Spring 2008, Vol.XXII No.1

Features

Prophetic nonviolence
Toward a Unitarian Universalist theology of war and peace.
By Paul Rasor in Ideas

Home grown Unitarian Universalism
Developing home-based community rituals that root UU adults and children.
By William J. Doherty in Life

The fellowship movement
Sixty years after Unitarians began encouraging the formation of lay-led congregations, a look back at the movement that transformed Unitarianism.
By Holley Ulbrich in Ideas

Departments

A Lenten diet
Fast, and feast.
By John B. Wolf in Opening words

Provocative conversations
Three moving and informative stories; introducing our new blog about blogs.
By Christopher L. Walton in From the editor

What does our money say about us?
If "money talks," what does it sound like?
By William G. Sinkford in Our calling

Letters, Spring 2008
Readers respond to the Spring 2008 issue.
By Jane Greer in Letters

Mailbox, Spring 2008
Article on Unitarian Universalism and class continues to draw responses.
By Jane Greer in Letters

Blog roundup
Online responses to 'UU World.'
By Shelby Meyerhoff in Letters

Was your town a sundown town?
How to find out if your community intentionally excluded African Americans.
By James Loewen in Forum

Music programs key to congregational life
Growing diversity in music characterizes Unitarian Universalism today.
By Donald E. Skinner in Congregational life

New London congregation has room to grow
Remodeled sanctuary features skyscape mural.
By Jane Greer in Spiritual landmarks

Praying as Unitarian Universalists
How can we pray with integrity, grace, power, and purpose?
By Wayne Arnason and Kathleen Rolenz in Reflections

Perspective of the self
'A purposeful focus on what is most vital.'
By Steve Perrault in Reflections

Ceremonies for everyday life
Establishing connections with self, family, and the earth.
By Louise Nayer and Virginia Lang in Reflections

Universal love
Only after the funeral did Brother Dick ask, 'And what church did you say you attend?'
By Esther Hurlburt in Reflections

Prayer
A family meditation.
By Edwin C. Lynn in Reflections

Photo IDs required for attending GA
Featured online in another form:
Security at 2008 General Assembly concerns UUA board
October meeting approves fifth independent affiliate, plans review of General Assembly, elections practices.
By Jane Greer in UU news

Board adds affiliate at October meeting
Featured online in another form:
Independent groups adapt to loss of affiliate status
UUA board says tighter rules for independent affiliates help congregations.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

$70,000 given for Calif. fire relief
Featured online in another form:
California UU congregations regroup as fires ebb
Few lost homes but smoke damage is extensive.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

UUSC-UUA fund established for Kenyan crisis
Featured online in another form:
UU delegation heads to Kenya
Aid fund established to help victims of violence in Kenya.
By Jane Greer in UU news

Youth ministry report urges renewed vision
Featured online in another form:
Report on youth ministry urges new vision
Three-year review of Unitarian Universalist youth ministry completed; Board to hear report.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

UU ads featured in thirteen bowl game programs
Featured online in another form:
UU ads to appear in bowl game programs
Advertising campaigns launched at football games, in Tampa Bay area.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

'Green' parking lot utilizes grass
Featured online in another form:
Oregon church plants a parking lot
Grass-porous pavement provides alternative to asphalt for Hillsboro Unitarian Universalists.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

Minister becomes Army chaplain
Featured online in another form:
UU minister joins Army as a chaplain
The Rev. George Tyger prepares for summer deployment.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

Murders, suicide rock Florida congregation
Five members of Clearwater Unitarian Universalist congregation dead.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

Scholarships aid UU doctoral students
Revitalized program increases scholarship amounts; Unitarian Universalist scholars gather at AAR.
By Jane Greer in UU news

UUA health plan ends successful first year
Rate increases for 2008 held to 4 percent; open enrollment period ends November 30.
By Donald E. Skinner in UU news

Why I'm sticking with classics
My reasons for reading Hawthorne, Melville, and Dante are hardly noble.
By W. Frederick Wooden in Bookshelf

Religious liberalism of America's 'founding fathers'
Gary Kowalski's new book celebrates the Enlightenment faith of America's Revolutionary leadership.
By Christopher L. Walton in Bookshelf

Books by UU authors, Spring 2008
A selection of books written by Unitarian Universalists.
By Jane Greer and Christopher L. Walton in Books by UU authors

Money, prejudices, war, family rituals, and more
Questions for spiritual reflection and adult group discussions.
By Jane Greer in What in the World?

Adapting to children's needs for 200 years
How Unitarian and Universalist religious education evolved over two centuries.
By Kimberly French in Looking back

Online Extras

Mike Gravel's Unitarian Universalism
Democratic presidential candidate identifies as a Unitarian Universalist; UUA support for publication of 'Pentagon Papers' an enduring bond.
By Doug Muder in UU news

Do you feel loved?
On alternating days, a resolution to stop beating myself up.
By Meg Barnhouse