UUA Resources for Religious Education Professionals & Parents
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is pleased to provide a variety of resources for religious education professionals and volunteers and for Unitarian Universalist (UU) parents.
More resources are available through the UUA Lifespan Faith Development staff group, including the Tapestry of Faith curricula.
A Child's Book of Blessings and Prayers
Eliza Blanchard
Rich treasury of graces, poems, prayers and blessings drawn from around the world. Selections have been specially chosen to address the spiritual needs of children and to encourage giving, service and gratitude.
Come Into the Circle
Worshiping with Children
Michelle Richards
All new and comprehensive how-to guide for creating meaningful religious experiences for children. An experienced religious educator, Richards brings practical knowledge and a solid understanding of the spiritual needs of children to this useful and imaginative resource.
A Lamp in Every Corner
A Unitarian Universalist Storybook
Janeen K.Grohsmeyer
Collection of 21 short stories about UU history and traditions, famous UU men and women and the seven Principles. Includes historical background information plus helpful suggestions for the novice storyteller and a list of storytelling resources. Author is RE teacher at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Southern Maryland. Ages 6 and up.
What if Nobody Forgave?
And Other Stories
Colleen M. McDonald
Nineteen stories bring to life the seven UU Principles. Each story is followed by discussion questions, activities and a reading list. All ages.
UU & Me!
Collected Stories
Betsy Hill Williams
Twenty-six stories from the first five years of uu & me, the kids' magazine published by the Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF). Fact and fiction, historical and modern, mythical and real-life, these stories have the power to spark imagination and stimulate reflection on how our faith informs our real lives. Ages 5 to 10.
Telling Our Tales
Stories and Storytelling for All Ages
Jeanette Ross
Traditional and original tales from around the world. Ross, a seasoned storyteller, examines the capacity of stories to offer comfort, inspiration and connection. This revised edition includes new stories plus a chapter on how to develop stories from scratch.
Seven Principles Activity Booklets
Pictures, Puzzles, Mazes and More
Terry Stafford
Activities include mazes, hidden pictures and puzzles and can be done individually or as a group. Booklets have some words but are appropriate for pre-readers. Author and illustrator Terry Stafford has RE background. Ages 3-6.
Our Seven Principles in Story and Verse
A Collection for Children and Adults
Kenneth W. Collier
Creative responses to the seven Principles, each one illustrated with a story, a poem and a brief essay. For all ages, for worship and individual reading.
Meet Jesus
The Life and Lessons of a Beloved Teacher
Lynn Tuttle Gunney
Introduces children to Jesus' life and message of love, kindness, peace and tolerance with simple text and lively, full-color illustrations. Ages 4-8.
Magic Wanda's Travel Emporium
Tale of Love, Hate and Things In Between
Joshua Searle-White
In these 15 original stories colorful characters embark on wild adventures in the world of human relationships. Lively language and quirky humor illuminate the themes of love, commitment, fear, bravery and faith—in settings as varied as leaky boats, magical islands and far-off planets. Ages 9 and up.
Hide and Seek With God
Mary Ann Moore
Twenty-nine enchanting tales present God in a variety of multicultural, non-sexist ways—as a transcendent mystery, a spiritual force, peace and silence, the mother and father of life, light and darkness and more.
From Long Ago and Many Lands
Stories for Children Told Anew
Sophia Lyon Fahs
Classic fables from many cultures illuminate themes key to a child's religious development. Contemporary lesson plans, discussion questions and age-appropriate activities are included for parents and teachers. All ages.
Everyone a Butterfly
Forty Sermons for Children
Randy Hammer
Offers original sermon stories for children, for use in worship services and at home year-round. These stories are based on biblical and classical literature, everyday observations and anecdotes from history.
Aisha's Moonlit Walk
Stories and Celebrations for the Pagan Year
Anika Stafford
Readers of all ages will delight in following Aisha and her family and friends as they celebrate the eight pagan holidays over the course of a year. Told in Aisha's own words, these charming stories bring to life the beliefs, values and traditions of the pagan holidays as they are celebrated today.
A Bucketful of Dreams
Contemporary Parables for All Ages
Christopher Buice
A charming cast of characters brings values such as diversity, justice, faith and empowerment to life in 18 original parables. Playful cartoon illustrations by the author. Ages 5 and up.
The Gift of Faith
Tending the Spiritual Lives of Children
Jeanne Harrison Nieuwejaar
Celebrates the importance of nurturing our children's spiritual growth. An eloquent and inspiring call for parents to be intentional, strong and clear in their choices regarding the messages that children receive about religion.
How to Bury a Goldfish
And Other Ceremonies and Celebrations for Everyday Life
Louise Nayer & Virginia Lang
Filled with ways to instill mindfulness and grace into the passages of everyday life. Offers more than 100 new traditions and rituals to commemorate and honor special moments and milestones.
Essex Conversations
Visions for Lifespan Religious Education
Collected by Essex Conversations Coordinating Committee
More than 30 religious educators explore goals for the new century. A valuable tool for broadening our understanding of religious education and its impact on our future. In the tradition of The Stonehouse Conversations, published in 1979.
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Last updated on Wednesday, June 2, 2010.
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