Unitarian Universalists find themselves in the midst of an identity crisis from both internal and external causes. Who are they in relation to their separate histories and their 45 years of life together in the Unitarian Universalist Association? In America not only are they challenged from the radical right but also from a weakness of spiritual focus and vision. How can this liberal religious movement serve the world today from its unique historic emergence, as no other religion around it is positioned to minister to the needs of our times? This book opposes insular retreat in favor of a world embrace, as a "multifaith faith." From Emerson and the transcendentalists forward Richardson traces a grounding in liberal traditions which assists in preparing the religion's capacities for a global consciousness and ministry. Exploring Unitarian Universalist Identity was presented as Minns Lectures, "The Boston Religion: Special Themes," in celebration of the 375th anniversary of the First Church In Boston. Richardson is author of The Boston Religion: Unitarianism In Its Capital City, Four Spiritualities: A Psychology of Contemporary Spiritual Choice and three other books of psychology, history and poetry as well as the forthcoming title: Archetype of the Spirit. Forty years in the UU ministry, he is living in Rockland, ME, with his wife, Eleanor, engaged in research and writing.

Exploring Unitarian Universalist Identity

Peter Tufts Richardson

Red Barn Pub.

Written for public worship these 65 meditations follow the calendar year of seasons and festivals celebrating the joys and sorrows of our lives. The author served five congregations since his ordination in 1965 and is author of Archetype of the Spirit, Four Spiritualities, The Boston Religion, and Exploring Unitarian Universalist Identity. A student of the world's scriptures and religious traditions, he has journeyed in pilgrimage to 20 countries enriching with a global perspective his photography and poems. 83 color and 19 black and white photos.

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Exploring Unitarian Universalist Identity

Sunday Meditations for Liberal Religious Worship

Journey Beyond God Religious Philosophy for Our Time