This section of the library includes a list of books of interest to the ideas inherent in our Fellowship.

Some of these books may be available on loan through the St. John's County Library. All are available for purchase through the Unitarian Universalist Association Bookstore. To receive a copy of the UUA Bookstore Catalog, call 1-800-215-9076, Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm EST.

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Religion / Spirituality
Books

Infinity In Your Hand: A Guide for the Spiritually Curious. William H. Houff. Skinner House Books. 1993. Great handbook for those on a quest for spiritual growth. Explores a range of contemporary religions and philosophies, gleaning valuable insights along the way. Ponders knowledge and discipline, self-discovery, sex and the spirit, social action and other issues of spiritual significance. 248 pp. Available at: UUA Bookstore

 

Lifecraft: The Art of Meaning in the Everyday. Forrest Church. Beacon Press. Church challenges us to imagine ourselves as a “consortium of personae” rather than as a fixed identity—otherwise, we will either think too much or too little of ourselves. A joyous book on the art of finding meaning in daily life. 160 pp. Available at: UUA Bookstore

 

The Story of Your Life: Writing A Spiritual Autobiography. Dan Wakefield. Beacon Press. 1990. How to write about meaningful life experiences and share them with others. 192 pp. Available at: UUA Bookstore

 

UU Theology A Faith For All Seasons: Liberal Religion and the Crises of Life. Bill Murray. River Road Press. Thought-provoking essays explore the crises of life and death. 148 pp. Available at: UUA Bookstore

Religious Education
Books

Cakes for the Queen of Heaven: An Exploration of Women's Power — Past, Present and Future. Shirley Ann Ranck. Delphi Press. 1995. Based on the extremely popular curriculum about gender and religion, this book form of the program offers its lessons and experiences to individual women. 180 pp. Available at: UUA Bookstore

 

The Illustrated World's Religions: A Guide to Our Wisdom Traditions. Huston Smith. Harper. 1994. Vividly brings to life humanity's enduring religious traditions. Presents the essential elements and teachings of predominant world faiths, including primal religions, and illuminates each with full-color photographs and illustrations. 256 pp. Available at: UUA Bookstore

 

Thoreau As Spiritual Guide: A Companion to Walden for Personal Reflection and Group Discussion. Skinner House Books. Barry Andrews. 2000. A fresh reading of Walden as a meditative companion, teaching tool and guide to personal growth. Discussion questions for group or personal use. 88 pp. Available at: UUA Bookstore

Unitarian Universalism - General
Books

100 Questions That Non-Members Ask About Unitarian Universalism. John Sias. Transition Publishing. 1994. Unitarian Universalist beliefs, customs, history, statistics and more in a handy format for newcomers, or anyone interested in the UU faith. The author has based the information on questions heard from outsiders and from present and former church members and ministers. 56 pp. Available at: UUA Bookstore

 

Being Liberal In An Illiberal Age: Why I Am A Unitarian Universalist. Jack Mendelsohn. Skinner House Books. 1995. A UU minister of more than 50 years, the author explores the power of liberalism in our changing society, what drew liberals to Unitarian Universalism in the first place, how this denomination came to be and what it stands for today. 208 pp. Available at: UUA Bookstore

 

A Chosen Faith: An Introduction To Unitarian Universalism. John A Buehrens and Forrest Church. Beacon Press. 1998. Thoughtful, entertaining handbook for searchers, newcomers and lifelong learners. Revised edition features two new chapters about Unitarian Universalism's earth-centered traditions, new foreword by Robert Fulghum and new preface by Denise Davidoff. 240 pp. Available at: UUA Bookstore

 

The Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide. Edited by John Buehrens. Skinner House Books. 1999. An enlightening introduction to UU beliefs, practices and history. Essays on our faith, Unitarian Universalist roots, worship, religious education and important dates in Unitarian Universalist history make the Pocket Guide a broadly appealing resource for visitors, newcomers and other readers who want an inviting, accessible overview of our rich liberal religious tradition. 128 pp. Available at: UUA Bookstore

 

With Purpose And Principle: Essays About The Seven Principles Of Unitarian Universalism. Edited by Edward Frost. Skinner House Books. 1998. How did the Unitarian Universalist principles come to be? How is each one used today? Here, Unitarian Universalists probe into the meaning of each. Excellent for use in new-member classes, as well as for those seeking insight into this essential piece of our living tradition. 128 pp. Available at: UUA Bookstore

Unitarian Universalism - History
Books

Congregational Polity: A Historical Survey of Unitarian and Universalist Practice. Conrad Wright. Skinner House Books. 1997. Traces congregational self-governance as understood by Unitarian Universalists and their forebears. Starting with the creation of the Cambridge Platform in 1648, Wright, a leading historian of American Unitarianism, provides a provocative and carefully documented study that is essential reading for students of UU history and polity. 280 pp. Available at: UUA Bookstore

 

The Epic of Unitarianism: Original Writing from the History of Liberal Religion. Edited by David B. Parke. Skinner House Books. 1992. Landmark writings from the 16th to the 20th century take us to the very roots of liberal religion. Vivid portrait of early Unitarian thought. 164 pp. Available at: UUA Bookstore

 

For Faith and Freedom: A Short History of Unitarianism in Europe. Charles A. Howe. Skinner House Books. 1997. Explores the birth of Unitarianism in Europe. By tracing the lives of Francis Dávid, Michael Servetus, Faustus Socinus, the rise of Polish Socinianism and other significant milestones, Howe helps Unitarian Universalists today appreciate not only where we might go from here, but where we have come from. Excellent for adult RE and other reading groups. 232 pp. Available at: UUA Bookstore

 

The Larger Faith: A Short History of American Universalism. Charles A. Howe. Skinner House Books. 1993. Universalism from 1793 to the present. Details the early struggles to form a new religion, missionary work, the achievements of women pioneers in the faith and more. Includes bibliography and appendices. 168 pp. Available at: UUA Bookstore

 

Norbert Fabian Capek: A Spiritual Journey. Richard Henry. Skinner House Books. 1999. Unitarian Universalists today know Norbert Capek as the creator of the Flower Communion. Now they will know Capek the man -- a deeply religious, courageous figure whose life spanned one of the most turbulent periods in modern history and ended while he was a prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp. An engrossing story of political upheaval, murder, religious freedom, great heroism and loss. 336 pp. Available at: UUA Bookstore

 

The Unitarians and the Universalists. David Robinson. Greenwood Press. 1985. The compelling story of two faiths that were finally united. Contains thorough biographical dictionary. 384 pp. Available at: UUA Bookstore