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Be a dignitarian
We can overcome rankism and build a world that honors the dignity of every person.
By Robert W. Fuller and Pamela A. Gerloff 1.19.09 LIFE

Women crafting a better world
Transforming lives through global social entrepreneurship.
By Christine Nielsen 12.1.08 LIFE

Dinner dilemmas
Ethical issues at the Thanksgiving dinner table.
By John Gibb Millspaugh 11.17.08 LIFE

Tents draw attention to Darfurian refugees’ plight
UU congregations adopt 'Tents of Hope' project to raise consciousness about refugee crisis
By Rosalie Davis 9.8.08 LIFE

General Assembly: 'The threshold of a new era'
UUA General Assembly resounds with calls for liberal leadership.
By Kimberly French 8.18.08 LIFE

The avatar's advantage
Cast your goals in mythic terms to make a lasting difference.
By Tad Waddington 7.28.08 LIFE

Two UU ministers arrested protesting war
In Washington, Sinkford urges political leaders to seek forgiveness for Iraq war.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.17.08 LIFE

Was your town a sundown town?
How to find out if your community intentionally excluded African Americans.
By James Loewen 2.18.08 LIFE

Share what you learn about sundown towns
Get ready to tell your congregation's story.
By Sonja L. Cohen 2.15.08 LIFE

Prophetic nonviolence
Toward a Unitarian Universalist theology of war and peace.
By Paul Rasor 2.4.08 LIFE

Spirited defender
Karen Tse's human rights ministry is helping to eradicate torture.
By Michelle Bates Deakin 12.10.07 LIFE

'Twilight Zone' writer challenged prejudice
Rod Serling, a Unitarian, confronted prejudice with innovative television scripts.
By Kimberly French 11.12.07 LIFE

Pete Stark's untroubled humanism
A Unitarian Congressman can't fathom why his nontheism is causing such a fuss.
By Doug Muder 10.8.07 LIFE

Louisiana UUs decry racism in 'Jena Six' case
Two Unitarian Universalist congregations protest racial injustice.
By Jane Greer 9.14.07 LIFE

Volunteers still needed in New Orleans
Unitarian Universalists invited to help New Orleans rebuild.
By Donald E. Skinner 8.31.07 LIFE

Excess baggage
Nonmaterialists on vacation.
By Barbara Merritt 7.2.07 LIFE

Churches take steps toward diverse, multicultural future
Congregations respond to the General Assembly's challenge to examine race and class.
By Donald E. Skinner and Tom Stites 6.11.07 LIFE

What you can do about global warming
The global warming problem is too global for a few simple steps to solve it, but there are actions you can take.
By Jon Luoma 4.23.07 LIFE

Preparing for military chaplaincy
Two Unitarian Universalist seminarians say many in military receptive to liberal religion.
By Leah Rubin-Cadrain 4.6.07 LIFE

Eating ethically
Can you clean your plate with a clean conscience?
By Amy Hassinger 3.5.07 LIFE

Stick your neck out
How you can make a difference.
By John Graham 1.1.07 LIFE

Partners in the Gulf
Helping marginalized communities rebuild along the Gulf Coast.
By Michelle Bates Deakin 12.11.06 LIFE

Writers, join the planet's rescue team
Don't turn language into a weapon.
By Mary Pipher 11.27.06 LIFE

Why the Pentagon Papers still matter
Why Beacon Press's Pentagon Papers still matter.
By Allison Trzop 10.23.06 LIFE

Sexuality education is a religious issue
Fight for comprehensive sexuality education.
By William G. Sinkford 9.18.06 LIFE

Learning to resist reasonable atrocity
Too often 'commonsense' truths lead people into calamity.
By David R. Schwartz 7.24.06 LIFE

Heroes' dilemma: How much would you sacrifice?
The complex moral legacy of Martha and Waitstill Sharp.
By Michelle Bates Deakin 6.5.06 LIFE

UUA marks Welcoming program milestone
500th UU church completes Welcoming Congregation program.
By Donald E. Skinner 6.2.06 LIFE

Military chaplain's tribute for Memorial Day
A Unitarian Universalist military chaplain can’t fight but honors those who do.
By Cynthia Kane 5.29.06 LIFE

Gulf Coast fund helps fight immigrant worker abuse
UUA-UUSC fund supports groups working for immigrant worker rights.
By Donald E. Skinner 5.12.06 LIFE

Unitarian Universalists rally for end to genocide
UUA President takes the stage at national rally to save Darfur.
By Jane Greer 5.5.06 LIFE

Church offers classes on science of evolution
Kansas UU church offers refresher biology course to public.
By Donald E. Skinner 4.28.06 LIFE

More funds disbursed to Gulf Coast area
The UUA-UUSC Gulf Coast Relief Fund makes next round of grants.
By Donald E. Skinner 4.7.06 LIFE

Community investing plants seeds of opportunity
Unitarian Universalist congregations are joining in to help.
By Dorothy May Emerson 4.3.06 LIFE

UU volunteers help with Gulf Coast reconstruction
Youth groups, individuals line up to help.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.31.06 LIFE

UU Service Committee led on Central American human rights
Fifteen years of advocacy in El Salvador.
By Richard Scobie 3.20.06 LIFE

SRI teleconferences offer free education
The UUA’s committee on socially responsible investing sponsored three free teleconferences; more are planned.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.17.06 LIFE

South Dakota UUs fought state abortion ban
UUs risk public censure and even harassment.
By Donald E. Skinner 3.3.06 LIFE

How to get involved in community investing
The UUA can double many congregations' investments.
By Dorothy May Emerson 2.15.06 LIFE

Work camps help rebuild Gulf Coast area
An up-close view of Gulf Coast destruction.
By Donald E. Skinner 2.13.06 LIFE

UU church hosts Senator Kennedy for living wage rally
Event promotes economic justice.
By Jane Greer 1.23.06 LIFE

Martin Luther King Jr.’s demanding God
King's God breaks down our divisions.
By Thomas Mikelson 1.16.06 LIFE

Tsunami fund focuses on marginalized populations
$2 million raised by Unitarian Universalist partnership helps marginalized populations and women affected by 2004 disaster.
By Jane Greer 1.9.06 LIFE

UUs in 11 states forming legislative advocacy groups
Four state groups already active; work coordinated with UU Service Committee.
By Donald E. Skinner 12.26.05 LIFE

Church celebrates members' World War II heroism
At celebration of Unitarians who saved refugees from Nazism, a challenge: Who will help the victims of genocide in Darfur?
By Michelle Bates Deakin 12.19.05 LIFE

Three UUs arrested at Capitol budget protest
Interfaith protest against proposed federal budget cuts.
By Jane Greer and Donald E. Skinner 12.19.05 LIFE

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

Unitarian couple honored for World War II heroism
Israel honors cofounders of UU Service Committee.
By Michelle Bates Deakin 12.12.05 LIFE

New director of UU United Nations Office
Jim Nelson brings international experience to advocacy and educational organization.
By Jane Greer 12.5.05 LIFE

Churches relying on renewable energy sources
Wind, solar, and geothermal power are among sources.
By Jane Greer 11.28.05 LIFE

Churches give away Sunday collection
Entire nonpledge Sunday offering donated to community groups every week.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.28.05 LIFE

140 congregations show Wal-Mart film
Many Unitarian Universalists join economic justice campaign against retailer.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.21.05 LIFE

First grants to Gulf Coast community groups
$100,000 goes to four Louisiana and Mississippi community organizations.
By Donald E. Skinner 11.14.05 LIFE

Acts of kindness in a hurricane's aftermath
Unitarian Universalists work tirelessly to help the displaced residents of the Gulf Coast states.
By Michelle Bates Deakin 11.7.05 LIFE

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 LIFE

UU Veatch grants support justice programs
A few modest corrections won't fix the injustice in our society; radical change is needed.
By Warren R. Ross 10.24.05 LIFE

The Veatch story
A generous gift has provided millions for Unitarian Universalist and social justice programs.
By Warren R. Ross 10.24.05 LIFE

Minister fasts 30 days to protest Iraq war
Members of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Syracuse, N.Y., joined the Rev. David Blanchard's fast for peace
By Donald E. Skinner 10.17.05 LIFE

Parents crusade to end the death penalty
A Texas couple's crusade to end capital punishment.
By Donald E. Skinner 10.17.05 LIFE

UUSC, UUA establish earthquake relief fund
October 8 earthquake devastated parts of Pakistan and India, killing tens of thousands.
By Donald E. Skinner 10.17.05 LIFE

Challenge grant to aid hurricane recovery
Shelter Rock's $500,000 matching grant could push the Gulf Coast Relief Fund over $3 million.
By Donald E. Skinner 10.17.05 LIFE

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 LIFE

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 LIFE

Two new books about the urge to mend
What can we do to help?
By Victoria Safford 9.6.05 LIFE

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

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 LIFE

Don't just say no
Abstinence-only programs hurt kids and society.
By Cynthia Kuhn 8.14.05 LIFE

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

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

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

A Greener General Assembly
General Assembly showing a more eco-friendly face.
By Donald E. Skinner 5.1.05 LIFE

The microcredit revolution
How small loans to people in poverty are empowering women and transforming local economies around the world.
By Dorothy May Emerson 3.1.05 LIFE

Microlending resources for your congregation
What you and your congregation can do.
By Dorothy May Emerson 3.1.05 LIFE

Meet today's UU abolitionists
Four Unitarian Universalist groups confront modern slavery.
By Kimberly French 11.1.04 LIFE

What you and your congregation can do about slavery
Steps you can take to end modern slavery.
By Kimberly French 11.1.04 LIFE

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 LIFE

Modern slavery's bitter harvest
Slavery isn't history—and we're reaping its fruit.
By Kimberly French 11.1.04 LIFE

Boycotts don't always help, but you can
How to harness consumer power against modern slavery.
By Kimberly French 11.1.04 LIFE

Addictions ministry moves beyond AA
The Rev. Denis Meacham creates new ministry at First Parish Brewster, Mass.
By Michelle Bates Deakin 7.1.04 LIFE

Same-sex marriage comes to Massachusetts
Deeper and broader trends make the rest of the country more tolerant, too.
By Neil Miller 5.1.04 LIFE

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

The practice of reconciliation
A personal guide.
By Paula Cole Jones 3.1.04 LIFE

Sharing the plate increases giving
More congregations give their Sunday offering to charity.
By Donald E. Skinner 7.1.03 LIFE

Adin Ballou's influential utopianism
The Universalist-Unitarian who influenced Tolstoy, Gandhi, and King.
By Christopher L. Walton 7.1.03 LIFE

Unitarian Universalist questions about war
How do you "support the troops" when you oppose the war?
By Neil Shister 7.1.03 LIFE

Power, religious faith, and social change
The challenge of citizen participation and the democratic process.
By Rosemary Bray McNatt 3.1.03 LIFE

How to be a cultural broker
Things you can to help refugees in your town.
By Mary Pipher 7.1.02 LIFE

The middle of everywhere
How Lincoln, Nebraska, came to be the picture of America's multicultural future.
By Mary Pipher 7.1.02 LIFE

Breaking the cycle of violence
Responding to terrorism without promoting more violence.
By John Paul Lederach 1.1.02 LIFE

Unitarian and Universalist roots of the American Red Cross
Two volunteer organizations led by Unitarians and Universalists set a foundation for the American Red Cross.
By Christopher L. Walton 1.1.02 LIFE

Transforming the lives of India's 'broken people'
How the UU Holdeen India Program helps India's outcastes.
By David Zucchino 7.1.01 LIFE

Goals of the UU Holdeen India Program
Seven principles for a partnership with the oppressed.
By Staff Writer 7.1.01 LIFE

Unfinished journey: Selma 1965
Unitarian Universalists responded to Martin Luther King Jr.'s call to Selma. Two gave their lives.
By Christopher L. Walton 5.1.01 LIFE

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