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 Universalism.

Determined to find meaning in the midst of war, Captain George Tyger reflects on his faith, his prejudices, and his privilege, and shares the unique perspective he has gained while serving and ministering in a war zone.

In 2011, Nancy Shaffer's life suddenly changed when she was diagnosed with what would be a fatal brain tumor.

As Dr. King prepared for the Birmingham campaign in early 1963, he drafted the final sermons for Strength to Love, a volume of his most well-known homilies. King had begun working on the sermons during a fortnight in jail in July 1962. While behind bars, he spent uninterrupted time preparing the...

This comprehensive collection of timeless and powerful stories puts the wisdom of world religions in the hands of young readers.

In this groundbreaking, definitive work, McKanan treats the histories of religion and the Left as a single history, showing that American radicalism is a continuous tradition rather than a collection of disparate movements.

This collection of inspirational readings from many cultures and times provides a felt sense of the six Sources of Unitarian Universalism.

An upgrade to the ground-breaking book that has shown thousands of congregations how to overcome the destructive attitudes and systems.Drawing on the stories of exciting new congregations that have arisen within the last few years, Bandy sharpens his portrayal of the thriving church system,...

Drawing upon primary-source documents, literature, and cultural histories, scholar and activist Michael Bronski charts the breadth of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history, from 1492 to the 1990s.

Bridging will enhance your Youth and Young Adult Ministry programs, and help make the process of becoming a young adult a spiritually fulfilling community event for your congregation.

Barack Obama's most memorable speeches.

An anthology of meditations. The inSpirit Series was previously known as the Meditation Manual Series.

Widely regarded as the "rock star" of American poetry, Mary Oliver is a writer whose words have long had the power to move countless readers. Regularly topping the national poetry best-seller list and drawing thousands to her sold-out readings across the coutnry, Oliver is unparalleled in her...

In this important and thought-provoking work, Karen Armstrong—one of the most original thinkers on the role of religion in the modern world—provides an impassioned and practical guide to helping us make the world a more compassionate place.The twelve steps she suggests begin with “Learn About...

These eighty-seven elegant essays reflect on aging, using wise and inspiring quotations from many cultures and religious traditions.

It can be difficult to create space for our spiritual lives in a world crowded with distractions. The Pen and the Bell is about how to achieve mindfulness and creative fulfillment in spite of long to-do lists.

"A lucid, intellectually honest, and convincing prescription for leading an authentic life of love, reason, and joy..." -John B. Hooper, President, HUUmanists

From the writers of Heart to Heart: Fourteen Gatherings for Reflection and Sharing comes this collection of fourteen additional gatherings for your small group ministry or other spiritual sharing group.

Explores the actions of eleven individuals and the impact their actions have had on their communities and their souls.