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The Unitarian Universalist Association elects a president focused on helping congregations adapt to a changing society.
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.
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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.
UUs cheer legalization of gay marriage in New Hampshire
‘Live Free or Die’ state now place to ‘Live Free and Marry’
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.
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.
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.
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.
Membership growth in UUA slows down
Latest figures show slight dip; Hallman and Morales comment on growth strategies.
Unitarian Universalists celebrate gay marriage victories
Iowa City congregation hosts marriage ceremony; Sinkford hails new Maine law.
Congregations prepare to elect new UUA president
Delegates may vote at General Assembly in June or by absentee ballot.
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.
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.
'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.
Gini Courter seeks another term as UUA moderator
Priorities include shift to policy governance, accountability to congregations, antiracism, and 'excellence in ministry.'
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.
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.
Commission offers second draft of new UUA Principles
Board of Trustees to decide whether General Assembly will vote on new text.
'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
UU a leader in campaign to end U.S. torture
Linda Gustitus, president of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, is a Unitarian Universalist.
Fires affect California UUs
California wildfires destroy more then 1,000 homes, including two belonging to Unitarian Universalist families.
Ad campaign to focus on Google AdWords
UUA moves advertising from ‘Time’ to cyberspace.
Unitarian Universalist elected to U.S. House
Walt Minnick of Idaho joins two fellow UUs in Congress.
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.
UUA president meets with Archbishop Desmond Tutu in South Africa
During 19 day African trip, Sinkford scheduled to meet with Unitarians, human rights leaders.
Ballot initiatives bring setbacks for same-sex couples
Unitarian Universalists disappointed in state election results limiting GLBT rights.
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.
Draft revision of UUA's Principles and Purposes
Commission on Appraisal seeks input on proposed changes through October 16, 2008.
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.
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.
Sierra Club highlights UU environmental initiatives
National report on religious environmentalism honors Unitarian Universalist projects.
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.
Joe Barnhart remembers friend Linda Kraeger
Knoxville church-shooting victims part of a close-knit circle of family and friends.
Knoxville UUs tear garment to mourn shooting victims
Westside Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville mourns victims of church shooting.
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.
Knoxville church adapts to aftermath of shooting
TVUUC leaders grateful for outpouring of support, preparing for long road to recovery.
'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.
UUA presidential candidates take questions at GA
Laurel Hallman and Peter Morales talk about presidential priorities.
Sinkford speaks at religious summit before G8 meeting
Interfaith gathering urges action on climate change, nuclear disarmament, and terrorism.
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.
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California Unitarian Universalists celebrate gay marriages
Unitarian Universalist couples, ministers, congregations celebrate now-legal marriages.
UUA districts in Midwest raise funds for flood relief
Churches stay dry, but some Unitarian Universalists lose homes.
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.
UUA, UUSC raise funds for Burmese cyclone victims
Repressive government, poor infrastructure hamper relief efforts.
Commission outlines Principles and Purposes review
Any changes to UUA's covenant will be presented to 2009 General Assembly.
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.
Unitarian Universalist congregations celebrate Earth Day
Growing environmental awareness leads to activism year-round.
Rochester youth raise money for Mexican border town
Unitarian Universalist youth spend a night in tents to raise money.
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.
Laurel Hallman, candidate for UUA president
Minister of First Unitarian Church of Dallas.
Peter Morales, candidate for UUA president
Minister of Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden, Colorado.
Two UU ministers arrested protesting war
In Washington, Sinkford urges political leaders to seek forgiveness for Iraq war.
UUA presidential campaign begins with two candidates
Laurel Hallman and Peter Morales compete for 2009 General Assembly vote.
Local TV show sheds light on mental illness
UU minister conducts mental health ministry via public access TV.
Churches sponsor drop-in centers for gay teens
Unitarian Universalist congregations in Tennessee, Utah, and Maryland affirm LGBTQ youth.
Pennsylvania church cleans up oil spill
Small UU congregation needs to raise $45,000.
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.
UU ads to appear in bowl game programs
Advertising campaigns launched at football games, in Tampa Bay area.
Murders, suicide rock Florida congregation
Five members of Clearwater Unitarian Universalist congregation dead.
UUA leaders respond to General Assembly security concerns
Federal security measures at the Port of Fort Lauderdale raise concerns for 2008 General Assembly.
Scholarships aid UU doctoral students
Revitalized program increases scholarship amounts.
Arson suspected in Pasadena church fire
Throop Unitarian Universalist Church waits for investigation's results.
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.
Security at 2008 General Assembly concerns UUA board
October meeting approves fifth independent affiliate, plans review of General Assembly, elections practices.
California UU congregations regroup as fires ebb
Few lost homes but smoke damage is extensive.
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.
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.
UUs help launch New Orleans 'Resurrection Project'
Gulf Coast Unitarian Universalists gather for second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
New congregation in Ohio displaced by flood
Findley, Ohio, church regroups after losing possessions.
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.
Voices from GA
Selected quotations from the 2007 UUA General Assembly.
Open Space process informs UUA goals
General Assembly experiments with new meeting process.
Environment and diversity themes of 2007 General Assembly
Report on the Unitarian Universalist Association's 2007 annual meeting.
Racism subject of church group's play
Dignity Players tackle social justice themes.
New Orleans church slowly regains strength
First UU Church prepares to welcome new minister, finish rebuilding.
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.
Unitarian Universalist heads Islamic investing group
Blake Goud promotes 'halal' investing through Portland foundation.
Daily updates from UUA General Assembly
Follow the UUA's annual meeting with uuworld.org's GA blog, June 20-24.
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.
Antiwar song inspires peace movement
UUA and UUSC join 'Where is the Rage?' project to protest Iraq war.
General Assembly to use Open Space to set UUA's course
Open Space Technology will help GA delegates identify UUA's goals.
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.
Couple's peace witness inspires congregation
Rochester, N.Y., couple builds peace network in their church.
Youth service trip stranded by blizzard
Chicago Unitarian Universalists come to aid of Mass. teens returning from service project.
Florida UUs rally in support of fired city manager
Ouster of official undergoing gender reassignment captures national attention.
Unitarian radio station has global ambitions
Transylvanian Internet radio station broadcasts Unitarian values.
Sharon Welch named provost at Meadville Lombard
Ethics scholar to lead academic program at Chicago seminary.
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.
$132K will help Gulf Coast community groups
UUA-UUSC Gulf Coast Relief Fund assists childcare, community leadership groups.
Starr King announces online leadership courses
"Seminary for the Laity" will offer courses for congregational leaders.
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.
Churches respond to global AIDS crisis
Unitarian Universalist congregations raise funds, lobby for international AIDS relief.
Centenarian ordained to honor long service
Muriel Davies ordained by Maryland church she founded almost 50 years ago.
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.
Cause of UU church fire unknown
Rock Tavern congregation meeting in borrowed space.
UU civil rights martyr posthumously honored
Viola Liuzzo inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame.
Board approves UUA insurance plan
Green building guidelines, revised GA schedule also approved at October Board meeting.
UUA, United Church of Christ 'just friends,' say leaders
Denominational presidents mark bicentennial of 'Unitarian controversy' with dialogue on shared past and future collaboration.
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.
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.
Fire destroys Rock Tavern UU church
UU Congregation at Rock Tavern, N.Y., loses sanctuary and classroom buildings.
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.
Eastern storms damage two UU churches
Church basements and rugs the victims of late-June downpours
Tree-planting ministry takes root
Simple act of planting trees can lessen global warming
UUA General Assembly confronts global warming
Delegates also select 'peacemaking' as four-year congregational focus.
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.
Unitarian minister's TV special celebrates 'American Creed'
The Rev. Forrest Church writes Hallmark Channel documentary.
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.
UUA marks Welcoming program milestone
500th UU church completes Welcoming Congregation program.
Summer volunteers welcome in New Orleans
Renovated lodging allows UU church to host volunteers.
UU ministers protest Marriage Protection Amendment
Religious leaders travel to Washington.
Immigration 'close to home' for Southwestern UUs
Border state UUs concerned about Mexican immigrant rights.
Harvard announces professorship in Unitarian Universalist studies
Ralph Waldo Emerson Professor will focus on liberal religious traditions.
Regional conferences train new young adult leaders
New conferences bring UU young adult leadership training to the local level.
Changes ahead for 2006 General Assembly
New program for church leaders; changes proposed for denominational Statements of Conscience.
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.
Health-care coverage for uninsured church staff
UUA announces new nation-wide coverage.
Unitarian Universalists rally for end to genocide
UUA President takes the stage at national rally to save Darfur.
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.
Survey sheds light on youth experience
Youth survey results will help congregations better attract and retain youth.
More funds disbursed to Gulf Coast area
The UUA-UUSC Gulf Coast Relief Fund makes next round of grants.
Congregations to set agenda for General Assembly
New survey designed to draw more congregational participation.
Six UU groups make quilts for interfaith exhibit
Boston show brings diverse traditions together.
UU volunteers help with Gulf Coast reconstruction
Youth groups, individuals line up to help.
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.
UUA to help congregations with international connections
Director of Partner Church Council hired to lead UUA's review of international work.
South Dakota UUs fought state abortion ban
UUs risk public censure and even harassment.
New hurricane-relief grants exceed $330K
February 21 grants help six Gulf Coast groups.
Two-year process reexamines UU youth ministry
Congregational and denominational youth programs under review.
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.
Three UUs arrested at Capitol budget protest
Interfaith protest against proposed federal budget cuts.
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?
Unitarian Universalist Association opposes Alito's confirmation
Denomination announces opposition to Supreme Court nominee.
Unitarian couple honored for World War II heroism
Israel honors cofounders of UU Service Committee.
New director of UU United Nations Office
Jim Nelson brings international experience to advocacy and educational organization.
Churches relying on renewable energy sources
Wind, solar, and geothermal power are among sources.
Churches give away Sunday collection
Entire nonpledge Sunday offering donated to community groups every week.
140 congregations show Wal-Mart film
Many Unitarian Universalists join economic justice campaign against retailer.
Transylvania flood fund tops $275,000
U.S. churches aid historic Unitarian communities.
UUA advertising in Times Square
Times Square video will run 24 days around Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve.
First grants to Gulf Coast community groups
$100,000 goes to four Louisiana and Mississippi community organizations.
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.
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
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.
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.
Unitarians in Transylvania suffer in floods
Partner churches help historic Unitarian communities; UUA raises relief funds.
Minister visits flooded church, reports total loss
Future of flooded New Orleans congregation uncertain; Unitarian Universalist congregations adopt affected churches and families.
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.
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.
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.
Beacon Press surpasses UUA's three-year goals
Beacon Press exceeds requirements set by the UUA Board.
New salary recommendations
Tenth anniversary of guidelines for fair compensation.
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.
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.
Fellowship named for Goodloe
Bowie, Maryland, congregation honors African American pioneer.
Financial advisor Ladd departs
Elected UUA term ends.
South Carolina kids honor MLK
Greenville, S.C., UU Fellowship cooperates with Presbyterian church.
A Greener General Assembly
General Assembly showing a more eco-friendly face.
Large churches meet in Boston
UUA triennial conference.
Podcasting helps spread UU message
Ministers use new technology to reach the masses.
UUA president arrested in protest at Sudanese Embassy
President Sinkford among initial signers of Save Darfur Coalition unity statement.
General Assembly Report 2004
Annual event in Long Beach, California
Healthy stewardship, declining enrollment
2003 financial reports for UUA
Stalwart Leaders
UUA's 2004 Volunteer Service and Distinguished Service Awards
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.
