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Spring 2011, Vol.XXV No.1
On the cover:
The Rev. Ron Robinson in an abandoned church his community ministry purchased in December (© Douglas Henderson).
2.15.11
Features
A faith for the few?
Unitarian Universalists are torn between pride in our elite history and aspirations to be a religion for all. It’s a tension with deep roots.
By
Mark Harris
in Ideas
To listen without judging
Inspired by their minister's story, activists at a New York church launch an abortion hotline that offers support without judgment.
By
Kimberly French
in Life
Departments
New paper, new departments
Introducing the new and improved 'UU World.'
By
Christopher L. Walton
in From the editor
We must get better at communicating
Our relationships are created and sustained by our communication.
By
Peter Morales
in From the president
Cultivating an abandoned place
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Cultivating an abandoned place
The Rev. Ron Robinson's unconventional church in Turley, Okla., focuses on service.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in Life
Colorado congregation enjoys increased space
Jefferson Unitarian Church keeps growing, building.
By
Jane Greer
in Spiritual landmarks
Eggplant extravaganza
What happened when I vowed to get all my vegetables from a local farmshare.
By
Susan Bagby
in Life
ZIP code: 46226
All Souls Unitarian Church, Indianapolis, Indiana.
By
Christopher L. Walton
in Zip code
UUs share their personal immigration stories
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UUs share their own immigration stories
Immigration problems beset ministers as well as lay people.
By
Michelle Bates Deakin
in Life
Grace wins in the end
Grace and the sugary sweet are so much at odds that in order to be a friend of one you have to be an enemy of the other.
By
Chance Hunter
in Spirit
Attitude adjustment
Multiculturalism? Well and good. But don't stop there!
By
Everett Hoagland
in Spirit
The wisdom of the wild
I don't mean misbehavior, but real wildness, elemental wildness, animal wildness.
By
Dan Schatz
in Spirit
Quarry
Brilliant colors and the 'crazy parts of our lives.'
By
Micheal Cross Trinity
in Spirit
Families: Living in good faith...with technology
Districts assess their governance role
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Districts begin changing their governance role
Four district boards agree to recognize UUA Board of Trustees as sole governing board.
By
Jane Greer
in UU news
UUA plans 50th anniversary celebration
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UUA plans 50th anniversary celebration
Big events scheduled for 2011 General Assembly in Charlotte, N.C.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
Legislative groups amplify UU voice
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UU legislative ministries now in 15 states
State legislative ministries bring UU values to the public arena.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
As shareholder, UUA challenges Prop 23 funder
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UUA challenges oil company’s political spending
Shareholder resolution questions oil company’s $4 million effort to delay California’s global warming law.
By
Jane Greer
in UU news
Charges dropped in Phoenix case
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Charges dropped against UU arrested in Phoenix protest
First arrestees found ‘not guilty’; charges dropped against second group
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
UUA considers purchase of new building
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UUA looking into possible sale of Boston buildings
Administration expresses interest in modern building near Andover Newton Theological School.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
Leap of Faith program pairs congregations
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UUA launches Leap of Faith program
Growth program sets up mentoring relationships for twelve UU congregations; Association Sunday gifts provide funding.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
UU on trial for blocking leases
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Utah man's actions blocked oil and gas leases
Salt Lake Unitarians support Tim DeChristopher, who risks jail time for his environmental activism.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
Mountain retreat center lays off staff
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N.C. retreat center drastically reduces staff
The Mountain’s board lays off CEO and half of staff.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
UUA, UUs focus on transgender issues
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Unitarian Universalists honor transgender deaths
Congregations becoming more aware of transgender issues, say advocates.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
UUA, UUs focus on transgender issues
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New LGBT coordinator will emphasize trans issues
'It's time to give attention to the trans community,' says new UUA program coordinator Delfin Bautista.
By
Jane Greer
in UU news
Ministers speak out on bullying of gay youth
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UU ministers speak out in support of gay teens
Unitarian Universalists use sermons, letters, and YouTube videos to confront bullying.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
Schulz chosen as UUSC head
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William Schulz named new UUSC president
Schulz chosen for his leadership on human rights.
By
Jane Greer
in UU news
Global Day of Action observed
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89 UU congregations join Global Day of Action
Unitarian Universalists promote environmental stewardship with '10-10-10' events.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
Mich. church uses wind power
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Ann Arbor congregation uses wind power
Unitarian Universalist congregation builds wind turbine; Minnesota church to do the same.
By
Jane Greer
in UU news
UUA chooses program to assess values
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Board approves two-year project to shape UUA’s vision
Will invite congregations to use Appreciative Inquiry to develop ‘shared vision for denomination’s future.’
By
Jane Greer
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Christopher L. Walton
in UU news
N.J. UU churches give shelter to asylum seekers
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Offering a room to asylum seekers
Members of two N.J. Unitarian Universalist congregations host political asylum seekers as part of interfaith group.
By
Jane Greer
in UU news
In brief: Sheltering the faith
News about congregational building programs.
By
Jane Greer
in UU news
Dunning credits persistence for DADT's defeat
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Dunning celebrates persistence in repeal of DADT
Zoe Dunning, a retired Navy commander and Unitarian Universalist, stood by President Obama’s side as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was repealed.
By
Jane Greer
in UU news
Great trees of life
People are not trees, of course, but old people have many of the traits we revere in trees.
By
W. Frederick Wooden
in Ideas
Got God?
You're definitely in good company when it comes to God-turning and God-thinking.
By
Myriam Renaud
in Ideas
Nordic strands of our living tradition
The story of Icelandic, Norwegian, and Finnish Unitarians in North America.
By
Stefan M. Jonasson
in Looking back
The story of Ephraim Nute
New book chronicles life of frontier Unitarian minister.
By
Sonja L. Cohen
in Books by UU authors
Heritage and history groups sponsor conference together
'History and Heritage Convocation' unites four independent organizations.
By
Christopher L. Walton
in Ideas
Gordon Martin, civil rights lawyer
UUA parliamentarian's book chronicles African Americans' efforts to vote in 1960s Mississippi.
By
Christopher L. Walton
in Books by UU authors
Letters, Spring 2011
Readers respond to the Winter 2010 issue.
in Letters
Blog roundup, Spring 2011
Online responses to UU World.
By
Kenneth Sutton
in Letters
Traffic report, Spring 2011
Top ten stories at uuworld.org.
By
Christopher L. Walton
in Letters
Online Extras
The Honey Springs worship committee ponders a revival
What would a Unitarian Universalist revival be reviving?
By
Meg Barnhouse
Breaking news: www.uuworld.org
Stop the elevator; I'm not done
If someone on an elevator asked you what Unitarian Universalism is, could you answer before one of you reached your destination?
By
Doug Muder
