NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ASSSOCIATIONS Unitarian Universalist Association The home page of the national association of Unitarian Universalist congregations. Pacific Northwest District of the UUA The home page of regional association of UU congregations in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Includes links to other PNWD congregations. UUA Organizations This page provides a topical list of associate, affiliate, and related Unitarian Universalist Association organizations. UNITARIAN BOOKS & GIFTS UUA Bookstore A source for books and phamplets; music; resources and gifts. Beacon Press Beacon Press, a department of the Unitarian Universalist Association, is an independent publisher of non-fiction and fiction. Skinner House Books Skinner House Books is rooted in more than a century of Unitarian and Universalist publishing on this continent. UniUniques Provides visibility for the work of UU artisans and access to UU symbolism and art-work by serving as a central clearing house: jewelery, T-shirts, music, books. Church of the Larger Fellowship Chalice Jewelry Pendants, chains, pins, earrings,miscellaneous. Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Merchandise Holiday cards, jewelery, polo shirts. UNITARIAN RESOURCES UU World This magazine aims to help its readers build their faith and act on it more effectively in their personal lives, their congregations, their communities, and the world. To this end, it strives not only to be informative but also useful, provocative, and even prophetic. (UU World On-line Archives) UU Faith Works Promising practices for lifespan learning communities uu & me! A magazine that helps kids think about what really matters. Church of the Larger Fellowship Welcome to the Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF), your online virtual congregation of Unitarian Universalists found all over the world. International Council of Unitarians and Universalists ICUU (the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists) is a network of Unitarian, Universalist and Unitarian Universalist organizations. Member groups come from 19 countries and many more are being organized around the world. This link takes you to ICUU's resources page. From here, you can select "Curriculum" to review a curriculum written by Melinda Sayevedra and Marilyn Walker, two members of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis. ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCES Congregational Handbook This Congregational Handbook is intended as a reference and a guide to member congregations in the Unitarian Universalist Association. Interconnections InterConnections is an ally of board members and other leaders of Unitarian Universalist congregations, providing information and resources that help them in their work to create and build healthier congregations. The “big picture” mission is to create a well coordinated, effective, user-friendly, and spiritually grounded system for lay leadership development within the Association. Washington Office for Advocacy The Washington Office for Advocacy represents UU perspectives to the U.S. Congress and Administration on legislative and public policy matters. The Office works on both urgent policy issues and long-term goals, as articulated in social witness positions passed by the General Assembly. MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES The Uncommon Denomination The UUA has made resources available raise the visibility of Unitarian Universalism. There are resources that focus on “in-reach” within our congregations and others that focus on outreach to the community. These resources are designed to assist congregations in the important work of growth. New Congregation and Growth Resources The UUA provides training for ministers and lay leaders in membership growth and planning and coordinates weekend workshops and consultations for small and mid-size congregations. The UUA also assists in the formation and development of new congregations, facilitates congregational affiliation and offers other resources to support growth. WORSHIP RESOURCES The Religious Leader News from UUA Ministry and Professional Leadership International Council of Unitarians and Universalists ICUU (the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists) is a network of Unitarian, Universalist and Unitarian Universalist organizations. Member groups come from 19 countries and many more are being organized around the world. This link takes you to ICUU's resources page. YOUTH Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU) This site brings you information and resources that will help develop and maintain a strong, well balanced YRUU group. Synapse Synapse is the publication of Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU), the youth organization of the Unitarian Universalist Association. YOUNG ADULTS Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Network and Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministry Fostering community and spirituality among Unitarian Universalists ages 18-35. Connect UU Online Directory of Unitarian Universalist Youth and Young Adults Pacific Northwest District Unitarian Universalist Young Adults Think deeply; act passionately; connect spiritually. ADULT & FAMILY FUN Eliot Institute Eliot Institute creates and supports an inclusive community of celebration, friendship, exploration, relaxation and joy for Unitarian Universalists, their families and friends. PARTNER CHURCH PROGRAM UUA Partner Church Council This is the Partner Church Council's national site. Unitarian Church in Transylvania This is the site of one Unitarian church in Transylvania, with a good description of Transylvanian Unitarian beliefs. SOCIAL JUSTICE UUA's Social Justice Home Page Introducing Justice Issues! Go to this web page for links to the following social justice issues with a variety of resources including background information, action suggestions, curricula and other resources, and UU news: Accessibility; AIDS; Anti-Racism & Anti-Oppression; Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender Rights; Civil Liberties; Congregation Based Community Organizing (CBCO); Economic Justice; Environmental Justice; Middle East Peace; Responsible Investing; Voter Participation; From the UUA: The Soul of Our Democracy - Resources & Information; From the UUA Washington Office For Advocacy; War on Iraq; Women's Reproductive Health. Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Grounded in Unitarian Universalist principles that affirm the worth, dignity and human rights of every person, and the interdependence of all life, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee is a voluntary, nonsectarian organization working to advance justice throughout the world. Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Grounded in Unitarian Universalist principles that affirm the worth, dignity and human rights of every person, and the interdependence of all life, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee is a voluntary, nonsectarian organization working to advance justice throughout the world. UNICEF The United Nations Children's Fund works for children's rights, their survival, development and protection. Includes "Voices of Youth"--the UNICEF online forum for youth participation in global issues. Faithful Democracy: UU Congregations and the 2004 Elections In our Fifth Principle, Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote "the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large." There is work to be done. We want to see this nation's promise of democracy restored, and to do what we can to ensure that everyone's vote gets counted. This site offers voting resources. ABOUT CORVALLIS, OREGON Welcome to Corvallis, Oregon Corvallis, Oregon Visit Corvallis City of Corvallis, Oregon Weather in Corvallis, Oregon Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Oregon State University Corvallis Gazette Times