Donald E. Skinner

More than 100 hours volunteered in honor of the Rev. Bill Breeden

Logo is first step in a broader initiative to promote Unitarian Universalism.

Feb. 8 protest will focus on voter laws and other conservative legislation.

EqUUal Access offers guidelines, is creating a congregational certification program.

Collecting call records violates First Amendment rights, lawsuit claims.

Renewed campaign for worker justice says ‘stop making workers pay the price for corporate greed.’

For decades, Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater has advocated for civil rights, farmworkers, immigrants, and LGBT rights.

Congregations divest to make statement against profiting from practices that contribute to climate change.

The Texas UU Justice Ministry seeks to amplify UU voices in the public square.

Shift toward regionalization aims to create greater connections among congregations.

Inmates and members of Tucson congregation gather for monthly prison worship.

Eboo Patel and Wendell Berry are among the featured speakers at Louisville, Ky., meeting in June.

Massachusetts congregation seeks to ‘do something’ in response to Newtown massacre.

Standing on the Side of Love’s second annual Thirty Days of Love campaign runs from MLK to Valentine’s Day.

Holland, Mich., grants Social Justice Award to the Rev. Bill Freeman in same room he led protest for LGBT rights.

Singing from door to door, Connecticut carolers help fund arts in schools.

New York, New Jersey churches reach out to congregants and prepare for Sunday services without power.

Ballot questions in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington draw UU support, advocacy.

Pasadena congregation transforms barren corner into fertile partnership.

Unitarians worship at 9 o'clock in the suburbs, 11 o'clock downtown.

Minnesota youth group took winding spiritual journey to Phoenix to prepare for Justice General Assembly.

Group will offer international service trips and social justice education.

People’s Church earns UUA’s 2012 Bennett Award for social action.

Heartland trustee seeks to connect UUs through technology and theology.

3,800 people prepare to gather in Phoenix, Ariz., for 2012 UUA General Assembly.

Accountability Group shares worries of members of marginalized groups about attending General Assembly in Phoenix.

At General Assembly and across the country, UUs urged to devote the day to justice.

Photographs at Birmingham, Ala., civil rights museum include four UU families in show about inclusion and equality.

“Lost Boy” inspires congregation to give up drinks during Lent to provide water for villages.

Pickets and fasting raise awareness of agricultural workers’ low pay and dangerous conditions.

Move allegedly follows complaint from U.S. congressman over Tim DeChristopher email.

President Morales: ‘Congregations cannot be the only way we connect with people.’

The Rev. Debra Haffner's Religious Institute loses more than $400,000 to fiscal agent; launches emergency fundraising appeal.

From MLK Day to Valentine’s Day, Standing on the Side of Love inspires thousands to engage in social action.

Antiracism, antioppression guide New York trustee’s work

Funds will help pay for renovations to Dorchester congregation’s historic building.

U.S. Supreme Court lets ruling stand that sectarian prayers violate separation of church and state.

Immigration education, fundraising, and advocacy help UUs prepare for June meeting in Phoenix.

UUA initiative encourages community conversations to strengthen denomination.

After ceremony to say goodbye to 126-year-old building, church is razed.

The Rev. Donald Robinson lauded for 20 years of youth programs at Beacon House.

Volunteer teaching inspires Kansas retiree’s board work.

From broken jewelry, keys, and coffee cups, congregants create eight-foot, collaborative artwork.

Planning Committee releases a schedule; design team reveals snapshots of the Justice General Assembly.

No More Deaths, a ministry of the UU Church of Tucson, finds a ‘Culture of Cruelty’ among Border Patrol.

Rallies, hearings, and trainings aim at dismantling far-reaching anti-immigrant measure.

BuxMont UU Fellowship scurries to clean up extensive water damage before 50th anniversary celebration next week.

Two-week protest draws Unitarian Universalists from across the country to highlight perils of pipeline and climate change.

New York, Pennsylvania churches suffer flooding, but Vermont congregations spared.

Morales calls his determination to fight Arizona immigration law stronger than ever.

White House honors professor and seminarian Linda Barnes, who spreads the word about the importance of food diversity.

A proposed pipeline could be ‘game over’ for climate change, say environmentalists planning protests at White House.

UU climate-change activist tells court: ‘I will continue this fight.’

Interfaith efforts help sway legislature to make New York sixth state to allow same-sex marriage.

Charlotte Convention Center added green services, while some hotels lagged behind.

Planners envision expanding remote attendance for next year’s General Assembly.

At site of historic coal miner uprising, activists raise awareness about consequences of mountaintop removal mining.

While short of marriage, civil unions allow same-sex couples health insurance, pensions, and other benefits.

4,000 people prepare to gather in Charlotte, N.C., for the UUA's 50th General Assembly.

Relief fund will aid congregation and members affected by the storms.

Members find the exchanges build community and save money.

UUA pilot program helps congregations mentor one another.

R.I. campaign targets ‘people who are UUs but don’t know it.’

Washington, D.C., sit-in inspired by trial of Tim DeChristopher.

Area churches pool resources to hire intern for advocacy work.

William Cronon at center of storm over academic freedom in Wisconsin.

Rissho Kosei-kai congregations in Northern Japan are among the damaged.

Increased donations, new interim director bolster North Carolina retreat center.

Organizers seek volunteers to test online voting, with hopes of expanding program in 2012.

Rich Madaleno is ‘an inspiration and mentor’ in advocacy for LGBT rights.

Governor signs bill to curtail collective bargaining, but demonstrations continue.

Fearing defeat in the House, supporters decide to wait until next year.

Navigators USA welcomes gay, atheist, and agnostic scouts.

Federal jury faults Tim DeChristopher for blocking auction of oil and gases leases.

Portland-based Cuba AyUUda fosters Cuban-U.S. relations.

Court dismisses cases against 17 UUs, finds three others not guilty for SB 1070 protests.

Most expected to plead 'not guilty' for protesting Arizona anti-illegal immigration law.

'It is one thing to talk about immigration in the abstract and another to hear people's stories.'

Big events scheduled for 2011 General Assembly in Charlotte, N.C.

Administration expresses interest in modern building near Andover Newton Theological School.

Congregations becoming more aware of transgender issues, say advocates.

Salt Lake Unitarians support Tim DeChristopher, who risks jail time for his environmental activism.

The Mountain’s board lays off CEO and half of staff.

Growth program sets up mentoring relationships for twelve UU congregations; Association Sunday gifts provide funding.

Unitarian Universalists promote environmental stewardship with '10-10-10' events.

Unitarian Universalists use sermons, letters, and YouTube videos to confront bullying.

Recycling capacity depends on host city

Young adults learn social justice leadership skills.

Arizona UU ministry helps migrants crossing the desert.

Unitarian Universalist church choirs strengthen community, deepen personal spirituality.

Unitarian Universalists find many ways to help immigrants.

Money will support UUSC partners helping women, children, and refugee families.

Three New Orleans churches and a Gulfport, Miss., congregation struggle to regain members five years after Katrina.

Unitarian Universalists demonstrate against Arizona's SB 1070.

Programming will be mostly secular but will include some UU content.

UU antioppression campaign gains visibility, supporters.

Massachusetts pair has been sleeping outdoors for a year.

Campaign honors 40th anniversary of Earth Day.

New federal law would end discrimination against GLBT people in the workplace.

'If a congregation isn't sharing its good news through multiple channels, it may be missing out.'

UUA responds to reduced funding, hopes to model more effective ministry.

A guide to changes promoted by the Board of Trustees and by the UUA administration.

Will help Unitarian Universalist congregations in Tennessee and Kentucky.

Many Unitarian Universalists focused on ‘ethical eating.’

Budget adjustments for 2011 will also fund new initiatives.

Numbers show slight decline, less than Mainline Protestant churches.

Lack of money brings anxiety, but also generosity, gratitude.

‘Retreating and camping is a growth opportunity for Unitarian Universalism.’

New arrangement will allow districts to offer a broader range of expertise.

Forty congregants asked to give something up for 40 days.

If amended, Article XV would make it easier to change bylaws

More congregations participated in Association Sunday this year than in 2008-2009.

System of regions to be implemented.

Congregations make donations, organize fundraising events, and offer support to local Haitian community.

First phase of website redesign can be seen February 1

People with hearing loss are a big percentage of the people with disabilities who come through our doors on Sunday morning.

Unitarian Universalist cultural exchange group had made 13 trips before being turned away in December.

Unitarian Universalists respond to earthquake devastation.

Task force advocates fewer delegates, biennial schedule, and subsidies to boost congregational participation.

Plenaries will be held on the weekend, workshops on Thursday and Friday.

St. Paul, Minn., church studies ways to “reclaim Christmas.”

Increased funds to be used for ministerial education and new executive director position.

Boy who attends Arkansas UU church protests unequal treatment of GLBT people.

Unitarian Universalists insulate windows, plant flowers, organize carpools to reduce carbon footprint.

Almost 500 congregations sign up for Association Sunday

Individuals and congregations write letters, visit legislators, and meet to promote health care reform

Morales won 2009 UUA presidential election despite Hallman’s larger base of donors.

Candidates and campaign chiefs talk about travel, technology, and identifying delegates.

The Unitarian Universalist Association elects a president focused on helping congregations adapt to a changing society.

Congregations and ministers use radio to reach a broader audience.

Service trips are a great way to help people in need and cultivate a lifelong awareness of the importance of serving others.

Andrene Kauffman’s murals in Chicago’s Third Unitarian Church honor heroes of the liberal spirit.

D.C. community youth groups adopt UUA's lifespan sexual education curricula.

The Rev. Peter Morales elected with 59 percent of the vote.

California and Minnesota secretaries of state to receive Wilton Prize at UUA General Assembly.

‘Live Free or Die’ state now place to ‘Live Free and Marry’

Unitarian Universalist Association is also revising religious educators' credentialing program.

Department disbanded; most offices will merge with District Services into new Congregational Growth and Vitality Staff Group.

State Supreme Court 'takes away rights,' says UU minister arrested at protest in San Francisco.

Urge congregations and districts to make ministry to youth and young people of color priorities.

Tightening their own belts, Unitarian Universalist churches help members in need.

Delegates in Salt Lake City will elect new president, discuss plan to hold GA every other year.

Latest figures show slight dip; UUA presidential candidates Laurel Hallman and Peter Morales comment on growth strategies.

Iowa City congregation hosts marriage ceremony for 17 same-sex couples; President Sinkford hails new Maine law.

Delegates may vote at General Assembly in June or by absentee ballot.

Unitarian Universalist Association's General Assembly meets in Salt Lake City, June 24-28.

‘Celebrated Speakers’ series pays for huge building, increases congregation’s public visibility.

Congregations and individual UUs active in the fight for marriage equality.

Hundreds of volunteers sleep outside in ‘cardboard cities’ in March action

Church of the Larger Fellowship launches military ministry website.

Unitarian Universalist fellowship delivers food, supplies, and letters to new-found friends in Tijuana.

Thousands of young people gather in Washington to lobby for changes in energy policy.

UUA Moderator Gini Courter discusses personal motivation and organizational challenges facing the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Priorities include shift to policy governance, accountability to congregations, antiracism, and 'excellence in ministry.'

Some congregations have pared back budgets. Most are worried about finding ways to support members in need.

Unitarian Universalist Association anticipates 10 percent drop in revenue in FY2010, begins planning cuts.

Unrepentant shooter urged others to ‘kill liberals’; Unitarian Universalists name rooms after his victims during 60th anniversary celebration.

North Carolina children raise money to provide pet food for families struggling with recession.

Unitarian Universalists mark the inauguration of Barack Obama as president of the United States.

Judge calls legislature's plans to issue license plates depicting a cross a violation of church-state separation.

UUA-sponsored WellSprings Congregation takes a different approach to new church development.

Social activist David Rickard bases action on UU First Principle.

Plano UU church works with Baptist congregation to send shoes, gifts at Christmas

California wildfires destroy more then 1,000 homes, including two belonging to Unitarian Universalist families.

UUA moves advertising from ‘Time’ to cyberspace.

Walt Minnick of Idaho joins two fellow Unitarian Universalists in Congress.

State ballot initiatives on abortion, marijuana, show mixed results.

What Unitarian Universalist congregations can do to make churches friendlier places for seniors.

Six youth selected by YRUU leadership join group charged with designing new model for UUA youth ministry.

125 Unitarian Universalist congregations now offer ministries to people struggling with addiction.

Several UUs are running for election or re-election in November.

October 12 UUA fundraiser will support lay theological education and ministerial training.

Peace activists meet with Iranian delegation.

Sense of “normalcy” destroyed for many repeat hurricane victims.

Community Church demolishes building as New Orleans UUs find new ways to work together; Hurricane Gustav disrupts Katrina commemorations.

National report on religious environmentalism honors Unitarian Universalist projects.

Full-page ad responds to Knoxville shooting by reaffirming Unitarian Universalism’s open hearts and open doors.

Aiding another congregation gives 'sense of supporting a larger vision of Unitarian Universalism.'

Knoxville shooter may have been motivated by ‘hatred of the liberal movement.’

Congregations increasingly applying green building techniques.

Churches nurture growth through satellite locations.

Laurel Hallman and Peter Morales talk about presidential priorities.

Interfaith gathering urges action on climate change, nuclear disarmament, and terrorism.

Unitarian Universalist couples, ministers, congregations celebrate now-legal marriages.

Churches stay dry, but some Unitarian Universalists lose homes.

'Congregations Come First' task force looks at ways to support Unitarian Universalist congregations.

UUA to take over environmental program from UU Ministry for Earth

UU legislative ministry’s amicus brief cited in Supreme Court’s decision authorizing same-sex marriages.

Kansas City Unitarian Universalists promote Mother's Day founder Julia Ward Howe's message of peace.

Youth Ministry Working Group developing new approach, wants youth leaders 'embedded all over the place.'

Growing environmental awareness leads to activism year-round.

Unitarian Universalist youth spend a night in tents to raise money.

Additional ads to run April 14, May 12; online campaign targets Google searches.

Money to be used to restore churches; separate campaign to fund ethical living center.

Growing diversity in music characterizes Unitarian Universalism today.

Tampa Bay Unitarian Universalist churches invite visitors with postcards, billboards, TV ads.

In Washington, Sinkford urges political leaders to seek forgiveness for Iraq war; 41 arrested at March 7 interfaith rally.

Unitarian Universalist congregations in Tennessee, Utah, and Maryland affirm LGBTQ youth.

Funding cuts uncertain for youth organization; new model for youth ministry in development.

Delegation reports findings to Congress, State Department, and World Bank.

TV show prize inspires California congregation to build.

More than 500 congregations take part in Association Sunday.

The Rev. George Tyger prepares for summer deployment.

From community bands to family choirs, musical groups enhance Unitarian Universalist congregational life.

Advertising campaigns launched at football games, in Tampa Bay area.

Clearwater congregation mourns five members who died in domestic violence.

Federal security measures at the Port of Fort Lauderdale raise concerns for 2008 General Assembly.

Unitarian Universalist fellowship in Illinois organizes interfaith series on winter holidays.

Unitarian Universalist contribute more than $50,000 to help California UUs in fire's aftermath.

Unitarian Universalist churches, General Assembly affirm transgender people.

Grass-porous pavement provides alternative to asphalt for Hillsboro Unitarian Universalists.

Rate increases for 2008 held to 4 percent; open enrollment period ends November 30.

Few lost homes but smoke damage is extensive.

Three hundred Unitarian Universalists evacuate; no damage to UU churches reported.

'There are more people here interested in what we have to offer than you might think.'

Three-year review of Unitarian Universalist youth ministry completed; Board to hear report.

UUA board says tighter rules for independent affiliates help congregations.

Regional campaign in San Francisco Bay Area advertises on 'Daily Show with Jon Stewart.'

Navigators and SpiralScouts offer inclusive programs.

Unitarian Universalist church in Findlay, Ohio, regroups after losing possessions.

Gulf Coast Unitarian Universalists gather for second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Congregation coordinated UU Gulf Coast relief volunteer effort.

UU Service Committee takes over responsibility for coordinating UU volunteers.

After Hurricane Katrina swamped its lot, Gulfport UU church moves inland, attracts new members.

Small group ministry 'the spiritual glue' that held Louisiana congregation together.

First UU Church prepares to welcome new minister, finish rebuilding, and start AIDS ministry.

Congregation moves into house next to church building ruined by Katrina flood.

Annual gay pride event draws more than 150 UUs from 7 congregations.

Congregations respond to the General Assembly's challenge to examine race and class, embracing a multicultural future.

June meeting of congregational representatives to use Open Space Technology to identify UUA's goals.

Unitarian Universalist Association joins movement supporting undocumented immigrants facing deportation.

Ten-year battle ends with Wiccan victory.

UUs reach out to Blacksburg church reeling from Virginia Tech massacre; campus also site of UU summer conference.

UUA-UUSC funds for hurricane relief now will support volunteer groups going to Gulf.

More than 100 Unitarian Universalist congregations participate in congregation-based community organizing.

Ouster of official undergoing gender reassignment captures national attention.

Ethics scholar to lead academic program at Unitarian Universalist seminary in Chicago.

Religious education building of Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church completely destroyed, no injuries.

UUA president criticizes Bush for troop increase.

Turning the UUA's Seventh Principle into a call to action.

December grants from UUA-UUSC Gulf Coast Relief Fund assist childcare, community leadership groups.

"Seminary for the Laity" will offer courses for congregational leaders.

Universalist church survives in conservative religious environment.

Rochester, N.Y., church raises more than $60,000 for charity.

UUA-UUSC fund supports antiracism training and rebuilding projects.

Muriel Davies ordained by Maryland church she founded almost 50 years ago.

New lawsuit demands equality for Wiccan and Pagan veterans.

New Jersey diocese terminates lease because of gay rights speaker.

Congregations respond with forgiveness, activism, and increased security.

Election results: Secretary of state in California and Minnesota; North Dakota reelects Senator Conrad.

Rock Tavern congregation meeting in borrowed space.

New fund recommits church to social justice.

FY07 disbursements pay church staff for another year.

Despite city snafus, chapel moves across street.

Denomination's annual meeting reschedules Sunday worship service, will reexamine Association's purposes.

Late astronomer's widow reflects on planet's demotion.

Funds used for affordable housing, worker protection, and youth outreach.

Interfaith service held at Hawaiian capitol draws sixty.

50 more registrants needed before October 15 deadline.

U.S. Holocaust museum honors Unitarian couple; UUs rally for Darfur.

Statue of Thomas Starr King, Unitarian orator, to be replaced by one of Ronald Reagan.

UU Congregation at Rock Tavern, N.Y., loses sanctuary and classroom buildings.

Knitting group supplies caps to newborns in developing countries.

Prize honoring first UUA president presented at World Assembly of Religions for Peace in Japan.

Baton Rouge UU group makes monthly visits to help clean up.

New Orleans congregations observe hurricane's anniversary with worship, dinner, and theater.

Children need religious education in the summer, too.

Faith Communities Today survey: Number of growing churches rising, but few churches see recruitment of new members as central.

UUWF now funds women's social justice projects instead of providing direct services to congregations.

Mission is to help UUs who want to volunteer in Mississippi

Church members carry torn sign in Rochester gay pride parade.

Church basements and rugs the victims of late-June downpours

Simple act of planting trees can lessen global warming

Unitarian Universalist ministers in service and justice agencies.

First-ever 'UU University,' on eve of General Assembly, focuses on lay leadership.

UU gay and lesbian couples reflect on life after Massachusetts marriage ceremonies.

500th Unitarian Universalist congregation votes to extend full welcome to bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender people.

Renovated lodging allows UU church to host volunteers.

Border state UUs concerned about Mexican immigrant rights.

New this year: Leadership mini-conference, environmental impact fee, proposed changes for Statements of Conscience.

UUA-UUSC fund supports groups working for immigrant worker rights.

New national health-care plan in the works for UU church staff.

In Kansas, where teaching evolution is contested, Unitarian Universalist church makes sure people know the facts.

UUA commission, trustees announce review of central covenant between congregations; mandated review is overdue.

Pennsylvania UU congregation is a model of environmental activism.

The UUA-UUSC Gulf Coast Relief Fund makes next round of grants.

Youth survey results will help congregations better attract and retain youth.

UU volunteers pitch in to gut houses and clear lots; new grants bring total aid to $1.2 million.

Unitarian Universalists mark third anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq with peace vigils, rallies, and sermons.

The UUA’s committee on socially responsible investing sponsored three free teleconferences; more are planned.

Congregation learns how to be more sensitive to people with mental illness.

South Dakota's UUs are risking public censure and even harassment for protesting abortion ban.

Congregational and denominational youth programs under review.

Six more Gulf Coast community groups helped by UUA-UUSC fund.

UUSC work camps give participants an up-close view of Gulf Coast destruction.

Baton Rouge church hires 'minister to the community,' will hire volunteer coordinator for ongoing relief work.

Some groups don't work because they weren't set up as covenant groups to begin with.

Congregation saw First Amendment liberties at stake, but community saw battling faiths.

Unitarian Universalist churches broadcast sermons for the subway, coffee break, and gym.

Florida UUs uneasy about third stormy year; Louisiana church is hiring to help volunteers.

Churches support charitable organizations by sponsoring alternative gift fairs for Christmas.

Interfaith protest against proposed federal budget cuts.

Giving the entire nonpledge Sunday offering, every week, to charity increases giving and sense of community.

U.S. Unitarian Universalist churches aid historic Transylvanian Unitarian communities.

Four Louisiana and Mississippi community groups serve displaced and vulnerable people affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Program funds school in Ghana for children who lost parents to AIDS.

Hurricane Katrina scatters, then unites Louisiana Unitarian Universalists; no church damage reported from Hurricane Wilma.

Court rejects public prayer case without comment.

October 8 earthquake devastated parts of Pakistan and India, killing tens of thousands.

Members of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Syracuse, N.Y., joined the Rev. David Blanchard's fast for peace

Grieving parents of an executed man devote their lives to ending capital punishment.

Shelter Rock's $500,000 matching grant could push the Gulf Coast Relief Fund over $3 million.

Donations 'will provide immediate and long-term assistance for the most marginalized people affected by this catastrophe.'

Congregations establish partnerships to help Unitarian Universalist communities affected by hurricanes.

'My mission has been to live up to the image of Clara Barton,' says Red Cross staffer; Mississippi, Alabama congregations pick up after storm.

Future of flooded New Orleans congregation uncertain; Unitarian Universalist congregations adopt affected churches and families.

Growing UUA-UUSC hurricane relief fund raises $857,648; anonymous donor gives $100,000.

'Spectacular response' will aid congregations in hurricane's path, congregations helping evacuees, and agencies helping the most marginalized.

UUA president expresses outrage at government’s hurricane response; donations to UUA-UUSC fund reach $386,000.

Volunteers spend weekend fixing one New Orleans-area church; donations to UUA-UUSC relief fund top $343,708.

Unitarian Universalists donate $141,739 online in two days to help hurting congregations.

UUA sets up emergency relief fund; members open their homes to refugees from New Orleans

Sermons, music, and politics fired up the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists.

Tenth anniversary of guidelines for fair compensation.

New on-line church lets UU young adults stay connected 24/7.

Maine wardens call the Rev. Kate Braestrup when there's an emergency in the woods.

General Assembly showing a more eco-friendly face.

First Unitarian Church sues city a second time over sale of Main Street to LDS Church.

Court sides with Unitarian defense of free speech on city block purchased by LDS Church.

Local churches and the UUA champion civil liberties as the U.S. responds to 9/11.

Faith-based community organizing builds alliances to make change.

One congregation's 9/11 wall of remembrance.

Unitarian Universalist congregations and volunteers respond to 9/11.

Sanctuaries in cities shaken by terror.

Eleven who died in the attacks of 9/11.

Ministers bring a blessing to Ground Zero.

Unitarian Universalist responses to 9/11 from around the world.

Useful resources from 'InterConnections,' the newsletter for lay leaders.

Unitarian Universalists also cheer civil unions in Ill., R.I.; continue advocacy in Colo.

Brief congregational news items from the Fall 2011 issue.

UUs organize for marriage equality.

Storms and fire struck UU congregations in Alabama, Massachusetts, and Maine.

Congregations find ways to live the Seventh Principle.

Brief congregational news items from the Fall 2012 issue.

Rather than simply install its new minister, congregation launched day of community service.

The UUA's General Assembly and Conference Services office puts together a giant logistical puzzle every year.

Knoxville congregations, UUs nationwide reaffirm openness after July 27 attack.

Estimates of those killed in the 1921 rampage range from 38 to 300.