Books M - Z
- Making the Manifesto: The Birth of Religious Humanism by William
Schulz. This comprehensive volume tells the story of the birth of religious
humanism and its core document, the Humanist Manifesto. Explores the movement's
emergence in the context of cultural, political, and religious events at the
time. Schulz chronicles the social, intellectual, and religious conditions that
gave rise to religious humanism as well as the personalities involved. The full
text of the Manifesto is included. 144 pp.
Published by Skinner House Books (Boston, MA) in 2002.
- Our Seven Principles in Story and Verse: A Collection for Children and Adults by Kenneth W. Collier. Creative responses to the seven
Principles. Each Principle is illustrated with a story, a poem, and a brief
essay. For worship and individual reading. For all ages. 120 pp.
Published by Skinner House Books (Boston, MA) in 1997.
- Questions for the Religious Journey: Finding Your Own Path by George
Kimmich Beach. Previously titled, If Yes is the Answer, What is the Question.
Based on the belief that "an authentic religion is a questioning religion." Offers tools for religious introspection. Useful as a starting point and as a
resource to revisit as our perspectives shift. 216 pp.
Published by Skinner House Books (Boston, MA) in 2002.
- Soul Work: Anti-racist Theologies in Dialogue. Papers and discussion
transcripts from the Unitarian Universalist Association Consultation on Theology and Racism held in Boston in
January 2001. Addresses such questions as: What theological or philosophical
beliefs bind us together in our shared struggle against racism? What are the
costs of racism, both for the oppressors and the oppressed? 264 pp.
Published by Skinner House Books (Boston, MA) in 2002.
- Soulful Sundown by Marlin Lavanhar. Resources for providing a worship
experience through music and the performance arts. Practical advice on
publicity, funding, finding and paying for performers, and even how to create a
budget. Includes sample orders of service and publicity flyers. 76
pp.
Published by Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries in 1999.
- The Gift of Faith: Tending the Spiritual Lives of Children by
Jeanne Harrison Nieuwejaar. Celebrates the importance of religious community,
both as a support for parents and as an environment in which the spirituality of
children can flourish. Revised edition includes a new preface, a new chapter
about the home, and rituals for marking the events in children's lives as
religious occasions. 128 pp.
Published by Skinner House Books (Boston, MA) in 2002.
- The Parent Trilogy: Three Programs for Unitarian Universalist Parents and Other Adults
by Roberta and Christopher Nelson. Three adult RE curricula: Being a Unitarian Universalist Parent
offers five sessions and 17 handouts on theology and real-life child rearing.
Parents as Resident Theologians includes six sessions and 12 readings to help
parents and kids explore together their beliefs about God, prayer and other
religious issues. Parents as Social Justice Educators provides six sessions on
values clarification and how to talk about social issues. 104 pp.
Published by Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries in 1998.
- The Prophetic Imperative: Social Gospel in Theory and Practice, Second Edition by Richard S. Gilbert. Fresh look at
the role of social justice work within the Unitarian Universalist denomination. Offers a historical
review of justice-making in Unitarian Universalism, explores the connections between spirituality
and social action, and provides vital advice and models to help congregations
mobilize for justice work. 208 pp. Online study guide
(PDF, 24 pages).
Published by Skinner House Books (Boston, MA) in 2000.
- The Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide by William Sinkford. With a
new introduction by Unitarian Universalist Association President Sinkford, this edition includes essays on our
faith, heritage, worship, religious education, ministry and important dates in
Unitarian Universalist history. Classic resource for visitors and new members. 120pp.
Published by Skinner House Books (Boston, MA) in 2004.
- With Purpose and Principle: Essays About the Seven Principles. A
short history of the Principles and Purposes plus essays on each Principle. A
resource for new members and for those seeking insight into this essential piece
of living tradition. 128 pp.
Published by Skinner House Books (Boston, MA) in 1998.
Last updated on Monday, November 3, 2008.
