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Remembering the victims of Knoxville church shooting
In memoriam: Linda Kraeger and Greg McKendry.
By Jane Greer 11.1.08

Two die in Knoxville church shooting
Knoxville congregations, UUs nationwide reaffirm openness after July 27 attack.
By Jane Greer and Donald E. Skinner 11.1.08

UU tackles patient safety after tragedy
Ilene Corina became an activist after her son's death in 1990.
By Jane Greer 9.4.06

Changes ahead for 2006 General Assembly
New program for church leaders; changes proposed for denominational Statements of Conscience.
By Donald E. Skinner 5.19.06

UUs join interfaith efforts to shelter homeless
Unitarian Universalist congregations shelter the homeless.
By Sonja L. Cohen 12.12.05

UU United Nations Office funds AIDS orphans
Program funds school in Ghana for children who lost parents to AIDS.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.1.05

A death in Iraq; a church changed
An opponent becomes an ally after losing his soldier son.
By Jane Greer 10.31.05

Schulman's legacy includes $4.5 million gift
Retired minister's $4.5 million bequest will support scholarship, building loans, and other projects.
By Sonja L. Cohen 10.10.05

Jason Shelton's music aims for transformation
Nashville music ministry brings new energy to Unitarian Universalist worship.
By Donald E. Skinner 9.26.05

Film documents law's effect on same-sex couple
A Unitarian Universalist couple leaves Virginia to preserve their rights.
By Amelia Koford 9.12.05

New social justice consulting program
Antioppression consulting program helps congregations in existing justice efforts.
9.1.05

Students surveyed on spirituality
Study: Unitarian Universalist college students stand out for spiritual curiosity, volunteerism, social justice work, compassion, and respect for religious diversity.
By Sonja L. Cohen 8.15.05

New border ministry for El Paso
A Massachusetts church youth group calls border ministry in Mexico an 'eye-opener.'
By Staff Writer 8.15.05

Donors pool resources in 'giving circles'
'Shared Giving' circle created at UU Church in NC.
By Staff Writer 8.8.05

Ad campaign successful in Houston area
Houston area campaign giving churches new energy.
By Amelia Koford 8.4.05

$2.1 million gift will aid small congregations
One major gift will help small congregations in New Hampshire and Vermont; another secured the future of a Florida congregation.
By Staff Writer 8.1.05

Congregational anniversaries, 2004-2005
UU churches celebrate their beginnings.
By Amelia Koford 7.28.05

Pennsylvania congregation supports girls in Mozambique
UU's have found a way to help educate Mozambican girls.
By Staff Writer 7.25.05

UUA celebrates same-sex marriage anniversary in Massachusetts
The party included music, a wedding cake, toasts, and thousands of paper hearts.
By Staff Writer 7.18.05

Unitarian Universalist tsunami donations exceed $1.5 million
UUA-UUSC joint effort
By Staff Writer 5.1.05

Valentine campaign in California
UUs organize for marriage equality.
By Donald E. Skinner 5.1.05

Fellowship named for Goodloe
Bowie, Maryland, congregation honors African American pioneer.
By Staff Writer 5.1.05

South Carolina kids honor MLK
Greenville, S.C., UU Fellowship cooperates with Presbyterian church.
By Staff Writer 5.1.05

Financial advisor Ladd departs
Elected UUA term ends.
By Tom Stites 5.1.05

Podcasting helps spread UU message
Ministers use new technology to reach the masses.
By Staff Writer 5.1.05

Candidates in General Assembly races
5.1.05

Latin American UUs assemble to form AUULA
Unitarian Universalism gaining popularity in Latin America.
By Staff Writer 5.1.05

Sex ed comes under fire in Washington
The U.S. has one of the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections among teens.
By Staff Writer 5.1.05

UU evangelism fosters new church growth
Marketing efforts underway
By Staff Writer 5.1.05

Large churches meet in Boston
UUA triennial conference.
By Staff Writer 5.1.05

Reston banners destroyed twice
Vandals destroyed 'Civil Marriage is a Civil Right' banners.
By Staff Writer 5.1.05

Milestones, May/June 2005
By Staff Writer 5.1.05

UU awarded MacArthur 'genius grant'
Amy Smith, an instructor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a lifelong member of Follen Church in Lexington, Massachusetts.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.1.05

UUA president arrested in protest at Sudanese Embassy
President Sinkford among initial signers of Save Darfur Coalition unity statement.
By Staff Writer 11.1.04

UUs establish legislative presence
California UUs lead the way with legislative ministry.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.1.04

Dedicating their lives to children
Parents of 21 devote themselves to work worldwide.
By Sonja L. Cohen and Reuel Amdur 3.1.04

Unitarian church sues Salt Lake City again
First Unitarian Church sues city a second time over sale of Main Street to LDS Church.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.1.03

Salt Lake UUs challenge Mormon control of city block
Court sides with Unitarian defense of free speech on city block purchased by LDS Church.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.1.03

Grassroots work joins Unitarian Universalists, others
Faith-based community organizing builds alliances to make change.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.1.02

The greening of our churches
Congregations find ways to live the Seventh Principle.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.1.01