Authors: Roberta and Christopher Nelson
Publisher: Unitarian Universalist Association
Pub. Date: 1990 (revision)
Available From: UUA Bookstore

• To probe personal theological issues
• To gain insight into their religious journeys
• To explore ways to interact with children in their religious questioning
• To reach a deeper understanding of what it is to be a Unitarian Universalist
• To appreciate the important role of parents in their children's religious development
• To articulate their personal theology.

Size of Group
12 to 16

Space Requirements
A comfortable, private meeting room with enough space to allow the large group to divide into smaller groups

Number of Sessions
6

Length of Sessions
1 1/2 to 2 hours

Leader Training
Leaders must do background reading and have knowledge of and experience in group process

Leader Preparation
2 to 3 hours per session

• Facilitates theological explorations among adults
• Enables parents to help children with their religious questioning.

Limitations

• Does not encompass the full range of theological diversity that exists in our religious community (lacks sufficient affirmation for liberal Christians)
• Lacks a comprehensive bibliography.

Adaptability

• Too large a group hinders the effectiveness of the exchange among participants; if more than 16 people sign up, form two groups. This program works well in a weekend workshop format.

Review by Judith Frediani