Challenging the theology of redemptive suffering.

'Christianity bears the marks of unresolved trauma,' write two feminist theologians in a book that argues that suffering redeems nothing.

A reading list in the aftermath of 9/11.

Has terrorism shaken our religious principles?

Two volunteer organizations led by Unitarians and Universalists set a foundation for the American Red Cross.

Progressive communities, including Unitarian Universalist congregations, are prone to painful rifts between pacifists and pragmatists.

What endures in a time of terror: A sermon from the week of 9/11.

Taken seriously, no theology is more challenging morally, spiritually, or intellectually.

A witness’s diary captures the torment and magic of James Reeb’s eulogy.

A witness to Selma’s tragedies revisits the path of tears and learns to dry his own.

The flaming chalice, ubiquitous among Unitarian Universalist churches, was first used by the Unitarian Service Committee.

The archives of First Universalist Church, Denver (609 members), used to be one of its best-kept secrets. Tucked away in boxes in a basement room, few knew the historical documents were there. ...

Because we value the inherent dignity of every person and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and within our Association; and In response to the report of the President delivered on June 23, 2000 in which deficiencies and inequities in the process of the nomination and...

When the congregation of the First Unitarian Universalist (UU) Church of Duluth, MN (190 members), made the decision this past winter to begin raising money for a new church building, it seemed like the time might also be right to consider changing the name that would go up on the new building.

When a congregation adds to its space by building or remodeling, it has cause for celebration. But there are right and wrong ways to perform these ceremonies. Rev. John A. Buehrens, Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) President, has participated in more than one hundred building dedication...

Jean McCormick continues to be amazed at what comes out of the mouths–and hearts–of people she thought she knew. For four years she has been one of the coordinators of Unitarian Universalist (UU) Religious Odysseys, a program at All Souls UU Church in Kansas City, MO (317 members), in which...