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Unitarian Universalists on the Eightfold Path
Buddhism puts down roots in American congregations.
By Rick Heller in Life
What is Unitarian Universalist Buddhism?
The history of UU engagement with Buddhism and its growing significance.
By James Ishmael Ford in Ideas
'The future we hope to see'
Congregations respond to the General Assembly's challenge to examine race and class, embracing a multicultural future.
By Donald E. Skinner and Tom Stites in News
Love the contradictions
If our world is to survive in all its contradiction and complexity, it needs more people who are capable of loving it in its entirety.
By Robert Hardies in Ideas
Departments
Meet our online columnists
Doug Muder and the Rev. Meg Barnhouse bring distinctive voices to 'uuworld.org.'
By Christopher L. Walton in From the editor
Opportunity and redemption
It's time to make good on the unfulfilled promise of a racially and culturally diverse Unitarian Universalism.
By William G. Sinkford in Our calling
Letters, Summer 2007
Readers respond to the Spring 2007 issue.
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Mailbox, Summer 2007
Thoughts on eating, gratitude, and UUA purposes.
By Jane Greer in Letters
Blogs on 'UU World'
Online responses to 'UU World.'
By Christopher L. Walton in Letters
Stem cell research offers hope
Politics is interfering with medical research that could bring hope to people with debilitating diseases.
By Molly DeHaas Walsh in Forum
Midweek church nights build spirit
Dinner, programs, and worship for all ages bring people together on weeknights.
By Tom Stites in Congregational life
Maryland congregation meets in a yurt
Sugarloaf Congregation of Unitarian Universalists builds inexpensive new home.
By Jane Greer in Spiritual landmarks
The spiritual practice of hospitality
Welcoming people to our congregations isn't a duty; it's a way to encounter the mystery and wonder of life.
By David Rynick in Reflections
Ascending
Montage of earthy spirituality.
By Edith Royce Schade in Reflections
InterdepenDance
Found objects, discovered meanings.
By Brandy Bergenstock in Reflections
Don't be stingy with your faith
Many people are looking for what you've found in Unitarian Universalism. Not letting them in on the secret is a form of stinginess.
By John Gibb Millspaugh in Reflections
Reading our lives
We write the story of our lives with each choice we make, but do we take time to read it?
By Marshall Hawkins in Reflections
New plan for ministerial diversity
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Sinkford outlines plan for more diverse ministry
Board of Trustees hears UUA president's proposal for new ministry opportunities for minorities, approves General Assembly review of UUA's Purposes.
By Christopher L. Walton in UU news
Second Life has thriving UU community
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Going to church in Second Life
Second Life, the much-hyped online virtual reality world, is home to a growing Unitarian Universalist congregation.
By Kenneth Sutton
UUs support transgender city official
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Florida UUs rally in support of fired city manager
Ouster of official undergoing gender reassignment captures national attention.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Fire destroys Tenn. RE space
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Tennessee church loses building in fire
Religious education building of Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church completely destroyed, no injuries.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Church hosts tent city
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Washington church hosts tent city
Homeless encampment at Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation can stay 90 days.
By Jane Greer in UU news
UUA-UUSC fund will support Gulf volunteers
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UU funds to support Gulf Coast volunteers
UUA-UUSC funds for hurricane relief now will support volunteer groups going to Gulf.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
Welch tapped for provost job
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Sharon Welch named provost at Meadville Lombard
Ethics scholar to lead academic program at Unitarian Universalist seminary in Chicago.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news
UUA's shareholder activism pays off
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UUA calls for shareholder votes on CEO pay
Unitarian Universalist Association files shareholder resolutions on executive compensation with three major corporations.
By Jane Greer in UU news
Andover teen raises money for orphanage
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Teen raises money for Botswana orphanage
14-year-old Annie Arnzen raises $10,000 from schools, churches, community for African orphanage.
By Jane Greer in UU news
Two UU military chaplains in training
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Preparing for military chaplaincy
Two Unitarian Universalist seminarians say many in the military are receptive to liberal religion.
By Leah Rubin-Cadrain in UU news
Transylvanian UU radio
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Unitarian radio station has global ambitions
Transylvanian Internet radio station broadcasts Unitarian values, adds English-language programming.
By Jane Greer in UU news
Louisa May Alcott's Unitarian legacy
Did 'Little Women' plant the seeds of my own Unitarian Universalism?
By Rosemary Bray McNatt in Bookshelf
Books by UU authors, Summer 2007
A selection of books written by Unitarian Universalists.
By Jane Greer and Christopher L. Walton in Books by UU authors
Antioppression, Buddhism, and 'Second Life'
Questions for spiritual reflection and adult group discussions.
By Jane Greer in What in the World?
Thirty years of feminist transformation
The 1977 Women and Religion resolution transformed the Unitarian Universalist Association.
By Kimberly French in Looking back
Online Extras
Did James Luther Adams predict American fascism?
Chris Hedges invokes UU theologian James Luther Adams in his new book, 'American Fascists,' but gets Adams only half-right.
By George Kimmich Beach