inSpirit
About
inSpirit is the book and gift shop of the Unitarian Universalist Association, located inside the UUA headquarters in the Seaport. It carries books for people of all faiths and spiritual seekers, including titles from Skinner House Books and Beacon Press. Shelves cover theology across traditions from Buddhism to Judaism to Humanism, justice and society topics, family life, meditation, poetry, children’s books and Unitarian Universalist history and identity.
The name reflects the word’s meanings: to fill with spirit, to encourage and to give strength or purpose. Alongside books, the shop sells cards, fair trade gifts, jewelry, apparel and items bearing the UUA and Side With Love logos, plus pamphlets and resources for congregations, including religious education materials and the Our Whole Lives curriculum. A small team of Michael, Lyn and Sophia runs the shop.
What to Know
- Much of the stock is kept in a warehouse in Fitchburg, so customers should email about a week ahead to pick up specific titles.
- With a small staff, the shop occasionally closes for UUA events or bad weather, so visitors traveling far should contact it first.
- Parking nearby is scarce; the Silver Line’s Courthouse station is one block away.
- Books and gifts can also be ordered through the shop’s online store.
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