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Best Selling Books at GA 2011 |
The UUA Bookstore lists the following as the best sellers at this year's general assembly:
- Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life, by Karen Armstrong (Ware lecturer at GA 2011)
- Universalists and Unitarians in America: A People's History, by the Rev. John Buehrens. This book, in honor of the 50th anniversary of consolidation of the Unitarians and Universalists, will be useful to book groups, in lifespan education classes, and as a historical reference.
- The Death of Josseline: Immigration Stories from the Arizona Borderlands, by Margaret Regan. As we look toward General Assembly 2012 in Phoenix, this is one of the books that helps explain immigration issues. In 2011 it was recommended to congregations as a " common read."
- Darkening the Doorways: Black Trailblazers and Missed Opportunities in Unitarian Universalism, by the Rev. Mark Morrison-Reed. The story of black UUs in a predominately white faith. Useful for book groups and lifespan classes and in sermon preparation.
- What's Right with Islam: A New Vision for Muslims and the West, by Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf
- Broken Buddha, book of essays by the Rev. Meg Barnhouse.
- Elite: Uncovering Classism in Unitarian Universalist History, the Rev. Mark Harris. Tells the story of the privileged founders of Unitarianism and Universalism and describes how we can grow into a more inclusive faith. Discussion guide available online.
- Coming Out in Faith: LGBTQ Voices in Unitarian Universalism, by the Rev. Keith Kron and Susan Gore. Testimonials about the lived experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer UUs. Useful for Welcoming Congregation sessions and raising awareness of LGBTQ issues.
- From Zip Lines to Hosaphones, Dispatches from the Search for Truth and Meaning, essays by the Rev. Jane Rzepka. Includes introductory material on Unitarian Universalism in an entertaining manner. Ideal for new member classes, gifts for Coming of Age youth or bridging young adults, and small group ministry gatherings.
- House for Hope: The Promise of Progressive Religion for the Twenty-First Century, by the Rev. John Buehrens and the Rev. Rebecca Ann Parker.
Skinner House resource, including discussion guides, for some of these books can be found at www.uua.org/companionresources.
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Worship Service
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Sunday, May 20 - 10:30am
Patty Willis and Kathleen Hogue
This service of milestones - child dedications and bridging for YRUU youth will be celebrated with a traditional Flower Communion. Bring a flower to share.
Worship Associate: Celeste Rogers
Music: Front Porch
Share the Plate Sunday: Planned Parenthood of Southern Arizona
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Wednesday, May 23 - 7pm (Midweek Alternative Worship)
Rev. Diane Dowgiert, Kathleen Hogue, and Brian Moon
Share food at 6pm and service at 7pm.
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Our Seven Principles
We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote:
- The inherent worth and dignity of every person
- Justice, equity and compassion in human relations
- Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations
- A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
- The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large
- The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.
- Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
Ministry
Share the Plate Nominations Needed
The Executive Team is accepting nominations for the Share the Plate schedule for the 2012/2013 fiscal year. Do you have a favorite local charity or non-profit that focuses on our Social Justice goals [ ... ]
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General Assembly
Apr 2: Breaking News
Our Arizona Immigration Ministry is planning some powerful witness events in partnership with Puente, the local barrio committees, National Day Labor Organizing Network, SOMOS, and others to support t [ ... ]
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UUCT adopted No More Deaths as a ministry of the church in the summer of 2008. No More Deaths provides humanitarian aid to end the death and suffering of migrants crossing the US/Mexico border in southern Arizona. See our social action article and visit http://www.nomoredeaths.org/ for more information.
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NURTURE
YOUR SPIRIT,
HELP HEAL
OUR WORLD,
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