Skinner House Books
Skinner House Books
Skinner House Books
Life never stops sending new spiritual challenges our way. How do we, as individuals and communities, find the path forward on crossing cultural borders, grappling with grief and loss, navigating growth and change, striving for justice and action, or questioning conscience and belief? Unafraid to tackle the thorniest issues, Skinner House brings you insightful writing for every age and stage. As an imprint of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), Skinner House sits at the intersection of your progressive values and life’s biggest questions.
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Browse insightful writing for every age and stage drawn from the Unitarian Universalist tradition. Search by author, theme, topic or spiritual tradition.
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A People So Bold:
Theology and Ministry for Unitarian UniversalistsJohn Gibb MillspaughFrom Skinner House BooksMore than 20 inspiring essays explore the vision, language and practice of Unitarian Universalism today.A Stream of Light:
A Short History of American UnitarianismConrad WrightFrom Skinner House BooksA Wind Swept Over the Waters:
Reflections on Sixty Favorite Bible PassagesFrom Skinner House BooksAisha's Moonlit Walk:
Stories and Celebrations For the Pagan YearAnika StaffordFrom Skinner House BooksA fictional modern-day family celebrates the eight pagan holidays over the course of a year.American Universalism:
Fourth EditionGeorge Huntston WilliamsFrom Skinner House BooksGeorge Hunstons Williams's keynote address to the 1970 UUA General Assembly examines the richness of American Universalism and its many expressions in American life and thought.Amethyst Beach:
MeditationsBarbara MerrittFrom Skinner House BooksAlso available as an eBook from Google Books and in a Kindle Edition from the Amazon Kindle Store. The 2007 inSpirit title.The inSpirit Series was previously known as the Meditation Manual Series.Ancient Stories for Modern Times:
50 Short Wisdom Tales for All AgesFaye MogensenFrom Skinner House Books50 lively and engaging stories from around the world explore a broad range of life lessons. Includes reflection questions, story maps, and an index of themes and UU Principles.Anne Frank and the Remembering Tree
Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, Erika SteiskalFrom Skinner House BooksA story of Anne Frank and her sister Margot, who loved a tree, and the tree who promised never to forget them. An age-appropriate way to introduce children ages 6-9 to the Jewish Holocaust.Ayat Jamilah: Beautiful Signs:
A Treasury of Islamic Wisdom for Children and ParentsSarah Conover , Valerie WahlFrom Skinner House Books"Many of the tales from Ayat Jamilah will make excellent read-alouds, and the adapters have done a magnificent job of collecting stories from throughout the Islamic world, from China to Africa to the Middle East." - John Green, The American Library Association.Be the Change:
Poems, Prayers and Meditations for Peacemakers and Justice SeekersStephen M ShickFrom Skinner House BooksAlso available as an eBook from Google eBooks or as an eBook from Kindle eBooks. This collection is designed to inspire and sustain activists and others who are working for a better world. Brimming with poignant and inspirational quotations and verse from Jesus to Shakespeare to...Becoming:
A Spiritual Guide for Navigating AdulthoodKayla ParkerFrom Skinner House BooksA spiritual companion for young adults and all who live amid transitions and tensions. Dozens of carefully selected readings address themes that are prominent for people in their twenties and early thirties.Been in the Storm So Long
Mark Morrison-Reed, Jacqui JamesFrom Skinner House BooksAlso available as an eBook in the Amazon Kindle Store and on Google Play . Previously known as the Meditation Manual Series, this stirring volume features more than 40 selections from the spirited voices of 29 African-Americans.Being Liberal in an Illiberal Age:
Why I Am a Unitarian Universalist 2nd Ed.Jack MendelsohnFrom Skinner House BooksAn eloquent case for liberal religion, with a 2006 introduction by the author and a foreword by Reverend Scotty McLennan, dean for religious life at Stanford University.Black Pioneers in a White Denomination:
Third EditionMark Morrison-ReedFrom Skinner House BooksTells the stories of pioneering black ministers in Unitarian UniversalismBless All Who Serve:
Sources of Hope, Courage and Faith for Military Personnel and Their FamiliesMatt Tittle, Gail TittleFrom Skinner House BooksAlso available as an eBook from Google eBooks or as an as an eBook from Kindle eBooks. ...Bless the Imperfect:
Meditations for Congregational LeadersKathleen MontgomeryFrom Skinner House BooksAlso available as an eBook in the Amazon Kindle Store and on Google Play . From some of the most prominent voices in Unitarian Universalism today come these 50 poems, prayers, and prose reflections to support and celebrate congregational leaders.Buddhist Voices in Unitarian Universalism
Samuel A Trumbore, Wayne B ArnasonFrom Skinner House BooksNow available as an eBook in the Amazon Kindle Store . This book shares the insights of 17 ministers and lay leaders-Unitarian Universalists who have become Buddhists while maintaining their UU identity and Buddhists who have found a spiritual home in Unitarian...Call to Selma:
Eighteen Days of WitnessRichard D. LeonardFrom Skinner House BooksLeonard's journal presents Selma as a pivotal point in the advancement of civil rights.Chaos, Wonder and the Spiritual Adventure of Parenting:
An AnthologySarah Conover , Tracy SpringberryFrom Skinner House BooksThis collection of essays from Barbara Kingsolver, Barry Lopez, Scott Russell Sanders and others reflects on how parenting challenges, enriches, and magnifies our spiritual lives.Children of the Same God:
The Historical Relationship Between Unitarianism, Judaism, and IslamSusan J. RitchieFrom Skinner House BooksGroundbreaking research shows that Unitarianism was inherently multifaith from its beginnings, with clear affinities for Judaism and Islam. Re-examines Unitarian history in the light of its interfaith context. Also available as an eBook in the Amazon Kindle Store and on...Christ for Unitarian Universalists:
A New Dialogue with Traditional ChristianityScotty McLennanFrom Skinner House BooksAlso available as an eBook in the Amazon Kindle Store and on Google Play . An engaging and thoughtful inquiry into Christianity for Unitarian Universalists and other spiritual seekers. Helps to stimulate dialogue about Jesus Christ, whether or not we find him central to our...Christian Voices in Unitarian Universalism:
Contemporary EssaysKathleen RolenzFrom Skinner House BooksFifteen personal stories from laity and clergy alike show what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist Christian today. The authors arrive at their faith by many paths—influenced by the Bible, Jesus Christ Superstar and even the Bernstein Mass. Here is a fresh and much...Come Sing a Song with Me:
A Songbook for All AgesJudy Harrison, Melodie Feather, Nick Page, Association for UU Music Ministries (AUUMM)From Skinner House BooksTwenty-five of the most popular and accessible songs from "Singing the Living Tradition" and "Singing the Journey".Coming Out in Faith:
Voices of LGBTQ Unitarian UniversalistsKeith Kron, Susan GoreFrom Skinner House BooksAlso available as an eBook in the Google eBookstore or in a Kindle edition in the Amazon Kindle Store.Crisis and Change:
My Years as President of the Unitarian Universalist Association, 1969-1977Robert WestFrom Skinner House BooksA compelling account of West's historic tenure as the second president of the Unitarian Universalist AssociationCultivating Empathy:
The Worth and Dignity of Every Person -- Without ExceptionNathan C. WalkerFrom Skinner House BooksAlso available as an eBook in the Amazon Kindle store and on Google Play . This emotionally honest and personal exploration of conflict introduces a creative and compassionate way to develop empathetic responses using the spiritual practice of the moral...Darkening the Doorways:
Black Trailblazers and Missed Opportunities in Unitarian UniversalismMark Morrison-ReedFrom Skinner House BooksAlso available as an eBook in the Amazon Kindle Store and on Google Play . Life stories and achievements of African Americans in Unitarian UniversalismDay of Promise:
Collected Meditations, Volume OneKathleen MontgomeryFrom Skinner House BooksSelections from inSpirit titles. The inSpirit Series was previously known as the Meditation Manual Series.Did I Say That Out Loud?:
Musings from a Questioning SoulMeg BarnhouseFrom Skinner House BooksAlso available as an eBook from Google eBooks or as an eBook from Kindle eBooks. Wit, wisdom, and hope from the minister in Spartanburg, South Carolina.Earth Bound:
Daily Meditations For All SeasonsBrian NelsonFrom Skinner House BooksAlso available as an eBook in the Amazon Kindle Store and on Google Play.Earth Day: An Alphabet Book
Gary KowalskiFrom Skinner House BooksAn alphabet book that celebrates life on earth. Ages 3 and up.Elite:
Uncovering Classism in Unitarian Universalist HistoryMark HarrisFrom Skinner House BooksAlso available as an eBook from Google eBooks or as an eBook from Kindle eBooks.Emerson As Spiritual Guide:
A Companion to Emerson's Essays for Personal Reflection and Group DiscussionBarry M. AndrewsFrom Skinner House BooksNow available as an eBook in the Amazon Kindle Store and in the Google eBookstore .Encounters:
Poems about Race, Ethnicity and IdentityPaula Cole JonesFrom Skinner House BooksThought-provoking insights into race, ethnicity, and identityEssex Conversations:
Visions for Lifespan Religious EducationEssex Conversations Coordinating CommitteeFrom Skinner House BooksNow available as an eBook in the Amazon Kindle Store.Evening Tide:
MeditationsElizabeth TarboxFrom Skinner House BooksAlso available as an eBook from Google Books and in a Kindle Edition in the Amazon Kindle Store. The 1998 inSpirit title. The inSpirit Series was previously known as the Meditation Manual Series.Evensong for Families:
An Eight-Week Series of GatheringsBarbara Hamilton-HolwayFrom Skinner House BooksSuggestions for eight covenant sessions that include discussion topics, music, and readings.Evensong, Volume 1:
An Eight-Week Series of GatheringsBarbara Hamilton-HolwayFrom Skinner House BooksSmall group ministry.Everybody Is Important:
A Kids' Guide to Our Seven PrinciplesJennifer DantFrom Skinner House BooksHelps children understand the seven Principles and how to live out these values every day.Faith Without Certainty:
Liberal Theology in the 21st CenturyPaul RasorFrom Skinner House BooksAlso available as an eBook from Google eBooks and as a Kindle Edition in the Amazon Kindle Store. Much more than a primer, Rasor writes for clergy, theology students, and interested laypeople who want to better understand the liberal religious tradition.Falling Into the Sky:
A Meditation AnthologyAbhi Prakash Janamanchi, Abhimanyu JanamanchiFrom Skinner House BooksNow available as an eBook in the Amazon Kindle Store . The 2013 inSpirit title. The inSpirit Series was previously known as the Meditation Manual Series.Finding the Voice Inside:
Writing as a Spiritual Quest for WomenGail Collins-RanadiveFrom Skinner House BooksWriting exercises explore feminine spirituality.Fluent in Faith:
A Unitarian Universalist Embrace of Religious LanguageJeanne NieuwejaarFrom Skinner House BooksNow available as an eBook in the Amazon Kindle Store .From Zip Lines to Hosaphones:
Dispatches from the Search for Truth and MeaningJane Ranney RzepkaFrom Skinner House BooksAlso available as an eBook in the Amazon Kindle Store and in the Google eBookstore .Gatherings:
Small Group Ministry for MenBill Hamilton-Holway, Tony BushmanFrom Skinner House BooksCovenant group ministry session plans, with hands-on activities for participants.Gay Marriage, Real Life:
Ten Stories of Love and FamilyMichelle Bates DeakinFrom Skinner House BooksAlso available as an eBook from the Amazon Kindle Store.Glad to Be Human:
MeditationsKaaren Solveig AndersonFrom Skinner House BooksAvailable as an eBook from Google eBooks and in a Kindle Edition from the Amazon Kindle Store. The 2000 inSpirit title. The inSpirit Series was previously known as the Meditation Manual Series.God's Dog:
Conversations With CoyoteGlen Strock, Webster KitchellFrom Skinner House BooksOver coffee and donuts, the clergyman and Coyote discuss the nature of the universe.Going Out Dancing:
PoemsRic MastenFrom Skinner House BooksMore than 70 poems--some old favorites, others brand new. The author, Ric Masten, has challenged and inspired audiences nationwide for decades with his unique mix of musical ministry and poetry.Growing a Beloved Community:
Twelve Hallmarks of a Healthy CongregationTom Owen-TowleFrom Skinner House BooksTwelve attributes of a healthy congregation
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