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… has grown, we have come to know the immensity of the universe. The universe is big … a ritual for the staff: a ritual blessing of their hands. It is a …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of LifeTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Acceptance, Caring, Community, Compassion, Connections, Empathy, Generosity, Gratitude, Health, Hope, Prophetic Words & Deeds
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… from a Haitian tale. To whom does the water belong? There was once a … God saw there was no place for the animals to drink. God provided a … that it must be taken care of so all may use it. God said, …Story | December 10, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Gather the SpiritTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Anti-Oppression, Authority, Caring, Earth-Centered, Greed, Hope, Interdependence, Nature, Power, Relationships, Universalism -
… COLORING SHEET … "The Best Meal" (PDF) Illustration: … for the Seventh Day: A Collection of Sabbath Stories by Nina Jaffe … and the children replied “Is a blessing!” The mother said, “The …Story | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating HomeTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Caring, Community, Food, Home, Hospitality, Intimacy, Judaism, Success, Suffering, Teamwork -
… Tale from India. Martin, Rafe. The Hungry Tigress: Buddhist Myths, … Reprinted with the permission of the author. www.rafemartin.com … the forest was ablaze. Terrified animals ran wildly in every …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Buddhism, Caring, Challenge, Compassion, Conscience, Courage, Hinduism -
… Permission to use "The Dog at the Well" in this … by Marilyn McFarlane, author of Sacred Myths: Stories of World … the trip down the well. "This poor animal is as thirsty as I was," the …Story | December 10, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Gather the SpiritTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Caring, Conscience, Empathy, Generosity, Hope, Interdependence, Islam, Kindness, Nature, Redemption
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… tale. Uthman ibn Affan was one of the very first followers of the … people of Medinah and all of their animals were running out of food. In …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Caring, Empathy, Food, Generosity, Grace, Islam, Kindness
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… A retelling of a Sufi wisdom tale. Once there was a woman who prayed to … night, after praying, she dreamed of walking in the woods. The next …Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Animals, Caring, Compassion, Discernment, Generosity, Islam, Limitations, Service -
… Larson Adapted with permission from the version of a Native American folktale on … life. They loved the summer, a time of berries and growth. As autumn …Story | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating HomeTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Caring, Earth-Centered, Nature, Purpose, Solidarity -
… Originally published in Stirring the Nation's Heart: Eighteen Stories of Prophetic Unitarians and … was a sacred calling, and she felt blessed to be able to do it. "Oh, is …Story | By Polly Peterson | January 19, 2012 | For Adults | From What We ChooseTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Anti-Oppression, Brokenness, Caring, Character, Commitment, Conflict, Courage, Dignity, Equity, Ethics, Unitarianism -
… disagree about "doctrine"—that is, the official beliefs of that religion. Even ours. Even …Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Belief, Brokenness, Caring, Community, History, Inclusion, Multiculturalism, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Religion, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarianism, Religious Pluralism, Multiculturalism
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… knowingly. We had just walked out of the subway station across the street … and were listening to the owner of Cafe 258, one of our original …Story | By India McKnight | July 20, 2012 | For Adults | From Building the World We Dream About for Young AdultsTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Acceptance, Anti-Oppression, Blame, Caring, Commitment, Community, Direct Experience, Justice, Leadership, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Multiculturalism, Multiculturalism -
… this story participatory: Open up the storytelling circle to include a … will be "on stage" and who will be "off stage" when the story begins. If you have room, designate an area off to one side to be the inn, where …Story | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Caring, Christianity, Compassion, Empathy, Ethics, Generosity, Kindness, Service
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… By Jane Greer From "UU Convicted of Littering While Supplying … 15, 2009. Used with permission. The subject of the story is a White Unitarian …Story | By Jane Greer | July 24, 2012 | For Adults | From Building the World We Dream About for Young AdultsTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Caring, Compassion, Courage, Dignity, Dissent, Hope, Human Rights, Immigration, Justice, Politics, Unitarian Universalism, Immigration
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… Adapted from The Family Finds Out by Edith Hunter … Ellen was sitting up on a branch of the apple tree, swinging her … "I suppose there are a lot more of these worms around," said her …Story | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of WonderTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Awe, Birth, Caring, Direct Experience, Freedom, Growth, Interdependence, Nature, Transformation, Wonder -
… If possible, obtain a variety of colors and patterns. Purchase … participants plus some extra. Cut the polar fleece into blanket-size … Adjust the sizes based on the width of your fabric. Ensure that each …Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Caring -
… It was the first gathering of a newly … couples who were there. Ann, one of the two leaders of the group …Story | December 9, 2011 | For Adults | From The New UUTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Acceptance, Brokenness, Caring, Community, Connections, Empathy, Gratitude, Growth, Honesty, Hospitality, New Member Ceremony, Unitarian Universalism -
… Covenant Groups with members of a New England church who were … small group ministry program. Part of my ministry is dedicated to … engagement groups (in England)—but the different names refer to a …Story | February 7, 2013 | For Adults | From What Moves UsTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Acceptance, Caring, Community, Compassion, Courage, Depression, Direct Experience, Empathy, Friendship, Inclusion, Intimacy -
… There was an extraordinary range of … workshop in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. They were the …Story | February 7, 2013 | For Adults | From What Moves UsTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Acceptance, Awe, Belief, Caring, Community, Compassion, Connections, Diversity, Freedom, God, Unitarian Universalism
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… Stories adapted from the Giraffe Heroes Project website … … in a shelter. When he dropped off the toys he said that he thought … in shelters and hospitals but many of them were afraid. "They are just …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 6th Principle (World Community), Caring, Challenge, Change, Conscience, Courage, Justice, Prophetic Words & Deeds
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… for altar or centering space Symbol of air, such as a feather, a pinwheel, a picture of clouds, a fan, etc. Ideally, this …Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Caring, Multiculturalism, Service, Multiculturalism