Michelle Bates Deakin, a member of First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, Massachusetts, was a UU World contributing editor from 2006 to 2011 and a UU World senior editor from 2011 to 2014. She is the author of Social Action Heroes: Unitarian Universalists Who Are Changing the World (Skinner House, 2011) and Gay Marriage, Real Life: 10 Stories of Love and Family (Skinner House, 2006).
Learn more about Michelle Bates Deakin on UUA.org.
By Michelle Bates Deakin
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Chaos and sanctuaryMichelle Bates DeakinA decade after a fatal shooting, photo book reveals a journey of healing at Tennessee Valley UU Church in Knoxville.
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Justice journeysMichelle Bates DeakinThe UU College of Social Justice offers experiential learning and social justice training programs. -
What Haiti taught meMichelle Bates DeakinA week with the UU College of Social Justice and the Mouvman Peyizan Papay.
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'A crazy gift of tragedy'Michelle Bates Deakin'Grief is the hard form of caring,' says Malcolm Astley, the father of a murdered teen.
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UU World's top online reads from 2013Michelle Bates DeakinFour of our top ten stories are by one writer. -
Time capsule unearthed from 25 Beacon St. cornerstoneMichelle Bates DeakinEngraved copper box will be unsealed at farewell celebration in February.
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UU minister says historic 'I do' in HawaiiMichelle Bates DeakinEight minutes after same-sex marriage became legal, minister and fiancé wed at First Unitarian Church of Honolulu. -
Arizona UUs mobilize to stop deportationsMichelle Bates DeakinProtests and advocacy seek to keep families together and pressure Obama to halt deportations. -
Once a Universalist college, Tufts welcomes UU chaplainMichelle Bates DeakinAfter five years as Oberlin chaplain, the Rev. Greg McGonigle settles into Tufts campus. -
UUA-UUSC fund to aid typhoon victims in PhilippinesMichelle Bates DeakinRelief fund aims to help those most marginalized by disaster. -
Morales arrested in D.C. during immigration protestMichelle Bates DeakinInterfaith demonstration calls on Congress to pass compassionate immigration reform. -
Spring 2014 move expected for UUA headquartersMichelle Bates DeakinTraffic of prospective buyers is brisk at 25 Beacon Street. -
'Fabulous Gay Wedding' is New Zealand's firstMichelle Bates DeakinUU minister officiates at historic same-sex wedding at Auckland Unitarian Church. -
Slave Memorial honors builders of Charleston churchMichelle Bates DeakinOriginal Colonial bricks reused to create monument in historic churchyard.
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Hoover, King lauded for decades of UUA serviceMichelle Bates DeakinFighting for racial equality spurred both men’s work. -
New board takes up antiracism, relationship buildingMichelle Bates DeakinNew moderator, financial advisor, and five new members join smaller board. -
Jim Key wins moderator election in close contestMichelle Bates Deakin40 votes separated Key from Tamara Payne-Alex.
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Delegates donate $16k to New Orleans congregationsMichelle Bates Deakin -
AIW passes urging end to corporate personhoodMichelle Bates Deakin
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Courter urges assembly to set the UUA's visionMichelle Bates Deakin
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Rev. Mel Hoover receives Distinguished Service AwardMichelle Bates Deakin -
Key wins moderator election by 40 votesMichelle Bates Deakin
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Charlie King receives President's Award for Volunteer ServiceMichelle Bates Deakin -
Assembly adopts immigration Statement of ConscienceMichelle Bates Deakin -
Making congregations safer and more sexually responsibleMichelle Bates Deakin -
Plenary honors retiring Kay MontgomeryMichelle Bates Deakin -
On banks of Ohio River, UUs rally for clean energyMichelle Bates Deakin -
UUMA gives honorary membership to Kay MontgomeryMichelle Bates Deakin -
New rules approved for ministers' relationshipsMichelle Bates Deakin
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Nashville church urges conversation about clergy misconductMichelle Bates DeakinModerator candidates both sign petition pledging to strengthen UUA’s response to victims of misconduct.
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Beloved Cafe seeks new model for spiritual communityMichelle Bates Deakin'Not all Unitarian Universalism has to happen at church,' say Bay Area entrepreneurs.
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Six UUs arrested in 'Moral Monday' protestMichelle Bates DeakinNorth Carolinians jailed for protesting conservative legislation; Texas UUs detained, deported after visiting factory in Mexico.
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UUA membership is flat in 2013Michelle Bates DeakinOver eight-year period, UUA shows slight increase, as other American denominations post double-digit declines.
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Consultant to aid impasse between UUA board, administrationMichelle Bates DeakinTrustees and executive staff agree to hire help to resolve long-standing tensions.
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UUA, UCC presidents rally for gay marriage in R.I.Michelle Bates DeakinMorales, Black urge Rhode Islanders to lobby their state senators after marriage equality bill passes the House.
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UUA announces new executive structureMichelle Bates DeakinHarlan Limpert to become 'chief operating officer' as Kay Montgomery retires from office of executive vice president.
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'Two Who Dared' puts UUSC founders' heroism on filmMichelle Bates DeakinDocumentary depicts little-known story of Martha and Waitstill Sharp’s efforts to save Jews and dissidents during WWII.
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Legislator tells Wyoming minister to leave the stateMichelle Bates DeakinUnitarian Universalist minister’s letter on gun control raises ire of state representative who says, ‘by all means, leave.’
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UUA to purchase new Boston headquartersMichelle Bates DeakinBoard approves lease-to-purchase agreement for 24 Farnsworth Street in Boston’s Seaport District.
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Kay Montgomery announces retirement from UUAMichelle Bates DeakinAfter 30 years of service, executive vice president will step down in June.
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In Florida, ministers gather for learning and leisureMichelle Bates DeakinSecond UU Ministers Association Institute draws 440 clergy for worship, courses, and collegiality.
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Trustees work, worship, and mingle with Philadelphia UUsMichelle Bates DeakinBoard meets with young adults and lends a hand in MLK Day of Service.
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Board considers impact of biennial General AssembliesMichelle Bates DeakinPresident tells UUA trustees that monitoring reports are of 'little value'; young adults and people of color express concerns about biennial GA.
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UUs give money and muscle to Sandy relief effortsMichelle Bates DeakinDisaster-relief fund tops $306,000.
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Candidates announced for 2013 UUA electionsMichelle Bates Deakin
Nominating Committee releases slate of candidates; individuals seeking to run by petition must file paperwork by February 1.
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From salvaged pew, artisan crafts custom guitarMichelle Bates Deakin
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Audit committee praises UUA financial staffMichelle Bates DeakinBoard prepares for complex conversations about youth and GA at January meeting.
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Young activist takes on Boy ScoutsMichelle Bates DeakinUnitarian Universalist Eagle Scout Zach Wahls leads the charge to end the ban on gay Scouts.
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UUs celebrate historic wins for marriage equalityDonald E. Skinner, Michelle Bates DeakinPopular votes in Maine, Maryland, and Washington approve same-sex marriage; Minnesotans reject marriage ban.
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Covenants and 'Ends' top agenda at October board meetingMichelle Bates DeakinUUA Board of Trustees appoints four trustees to continue service and reviews update on regionalization.
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UUA Board resumes talks about biennial GAsMichelle Bates Deakin
Takes up Fifth Principle Task Force report; 2013 General Assembly will see more plenary time and focus on covenants.
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UUs rally for marriage equality in four statesDonald E. Skinner, Michelle Bates DeakinBallot questions in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington draw UU support, advocacy.
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UU marine ecologist wins 'genius grant'Michelle Bates DeakinMacArthur Foundation recognizes Nancy Rabalais for work in Gulf Coast dead zones.
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'Sinister Minister' pens UU-themed mystery seriesMichelle Bates Deakin
The Rev. Dr. Judith Campbell publishing fourth Olympia Brown mystery in October.
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‘Hold up those lights’Michelle Bates DeakinThe Unitarian Universalist Association gathers in Phoenix to challenge the treatment of immigrants.
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Meet a trustee: Pat ManleyMichelle Bates DeakinLeadership training sharpened a congregational president’s skills.
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UURISE gives radical hospitality to immigrantsMichelle Bates Deakin
Nonprofit group provides immigrant advocacy and education with a UU voice.
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Board honing in on qualities of a good trusteeMichelle Bates DeakinUUA’s governing body prepares to appoint four existing trustees to a 14-member board in 2013.
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Ministering to the ministersMichelle Bates DeakinUUA, Retired Ministers and Partners Association aid retired ministers in financial distress.
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Board to review Fifth Principle Task Force reportMichelle Bates Deakin -
Religious delegation visits 'Tent City'Michelle Bates Deakin -
Thousands wage peaceful protest at Tent CityMichelle Bates Deakin -
Citizenship fair draws hundreds of UU volunteersMichelle Bates Deakin -
Meet a Trustee: Natalia AverettMichelle Bates Deakin
Young adult trustee completes year as congregation president and UUA board member.
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Chicago UUs broadcast worship on progressive radioMichelle Bates Deakin‘Food for the Soul’ airs every Sunday evening, attracting thousands of listeners.
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UUA membership and attendance declined in 2011Michelle Bates DeakinOver last decade, membership has increased, but religious education enrollment is dropping.
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Board OKs search for new Boston headquartersMichelle Bates DeakinAt April meeting, UUA trustees also prepare for Justice GA, change MFC appointment process, and approve all monitoring reports.
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Moderator candidate: Jim KeyMichelle Bates DeakinDistrict leader describes himself as ‘evangelical UU.’
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Moderator candidate: Tamara Payne-AlexMichelle Bates DeakinLifelong UU strives to be ‘accessible’ moderator.
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Meet the moderator candidatesMichelle Bates DeakinUU World profiles Jim Key and Tamara Payne-Alex for 2013 election.
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Meet a Trustee: Erik David CarlsonMichelle Bates Deakin
Carlson is committed to creating better services for youth and young adults.
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Trustees: Should UUA give Distinguished Service Award at 2012 GA?Michelle Bates DeakinAt March meeting, board approves collection for Arizona Immigration Ministry, plans transition to smaller board.
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A book group for the agesMichelle Bates DeakinAn Illinois church's intergenerational book club creates connections. -
Disney buys UU's 'Dark Life'Michelle Bates DeakinUnitarian Universalist Principles infuse Kat Falls's children's books.
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Pedaling for hopeMichelle Bates DeakinBicycling ministers turn long-distance rides into opportunities to raise funds and awareness for charitable causes.
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Partners in justiceMichelle Bates DeakinThe UUA’s immigrant rights partners in Arizona help communities in peril.
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Trustees review resources promoting Justice General AssemblyMichelle Bates DeakinBlogs, posters, and scholarships encourage attendance at Phoenix GA in June.
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UUA persuades Verizon to protect transgender workersMichelle Bates DeakinIn five-year shareholder advocacy campaign, UUA helps create gender identity protection for 2.9 million workers at many companies.
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UUA and UCC seek ways to collaborateMichelle Bates DeakinMeeting in Cleveland, presidents of two denominations discuss combining progressive voices in public arena.
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UUA Board urges repudiation of 'Doctrine of Discovery'Michelle Bates Deakin
Meeting in New Orleans, board names moderator candidates, mulls future of UUA headquarters and social justice resolutions.
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A passion for environmental justiceMichelle Bates DeakinFor the Rev. Bob Murphy, environmentalism and ministry overlap like the shoreline and the sea. -
Board nominates Key and Payne-Alex for moderatorMichelle Bates DeakinDelegates will vote on new moderator at 2013 General Assembly.
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Meet a trustee: Sarah StewartMichelle Bates DeakinNew Hampshire minister says ‘congregational life is where the faith is happening.’
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Board may nominate only one moderator candidateMichelle Bates DeakinAlso agrees not to release names of applicants for moderator position.
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Phoenix UUs protest conservative policy conferenceMichelle Bates DeakinAmerican Legislative Exchange Council targeted for promoting Ariz. SB 1070 as model immigration law.
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Board continues discussions of moderator nominating processMichelle Bates DeakinAt November meeting, trustees also receive positive report of Audit Committee.
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Isipho binds Atlanta UUs to African villageMichelle Bates Deakin'The impact of Isipho on us has been massive. Our whole family is different.'
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Bay Area clergy arrested at Occupy OaklandMichelle Bates DeakinUnitarian Universalist ministers participated in interfaith vigil as police in riot gear slashed tents.
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Location of UUA headquarters under review againMichelle Bates DeakinBoard asks for analysis of staying on Beacon Hill versus relocating office space.
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Two churches become Occupy sitesMichelle Bates DeakinUnitarian Universalist Church of Ogden, Utah, loans lawn to protesters; Occupy Grand Rapids camps beside Fountain Street Church.
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UUA Board listens, learns at Occupy BostonMichelle Bates DeakinTrustees visit protest site to witness grassroots movement aimed at economic justice.
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Board agrees to nominate at least two moderator candidatesMichelle Bates DeakinAt October meeting, trustees draft covenant, plan for Justice GA, discuss ‘scope of the association.’
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Meet a Trustee: Catherine CullenMichelle Bates DeakinLegal training, Buddhism inform the Rev. Catherine Cullen’s work on UUA board.
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UUA 'highly unlikely' to purchase Hebrew CollegeMichelle Bates DeakinBoard discusses Justice GA; differs on whether to make its audio recordings public.
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ESPN film examines curses and scapegoatsMichelle Bates DeakinUnitarian Universalist minister lends religious perspective to questions of fan behavior.
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Board fills empty slots on General Assembly committeesMichelle Bates Deakin
UUA trustees also approve launch of credentialing study and changes in retirement plan.
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Saving a historic churchMichelle Bates DeakinSpiritual landmark: First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia. -
Meet a trustee: Clyde GrubbsMichelle Bates DeakinThe Rev. Clyde Grubbs brings history of activism, ministry to UUA Board of Trustees.
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UUA president convicted in civil disobedience caseMichelle Bates DeakinThe Rev. Peter Morales guilty of misdemeanor in Ariz. protest of SB 1070; calls for federal investigation of Phoenix sheriff.
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Arizona minister guilty in SB 1070 protest caseMichelle Bates DeakinThe Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray convicted of misdemeanor for actions protesting anti-illegal immigration law in 2010.
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Georgia minister joins hunger strikeMichelle Bates DeakinTo protest immigration law, Unitarian Universalist minister Jeff Jones launches weeklong fast.
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Resignations raise flags around planning for Justice GAMichelle Bates Deakin
As board increases oversight on UUA's 2012 General Assembly in Phoenix, two members of GA Planning Committee resign.
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Living their values cooperativelyMichelle Bates DeakinThe Lucy Stone Cooperative is rooted in the UU values of its young adult founders.
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U.S. churches unite to support Uganda schoolMichelle Bates DeakinAnnual sponsorships seek to boost nutrition, sanitation, supplies, and teacher salaries at school started by Ugandan UU minister. -
Delegates approve ethical eating and a smaller boardMichelle Bates Deakin
More than 4,000 Unitarian Universalists gather in Charlotte at General Assembly, approve governance reforms, balk at elimination of AIWs.
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Meadville Lombard finds new Chicago campusMichelle Bates DeakinUnitarian Universalist seminary will lease space from Spertus Institute, a Jewish studies center.
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Approved: AIW supports California supermarket workersMichelle Bates Deakin
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Delegates vote to eliminate AIWs at 2012 Justice GAMichelle Bates Deakin
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Approved: AIW opposes corporate personhoodMichelle Bates Deakin
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No substantial changes to AIW bylaw amendments yetMichelle Bates Deakin
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Shareholder resolution advances LGBT rightsMichelle Bates DeakinUUA backs resolution urging major defense contractor to defend its employees against discrimination.
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Eco-village rises in Haiti’s Central PlateauMichelle Bates DeakinUUA and UUSC leaders, along with seminarians, help Haitian families rebuild.
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Board appoints committee to nominate next UUA moderatorMichelle Bates DeakinFive-member group will recommend successor to Gini Courter.
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UUA submitting bid on Hebrew CollegeMichelle Bates Deakin
Morales says 'preliminary' bid will 'keep our options open'; Beacon Hill properties could be sold.
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UUA membership declines againMichelle Bates DeakinMorales: 'The culture is moving our way theologically, but not institutionally.'
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Legislation, homophobia endanger Ugandan UUsMichelle Bates Deakin
Kampala minister urges vigilance as threats and bigotry increase.
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Tornado-struck towns begin recoveryMichelle Bates DeakinUnitarian Universalist Trauma Ministry prepares congregation for the road ahead.
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Thomas Jefferson District changes nameMichelle Bates DeakinDelegates vote overwhelmingly to become Southeast District.
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Atlanta-area ministers decry immigration billMichelle Bates DeakinUnitarian Universalist ministers call Georgia bill 'racist' and 'bad for business.'
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Severe Storm Fund to provide tornado reliefMichelle Bates DeakinDonations will assist UUs left homeless in Alabama.
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Meadville Lombard, Andover Newton end plans for ‘theological university’Michelle Bates Deakin
Meadville will remain independent; ANTS to move ahead with other partners.
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Board finalizes bylaws for vote at General AssemblyMichelle Bates DeakinEstablishes committee to nominate next moderator; welcomes three new congregations.
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GA will vote on Ethical Eating statement, board reforms, moreMichelle Bates DeakinUUA’s 50th General Assembly will tackle bylaw changes and food and environmental justice statement.
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Procedural error takes one AIW resolution off GA agendaMichelle Bates Deakin
UUA Board of Trustees also prepares policy for acquisition or sale of real estate.
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With kidney donation, congregation extends 'circle of care'Michelle Bates DeakinMember to donate kidney to religious education director, as others fundraise and cook.
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UUA spurs corporate leaders to demand new immigration policyMichelle Bates DeakinInstitutional investors call reform a human rights and business imperative.
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Turning Valentine's Day into a day for social justiceMichelle Bates DeakinUnitarian Universalists demonstrate for LGBT rights, immigration reform, religious tolerance in first 'Standing on the Side of Love' Day.
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Unitarian Universalists raise funds for gay rights in UgandaMichelle Bates DeakinDonations will support human rights activists fighting homophobia.
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Meadville Lombard sells main buildingMichelle Bates DeakinChicago seminary seeks long-term lease for new home; will leave its 1929 building by end of year.
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Dinner with MonsantoMichelle Bates DeakinA Unitarian Universalist minister is planting the seeds for a code of ethics for bioengineers, starting with Monsanto, the world's largest producer of genetically modified seeds.
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Wyoming UU’s winter charity walk raises $6KMichelle Bates DeakinMonth-long, 200-mile trek reveals the kindness of strangers
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UUs share their own immigration storiesMichelle Bates DeakinImmigration problems beset ministers as well as lay people.
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UU fights ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’Michelle Bates DeakinRetired naval commander advocates for law’s repeal.
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UU youth’s activism for GLBT rights honoredMichelle Bates Deakin
Danielle Smith meets President Obama at special White House reception
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Seminaries announce plans for ‘theological university’Michelle Bates Deakin
Chicago’s Meadville Lombard will combine with Boston-area Andover Newton in interfaith partnership.
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UU partner in India wins international peace prizeMichelle Bates DeakinEla Bhatt, founder of India’s largest women’s union, awarded 2010 Niwano Peace Prize.
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Transforming the Jericho RoadMichelle Bates DeakinThe Jericho Road Project links Unitarian Universalist professionals with nonprofits in struggling cities, creating a new avenue for social justice.
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Clements to leave UU Service CommitteeMichelle Bates DeakinUUSC president chosen to head Harvard’s Carr Center for Human Rights Policy
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UU dads adopt five at-risk childrenMichelle Bates DeakinNew documentary focuses on the Rev. Greg Stewart, Stillman Stewart, and their five sons
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UU minister nominated for Grammy awardMichelle Bates Deakin
The Rev. Dan Schatz honored for tribute album to UU folksinger Utah Phillips.
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Meadville Lombard to sell Chicago campusMichelle Bates DeakinUnitarian Universalist seminary to discuss possible partnership with Boston-area Andover Newton Theological Seminary.
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Transylvanian partner church gives surprise giftMichelle Bates Deakin
Unitarians in Székelykeresztúr raise $10,500 for their partner church's capital campaign in Concord, Massachusetts.
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UU membership professionals form own organizationMichelle Bates DeakinGroup to help membership professionals grow Unitarian Universalism.
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UU wins Military Chaplain of the Year awardMichelle Bates DeakinRev. Rebekah Montgomery also awarded bronze star.
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'Army Wives' features UU child dedication ceremonyMichelle Bates DeakinTV episodes set in Charleston, S.C., Unitarian church.
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Dallas, Atlanta UU churches make ‘friends’ on FacebookMichelle Bates DeakinCongregations discover that Facebook expands community, church visibility.
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UU seminaries feel economic pinchMichelle Bates DeakinWith devalued endowments, schools in Berkeley and Chicago implement cost-cutting measures.
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New Orleans UU congregations still welcome helpMichelle Bates Deakin
Area churches organize to coordinate fundraising, volunteers.
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Children's gifts redeemed 'legacy of devastation'Michelle Bates DeakinJapanese ambassador attends D.C. church to commemorate gift exchange with children of Hiroshima after atomic blast.
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Cincinnati churches continue racial reconciliationMichelle Bates Deakin
Unitarian Universalists build relationships with descendents of black minister spurned by Unitarians in 1930s.
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Ballot initiatives bring setbacks for same-sex couplesMichelle Bates DeakinUnitarian Universalists disappointed in state election results limiting GLBT rights.
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UUA president meets with Archbishop Desmond Tutu in South AfricaMichelle Bates DeakinDuring 19 day African trip, Sinkford scheduled to meet with Unitarians, human rights leaders.
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Unitarian Universalists mobilize against state ballot initiativesMichelle Bates DeakinBallot initiatives in Arizona, Florida, and Arkansas aim to limit rights of same-sex couples to marry, adopt.
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Unitarian Universalists work to preserve gay marriage in Calif.Michelle Bates DeakinUU Legislative Ministry opposes California’s Proposition 8 as an attack on marriage equality.
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Starr King emphasizes interfaith understanding in new curriculumMichelle Bates DeakinNew approach to inter-religious education essential in post–9/11 world, says faculty.
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Meadville Lombard introduces sweeping curricular changesMichelle Bates DeakinUnitarian Universalist seminary in Chicago will require community service placements of all students; plans major curriculum reform next year.
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Low attendance expected for UUA’s General AssemblyMichelle Bates DeakinSecurity concerns, economic woes, heat deter attendance at Fort Lauderdale event.
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Harvard names first Emerson UUA professorMichelle Bates DeakinDan McKanan, historian of religious left, appointed by Harvard Divinity School.
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Spirited defenderMichelle Bates DeakinKaren Tse's human rights ministry is helping to eradicate torture.
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UU sexologist faces off against Bill O'ReillyMichelle Bates DeakinThe Rev. Debra Haffner promotes comprehensive sexuality education for all ages.
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Leon Spencer honored with UUA’s highest awardMichelle Bates DeakinPioneer in UUA’s antiracism and antioppression efforts recognized with Distinguished Service Award.
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UUs get serious about carbon offsetsMichelle Bates Deakin
Congregations and individuals explore ways to reduce carbon emissions.
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UUA treasurer takes lead in socially responsible investingMichelle Bates DeakinUnder Tim Brennan's leadership, UUA investments used to effect corporate change.
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Unitarian Universalist heads Islamic investing groupMichelle Bates DeakinBlake Goud promotes 'halal' investing through Portland foundation.
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Unitarian Universalist spiritual directors form networkMichelle Bates DeakinNetwork can help religious liberals find a spiritual director.
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New playground illustrates UU Seven PrinciplesMichelle Bates DeakinFort Worth Unitarian Universalists design and build Principles-themed playground.
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Youth group practices philanthropyMichelle Bates DeakinPay It Forward project gives Boise youth opportunity to invest in others.
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Massachusetts interfaith group walks for climate rescueMichelle Bates DeakinNine-day trek begins in Northampton blizzard, ends in Boston rally.
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Phoenix risingMichelle Bates Deakin
The Rev. Tyrone Edwards is leading the revival of his hurricane-battered Louisiana town with help from the UUA-UUSC Gulf Coast Relief Fund.
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Partners in the GulfMichelle Bates Deakin
Unitarian Universalists are helping marginalized communities rebuild along the Gulf Coast.
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UUA, United Church of Christ 'just friends,' say leadersMichelle Bates DeakinDenominational presidents mark bicentennial of 'Unitarian controversy' with dialogue on shared past and future collaboration.
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Unitarian couple honored for World War II rescuesMichelle Bates DeakinMartha and Waitstill Sharp posthumously recognized as 'Righteous Among the Nations'; only one other American so honored.
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Righteous among the nationsMichelle Bates DeakinFrom the archives: Israel honors two Unitarians for rescuing refugees in World War II; their story provokes soul-searching today.
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Church celebrates members' World War II heroismMichelle Bates Deakin
At celebration of Unitarians who saved refugees from Nazism, a challenge: Who will help the victims of genocide in Darfur?
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Unitarian couple honored for World War II heroismMichelle Bates DeakinOnly one other American has received Israel's 'Righteous Among the Nations' designation.
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Katrina’s aftermathMichelle Bates DeakinUnitarian Universalists work tirelessly to help the displaced residents of the Gulf Coast states.
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Small acts of engagementMichelle Bates DeakinA Unitarian Universalist expert on international relations praises the 'soft power' of attraction.
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Out of the BasementMichelle Bates Deakin
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Congregational newsMichelle Bates DeakinBrief congregational news items from the Summer 2012 issue.
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Business report: Be it resolvedMichelle Bates DeakinSummary of business conducted at the UUA's 2011 General Assembly.
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Congregational newsDonald E. Skinner, Michelle Bates DeakinBrief congregational news items from the Fall 2012 issue.
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Congregational newsDonald E. Skinner, Michelle Bates DeakinBrief congregational news items from the Winter 2013 issue.
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Congregational news, Winter 2011Michelle Bates Deakin, Julia AngleyBrief congregational news items from the Winter 2011 issue.
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Rallying in the rainMichelle Bates DeakinUnitarian Universalists rallied for LGBT rights in Charlotte.
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Stained glass window's 50th anniversaryMichelle Bates DeakinThe focal point of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Syracuse, N.Y., is a window depicting the world's religions.
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Risk, return, and justiceMichelle Bates DeakinThe Common Endowment Fund pools congregational assets in a fund that reflects UU values.
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Congregational newsMichelle Bates Deakin, Donald E. SkinnerBrief congregational news items from the Summer 2013 issue.
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'Tapestry' puts curricula onlineMichelle Bates DeakinFree, fully searchable religious education curricula for all ages.
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Anderson honored with clergy awardMichelle Bates DeakinPlanned Parenthood honors Rochester, N.Y., minister for reproductive rights advocacy.
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Disaster hits three congregationsJulia Angley, Michelle Bates Deakin, Donald E. SkinnerStorms and fire struck UU congregations in Alabama, Massachusetts, and Maine.