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Previous Issues
Issue 8035
Issue 8035 of The Inquirer is now out!,
It’s all about the Unitarian General Assembly meetings – all colour and packed into 16 pages. General Assembly President Sue Woolley calls on Unitarians to come together and look to the future. Workshops cover everything from education reform to creating compelling worship to communicating effectively. Lots of photos, too!
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Issue 8034
Issue 8034 of The Inquirer is now out!,
It’s a ‘Funny Old GA’, according to John Midgley. His take on the recent Unitarian General Assembly meetings is one of many articles on the long-awaited, in-person gathering at Birmingham.
Angela Maher writes of Wyn Thomas’s uplifting Anniversary address. Chief Officer Elizabeth Slade reminds us that we can change lives. And Anne Mills reflects on her time as president.
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Issue 8033
Issue 8033 of The Inquirer is now out!,
Celia Cartwright looks at the women of Easter, highlighting the courage of the three Marys.
Trans Unitarian minister Andi Phillips writes of the journey toward wholeness.
Torry Glinwell interviews Trans and other gender-nonconforming Unitarians about their experiences within the denomination.
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Issue 8032
Issue 8032 of The Inquirer is now out!,
This week’s Inquirer takes up the theme of pilgrimage, with coverage of the recent FUSE festival.
Jim Corrigall writes of the journeys held within the parable of the Prodigal Son. Tony McNeile asks what we should pray for in the face of Ukraine. And, Danny Crosby contains multitudes.
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Issue 8031
Issue 8031 of The Inquirer is now out!,
This week we stand with Ukraine. As Putin’s carnage continues, some Unitarian leaders remind us what can be done. Nancy Jay Crumbine on remaking the world. Kate Brady McKenna advises holding on to hope. Daniel Costley points towards love, and Jane Blackall encourages daily peacemaking.
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Issue 8030
Issue 8030 of The Inquirer is now out!,
Jo James takes us on a journey through the wilderness of Lent. Sarah Tinker offers three meditation practices to help stay in the present. And, Mairi Blitz writes of how much it meant to her to be married in a Unitarian church.
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Issue 8029
Issue 8029 of The Inquirer is now out!,
Daniel Costley writes on real inclusivity in church. Louise Reeve considers the practicalities of welcome. And Kate McKenna – with many contributors – looks at signs of spring.
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Issue 8028
Issue 8028 of The Inquirer is now out!,
Jacqueline reveals the interfaith roots of Unitarianism. Richard Bober writes of his teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh. And, Danny Crosby offers forgiveness and finds growth.
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Issue 8027
Issue 8027 of The Inquirer is now out!,
Nick Morrice looks at the lessons of ‘The Conference of Birds’ and what it offers us today.
Unitarians evaluate COP26 and what needs to be done now.
And, it’s time for a Unitarian ‘Bake-On’ – the Youth Department’s ministry for all ages to get us through the winter.
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Issue 8026
Issue 8026 of The Inquirer is now out!,
Alan Ruston writes that decluttering shouldn’t end with a run to the charity shops – it’s good to declutter your spirit too.
Jo James, Neville Kenyon and Doris offer three views on the General Assembly’s new chalice.
And General Assembly President Anne Mills writes of the goodwill and warmth she has found on her visits – both in-person and virtual.
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Issue 8025
This week’s Christmas Inquirer is out!
And it’s filled with angels.
Margaret Kirk writes of the strength and presence of the Angel of the North. And, Feargus O’Connor remembers Clarence the Guardian Angel in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’.
Ernest Baker awaits the Christmas spirit delivered by an angel.
Frank Walker recalls the strength and presence of Mary and Lyn Cox offers a meditation on the Solstice.
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Issue 8024
Issue 8024 of The Inquirer is now out!,
Why are we here?
Danny Crosby tells a joke and
Women’s League revival.
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Issue 8023
Issue 8023 of The Inquirer is now out!,
Liz Slade talks about remembrance.
Celia Cartwright writes of the dark and
John Midgley’s “Funny Old World” is back.
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Issue 8022
Issue 8022 of The Inquirer is now out!,
On the eve of Samhain, Laura Dobson looks at our complex relationship with darkness. Maud Robinson pays tribute to the DUWIT volunteers who helped put Unitarian congregations online. And, Danny Crosby writes of autumn – the season that reminds us how precious life is.
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Issue 8021
Issue 8021 of The Inquirer is now out!,
John Midgley brings us the story of a South African Unitarian minister who helped in the fight against apartheid. Three Unitarian leaders reflect on the 9/11 attacks and what the 20 years since have brought. While the world watches Afghanistan crumble, John Hewerdine shares his memories of the people he met there, before the Taliban came.
All are fascinating reads about the world and our place in it.
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Issue 8020
Issue 8020 of The Inquirer is now out!,
Jacqueline Woodman writes of the female freedom fighters of Africa, leaders who changed lives. Celia Cartwright remembers the love of her dogs. And Danny Crosby identifies with a scratty-looking magpie.
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Jacqueline Woodman writes of the female freedom fighters of Africa, leaders who changed lives. Celia Cartwright remembers the love of her dogs. And Danny Crosby identifies with a scratty-looking magpie.
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Issue 8019
Issue 8019 of The Inquirer is now out!,
Martin Gienke looks at the patterns which form the cycles of our lives. And, we catch up with #Blessed, a Unitarian young people’s group based at Gellionnen Chapel. They are living their Unitarian values, caring for the environment and having fun.
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Issue 8018
Issue 8018 of The Inquirer is now out!,
Jenny Miller writes of Teresa of Ávila, and what the latest scholarship says of her epic life.
Celia Cartwright shares her ‘ruminations’. And, Helena Bagwell, a young worship leader, writes that she wouldn’t give up her Unitarian faith for the world.
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Issue 8017
This week It’s our summer Faith in Words issue, with marvellous writing from across our movement – accompanied by some marvellous paintings by Heidi Ferid. Maud Robinson looks at biblical views on hair – after she got hers chopped for charity. Frank Walker recalls the kindness and generosity of Sunday school. And, Lynne Readett writes of the freedom that comes from forgiveness. Join the conversation!
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Issue 8016
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Celia Cartwright writes on finding peace within our lives, among people, instead of travelling to seek it. Sheena Gabriel writes of Pentecost – and what it means for diversity in faith. Kate McKenna celebrates Rabindranath Tagore and his belief that facts are many, but the truth is one.
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Celia Cartwright writes on finding peace within our lives, among people, instead of travelling to seek it. Sheena Gabriel writes of Pentecost – and what it means for diversity in faith. Kate McKenna celebrates Rabindranath Tagore and his belief that facts are many, but the truth is one.
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Issue 8015
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Sheena Gabriel considers what the stories of Babel and Pentecost offer Unitarians. The Unitarians Societies Days gave participants much to ponder. And, Laura Dobson reviews ‘Beyond Darkness: Words for Reflection’ by Cliff Reed.
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Issue 8014
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A year after the summer of Black Lives Matter protests, Susan Cockerill writes of her experience of white privilege. Tony McNeile considers just how radical Unitarians are. And, Danny Crosby finds a telephone line of grief.
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A year after the summer of Black Lives Matter protests, Susan Cockerill writes of her experience of white privilege. Tony McNeile considers just how radical Unitarians are. And, Danny Crosby finds a telephone line of grief.
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Issue 8013
This week’s intergalactic Inquirer is out!
With a cover story on the spirituality of Star Trek by Andy Pakula.
Unitarian Societies Day (online) is coming up next week. Read all about it.
And, readers celebrate Cliff Reed’s latest book by writing some pieces of their own.
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Issue 8012
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Asking, ‘Ever thought about the past year as just one big angst-ridden hormonal teenager?’ Jacqueline Woodman writes of liminal times like these, on the threshold of change.
Alan Ruston recalls the Unitarian roots of the Guardian as it celebrates its bicentenary.
And, ministry student Arek Malecki takes his faith into the driver’s seat of the local buses of Leeds.
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Issue 8011
This week’s Inquirer is out!, It’s all about GA –
We’ve got coverage of the first-ever virtual General Assembly meetings – from the opening plenary to the presidential handover.
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Issue 8010
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Richard Bober teaches two advanced approaches to meditation.
Wade Miller-Knight declares St Paul a victim of fake news.
And, a ‘Funny Old World’ celebrates 10 years.
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Issue 8009
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It’s all about Reopening – not just our buildings, but our spirits too.
Bob Janis-Dillon offers ideas for congregations to reach out to our communities.
John Harley looks at the ways ‘church’ has been redefined in the past year. Danny Crosby opens the circle wide.
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Issue 8008
The Easter Inquirer is out!
It’s fronted by Kensington Unitarian Heidi Ferid’s gorgeous painting ‘Spring Pilgrimage’.
Inside, Claire MacDonald writes, ‘At Easter we simply do what we have always done. We gently lift the brokenness and set it down as story’.
Peter Godfrey calls on Unitarians to fight anti-Semitism.
Hildegarde of Bingen – a most modern 12th-century mystic. Jim Corrigall covers Sheena Gabriel’s FUSE talk.
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Issue 8007
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Jenny Miller won a World Congress of Faith essay competition. We’ve got an extract of her winning work on Interfaith worship.
Frank Walker writes of the UK’s ‘second favourite religion’ the NHS.
There’s a preview of this year’s online General Assembly.
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Issue 8006
This week’s Inquirer is out!
Stephanie Bisby reports on Bob Janis-Dillon’s talk on a Unitarian approach to Lent.
Paul Lindsay Dawson calls on Unitarians to face up to slavers’ past.
Tony Cann asserts that education is the key to progress.
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Issue 8005
In this issue:-
Bert Clough charts his journey from atheism to Unitarianism as told in his new book.
The Unitarian General Assembly Executive Committee election is on and we’ve got interviews with the candidates.
Derek McAuley offers ways that Unitarians can help fight for religious freedom across the world.
Issue 8004
In this issue:-
Frank Walker writes of the UK’s most popular religion: football.
Alan Ruston takes a philosophical approach to the life of cats. And,
Bob Janis-Dillon introduces his new role creating connections among congregations.
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Issue 8003
In this issue:-
Winnie Gordon finds hope in the 2020 fights against systemic racism – including within the Unitarian denomination.
Holocaust diarist Etty Hillesum used hope and faith to fight evil. Duncan Voice tells her story.
And, Art Lester pays tribute to former General Assembly Chief Executive Steve Dick.
Issue 8002
In this issue:-
Ali Scott writes on finding our souls.
Roger Booth looks at commonalities between Christianity and Islam, suggesting that Unitarians can form a bridge between them.
And, a Funny Old World takes on silly walks.
Issue 8001
The 2020 Christmas issue is here!
In this issue:-
Cliff Reed finds reasons for hope.
Celia Cartwright asks “What if Mary & Jesus lived now?”
and there is news about Send A Child To Hucklow.
Issue 8000
The Inquirer celebrates our 8000th issue by committing to colour covers on every issue!
Bill Darlison writes of the complex legacy of the Bible.
Unitarians debate the Maggi Hambling statue honouring Mary Wollstonecraft at Newington Green.
Ernest Baker writes of this year’s very unusual Advent.
Issue 7999
In this issue:-
How do we find our way through the lockdown fog? Stephanie Bisby has some thoughts.
Dismantling white supremacy is a faithful act says Shana Begum.
And, Mark Hutchinson dreams of a diverse Unitarian offering online and in the pews.
Issue 7998
In this issue:-
Joan Cook asks how do we ‘Love in the time of Covid’. Mansfield Unitarians share their successful virtual Heritage Open Days. And, Danny Crosby exhorts us to follow the examples of Floella and Fred.
Issue 7997
In this issue:-
Louise Baumberg on truth and refugees.
Looking back at Will Hayes.
It’s A Funny Old World!
Issue 7996
In this issue:-
Gospel Of St Mark.
Elizabeth Slade on the future.
Danny Crosby on grief.
And, we’ve got your letters.
Issue 7995
In this issue:-
Interview with Chief Officer Elizabeth Slade.
Funny Old World.
And, Florence Nightingale, Mystic .
Issue 7994
In this issue:-
Faith is like a mortgage.
Danny Crosby finds hope in grief.
Race and healing.
And, we’ve got your letters.
Issue 7993
In this issue:-
John Harley on our relationship with darkness.
Dear NHS.
A helping on Unitarian ice cream.
And, we’ve got letters.
Issue 7992
In this issue:-
Rising Green: Let go
Crossing the threshold
Letters to the Editor
Issue 7991
Art Lester considers one of life’s immortal questions, ‘Why did the chicken cross the road?’
Jim Corrigall reports on ‘Let’s Talk About Race,’ the successful Zoom event created by the Revs Kate Dean and Winnie Gordon.
There are tips on creating online worship and on adjusting to post-lockdown life.
And, we’ve got letters.
Issue 7990
Bill Darlison and Stephanie Bisby cover ‘Ministry in a Time of Pandemic’.
Cross Street Chapel, Manchester takes a stand for Black Lives Matter. Adam O’Leary-Amponsah tells how the committee pledged to act.
And, we’ve got letters.
Issue 7989
Sarah Tinker writes of souls lost and found.
Daniel Costley reflects on the killing of George Floyd and the protests that followed.
And Winnie Gordon offers a guide to blooming in Zoom – how to do an online Flower Communion.
Issue 7988
In this issue:-
Race and privilege
Low-tech workship
A Prayer for lockdown
And, we’ve got letters.
Issue 7987
As Muslims prepare to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, Daniel Costley writes that perhaps Ramadan has something to offer Unitarians.
Elizabeth Slade, reflecting on her first year as Chief Officer of the Unitarian General Assembly, says she has felt all the way through that she is in the right place.
It’s a Dickens of a Funny Old World.
And, we’ve got letters.
Issue 7986
Jim Corrigall reports on the keynote address from Being Together, the online Unitarian gathering.
John Harley encourages us to welcome all the feelings that come with quarantine.
Cap’n Dan puts in an appearance.
And, we’ve got letters.
Issue 7985
In this issue:-
Virtually Funny Old World
Speaking of souls
Lindsey Press release 2 titles
And, we’ve got letters.
Issue 7984
In this issue:-
Coping with the Coronavirus
NUF creates connection
Faith in black and white
And, we’ve got letters.
Issue 7983
In this issue:-
Rising green – Radical happiness
Receiving is a kind of giving
Doris says “Pipe down!”
And, we’ve got letters.