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This handsome new introduction to Unitarian Universalism features prayers and readings ─ including the Principles and Sources ─ chalice lightings, hymns, quotations from UUs of yesterday and today, and a glossary. Plus introductions to UU history, religious education and social justice. Perfect for newcomers and visitors. $5
Read Excerpts from Welcome: A Unitarian Universalist Primer
Sample Worship Reading
Sample Chalice Lighting
Essay on Social Justice
Quotable Quotes
Interview with Editor Patricia Frevert
How did you conceive of Welcome: A Unitarian Universalist Primer?
When I was first introduced to Unitarian Universalism more than 20 years ago, I was sometimes confused by the vocabulary and the acronyms. Over time, I discovered that many other denominations had a wider range of introductory resources than we did. Then, one day about a year ago I was having lunch with a couple members of the Skinner Board. We agreed that there was a need for a new introduction for newcomers, and we talked about what it should be: small, attractive, inexpensive and totally transparent, something you would understand even if you had no other knowledge of UUism. Welcome came out of that luncheon conversation.
How did you decide what exactly should be included? Were there aspects of the faith that ended up on the cutting room floor?
I imagined the reader as a first-time visitor to a UU church, and tried to answer the questions they might ask. The table of contents grew organically.
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I've just put together a collection of Beacon Press books that are on sale through the UUA Bookstore. Please have a look through them.
This is a great opportunity to support Beacon Press in its mission as Unitarian Universalism's voice for good in the greater world. It's also a great way to pick up some brilliant books. They are all discounted by 40 percent.
One of those books is called Queer Quotes: On Coming Out and Culture, Love and Lust, Politics and Pride, and Much More. Here's one of my favorites:
"Gay marriage should be legal if just to raise the standard of dancing at receptions."
-Liz Langley
Sincerely,
Rose Hanig
Bookstore Manager
P.S. Please have a look through our Holiday Gift Guide
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Welcome members to your congregation. Includes 1 copy of each: Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide, the wallet card, What Do Unitarian Universalists Believe?, the pamphlet We Are Unitarian Universalists and a set of 10 chalice postcards.
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Author: Jefferson Unitarian Church of Golden, Colorado
This DVD was created by the Jefferson Unitarian Church of Golden, Colorado. It outlines the three-step process they have created to grow their congregation from 350 to 633 in seven years. This DVD can help guide congregations of all sizes to significant numerical growth.
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Reach out to your visitors and guests with this attractive thank-you packet. UU identity items: What Do UUs Believe wallet card, We Are Unitarians Universalists and a Principles and Purposes bookmark in an envelope that bears the message "Unitarian Universalists: The Uncommon Denomination." Pack of 10.
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