Winter 2010, Vol.XXIV No.4

Features

Reclaiming Krypton
Why a generation that grew up with Buffy and the Power Rangers will demand a different Unitarian Universalism.
By Doug Muder in Ideas

The Christmas tallis
We raised our daughters as Unitarian Universalists. When Julia responded to the ancient richness of Judaism, I understood.
By Diane Cadrain in Life

Dinner with Monsanto
A 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.
By Michelle Bates Deakin in Life

Departments

The task of Humanism
Spiritual enthusiasm toward the enrichment of human life.
By John H. Dietrich in Opening words

Changing myths
Different generations see the world through different myths.
By Christopher L. Walton in From the editor

Our connections are sacred
We are intimately connected to Mayans in Guatemala, day laborers in Arizona, Buddhists in Japan, farmers in the Philippines, and religious progressives all over the world.
By Peter Morales in From the president

Letters, Winter 2010
Readers respond to the Fall 2010 issue.
By Jane Greer in Letters

Blog roundup, Winter 2010
Online responses to UU World.
By Kenneth Sutton in Letters

Traffic report, Winter 2010
Top ten stories at uuworld.org.
By Christopher L. Walton in Letters

Why immigration is a moral issue
America's immigration system isn't simply broken. It's immoral.
By Daniel Stracka in Forum

Giving a hand to immigrants
'It is one thing to talk about immigration in the abstract and another to hear people's stories.'
By Donald E. Skinner in Congregational life

Fellowship puts down roots in town center
North Carolina congregation moved into a former dry-cleaning facility.
By Jane Greer in Spiritual landmarks

Mi casa, tu casa, nuestra casa
¿Estamos dispuestos a incluir personas de diferentes culturas en nuestras congregaciones?
By Roberto Padilla in Reflections

My home, your home, our home
Why do we expect others to feel at home when what’s around them seems so different from what they are used to?
By Roberto Padilla in Reflections

Totems
'All have come from a star nursery.'
By Lynette Blake in Reflections

Into the mystery
A dead child's clothing transformed into a quilt.
By MountainWoman Silver in Reflections

Surviving, without a memorial
Where are the tangible memorials to what survivors have lost?
By Cynthia Orange in Reflections

A nation of immigrants
I couldn't help but connect the plight of these migrants to my own family history.
By Margaret Regan in Reflections

Two prose poems
I have my way of praying, as you no doubt have yours.
By Mary Oliver in Reflections

Families: Empowering UU kids to understand, care, and act (pdf)

29 UUs arrested in Phoenix, Ariz.
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29 UUs arrested in Phoenix protest
Unitarian Universalists demonstrate against Arizona's SB 1070.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

Calif. UUs cheers judge's ruling on Prop 8
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UUs cheer judge's ruling against California Prop 8
Prop 8 legally invalidated, case expected to go to Supreme Court.
By Jane Greer in UU news

Morales visits Filipino churches
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Morales visits Unitarian Universalists in the Philippines
UUA president’s visit will renew historic ties with UU Church of the Philippines.
By Jane Greer in UU news

GA leads way in going green
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UUA’s General Assembly goes green
Recycling capacity depends on host city
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

Anti-oppression campaign marks first anniversary
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Standing on the Side of Love campaign celebrates first year
UU antioppression campaign gains visibility, supporters.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

Fla. church fights anti-Muslim rhetoric
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Gainesville UUs respond to Qur’an-burning threat
Gainesville, Fla., interfaith community coalesces around threat to burn Muslim scriptures on 9/11 anniversary.
By Jane Greer in UU news

Partner church movement feted
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Celebration marks 20th anniversary of partner church movement
Transylvanian and North American Unitarian Universalists have formed deep ties since fall of Communism.
By Jane Greer in UU news

Churches rally for immigrant justice
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UU congregations work for immigrant justice
Unitarian Universalists find many ways to help immigrants.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

Board eyes reform in time for 2012 GA in Phoenix
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Board eyes reforms in time for Arizona General Assembly
Board discusses authorizing off-site GA delegates, reducing its own size, and reforming GA resolutions.
By Jane Greer in UU news

New Orleans churches struggling
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New Orleans UU churches alive—and struggling
Three New Orleans churches and a Gulfport, Miss., congregation struggle to regain members five years after Katrina.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

Wisc. church builds houses in Nicaragua
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Building houses, strengthening a church
Service trips to Nicaragua help revitalize Wisconsin church.
By Jane Greer in UU news

Wright’s Unity Temple marred
Brief congregational news items from the Winter 2010 issue.
By Jane Greer in UU news

Young adults take water justice tour
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Tour educates Calif. UUs about water justice issues
Young adults learn social justice leadership skills.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

Walt Staton hoping for reprieve
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UU hopeful that conviction will be overturned
Arizona UU ministry helps migrants crossing the desert.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

Natural rapture
Only when we strip away magical thinking can we see the sacred in everything.
By Kimberly French in Bookshelf

'Fist Stick Knife Gun' as a graphic novel
Geoffrey Canada's memoir adapted by artist Jamar Nicholas.
By Christopher L. Walton in Bookshelf

Remember the pro-censorship Unitarians?
Boston's elite saw censorship as part of their larger social reform agenda.
By Christopher L. Walton in Bookshelf

Superheroes, interfaith families, and ethical oaths
Questions for spiritual reflection and adult group discussions
By Jane Greer in What in the World?

Unitarian values underscore Gaskell's novels
English novelist Elizabeth Gaskell wrote about social issues and the role of women in society.
By Kimberly French in Looking back