Description
Book SynopsisThis is the most complete introduction to Unitarian Universalism available, covering ministry, worship, religious education, social justice and history. Extensively revised, the sixth edition prepares readers with resources and information for this crucial moment in Unitarian Universalism. It, also, gives voice to many individual Unitarian Universalists - people of all ages, coming from many backgrounds and holding many beliefs - as they share their personal and deeply heartfelt testimonies. Contributors include Rosemary Bray McNatt, Erika Hewitt, Cheryl Walker, Jessica York, Elizabeth Nguyen, Aisha Hauser and Dan McKanan. The foreword was written by lifelong Unitarian Universalist Melissa Harris-Perry - writer, professor, political commentator and editor-at-large at Elle.com.
Trade Review“If you have never heard of Unitarian Universalism, these pages will teach you something about our history, our faith, our worship, our religious education, and our social justice efforts. If you are new to Unitarian Universalism, these pages will help you learn more about the larger tradition of which your local congregation is part. If you are a lifelong UU, like me, these pages will remind you of our deep roots, our fierce commitments, and our continuing efforts. There is a great deal of information in these pages, but you will not find definitive answers to all your questions. In fact, you may find this book raises more questions than it settles, but that, of course, is at the very heart of Unitarian Universalism. The journey is the joy. The companions are the comfort. The work is the faith." —from the foreword by Melissa Harris-Perry, writer, professor, and political commentator
Table of ContentsForeword by Melissa Harris-Perry
Preface by Susan Frederick-Gray
Unitarian Universalist Principles
Sources of Our Faith
Our Faith by Rosemary Bray McNatt
Bringing My Whole Self by Takiyah Amin
Saving Our Lives by Roberta Finkelstein
A Search for Truth and Meaning by Aneesa Shaikh
The Playground Atheist Gets Saved by Jake Morrill
Not the Last to Need Saving by Megan Dowdell
Our Worship by Erika Hewitt
A Worship Associate’s Testimony by Karen Valbuena
Our Ministry by Cheryl Walker
A Minister’s Testimony by Nic Cable
Our Religious Education by Jessica York
A Religious Educator’s Testimony by Joy Berry
Our Work for Social Justice by Elizabeth Nguyen
Activists’ Testimony by Susan and Mac Goekler
Our Justice Communities by Aisha Hauser
A Lay Leader’s Testimony by Karla Baehr
Our Roots by Dan McKanan
Songs
Spirit of Life, Carolyn McDade
Come, Come, Whoever You Are by Jalalaluddin Rumi and Lynn Adair Ungar
Gathered Here by Philip A. Porter
Meditation on Breathing by Sarah Dan Jones
Blue Boat Home by Peter Mayer
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