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Unitarian Universalist Top Stories

• Unitarian Universalist Values Affirmed in New York Times Ad
  On August 10, in a full page ad in The New York Times, the UUA affirmed its commitment to having "our doors and our hearts" remain open following the tragic violence which erupted in Knoxville on July 27.  (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:15:00 EST)
  
  

• Overflow Crowd Helps Re-Sanctify Knoxville Church Following Violence
  The minister and congregation of Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church (TVUUC) rededicated their sanctuary in an emotional service Sunday morning, only a week after a man with a shotgun killed two people attending a service there.  (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:00:00 EST)
  
  

• The UU Trauma Response Ministry ? Playing a Key Role in Knoxville Recovery
  When tragedy struck last Sunday at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville, one of the first calls for assistance went to the Unitarian Universalist Trauma Response Ministry.  (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:30:00 EST)
  
  

• Called to Gather in Sympathy and Strength: A Letter from the UUA Moderator
  This Sunday, August 3, the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalists will return to their sanctuary and hold a service of rededication. I invite all Unitarian Universalists to engage in a simple yet radical act of solidarity this Sunday: attend services at a Unitarian Universalist congregation.  (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:15:00 EST)
  
  

• Former UUA President Prepares to Speak at Knoxville Rededication Service
  Rev. Dr. John Buehrens, who served the Unitarian Universalist Association as President from 1993 through 2001, is preparing to return to Knoxville, Tennessee, to speak at the rededication of the congregation he served as a new minister more than 25 years ago.  (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EST)
  
  

• Knoxville Community Gathers to Honor Shooting Victims with Joy and Tears
  At 7:30 P.M. on July 28, the greater Knoxville community gathered at Second Presbyterian Church, adjacent to the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, for a service of memory and healing.  (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST)
  
  

• Reflections Following the Knoxville Shootings: I've Never Been So Proud
  I have never been so proud of being a Unitarian Universalist (UU) as I was yesterday in Knoxville.  (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EST)
  
  

• UUA and Thomas Jefferson District Launch Knoxville Relief Fund
  The Unitarian Universalist Association, in association with the UUA Thomas Jefferson District, has launched the Knoxville Relief Fund, to bring ministry, spiritual care, and practical financial assistance to those affected by the tragedy in Knoxville, Tennessee.  (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EST)
  
  

• Unitarian Universalists Respond to Knoxville Shooting Disaster
  UUA President William G. Sinkford is now en route to Knoxville. Sinkford will speak tonight at a candlelight vigil to be held at 7:30 P.M. at the Second Presbyterian Church located next to the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church.  (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:30:00 EST)
  
  

• UUA President Releases Statement on Tennessee Shootings
  Rev. William G. Sinkford has released a statment on today's shootings at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church: I am shocked and sorrowed by the terrible shootings in the sanctuary of the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. ...  (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:15:00 EST)
  
  

• In Memoriam: Randy Pausch, Unitarian Universalist
  Randy Pausch, Computer Science Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, died on July 25 after a two-year struggle with pancreatic cancer. A Unitarian Universalist who first came to this faith as a member of the First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh, Pausch was 47 years old.  (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EST)
  
  

• Unitarian Universalist Association Joins Let Justice Roll Living Wage Campa
  The Let Justice Roll Living Wage Campaign, a nonpartisan coalition of more than 90 faith and community organizations which includes the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations and the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, has launched the "$10 in 2010" campaign to raise the federal minimum wage to $10 an hour in 2010.  (Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:15:00 EST)
  
  

• Alexandria Congregation Honored Twice for Outstanding Social Justice Progra
  The Mount Vernon Unitarian Church (MVUC) of Alexandria, Virginia, was honored twice at General Assembly 2008 for their outstanding social action program.  (Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:15:00 EST)
  
  

• Unitarian Universalists Join Welcoming Massachusetts Campaign Kick Off
  On July 8, 2008, Unitarian Universalists from around Massachusetts participated in the Welcoming Massachusetts campaign kick off at the State House.  (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EST)
  
  

• President Sinkford Attends "World Religious Leaders Summit for Peace"
  The gathering of world religious leaders in Sapporo, Japan prior to the start of the G8 economic summits resulted in a united call to the G8 to take "bold action" in response to "threats that confront humanity."  (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:30:00 EST)
  
  

• UUA President Joins World Religious Leaders at International Summit
  Unitarian Universalist Association President William G. Sinkford is in Sapporo, Japan to participate in a summit of world religious leaders (July 2-3), prior to the start of the G-8 Summit of World Leaders in Japan (July 5-6).  (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EST)
  
  

• Forrest Church's "Love and Death" Debuts
  The UUA's Beacon Press has just released Rev. Dr. Forrest Church's ultimate work, "Love and Death: My Journey Through the Valley of the Shadow" (also available on CD read by the author).  (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EST)
  
  

• Watch GA 2008 on Streaming Media
  Can't make it to General Assembly? Read reports and watch Plenary, the Ware Lecture and more via streaming media!  (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:00:00 EST)
  
  

• Unitarian Universalist Congregations in California Celebrate Equal Marriage
  As California welcomes the legalization of same-sex marriages, Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations across the state are joyfully hosting weddings.  (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:45:00 EST)
  
  

• Equal Marriage Becomes Law in California
  With tears of celebration, same-sex couples began to experience the joy of civil marriage in California on June 17, 2008. Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations across the state joined in the celebration at City and Town clerk's offices, church properties, and other wedding locations.  (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EST)
  
  

• UUA Prairie Star and Heartland Districts Launch Flood Relief Funds
  In the aftermath of devastating floods, the Unitarian Universalist Association Prairie Star and Heartland Districts have announced the launch of individual district relief funds to provide assistance to Unitarian Universalists in Indiana and Iowa.  (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:30:00 EST)
  
  

• Watch General Assembly on Streaming Media!
  General Assembly (GA) can come to your desktop or laptop, via streaming media! Our GA web staff will bring more than twenty hours of GA to you.  (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:30:00 EST)
  
  

• Crossing Borders: An Interfaith Visit to Israel and Palestine
  As a member of an Interfaith Compassionate Listening Delegation, I was in the Muslim Quarter of Old Jerusalem.  (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EST)
  
  

• General Assembly is Coming!
  In addition to business sessions (Plenary), this year's General Assembly program comprises over three hundred workshops, lectures, and worship opportunities over the five days of GA.  (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:00:00 EST)
  
  

• Spring Into Summer with Mary Oliver's "Red Bird"!
  Red Bird, acclaimed poet Mary Oliver's twelfth book of poetry, makes for perfect late spring/early summer reading!  (Fri, 23 May 2008 10:30:00 EST)
  
  

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