested at Occupy Oakland
Unitarian Universalist ministers participated in interfaith vigil as police in riot gear slashed tents.
Two churches become Occupy sites
Unitarian Universalist Church of Ogden, Utah, loans lawn to protesters; Occupy Grand Rapids camps beside Fountain Street Church.
Location of UUA headquarters under review again
Board asks for analysis of staying on Beacon Hill versus relocating office space.
Memories and money boost Camp de Benneville Pines
Once feared to be one burst pipe from shutting down, California camp celebrates solvency at its 50th anniversary.
UUA Board listens, learns at Occupy Boston
Trustees visit protest site to witness grassroots movement aimed at economic justice.
Board agrees to nominate at least two moderator candidates
At October meeting, trustees draft covenant, plan for Justice GA, discuss ‘scope of the association.’
'Tree of Life' mosaic takes root at California church
From broken jewelry, keys, and coffee cups, congregants create eight-foot, collaborative artwork.
NASA fellowship named for UU astronomer
Known as “Mother of the Hubble,” Nancy Grace Roman hopes to inspire girls to pursue careers in science.
Rochester church's rap video goes viral
Unitarian church invested 400 hours in Homecoming Sunday video.
UUA 'highly unlikely' to purchase Hebrew College
Board discusses Justice GA; differs on whether to make its audio recordings public.
Meet a Trustee: Catherine Cullen
Legal training, Buddhism inform the Rev. Catherine Cullen’s work on UUA board.
Report catalogs abuse of immigrants at Mexican border
No More Deaths, a ministry of the UU Church of Tucson, finds a ‘Culture of Cruelty’ among Border Patrol.
ESPN film examines curses and scapegoats
Unitarian Universalist minister lends religious perspective to questions of fan behavior.
Picture of GA 2012 coming into focus
Planning Committee releases a schedule; design team reveals snapshots of the Justice General Assembly.
Campus ministries reopen as students head back to school
College groups diversify offerings with OWL, social justice, and programs for older students.
Alabama UUs join fight against immigration law
Rallies, hearings, and trainings aim at dismantling far-reaching anti-immigrant measure.
Tropical storm floods Pennsylvania congregation again
BuxMont UU Fellowship scurries to clean up extensive water damage before 50th anniversary celebration next week.
Hurricane Irene damages Carolina congregations
New York, Pennsylvania churches suffer flooding, but Vermont congregations spared.
Board fills empty slots on General Assembly committees
UUA trustees also approve launch of credentialing study and changes in retirement plan.
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.
UUA president sentenced to time served for protest
Morales calls his determination to fight Arizona immigration law stronger than ever.
Meet a trustee: Clyde Grubbs
The Rev. Clyde Grubbs brings history of activism, ministry to UUA Board of Trustees.
UUs raise funds for Filipino church
An American minister, filmmaker, and swimmer pool their talents for the UU Church of the Philippines.
Iowa UU named rural 'Champion of Change'
White House honors Linda Barnes, who spreads the word about the importance of food diversity.
Tar Sands Action inspired by a UU's civil disobedience
Environmentalists plan protests at White House.
UUA president convicted in civil disobedience case
The Rev. Peter Morales guilty of misdemeanor in Ariz. protest of SB 1070.
Arizona minister guilty in SB 1070 protest case
Frederick-Gray convicted of misdemeanor for actions protesting anti-illegal immigration law.
New York UUs celebrate marriage equality
Interfaith efforts help sway legislature to make New York sixth state to allow same-sex marriage.
DeChristopher receives two-year prison sentence
UU climate-change activist tells court: ‘I will continue this fight.’
Massachusetts church goes Hollywood
First Parish in Brookline, Mass., to star in upcoming Adam Sandler film.
Georgia minister joins hunger strike
To protest immigration law, Unitarian Universalist minister Jeff Jones launches weeklong fast.
Composting, recycling, and local food make GA greener
Charlotte Convention Center added green services, while some hotels lagged behind.
Positive reports stream in from off-site delegates
Planners envision expanding remote attendance for next year’s General Assembly.
Resignations raise flags around planning for Justice GA
As board increases oversight on UUA's 2012 General Assembly in Phoenix, two members of GA Planning Committee resign.
U.S. churches unite to support Uganda school
Annual sponsorships from American Unitarian Universalists will aid school started by Ugandan UU minister.
Delegates approve ethical eating and a smaller board
More than 4,000 Unitarian Universalists gather in Charlotte at General Assembly, approve governance reforms, balk at elimination of AIWs.
Meadville Lombard finds new Chicago campus
UU seminary will lease space from Spertus Institute, a Jewish studies center.
Guide to UU World's 2011 General Assembly coverage
An updated guide to our coverage of the UUA General Assembly in Charlotte.
Justice work earns award for Minnesota church
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Rochester, Minn., receives UUA’s Bennett Award.
UUs join March on Blair Mountain
At site of historic coal miner uprising, activists raise awareness about consequences of mountaintop removal mining.
Follow General Assembly with 'UU World'
Keep up with the latest news from the UUA's annual meeting.
Civil unions become law in Illinois
While short of marriage, civil unions allow same-sex couples health insurance, pensions, and other benefits.
Shareholder resolution advances LGBT rights
UUA backs resolution urging major defense contractor to defend its employees against discrimination.
Fire devastates Maine church
UUA’s Northern New England District sets up relief fund for 125-year-old church.
Eco-village rises in Haiti’s Central Plateau
UUA and UUSC leaders, along with seminarians, help Haitian families rebuild.
Anniversary events on tap for UUA General Assembly
4,000 people prepare to gather in Charlotte, N.C., for the UUA's 50th General Assembly.
Tornado topples steeple of Massachusetts church
Relief fund will aid congregation and members affected by the storms.
Peace Corps sparks life of social justice
President of UU-UNO bridges life in Nigeria and U.S.
Board appoints committee to nominate next UUA moderator
Five-member group will recommend successor to Gini Courter.
UUA membership declines again
Morales: 'The culture is moving our way theologically, but not institutionally.'
'Time banks' earn interest of UU churches
Members find the exchanges build community and save money.
UUA submitting bid on Hebrew College
Morales says 'preliminary' bid will 'keep our options open'; Beacon Hill properties could be sold.
Congregations take 'Leap of Faith'
UUA pilot program helps congregations mentor one another.
Legislation, homophobia endanger Ugandan UUs
Kampala minister urges vigilance as threats and bigotry increase.
Ads spread message of Unitarian Universalism
R.I. campaign targets ‘people who are UUs but don’t know it.’
Tornado-struck towns begin recovery
Unitarian Universalist Trauma Ministry prepares congregation for the road ahead.
Thomas Jefferson District changes name
Delegates vote overwhelmingly to become Southeast District.
Utah UUs arrested in energy protest
Washington, D.C., sit-in inspired by trial of Tim DeChristopher.
Atlanta-area ministers decry immigration bill
Unitarian Universalist ministers call Georgia bill 'racist' and 'bad for business.'
Severe Storm Fund to provide tornado relief
Donations will assist UUs left homeless in Alabama.
Board finalizes bylaws for vote at General Assembly
Establishes committee to nominate next moderator; welcomes three new congregations.
Undeterred, Colorado UUs prepare for new marriage-equality battle in 2012
Area churches pool resources to hire intern for advocacy work.
Meadville Lombard, Andover Newton end plans for 'theological university'
Meadville will remain independent; ANTS to move ahead with other partners.
UU professor target of GOP probe after questioning conservative bill
William Cronon at center of storm over academic freedom in Wisconsin.
'Bright and shining church' rises from Katrina's floodwaters
Community Church in New Orleans celebrates new building, five years after hurricane.
The Mountain climbs back to solvency
Increased donations, new interim director bolster North Carolina retreat center.
UUA-UUSC Japan Fund supports religious partners after quake
Rissho Kosei-kai congregations in Northern Japan are among the damaged.
GA will vote on Ethical Eating statement, board reforms, more
UUA’s 50th General Assembly will tackle bylaw changes and food and environmental justice statement.
Procedural error takes one AIW resolution off GA agenda
UUA Board of Trustees also prepares policy for acquisition or sale of real estate.
UU legislator leads marriage equality fight in Maryland
Rich Madaleno is ‘an inspiration and mentor’ in advocacy for LGBT rights.
General Assembly to allow some delegates to vote from home this year
Organizers seek volunteers to test online voting.
With kidney donation, congregation extends 'circle of care'
Member to donate kidney to religious education director, as others fundraise and cook.
FBI reopens investigation into murder of James Reeb
Forty-six years after death of Unitarian Universalist minister in Selma, investigators seek new evidence in unsolved case.
Wisconsin UUs continue month-long protest for workers’ rights
Governor signs bill to curtail collective bargaining, but demonstrations continue.
UUA spurs corporate leaders to demand new immigration policy
Institutional investors call reform a human rights and business imperative.
Alternative scouting group starts to grow
Navigators USA welcomes gay, atheist, and agnostic scouts.
Disappointment for Maryland UUs battling for equal marriage rights
Fearing defeat in the House, supporters decide to wait until next year.
Bylaw changes would shrink UUA Board
Board of Trustees will present proposal for 13-member board at 2011 General Assembly.
UUA president touched by visits with Dalits
UUA President Peter Morales finds ‘freedom tastes like salt.’
UU Jewish community connects at national conference
Conference is first gathering of Jewish Unitarian Universalists in 20 years.
Utah UU convicted for environmental activism
Federal jury faults Tim DeChristopher for blocking auction of oil and gases leases.
Oregon UU church builds Cuban alliances
Cuba AyUUda fosters Cuban-U.S. relations.
District board protests firing of its executive
UUA, Pacific Central District 'moving forward together' after disagreeing about firing of district executive.
Turning Valentine's Day into a day for social justice
Unitarian Universalists demonstrate for LGBT rights, immigration reform, religious tolerance.
Morales visits Unitarians and humanitarian partners in India
UUA President on two-week visit with Holdeen India partners and Unitarians in North East India.
UU United Nations Office to rejoin UUA
Move will give UN office, UUA greater advocacy strength.
Unitarian Universalists raise funds for gay rights in Uganda
Donations will support human rights activists fighting homophobia.
Board focused on planning for 2012 General Assembly
Will ask to eliminate Actions of Immediate Witness; hears proposal for smaller board.
Cases dismissed for many Phoenix protesters
Court dismisses cases against 17 UUs, finds three others not guilty for SB 1070 protests.
Meadville Lombard sells main building
Chicago seminary seeks long-term lease for new home; will leave its 1929 building by end of year.
Dunning celebrates persistence in repeal of DADT
Zoe Dunning, a retired Navy commander and Unitarian Universalist, stood by President Obama’s side as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was repealed.
Fire destroys 100-year-old Oregon church
UU Fellowship of Klamath County grieves loss of building.
Wyoming UU’s winter charity walk raises $6K
Month-long, 200-mile trek reveals the kindness of strangers
Phoenix court dates scheduled for many UU arrestees
Most expected to plead 'not guilty' for protesting Arizona anti-illegal immigration law.
Ann Arbor congregation uses wind power
Unitarian Universalist congregation builds wind turbine; Minnesota church to do the same.
UU legislative ministries now in 15 states
State legislative ministries bring UU values to the public arena
Charges dropped against UU arrested in Phoenix protest
First arrestees found ‘not guilty’; charges dropped against second group
UUA plans 50th anniversary celebration
Big events scheduled for 2011 General Assembly in Charlotte, N.C.
New LGBT coordinator will emphasize trans issues
'It's time to give attention to the trans community,' says new UUA program coordinator Delfin Bautista.
UUA looking into possible sale of Boston buildings
Administration expresses interest in modern building near Andover Newton Theological School.
Districts begin changing their governance role
Four district boards agree to recognize UUA Board of Trustees as sole governing board.
Unitarian Universalists honor transgender deaths
Congregations becoming more aware of transgender issues.
Board approves two-year project to shape UUA’s vision
Will invite congregations to use Appreciative Inquiry to develop ‘shared vision for denomination’s future.’
Utah man's actions blocked oil and gas leases
Salt Lake Unitarians support environmentalist Tim DeChristopher.
Offering a room to asylum seekers
Members of two N.J. Unitarian Universalist congregations host political asylum seekers as part of interfaith group.
N.C. retreat center drastically reduces staff
The Mountain’s board lays off CEO and half of staff.
UUs share their own immigration stories
Immigration problems beset ministers as well as lay people.
William Schulz named new UUSC president
Schulz chosen for his leadership on human rights.
UUA launches Leap of Faith program
Growth program sets up mentoring relationships for twelve UU congregations; Association Sunday gifts provide funding.
UUA board seeks big changes from districts
Proposed bylaw changes would end district election of trustees; other changes would allow off-site General Assembly delegates.
UU ministers speak out in support of gay teens
Unitarian Universalists use sermons, letters, and YouTube videos to confront bullying.
UUA challenges oil company’s political spending
Shareholder resolution questions oil company’s $4 million effort to delay California’s global warming law.
89 UU congregations join Global Day of Action
Unitarian Universalists promote environmental stewardship with '10-10-10' events.
Cultivating an abandoned place
The Rev. Ron Robinson's unconventional church in Turley, Okla., focuses on service.
Board eyes reforms in time for Arizona General Assembly
Board discusses authorizing off-site GA delegates, reducing its own size, and reforming GA resolutions.
UUA’s General Assembly goes green
Recycling capacity depends on host city
UUA leaders begin planning 2012 General Assembly
Planning Committee recommends expanded video coverage of 2011 GA, calls for review of Actions of Immediate Witness.
Gainesville UUs respond to Qur’an-burning threat
Gainesville, Fla., interfaith community coalesces around threat to burn Muslim scriptures on 9/11 anniversary.
Morales questions Dalai Lama about science and religion
UUA president part of a discussion with Dalai Lama at IARF Congress in India.
UU hopeful that conviction will be overturned
Arizona UU convicted after leaving water bottles for migrants crossing desert.
2010 General Assembly report
General Assembly calls Unitarian Universalists to stand with immigrants.
Tour educates Calif. UUs about water justice issues
Young adults learn social justice leadership skills.
UU congregations work for immigrant justice
Unitarian Universalists find many ways to help immigrants.
New Orleans UU churches alive—and struggling
Three New Orleans churches and a Gulfport, Miss., congregation struggle to regain members five years after Katrina.
UUSC and UUA form Pakistani flood relief fund
Money will support UUSC partners helping women, children, and refugee families.
Morales visits Unitarian Universalists in the Philippines
UUA president’s visit will renew historic ties with UU Church of the Philippines.
Celebration marks 20th anniversary of partner church movement
Transylvanian and North American Unitarian Universalists have formed deep ties since fall of Communism.
Building houses, strengthening a church
Service trips to Nicaragua help revitalize Wisconsin church.
UUs cheer judge's ruling against California's Prop 8
Prop 8 legally invalidated, case expected to go to Supreme Court.
Two UU congregations plan to start radio stations
Programming will be mostly secular but will include some UU content.
29 UUs arrested in Phoenix protest
Unitarian Universalists demonstrate against Arizona's SB 1070.
Standing on the Side of Love campaign celebrates first year
UU antioppression campaign gains visibility, supporters.
UU-UNO honors Blue Ribbon congregations
Congregations celebrated for supporting Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office
UU fights ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Retired naval commander advocates for law’s repeal.
UU youth’s activism for GLBT rights honored
Danielle Smith meets President Obama at special White House reception
General Assembly focuses UUA on immigration
Selects immigration for four-year study; approves UUA election reforms.
Seminaries announce plans for 'theological university'
Chicago's Meadville Lombard will combine with Boston-area Andover Newton in interfaith partnership.
'Justice' General Assembly to be held in Phoenix
Days and nights of work result in a plan most can endorse
Guide to UU World's General Assembly coverage
A complete guide to our coverage of the 2010 General Assembly in Minneapolis.
General Assembly agenda includes contentious issues
Delegates to vote on Ariz. boycott, election reform, and ‘peacemaking’ Statement of Conscience.
Follow General Assembly with 'UU World'
Keep up with the latest news from the UUA's annual meeting.
Antiracism groups raise concerns about Arizona GA
In debate over UUA’s 2012 General Assembly, DRUUMM modifies boycott stance; LUUNA and ARE still favor boycott.
Couple makes backyard camping a lifestyle
Massachusetts pair has been sleeping outdoors for a year.
UUA president urges UUs not to boycott Phoenix GA
UUs conflicted over boycott of Phoenix as General Assembly site in 2012.
UUs make lifestyle changes for 40 days
Campaign honors 40th anniversary of Earth Day.
Unitarian Universalists debate boycotting Arizona
Organizations and individuals take sides over boycotting the state, site of the 2012 General Assembly, over its new law targeting undocumented immigrants.
Transgender UU champions passage of ENDA
New federal law would end discrimination against GLBT people in the workplace.
Bid to rename Thomas Jefferson District fails again
Motion to change UUA district’s name falls short by 3 votes.
UUA pulls pension fund from Fidelity
Board of Trustees approves switch to TIAA-CREF over Fidelity’s ties in Darfur.
UUA restructures staff
UUA responds to reduced funding, hopes to model more effective ministry.
UUA raises funds for southeastern flood victims
Will help Unitarian Universalist congregations in Tennessee and Kentucky.
UUA contemplates bold changes
A guide to changes promoted by the Board of Trustees and by the UUA administration.
Board calls for General Assembly boycott of Arizona
Will ask delegates to approve withdrawing from contracts for 2012 GA in Phoenix; change could cost the UUA $615,000.
Hundreds of congregations mark 40th Earth Day
Many Unitarian Universalists focused on ‘ethical eating.’
UU partner in India wins international peace prize
Ela Bhatt, founder of India’s largest women’s union, awarded 2010 Niwano Peace Prize.
Board, president question Commission on Appraisal’s role
UUA Board of Trustees partially restores Commission’s budget, but is reviewing ‘accountability’ of elected UUA committees.
UUA expects second year of reduced income
Budget adjustments for 2011 will also fund new initiatives.
UUA membership declines for second year
Numbers show slight decline, less than Mainline Protestant churches.
Faced with budget cuts, UU congregations rally
Lack of money brings anxiety, but also generosity, gratitude.
Sexuality training now required for UU seminarians
New requirement will help clergy deal with a broad range of sex-related issues.
Two UUA districts agree to share staff
New arrangement will allow districts to offer a broader range of expertise.
UU campaign honors Earth Day’s 40th anniversary
Forty congregants asked to give something up for 40 days.
William Schulz to serve as interim UUSC head
Search for former CEO Charlie Clements’s successor underway.
D.C. Universalist church hosts 10 couples' weddings
Ten same-sex couples from Maryland wed in Washington, D.C., church on March 9.
Church coffee house welcomes GLBTQ youth
Massachusetts UU congregation works with other community groups to sponsor teen program.
Events to mark Margaret Fuller’s bicentennial
Dozens of events scheduled nationwide to celebrate the legacy of noted feminist, journalist, and Transcendentalist.
Board to review proposed changes to Article XV
If amended, Article XV would make it easier to change bylaws
UUA eliminates Washington advocacy office
Reorganization to merge several departments; 15 employees laid off.
Congregations give $326K for UUA diversity initiatives
More congregations participated in Association Sunday this year than in 2008-2009.
Pick up a hammer at 2010 General Assembly
Sign up for UUSC’s Habitat for Humanity camp or volunteer to revitalize a downtown neighborhood in Minneapolis in June.
UUA contemplates districts’ future
System of regions to be implemented.
Ugandan UUs oppose anti-homosexuality bill
Unitarian Universalists mobilize opposition to legislation that could make homosexuality a capital crime.
Contributions to UU Haiti fund near $1 million
Congregations make donations, organize fundraising events, and offer support to local Haitian community.
UUA board vows to transform governance
Will ask General Assembly to reduce number of trustees; change would have implications for districts.
Rzepka steps down from CLF’s global ministry
In ten years leading the Church of the Larger Fellowship, the Rev. Dr. Jane Rzepka brought Unitarian Universalism’s “church without walls” to the Web.
Clements to leave UU Service Committee
UUSC president chosen to head Harvard’s Carr Center for Human Rights Policy
UUA launches updated website
First phase of website redesign can be seen February 1
UUA board considers far-reaching governance reform
Trustees plan to propose changes to General Assembly, trim board, and formalize new regional structure; election changes placed on 2010 GA agenda.
Cuba turns away visiting church group
Unitarian Universalist cultural exchange group had made 13 trips before being turned away in December.
UUSC, UUA create Haitian relief fund
Unitarian Universalists respond to earthquake devastation.
2010 General Assembly will try new schedule
Plenaries will be held on the weekend, workshops on Thursday and Friday.
Big changes proposed for UUA's General Assembly
Proposal: fewer delegates, biennial schedule, and subsidies to boost congregational participation.
Ups and downs in fight for marriage equality
The Rev. Keith Kron on the fight for marriage equality and other aspects of Unitarian Universalist support for GLBT people.
UU dads adopt five at-risk children
New documentary focuses on the Rev. Greg Stewart, Stillman Stewart, and their five sons
UU church service offers alternative to Black Friday
St. Paul, Minn., church studies ways to “reclaim Christmas.”
D.C. gay marriage law signed at Unitarian church
Interfaith clergy coalition mobilized to promote same-sex marriage in nation’s capital.
UU minister nominated for Grammy award
The Rev. Dan Schatz honored for tribute album to UU folksinger Utah Phillips.
UUA Commission drafts new statement on peacemaking
Congregations have until February 1 to approve new text for General Assembly’s consideration.
Chalica, new weeklong UU holiday, slowly gains adherents
One of the seven UU Principles honored each day.
Meadville Lombard to sell Chicago campus
Unitarian Universalist seminary to discuss possible partnership with Boston-area Andover Newton Theological Seminary.
Ten-year-old refuses to stand for Pledge of Allegiance
Boy who attends Arkansas UU church protests unequal treatment of GLBT people.
UU Ministers Association raises dues
Increased funds to be used for ministerial education and new executive director position.
UUA health plan blends insurance with social justice
Plan now covers 745 employees of UU congregations and organizations.
Transylvanian partner church gives surprise gift
Unitarians in Székelykeresztúr raise $10,500 for their partner church in Massachusetts.
UU congregations observe International Day of Climate Action
Unitarian Universalists insulate windows, plant flowers, organize carpools to reduce carbon footprint.
Morales plans comprehensive review of UU ministry
Trustees to focus on relationships with congregations; UUA’s investments rebound.
New system announced for choosing GA workshops
Most General Assembly workshops will focus on congregational growth, new directions in ministry, and social justice.
Congregations raise money for UUA diversity initiatives
Almost 500 congregations sign up for Association Sunday
Unitarian Universalists lobby for health care reform
Individuals and congregations write letters, visit legislators, and meet to promote health care reform
Hallman outspent Morales on unsuccessful presidential bid
Morales won 2009 UUA presidential election despite Hallman’s larger base of donors.
Nine same-sex Minnesota UU couples marry in Iowa
Unity Church-Unitarian sponsors 'Love Bus' to Des Moines UU Church.
Morales and Hallman reflect on UUA presidential race
Candidates and campaign chiefs talk about travel, technology, and identifying delegates.
General Assembly report, 2009
The Unitarian Universalist Association elects a president focused on helping congregations adapt to a changing society.
UUA staff restructuring adds new V.P. position
Limpert named as vice president of Ministries and Congregational Support.
UUA launches 'Standing on the Side of Love' campaign
New public advocacy initiative on behalf of marginalized people.
UU radio shows broadcast liberal religious message
Congregations and ministers use radio to reach a broader audience.
UU membership professionals form own organization
Group to help membership professionals grow Unitarian Universalism.
Sales of new UU Spanish hymnal halted
‘Serious errors’ found in new publication.
UU wins Military Chaplain of the Year award
Rev. Rebekah Montgomery also awarded bronze star.
'Army Wives' features UU child dedication ceremony
TV episodes set in Charleston, S.C., Unitarian church.
Knoxville churches mark shooting anniversary
Congregations reflect on difficulties, opportunities for growth.
Dallas, Atlanta UU churches make ‘friends’ on Facebook
Congregations discover that Facebook expands community, church visibility.
Non-UU youth learn about sex through UU program
D.C. community youth groups adopt UUA's lifespan sexual education curricula.
UU seminaries feel economic pinch
With devalued endowments, schools implement cost-cutting measures.
General Assembly narrowly rejects new ‘Principles and Purposes’
Delegates in Salt Lake City elect new president, send ‘Peacemaking’ Statement of Conscience back to committee.
Morales decisively wins UUA presidency
The Rev. Peter Morales elected with 59 percent of the vote.
UU secretaries of state stress importance of voting
California and Minnesota secretaries of state to receive Wilton Prize at UUA General Assembly.
Follow UUA General Assembly with 'UU World'
Daily updates on the presidential election and other business on uuworld.org's General Assembly Blog.
UU convicted of littering while supplying humanitarian aid
Ministry provides water, supplies to migrants crossing Arizona desert
UUA shifts international focus to congregations
Sinkford’s presidency focused less on institutional alliances.
New Orleans UU congregations still welcome help
Area churches organize to coordinate fundraising, volunteers.
UUA offers credentials to church musicians
Unitarian Universalist Association is also revising religious educators' credentialing program.
UUs cheer legalization of gay marriage in New Hampshire
‘Live Free or Die’ state now place to ‘Live Free and Marry’
Unitarian Universalists decry Calif. gay marriage ruling
State Supreme Court 'takes away rights,' says UU minister arrested at protest in San Francisco.
UUA reorganizes Congregational Services staff
Department disbanded; most offices will merge with District Services into new Congregational Growth and Vitality Staff Group.
Beacon Press to reissue Martin Luther King Jr.'s books
Exclusive partnership with King's estate will bring civil rights leader's writings to a contemporary audience.
Illinois church collects veterans’ stories
Unitarian Universalist church’s oral history project opens up conversations about military service.
Reports outline new model of UU youth ministry
Urge congregations and districts to make ministry to youth and young people of color priorities.
3,200 UUs expected at 2009 General Assembly
Delegates in Salt Lake City will elect new president, discuss plan to hold GA every other year.
Unitarian Universalists celebrate gay marriage victories
Iowa City congregation hosts marriage ceremony; Sinkford hails new Maine law.
Membership growth in UUA slows down
Latest figures show slight dip; Hallman and Morales comment on growth strategies.
Utah a ‘great place to be a Unitarian Universalist’
Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly meets in Salt Lake City, June 24-28.
UUA, UUSC leaders call for torture inquiry
Letter to President Obama calls for ‘accountability’ for U.S. officials who authorized torture.
Congregations prepare to elect new UUA president
Delegates may vote at General Assembly in June or by absentee ballot.
Board proposes changes to UUA elections
Search committee would nominate candidates for president for a six-year term; board would nominate candidates for moderator.
Speakers series boosts Fla. fellowship into public eye
‘Celebrated Speakers’ series pays for huge building, increases congregation’s public visibility.
Children's gifts redeemed 'legacy of devastation'
Japanese ambassador attends D.C. church to commemorate gift exchange with children of Hiroshima after atomic blast.
UUs celebrate legalization of gay marriage in Vermont and Iowa
Congregations and individual UUs active in the fight for marriage equality.
UUs raise money for homeless by sleeping outside
Hundreds of volunteers sleep outside in ‘cardboard cities’ in March action
New website helps military UUs connect
Church of the Larger Fellowship launches military ministry website.
Sinkford to join UU Urban Ministry staff
UUA president accepts one-year appointment after conclusion of term.
UUA cuts staff, reorganizes departments to balance budget
Equivalent of 13 full-time positions eliminated; Congregational Services to be reorganized.
California congregation forms ties with Tijuana families
Unitarian Universalist fellowship delivers food, supplies, and letters to new-found friends in Tijuana.
Unitarian Universalists promote clean energy on Capitol Hill
Thousands of young people gather in Washington to lobby for changes in energy policy.
Gini Courter seeks another term as UUA moderator
Priorities include shift to policy governance, accountability to congregations, antiracism, and 'excellence in ministry.'
'I need to love the world enough to want to save it'
UUA Moderator Gini Courter discusses personal motivation and organizational challenges facing the Unitarian Universalist Association.
Cincinnati churches continue racial reconciliation
Unitarian Universalists build relationships with descendents of black minister spurned by Unitarians in 1930s.
UUA prepares for belt tightening
Unitarian Universalist Association anticipates 10 percent drop in revenue in FY2010.
Knoxville churches honor shooting victims; killer pleads guilty
Unrepentant shooter urged others to ‘kill liberals’; Unitarian Universalists undaunted.
UU children help struggling families feed pets
North Carolina children raise money to provide pet food for families struggling with recession.
UUA board votes to end independent affiliate status
Hears update on UUA cost-cutting measures, places new Principles and Purposes on GA agenda.
Inaugural celebrations
Unitarian Universalists mark the inauguration of Barack Obama as president of the United States.
UU minister challenges S.C. 'I believe' license plates
Judge stops legislature's plans to issue license plates depicting a cross.
Commission offers second draft of new UUA Principles
Board of Trustees to decide whether General Assembly will vote on new text.
Boston’s Channing Elementary School draws UU tutors
Interfaith program provides classroom assistants, clothing, school supplies, and food
Second draft of new UUA Principles and Purposes
Commission on Appraisal makes changes to draft of new Principles and Purposes; Board to consider revision at January meeting.
'Charged-full living'
UUA-sponsored WellSprings Congregation takes a different approach to new church development.
UU leads Arkansas anti-death penalty campaign
Social activist David Rickard bases action on UU First Principle.
UU minister to lead former Universalist college
The Rev. Dr. William L. Fox elected St. Lawrence University’s eighteenth president.
Texas UUs collect shoes for children in Chupaderos, Mexico
Plano UU church works with Baptist congregation to send shoes, gifts at Christmas
New ministry to train congregants in construction skills
TUUL-Belt Ministry to deploy UUs to disaster sites for rebuilding, pastoral care
Fires affect California UUs
California wildfires destroy more then 1,000 homes, including two belonging to Unitarian Universalist families.
UU a leader in campaign to end U.S. torture
Linda Gustitus, president of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, is a Unitarian Universalist.
Unitarian Universalist elected to U.S. House
Walt Minnick of Idaho joins two fellow UUs in Congress.
Ad campaign to focus on Google AdWords
UUA moves advertising from ‘Time’ to cyberspace.
UUA urges Calif. Supreme Court to overturn Proposition 8
Proposition 8 threatens the constitutional rights of all minority groups, according to lawsuit filed by religious coalition.
Hallman, Morales share visions for UUA presidency
Candidates for 2009 election take questions at New England fall conference.
UU candidates win elections
State ballot initiatives on abortion, marijuana, show mixed results.
Ballot initiatives bring setbacks for same-sex couples
Unitarian Universalists disappointed in state election results limiting GLBT rights.
UUA president meets with Archbishop Desmond Tutu in South Africa
During 19 day African trip, Sinkford scheduled to meet with Unitarians, human rights leaders.
Economic concerns foremost at October board meeting
UUA board hears financial reports, works on policy governance.
Unitarian Universalists mobilize against state ballot initiatives
Ballot initiatives in Arizona, Florida, and Arkansas aim to limit rights of same-sex couples to marry, adopt.
Youth ministry working group meets to chart new course
Six youth selected by YRUU leadership join group charged with designing new model for UUA youth ministry.
Unitarian Universalists work to preserve gay marriage in Calif.
UU Legislative Ministry opposes California’s Proposition 8 as an attack on marriage equality.
UU candidates hit the campaign trail
Several UUs are running for election or re-election in November.
2008 Association Sunday to support theological education
October 12 UUA fundraiser will support lay theological education and ministerial training.
Sinkford speaks to Iranian president
Peace activists meet with Iranian delegation.
Starr King emphasizes interfaith understanding in new curriculum
New approach to inter-religious education essential in post–9/11 world, says faculty.
Hurricanes damage UU churches, homes in Texas
Sense of “normalcy” destroyed for many repeat hurricane victims.
Meadville Lombard introduces sweeping curricular changes
Unitarian Universalist seminary in Chicago will require community service placements of all students.
Commission revises UUA Principles and Purposes
Seeks feedback by October 16 for draft of new UUA covenant; changes will require two General Assembly votes for adoption.
Draft revision of UUA's Principles and Purposes
Commission on Appraisal seeks input on proposed changes through October 16, 2008.
Tents draw attention to Darfurian refugees’ plight
UU congregations adopt 'Tents of Hope' project to raise consciousness about refugee crisis
New Orleans UUs mark third anniversary of Katrina
Community Church demolishes building; Hurricane Gustav disrupts Katrina commemorations.
UUA’s ‘New York Times’ ad affirms justice stances
Full-page ad responds to Knoxville shooting by reaffirming Unitarian Universalism’s open hearts and open doors.
Sierra Club highlights UU environmental initiatives
National report on religious environmentalism honors Unitarian Universalist projects.
Knoxville UUs tear garment to mourn shooting victims
Westside Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville mourns victims of church shooting.
Joe Barnhart remembers friend Linda Kraeger
Knoxville church-shooting victims part of a close-knit circle of family and friends.
Knoxville church adapts to aftermath of shooting
TVUUC leaders grateful for outpouring of support, preparing for long road to recovery.
Fund raises $41,000 for Knoxville church shooting victims
Gifts will support ‘spiritual care and practical financial assistance’; other donors fund UUA ad in New York Times.
'I've never been so proud to be a Knoxvillean'
Historian John Bohstedt talks about tackling the gunman who killed two at Tennessee Valley UU Church; reflects on city’s response.
Knoxville stands with grieving UUs after shootings
UUA president delivers message of hope one day after shooter's rampage in Unitarian Universalist church.
Unitarian Universalist buildings going green
Congregations increasingly applying green building techniques.
Two Unitarian Universalists killed in church shooting
Knoxville shooter may have been motivated by ‘hatred of the liberal movement.’
UU congregations support extended sites
Churches nurture growth through satellite locations.
Sinkford speaks at religious summit before G8 meeting
Interfaith gathering urges action on climate change, nuclear disarmament, and terrorism.
UUA presidential candidates take questions at GA
Laurel Hallman and Peter Morales talk about presidential priorities.
General Assembly endorses youth 'empowerment'
UUA’s 2008 convention asks for annual reports from congregations and denominational groups about youth and young adult empowerment.
Burmese cyclone fund raises more than $100,000
Relief delivery complicated and slow.
UUA districts in Midwest raise funds for flood relief
Churches stay dry, but some Unitarian Universalists lose homes.
California Unitarian Universalists celebrate gay marriages
Unitarian Universalist couples, ministers, congregations celebrate now-legal marriages.
Keep up with General Assembly news
Follow the UUA's annual meeting, June 25-29, with uuworld.org's General Assembly blog.
Dan Brody seeks reelection as UUA financial advisor
Newton, Mass., finance expert seeks second term as UUA officer.
UUA team studies resource distribution to congregations
'Congregations Come First' task force looks at ways to support congregations.
UUA seeks reconciliation for historical wrongs
UU minister discovers slave-trading ancestor.
UUA to administer Green Sanctuary program
UUA to take over environmental program from UU Ministry for Earth
Low attendance expected for UUA’s General Assembly
Security concerns, economic woes, heat deter attendance at Fort Lauderdale event.
Mother's Day for peace, as Julia Ward Howe intended
Kansas City Unitarian Universalists promote Mother's Day founder's message of peace.
Unitarian Universalists cheer California gay marriage ruling
UU legislative ministry’s amicus brief cited in Supreme Court’s decision authorizing same-sex marriages.
Commission outlines Principles and Purposes review
Any changes to UUA's covenant will be presented to 2009 General Assembly.
UUA, UUSC raise funds for Burmese cyclone victims
Repressive government, poor infrastructure hamper relief efforts.
UUA considers new plans for youth ministry
Youth Ministry Working Group developing new approach.
Board urges transparency in youth ministry transition
At April meeting, UUA board approves funding for youth ‘transition team’ in place of YRUU.
Rochester youth raise money for Mexican border town
Unitarian Universalist youth spend a night in tents to raise money.
Unitarian Universalist congregations celebrate Earth Day
Growing environmental awareness leads to activism year-round.
Harvard names first Emerson UUA professor
Dan McKanan, historian of religious left, appointed by Harvard Divinity School.
UUA ad campaign continues in 'Time'
Additional ads to run April 14, May 12.
New Orleans UU churches launch fundraising campaign
Money to be used to restore churches; separate campaign to fund ethical living center.
Career diplomat heads UU United Nations Office
Bruce Knotts brings experience, savvy to UN office.
Florida ad campaign boosts church attendance
Tampa Bay Unitarian Universalist churches launch three-month ad campaign.
UUA, other investors pressure Fidelity over Sudan
Shareholder resolutions would bar investments that ‘contribute to genocide’ in Darfur, elsewhere.
Peter Morales, candidate for UUA president
Minister of Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden, Colorado.
Laurel Hallman, candidate for UUA president
Minister of First Unitarian Church of Dallas.
UUA presidential campaign begins with two candidates
Laurel Hallman and Peter Morales compete for 2009 General Assembly vote.
Two UU ministers arrested protesting war
In Washington, Sinkford urges political leaders to seek forgiveness for Iraq war.
Local TV show sheds light on mental illness
UU minister conducts mental health ministry via public access TV.
Pennsylvania church cleans up oil spill
Small UU congregation needs to raise $45,000.
Churches sponsor drop-in centers for gay teens
Unitarian Universalist congregations in Tennessee, Utah, and Maryland affirm LGBTQ youth.
Continental YRUU 'will be replaced,' Sinkford says
Funding cuts uncertain for youth organization; new model for youth ministry in development.
UUA suspends funding for young adult network
Staff groups serving youth and young adults expected to merge.
UU mission to Kenya sees destruction firsthand
Delegation reports findings to Congress, State Department, and World Bank.
Concert for Appalachian mountaintops
Kentucky church youth group raises money to stop mountaintop removal coal mining.
UUA board reaffirms Florida General Assembly
Ministers Association pulls out of GA convention center.
'Survivor' seed money grows a fellowship hall
TV show prize inspires California congregation to build.
UU delegation heads to Kenya
Aid fund established to help victims of violence in Kenya.
New archive celebrates UU people of color
Sankofa Project shares photos and documents from past and present UUs of color.
Unitarian Universalists give $1.1 million for growth
More than 500 congregations take part in Association Sunday.
UU minister joins Army as a chaplain
The Rev. George Tyger prepares for summer deployment.
UU congregations home to diverse musical groups
From community bands to family choirs, musical groups enhance Unitarian Universalist congregational life.
Murders, suicide rock Florida congregation
Five members of Clearwater Unitarian Universalist congregation dead.
UU ads to appear in bowl game programs
Advertising campaigns launched at football games, in Tampa Bay area.
UUA leaders respond to General Assembly security concerns
Federal security measures at the Port of Fort Lauderdale raise concerns for 2008 General Assembly.
Arson suspected in Pasadena church fire
Throop Unitarian Universalist Church waits for investigation's results.
Scholarships aid UU doctoral students
Revitalized program increases scholarship amounts.
Winterfaith series honors diverse religious holidays
Illinois Unitarian Universalist fellowship organizes interfaith series.
Fire relief fund helps California UUs recover
California Unitarian Universalists deal with smoke-damaged homes in fire's aftermath.
Congregations welcome transgender people
Unitarian Universalist churches, General Assembly affirm transgender people.
Exhibit features D.C. church's activist clergy
History of a church shown through clergy activism.
Oregon church plants a parking lot
Grass-porous pavement provides alternative to asphalt.
UUA health plan ends successful first year
Rate increases for 2008 held to 4 percent.
California UU congregations regroup as fires ebb
Few lost homes but smoke damage is extensive.
Security at 2008 General Assembly concerns UUA board
October meeting approves fifth independent affiliate, plans review of General Assembly, elections practices.
Sinkford urges churches to seek international partners
UU Partner Church Council looking for more church partners.
California fires affect UU congregations
Three hundred Unitarian Universalists evacuate.
UUA and UCC collaborate on antiwar protest
Denominations gather 73,000 signatures against Iraq war.
Report on youth ministry urges new vision
Three-year review of Unitarian Universalist youth ministry completed; Board to hear report.
Independent groups adapt to loss of affiliate status
UUA board says tighter rules help congregations.
UUA launches national ad campaign in 'Time'
Regional campaign in San Francisco Bay Area advertises on 'Daily Show with Jon Stewart.'
Unitarian Universalism's army of volunteers
UUA committee members contribute thousands of hours to make the Association work.
Scouting alternatives draw UU youth
Navigators and SpiralScouts offer inclusive programs.
Louisiana UUs decry racism in 'Jena Six' case
Two Unitarian Universalist congregations protest racial injustice.
New congregation in Ohio displaced by flood
Findley, Ohio, church regroups after losing possessions.
UUs help launch New Orleans 'Resurrection Project'
Gulf Coast Unitarian Universalists gather for second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
UU minister performs Iowa's first same-sex wedding
Gay couple married by Unitarian Universalist minister.
Young adult summer internships combined service, spirituality
14 UU college students took part in Summer of Spirituality and Service.
Baton Rouge church honored for hurricane relief
Congregation coordinated UU Gulf Coast relief volunteer effort.
Volunteers still needed in New Orleans
Unitarian Universalists invited to help New Orleans rebuild.
Mississippi church plans new building
After Hurricane Katrina swamped its lot, Gulfport UU church moves inland.
UU sexologist faces off against Bill O'Reilly
The Rev. Debra Haffner promotes comprehensive sexuality education.
Church rebuilds in Katrina's wake
Small group ministry 'the spiritual glue' that held Louisiana congregation together.
Open Space process informs UUA goals
General Assembly experiments with new meeting process.
Voices from GA
Selected quotations from the 2007 UUA General Assembly.
Environment and diversity themes of 2007 General Assembly
Report on the Unitarian Universalist Association's 2007 annual meeting.
New Orleans church slowly regains strength
First UU Church prepares to welcome new minister, finish rebuilding.
Racism subject of church group's play
Dignity Players tackle social justice themes.
Star Island reopens after unexpected closure
Popular N.H. summer conference center cleared by fire chief.
New Orleans church returns to old neighborhood
Congregation moves into house next to destroyed church building.
Leon Spencer honored with UUA's highest award
Pioneer in UUA's antiracism and antioppression efforts recognized.
UUs get serious about carbon offsets
Congregations and individuals explore ways to reduce carbon emissions.
UUs 'most visible' at Florida's largest pride festival
Annual gay pride event draws more than 150 UUs from 7 congregations.
'High-Five' challenge increases giving at New York church
Staten Island congregation responds to call to compensate staff fairly.
General Assembly asserts UU moral values
UUA's annual meeting urges opposition to torture, Iraq war; affirms transgender people.
UUA board approves two affiliates
At post-GA meeting, board discusses controversial new criteria for independent affiliate organizations.
UUA board cuts funds to seminaries
Board approves plan to develop new approach to supporting theological education.
UUA treasurer takes lead in socially responsible investing
Under Tim Brennan's leadership, UUA investments used to effect corporate change.
Daily updates from UUA General Assembly
Follow the UUA's annual meeting with uuworld.org's GA blog, June 20-24.
Unitarian Universalist heads Islamic investing group
Blake Goud promotes 'halal' investing through Portland foundation.
Churches take steps toward diverse, multicultural future
Congregations respond to the General Assembly's challenge to examine race and class.
Two New England UUA districts consolidate
Merger to offer revitalization and increased services.
General Assembly to use Open Space to set UUA's course
Open Space Technology will help GA delegates identify UUA's goals.
Antiwar song inspires peace movement
UUA and UUSC join 'Where is the Rage?' project to protest Iraq war.
UUA first denomination to join immigrant sanctuary movement
UUA joins movement supporting undocumented immigrants facing deportation.
Trustee endows new scholarship at Meadville Lombard
Chicago seminary announces new merit-based scholarship.
UUA pressures Fidelity over Sudanese investments
Retirement plan holders urged to change funds.
Unitarian Universalist spiritual directors form network
Network can help religious liberals find a spiritual director.
Board shifts funding priorities for theological education
Board looks at seminary funding, independent affiliates, and moderator's role.
New playground illustrates UU Seven Principles
Texas church helps design and build Principles-themed playground.
Pentacle accepted for use on V.A. tombstones
Ten-year battle ends with Wiccan victory.
UUA persuades hotel chain to open up on energy use
Starwood corporation responds favorably to shareholder resolution on global warming.
Shocked congregation grateful for help
UUs reach out to Blacksburg church reeling from Virginia Tech massacre.
UU funds to support Gulf Coast volunteers
New fundraising effort will support volunteer groups going to Gulf.
Youth group practices philanthropy
Pay It Forward project gives Boise youth opportunity to invest in others.
Preparing for military chaplaincy
Two Unitarian Universalist seminarians say many in military receptive to liberal religion.
Massachusetts interfaith group walks for climate rescue
Nine-day trek begins in Northampton blizzard, ends in Boston rally.
Liberal religious groups lobby for comprehensive sex education
Teens join UUA-UCC effort promoting REAL Act.
Youth service trip stranded by blizzard
Chicago Unitarian Universalists come to aid of Mass. teens returning from service project.
Couple's peace witness inspires congregation
Rochester, N.Y., couple builds peace network in their church.
Florida UUs rally in support of fired city manager
Ouster of official undergoing gender reassignment captures national attention.
Sharon Welch named provost at Meadville Lombard
Ethics scholar to lead academic program at Chicago seminary.
Unitarian radio station has global ambitions
Transylvanian Internet radio station broadcasts Unitarian values.
UUA calls for shareholder votes on CEO pay
Unitarian Universalist Association files shareholder resolutions on executive compensation with three major corporations.
Tennessee church loses building in fire
Religious education building completely destroyed, no injuries.
Washington church hosts tent city
Homeless encampment permitted to stay 90 days.
Freedom to Marry group honors Unitarian Universalists
Three Massachusetts congregations honored for gay marriage advocacy.
Teen raises money for Botswana orphanage
After working at orphanage, Unitarian Universalist Annie Arnzen is eager to give back.
Sinkford outlines plan for more diverse ministry
UUA president describes plan for new ministry opportunities for minority candidates at January Board meeting.
Hundreds of UUs attend Iraq protest in Washington, D.C.
Unitarian Universalists from 13 states travel to capitol.
UU Urban Ministry mourns six deaths
Ministry tries to counter rising tide of violence in Boston.
Unitarian Universalists protest Iraq surge
UUA president criticizes Bush for troop increase.
Starr King announces online leadership courses
"Seminary for the Laity" will offer courses for congregational leaders.
$132K will help Gulf Coast community groups
UUA-UUSC Gulf Coast Relief Fund assists childcare, community leadership groups.
Mississippi church celebrates centennial
Universalist church survives in conservative religious environment.
Beth Miller leads department in transition
UUA's multifaceted ministry staff group broadens its mission.
Congregation pledges to halve holiday spending
Rochester, N.Y., church raises more than $60,000 for charity.
New Gulf Coast grants total $130K
UUA-UUSC fund supports antiracism training and rebuilding projects.
Meadville Lombard announces new scholarship
Spencer and Susan Lavan support academic excellence with gift.
Centenarian ordained to honor long service
Muriel Davies ordained by Maryland church she founded almost 50 years ago.
Churches respond to global AIDS crisis
Unitarian Universalist congregations raise funds, lobby for international AIDS relief.
UU congregation evicted by Catholic landlord
New Jersey diocese terminates lease because of gay rights speaker.
V.A. resists use of pentacle on tombstones
New lawsuit demands equality for Wiccan and Pagan veterans.
Vandals target two churches’ liberal symbols
Congregations respond with forgiveness, activism, and increased security.
Feast and famine at church supper
Guests experience wealth and poverty at Swampscott, Mass., ‘Hunger Banquet.’
Unitarian Universalists win three statewide races
Election results: Secretary of state in California and Minnesota; North Dakota reelects Senator Conrad.
Seattle UU church honors minister
New fund recommits church to social justice.
UU civil rights martyr posthumously honored
Viola Liuzzo inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame.
Cause of UU church fire unknown
Rock Tavern congregation meeting in borrowed space.
UUA, United Church of Christ 'just friends,' say leaders
Denominational presidents mark bicentennial of 'Unitarian controversy' with dialogue on shared past and future collaboration.
Board approves UUA insurance plan
Green building guidelines, revised GA schedule also approved at October Board meeting.
UU church display a reminder of domestic violence
Silhouettes of slain women memorialize domestic homicides.
Renewed UU funding supports New Orleans church staff
FY07 disbursements pay church staff for another year.
Chapel finds new home at UU church
Despite city snafus, chapel moves across street.
Unitarian Universalists condemn 'torture' law
Several UU groups say Military Commissions Act allows torture and strips detainees of habeas corpus rights.
Big changes for General Assembly
Annual meeting reschedules Sunday worship, will reexamine Association's purposes.
UU astronomer's ashes en route to Pluto
Late astronomer's widow reflects on planet's demotion.
Next round of UU grants to the Gulf
Funds used for affordable housing, worker protection, and youth outreach.
New UUA health plan close to enrollment goal
50 more registrants needed before October 15 deadline.
Honolulu UUs celebrate three holidays
Interfaith service held at Hawaiian capitol draws sixty.
UUs mobilize against genocide past and present
U.S. Holocaust museum honors Unitarian couple; UUs rally for Darfur.
Fire destroys Rock Tavern UU church
UU Congregation at Rock Tavern, N.Y., loses sanctuary and classroom buildings.
New York UUs reaping bountiful harvest
Organic gardening project distributes fresh produce to food pantries.
Unitarian statue loses spot in U.S. Capitol
Thomas Starr King statue to be replaced by one of Ronald Reagan.
UU peace prize awarded to Liberian women
Sinkford presents award at Kyoto interfaith conference.
UUs knit baby caps to save lives
Knitting group supplies caps to newborns in developing countries.
New Orleans UUs mark Katrina anniversary
New Orleans congregations observe hurricane's anniversary with worship, dinner, and theater.
UU Weekend Warriors take on New Orleans
Baton Rouge UU group makes monthly visits to help clean up.
Transylvanian Unitarians rebuild, look to future
Donations restore villages ravaged in last year's floods.
New survey of UU congregations shows growth potential
Faith Communities Today update shows rising number of growing churches.
General Assembly 2006
Environmental issues dominate annual gathering of Unitarian Universalist leaders.
Restructured UU Women's Federation turns to grant giving
UUWF now funds women's social justice projects instead of providing direct services to congregations.
Knoxville UU teens demonstrate for right to hold hands in public
After facing harassment, gay teens organize protest drawing 200.
UU shot in Seattle hate crime
American Muslim gunman shoots 5, kills 1 at Jewish Federation.
Mississippi UU volunteer coordinator to start in August
Mission is to help UUs who want to volunteer in Mississippi
Anti-abortionists target UU church in Mississippi
Effort to close Mississippi's last abortion clinic targets church in Jackson.
Rochester UU church’s marriage equality banner vandalized
Church members carry torn sign in Rochester gay pride parade.
Tree-planting ministry takes root
Simple act of planting trees can lessen global warming
Eastern storms damage two UU churches
Church basements and rugs the victims of late-June downpours
UUA General Assembly confronts global warming
Delegates also select 'peacemaking' as four-year congregational focus.
Unitarian minister's TV special celebrates 'American Creed'
The Rev. Forrest Church writes Hallmark Channel documentary.
Legally married same-sex couples--two years later
UU gay and lesbian couples reflect on life after Massachusetts marriage ceremonies.
Congregational leaders gather for training conference
'UU University,' on eve of General Assembly, focuses on lay leadership.
Daily reports from UUA General Assembly
Follow the UUA's annual meeting with uuworld.org's GA blog.
Unitarian couple honored for World War II rescues
Cofounders of UU Service Committee posthumously honored in Jerusalem ceremony.
Program strengthens church social justice work
UUA Social Justice Empowerment Program helps churches focus.
Summer volunteers welcome in New Orleans
Renovated lodging allows UU church to host volunteers.
UUA marks Welcoming program milestone
500th UU church completes Welcoming Congregation program.
Immigration 'close to home' for Southwestern UUs
Border state UUs concerned about Mexican immigrant rights.
UU ministers protest Marriage Protection Amendment
Religious leaders travel to Washington.
Harvard announces professorship in Unitarian Universalist studies
Ralph Waldo Emerson Professor will focus on liberal religious traditions.
Changes ahead for 2006 General Assembly
New program for church leaders; changes proposed for denominational Statements of Conscience.
Regional conferences train new young adult leaders
New conferences bring UU young adult leadership training to the local level.
Gulf Coast fund helps fight immigrant worker abuse
UUA-UUSC fund supports groups working for immigrant worker rights.
Hundreds use opportunity to junk old computers
Michigan interfaith alliance’s e-waste collection nets 300 tons.
Unitarian Universalists rally for end to genocide
UUA President takes the stage at national rally to save Darfur.
Health-care coverage for uninsured church staff
UUA announces new nation-wide coverage.
Church offers classes on science of evolution
Kansas UU church offers refresher biology course to public.
UUA Board moves toward new governance model
Gradual process involves adapting Carver Policy Governance model.
Reexamination of UUA Principles announced
It's time to review the UUA's Principles, Sources, and Purposes.
Light bulb program a bright idea
Congregation is a model of environmental activism.
UUA wins web marketing award for magazine
Web marketing group names 'uuworld.org' best faith-based campaign of the year.
More funds disbursed to Gulf Coast area
The UUA-UUSC Gulf Coast Relief Fund makes next round of grants.
Survey sheds light on youth experience
Youth survey results will help congregations better attract and retain youth.
Congregations to set agenda for General Assembly
New survey designed to draw more congregational participation.
UU volunteers help with Gulf Coast reconstruction
Youth groups, individuals line up to help.
Six UU groups make quilts for interfaith exhibit
Boston show brings diverse traditions together.
UUs mark anniversary of Iraq war
Unitarian Universalists mark third anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq with peace vigils, rallies, and sermons.
SRI teleconferences offer free education
The UUA’s committee on socially responsible investing sponsored three free teleconferences; more are planned.
California church develops mental health ministry
Community minister and new curriculum raise awareness.
South Dakota UUs fought state abortion ban
UUs risk public censure and even harassment.
UUA to help congregations with international connections
Director of Partner Church Council hired to lead UUA's review of international work.
Two-year process reexamines UU youth ministry
Congregational and denominational youth programs under review.
New hurricane-relief grants exceed $330K
February 21 grants help six Gulf Coast groups.
Church groups organize in more states for marriage equality
Developments in Unitarian Universalist advocacy for marriage equality.
Work camps help rebuild Gulf Coast area
An up-close view of Gulf Coast destruction.
Report examines racism, youth at 2005 General Assembly
Commission offers timeline and recommendations.
Unitarian church drops lawsuit over Mormon plaza deal
Salt Lake City First Amendment fight comes to an end.
Hurricane fund gives $750K to churches, community groups
Grants continue from $3.5 million relief fund.
UU church hosts Senator Kennedy for living wage rally
Event promotes economic justice.
Two dozen UU churches start podcasting
Unitarian Universalist churches broadcast sermons online.
Tsunami fund focuses on marginalized populations
$2 million raised by Unitarian Universalist partnership helps marginalized populations and women affected by 2004 disaster.
Hurricanes’ devastation is emotional as well as physical
Florida UUs uneasy about third stormy year; Louisiana church is hiring to help volunteers.
UUs in 11 states forming legislative advocacy groups
Four state groups already active; work coordinated with UU Service Committee.
Church celebrates members' World War II heroism
At celebration of Unitarians who saved refugees from Nazism, a challenge: Who will help the victims of genocide in Darfur?
Three UUs arrested at Capitol budget protest
Interfaith protest against proposed federal budget cuts.
Alternative gift fairs support good causes
Churches support charitable organizations by sponsoring alternative gift fairs for Christmas.
Unitarian couple honored for World War II heroism
Israel honors cofounders of UU Service Committee.
Unitarian Universalist Association opposes Alito's confirmation
Denomination announces opposition to Supreme Court nominee.
New director of UU United Nations Office
Jim Nelson brings international experience to advocacy and educational organization.
Churches give away Sunday collection
Entire nonpledge Sunday offering donated to community groups every week.
Churches relying on renewable energy sources
Wind, solar, and geothermal power are among sources.
Transylvania flood fund tops $275,000
U.S. churches aid historic Unitarian communities.
140 congregations show Wal-Mart film
Many Unitarian Universalists join economic justice campaign against retailer.
First grants to Gulf Coast community groups
$100,000 goes to four Louisiana and Mississippi community organizations.
UUA advertising in Times Square
Times Square video will run 24 days around Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve.
Largest gathering of Cuban Unitarian Universalists
Unitarian Universalism gains momentum in Cuba.
Boston honors Selma's civil rights activists
Unitarian Universalists cosponsor march, remember civil rights martyrs.
UU United Nations Office funds AIDS orphans
Program funds school in Ghana for children who lost parents to AIDS.
New Orleans congregations begin healing process
Hurricane Katrina scatters, then unites Louisiana Unitarian Universalists; no church damage reported from Hurricane Wilma.
Unitarian Universalist witch loses Supreme Court appeal
Court rejects public prayer case without comment.
Challenge grant to aid hurricane recovery
Shelter Rock's $500,000 matching grant could push the Gulf Coast Relief Fund over $3 million.
UUSC, UUA establish earthquake relief fund
October 8 earthquake devastated parts of Pakistan and India, killing tens of thousands.
Minister fasts 30 days to protest Iraq war
Members of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Syracuse, N.Y., joined the Rev. David Blanchard's fast for peace
Gulf Coast Relief Fund tops $2 million
Donations 'will provide immediate and long-term assistance for the most marginalized people affected by this catastrophe.'
Schulman's legacy includes $4.5 million gift
Retired minister's $4.5 million bequest will support scholarship, building loans, and other projects.
UUA President calls for U.S. withdrawal from Iraq
Pastoral letter expresses shame at 'our government's involvement with torture.'
Bare naked church ladies
Church's playful fundraising calendar celebrates senior women.
Hurricane relief fund reaches $1.5 million
Congregations establish partnerships to help Unitarian Universalist communities affected by hurricanes.
Unitarian Universalists join antiwar protests in Washington
UU Service Committee 'trial' of top government officials for torture draws hundreds.
Flooded New Orleans church a 'horrific' scene
The Rev. Marta Valentin returns for a first-hand look at a hurricane-ravaged church.
Mississippi Red Cross chapter led by Unitarian Universalist
'My mission has been to live up to the image of Clara Barton,' says Red Cross staffer; Mississippi, Alabama congregations pick up after storm.
Minister visits flooded church, reports total loss
Future of flooded New Orleans congregation uncertain; Unitarian Universalist congregations adopt affected churches and families.
Unitarians in Transylvania suffer in floods
Partner churches help historic Unitarian communities; UUA raises relief funds.
Gulf Coast Relief Fund tops $1 million
$1,005,731 given to UUA-UUSC hurricane relief fund; online technology played major role.
New Orleans church gathers by conference call
Growing UUA-UUSC hurricane relief fund raises $857,648; anonymous donor gives $100,000.
UUs see progress in California gay marriage vote
California UUs celebrate legislature's vote for marriage equality.
UU hurricane relief effort sets $1 million goal
'Spectacular response' will aid congregations and agencies.
Baton Rouge swells with displaced people
UUA president expresses outrage at government’s hurricane response; donations to UUA-UUSC fund reach $386,000.
Maryland UUs battle for marriage equality
Same-sex couples sue for marriage licenses in Baltimore.
All Souls rings 'Abolition Bell' for Iraq dead
Historic church bell rings in Washington, D.C., for war dead.
Volunteers worship in damaged La. church
Volunteers spend weekend fixing one New Orleans-area church; donations to UUA-UUSC relief fund top $343,708.
New Orleans minister looks for her congregation
Unitarian Universalists donate $141,739 online in two days to help hurting congregations.
New social justice consulting program
Antioppression consulting program helps congregations in existing justice efforts.
UUs respond to hurricane's devastation
UUA sets up emergency relief fund; members open their homes to refugees from New Orleans
First UU minister named Zen master
The Rev. James Ishmael Ford is the first Unitarian Universalist minister to be named a Zen master.
Sheen to play Rumsfeld at UUSC mock trial
'Call for Justice Weekend,' sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, will protest U.S. torture policies.
Gitmo's first female chaplain is UU
The Rev. Cynthia Kane is one of four military chaplains at the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay.
New salary recommendations
Tenth anniversary of guidelines for fair compensation.
Beacon Press surpasses UUA's three-year goals
Beacon Press exceeds requirements set by the UUA Board.
General Assembly 2005
Sermons, music, and politics at the Unitarian Universalist annual gathering.
Church of the Younger Fellowship
New on-line church lets UU young adults stay connected 24/7.
Donors pool resources in 'giving circles'
'Shared Giving' circle created at UU Church in NC.
Ad campaign successful in Houston area
Houston area campaign giving churches new energy.
$2.1 million gift will aid small congregations
One major gift will help small congregations in New Hampshire and Vermont; another secured the future of a Florida congregation.
Congregational anniversaries, 2004-2005
UU churches celebrate their beginnings.
Pennsylvania congregation supports girls in Mozambique
UU's have found a way to help educate Mozambican girls.
UUA celebrates same-sex marriage anniversary in Massachusetts
The party included music, a wedding cake, toasts, and thousands of paper hearts.
Podcasting helps spread UU message
Ministers use new technology to reach the masses.
South Carolina kids honor MLK
Greenville, S.C., UU Fellowship cooperates with Presbyterian church.
Podcasting helps spread UU message
Fellowship named for Goodloe
Bowie, Maryland, congregation honors African American pioneer.
Financial advisor Ladd departs
Elected UUA term ends.
A Greener General Assembly
General Assembly showing a more eco-friendly face.
Candidates in General Assembly races
Sex ed comes under fire in Washington
The U.S. has one of the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections among teens.
Latin American UUs assemble to form AUULA
Unitarian Universalism gaining popularity in Latin America.
Reston banners destroyed twice
Vandals destroyed 'Civil Marriage is a Civil Right' banners.
Large churches meet in Boston
UUA triennial conference.
Civil liberties reexamined in 2005 Congress
UUA Washington Office for Advocacy update.
Town founded by Unitarians marks 150th
Lawrence, Kansas, celebration.
Hope amidst disappointing election results
Cincinnati offers a bright spot.
Baskets send Bolivians to school
An unlikely bond between Washington's Puget Sound and Bolivia.
New solar panels electrify church
Carmel, California, church builds in sustainable manner.
UUA president arrested in protest at Sudanese Embassy
President Sinkford among initial signers of Save Darfur Coalition unity statement.
Stalwart Leaders
UUA's 2004 Volunteer Service and Distinguished Service Awards
Healthy stewardship, declining enrollment
2003 financial reports for UUA
General Assembly Report 2004
Annual event in Long Beach, California
UUs establish legislative presence
California UUs lead the way with legislative ministry.
Dedicating their lives to children
Parents of 21 devote themselves to work worldwide.
Unitarian church sues Salt Lake City again
First Unitarian Church sues city a second time over sale of Main Street to LDS Church.
Salt Lake UUs challenge Mormon control of city block
Court sides with Unitarian defense of free speech on city block purchased by LDS Church.
