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Rosemary Bray McNatt

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The Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt is a Unitarian Universalist minister serving the Fourth Universalist Society in New York City. A former editor of The New York Times Book Review, Rosemary is a widely anthologized writer whose work has appeared in a variety of magazines and newspapers, including The New York Times, Ms., Glamour, Essence, Redbook, and The Village Voice. She is the author of several books, including Martin Luther King, a children�s biography; the memoir, Unafraid of the Dark, and the forthcoming Beloved One: Prayers for Black Children.

She is a contributing editor to UU World, the magazine of the UUA, and chair of the Board of Trustees of Starr King School for the Ministry in Berkeley, Calif., one of the continent�s two Unitarian Universalist seminaries. She and her husband, Robert, have two young sons.

Columns and articles by Rosemary Bray McNatt

The Red Carnation May 7, 2001
Despite poverty and a violent marriage, my mother gave us what was most important.

A Non-Homophobic Home Feb 20, 2001
My faith impels me to teach my children that love comes in many forms, both straight and gay.

The Shoes of Dr. King Jan 10, 2001
One mom reflects on the leader's life and shares his legacy with her son.

Conversations With God Dec 27, 2000
A mother who rebelled against prayer as a child confronts her child's need to pray.

Happy Holidays (All of Them)! Dec 12, 2000
For a pluralistic family like ours, the phrase 'One God, Many Paths' is the perfect fit.