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Increased accessibility at Sioux City church
31-member congregation raised $60,000 to make building handicap accessible.
In the media, Fall 2014
Highlights from 'Unitarian Universalists in the Media,' our weekly guide.
Congregational news, Winter 2013
Brief congregational news items from the Winter 2013 issue.
Sheltering the faith, Winter 2013
Brief news items about congregational building programs.
Congregational news, Summer 2013
Brief congregational news items from the Summer 2013 issue.
2013 General Assembly to choose new moderator
Election resources from 'UU World' and the Unitarian Universalist Association.
Sheltering the faith, Summer 2013
Brief news items about congregational building programs.
Congregational news, Spring 2013
Brief congregational news items from the Spring 2013 issue.
Sheltering the faith, Spring 2013
Brief news items about congregational building programs.
From salvaged pew, artisan crafts custom guitar
Auctioned instrument raises money for rebuilding church in Brunswick, Maine.
Congregational news, Winter 2012
Brief congregational news items from the Winter 2012 issue.
Sheltering the faith, Winter 2012
Brief news items about congregational building programs.
'Road to a different future': 2012 General Assembly
With singular focus, General Assembly is transformed.
Congregational news, Fall 2012
Brief congregational news items from the Fall 2012 issue.
Sheltering the faith, Fall 2012
Brief news items about congregational building programs.
Board of Trustees hears report on ‘fair share’ giving
Changes to Annual Program Fund and district fees mulled.
Meet a Trustee: Natalia Averett
Young adult trustee completes year as congregation president and UUA board member.
Meet a Trustee: David Jackoway
Heartland trustee seeks to connect UUs through technology and theology.
Sheltering the faith, Summer 2012
Brief news items about congregational building programs.
Congregational news, Summer 2012
Brief congregational news items from the Summer 2012 issue.
Board OKs search for new Boston headquarters
At April meeting, UUA trustees also prepare for Justice GA, change MFC appointment process, and approve all monitoring reports.
Sheltering the faith, Spring 2012
Brief news items about congregational building programs.
Congregational news, Spring 2012
Brief congregational news items from the Spring 2012 issue.
Congregations study, plan for Justice GA
Immigration education, fundraising, and advocacy help UUs prepare for June meeting in Phoenix.
General Assembly 2011 business report
Summary of business conducted at the UUA's 2011 General Assembly.
Congregational news: Fall 2011
Brief congregational news items from the Fall 2011 issue.
Rallying in the rain
Unitarian Universalists rallied for LGBT rights in Charlotte.
Sheltering the faith, Fall 2011
Brief news items about congregational building programs.
Disaster hits three congregations
Storms and fire struck UU congregations in Alabama, Massachusetts, and Maine.
Equal marriage comes to New York
Unitarian Universalists also cheer civil unions in Ill., R.I.
Anderson honored with clergy award
Planned Parenthood honors Rochester, N.Y., minister for reproductive rights advocacy.
No contested races at 2011 GA
Slate of candidates for UUA boards and committees.
Sheltering the faith, Spring 2011
News about congregational building programs.
Congregational news, Winter 2010
Brief congregational news items from the Winter 2010 issue.
Congregational news, Fall 2010
Brief congregational news items from the Fall 2010 issue.
Church sues over zoning
Brief congregational news items from the Summer 2010 issue.
UUA contemplates bold changes
A guide to changes promoted by the Board of Trustees and by the UUA administration.
Church's $600K gift to aid hungry
Brief congregational news items from the Spring 2010 issue.
Congregational news roundup, Winter 2009
Jordan School alumni, junior philanthropists, church anniversaries, and more.
UUA prepares for belt tightening
Unitarian Universalist Association anticipates 10 percent drop in revenue in FY2010.
Remembering the victims of Knoxville church shooting
In memoriam: Linda Kraeger and Greg McKendry.
Two die in Knoxville church shooting
Knoxville congregations, UUs nationwide reaffirm openness after July 27 attack.
UU civil rights martyr posthumously honored
Viola Liuzzo inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame.
UU tackles patient safety after tragedy
Ilene Corina became an activist after her son's death in 1990.
Changes ahead for 2006 General Assembly
New program for church leaders; changes proposed for denominational Statements of Conscience.
Record giving for disaster victims
Tsunami, hurricane, flooding, and earthquake relief.
UUs join interfaith efforts to shelter homeless
Unitarian Universalist congregations shelter the homeless.
UU United Nations Office funds AIDS orphans
Program funds school in Ghana for children who lost parents to AIDS.
A death in Iraq; a church changed
An opponent becomes an ally after losing his soldier son.
Schulman's legacy includes $4.5 million gift
Retired minister's $4.5 million bequest will support scholarship, building loans, and other projects.
Jason Shelton's music aims for transformation
Nashville music ministry brings new energy to Unitarian Universalist worship.
Film documents law's effect on same-sex couple
A Unitarian Universalist couple leaves Virginia to preserve their rights.
New social justice consulting program
Antioppression consulting program helps congregations in existing justice efforts.
New border ministry for El Paso
A Massachusetts church youth group calls border ministry in Mexico an 'eye-opener.'
Students surveyed on spirituality
Study: Unitarian Universalist college students stand out for spiritual curiosity, volunteerism, social justice work, compassion, and respect for religious diversity.
Donors pool resources in 'giving circles'
'Shared Giving' circle created at UU Church in NC.
Ad campaign successful in Houston area
Houston area campaign giving churches new energy.
$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.
Congregational anniversaries, 2004-2005
UU churches celebrate their beginnings.
Pennsylvania congregation supports girls in Mozambique
UU's have found a way to help educate Mozambican girls.
UUA celebrates same-sex marriage anniversary in Massachusetts
The party included music, a wedding cake, toasts, and thousands of paper hearts.
Chaplain in the wilderness
Kate Braestrup's ministry in the Maine woods.
Sex ed comes under fire in Washington
The U.S. has one of the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections among teens.
Latin American UUs assemble to form AUULA
Unitarian Universalism gaining popularity in Latin America.
Large churches meet in Boston
UUA triennial conference.
Candidates in General Assembly races
Valentine campaign in California
UUs organize for marriage equality.
UU evangelism fosters new church growth
Marketing efforts underway
Fellowship named for Goodloe
Bowie, Maryland, congregation honors African American pioneer.
South Carolina kids honor MLK
Greenville, S.C., UU Fellowship cooperates with Presbyterian church.
Podcasting helps spread UU message
Ministers use new technology to reach the masses.
Reston banners destroyed twice
Vandals destroyed 'Civil Marriage is a Civil Right' banners.
Financial advisor Ladd departs
Elected UUA term ends.
Podcasting helps spread UU message
Unitarian Universalist tsunami donations exceed $1.5 million
UUA-UUSC joint effort
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.
New solar panels electrify church
Carmel, California, church builds in sustainable manner.
Town founded by Unitarians marks 150th
Lawrence, Kansas, celebration.
Baskets send Bolivians to school
An unlikely bond between Washington's Puget Sound and Bolivia.
Civil liberties reexamined in 2005 Congress
UUA Washington Office for Advocacy update.
Hope amidst disappointing election results
Cincinnati offers a bright spot.
UUA president arrested in protest at Sudanese Embassy
President Sinkford among initial signers of Save Darfur Coalition unity statement.
Dedicating their lives to children
Parents of 21 devote themselves to work worldwide.
UUs establish legislative presence
California UUs lead the way with legislative ministry.
Unitarian church sues Salt Lake City again
First Unitarian Church sues city a second time over sale of Main Street to LDS Church.
Salt Lake UUs challenge Mormon control of city block
Court sides with Unitarian defense of free speech on city block purchased by LDS Church.
Grassroots work joins Unitarian Universalists, others
Faith-based community organizing builds alliances to make change.
The greening of our churches
Congregations find ways to live the Seventh Principle.
