Goals, Session 16: Resiliency (Hard Hat)

In "Toolbox of Faith," a Tapestry of Faith program

This session will:

Help deepen participants' Unitarian Universalist identity, ethical discernment and understanding of Unitarian Universalist faith through reflection and discussion
Demonstrate how Unitarian Universalism is a faith that helps one find the endurance, perseverance, and hope to be resilient in the face of life's difficulties
Convey the idea that Unitarian Universalism values a free and responsible search for truth and meaning (fourth Principle)
Through the story of Miriam from Hebrew scripture, connect participants with one of the Sources of Unitarian Universalist faith: the words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love (second Source)
Engage participants in the spiritual practices of chalice lighting, voicing of joys and concerns, and intentional discussion.

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Last updated on Wednesday, October 26, 2011.

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