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… Luís lived in the Arctic Circle with his parents … who were researching the effects of global warming. Luís wondered … smells in the air, and that the animals seemed to be sick. “Rachel …Story | May 19, 2015 | For Multigenerational | From MiraclesTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Awe, Change, Commitment, Earth, Earth Day, Ethics, Interdependence, Nature, Stewardship, Unitarian Universalism, Climate Justice -
… Based on Aesop's "The Belly and the Other Members of the Body." Once upon a time, the … human beings are mostly rational animals is outdated. Even you, …Story | March 15, 2012 | For High School | From Virtue EthicsTagged as: Choice, Discernment, Ethics, Psychology, Reason -
… scriptures, Genesis 2 and 3 of the New Revised Standard Version. … done this, cursed are you among all animals and among all wild …Story | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grade 6, Middle School | From Amazing GraceTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Christianity, Ethics, Judaism -
… Adapted from an Indian folk tale. There was once a wise woman who … was never wrong — not ever. Some of the children of the village … questions about the planets, the animals, and the world. No matter …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Anger, Choice, Ethics, Kindness, Mindfulness, Nonviolence, Peace, Redemption, Responsibility, Reverence -
… A shepherd boy, watching a flock of sheep near his village, grew … companionship by playing a trick on the villagers. One morning he … on the hillside a wolf came out of the woods. The boy shouted in …Story | January 19, 2012 | For Adults | From What We ChooseTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Acceptance, Animals, Blame, Choice, Community, Conscience, Dignity, Doubt, Ethics, Failure, Paganism -
… Trout Are Made of Trees by April Pulley Sayre, text … Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc. Read the story dramatically and have fun … the sound effects! Trout are made of trees. In fall, trees let go of …Story | July 3, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of TreesTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Balance, Choice, Connections, Culture, Earth, Earth-Centered, Ethics, Hope, Humanism, Interdependence, Climate Change, Climate Justice -
… By William F. Schulz Excerpted from the 2006 Berry Street Lecture. When … play together for an hour. One of Amy's favorite games was a … done and I was deeply frightened of myself and much ashamed. Whatever …Story | By William F. Schulz | February 7, 2013 | For Adults | From What Moves UsTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Anger, Animals, Children, Coming-of-Age, Conscience, Direct Experience, Empathy, Ethics, Fear, Friendship, Guilt -
… sword Chalice and matches Recording of "Amazing Grace" and music player … shape from cardboard. Decorate the hilt. Place it on display in the … session. End the silence by saying "blessed be," or other appropriate …Activity | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grade 6, Middle School | From Amazing GraceTagged as: 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Ethics
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… Once, on a summer night in the country Afghanistan, the ruler Shah Abbis changed out of his fancy robes and left his … "Every day my life is filled with blessings from God. I know that …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Belief, Challenge, Courage, Discernment, Ethics, Faith, Good, Happiness, Hope, Judaism, Justice, Prayer Practices
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… honey with her chief advisor. As they ate, they gazed down at the … the distance, and as she did a drop of honey from her rice cake landed … advisor, "Won't you relax. A silly animal fight is... (Leader — Pause, …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Ethics, Interdependence, Responsibility, Stewardship
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… 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
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… (New Revised Standard Version) ... The Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun... saying, "... Now proceed … Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have …Story | October 29, 2014 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew ScripturesTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Brokenness, Choice, Commitment, Courage, Ethics, Family, God, Hospitality, Interdependence, Judaism, Listening -
… Immanuel Kant, a key figure in the field of philosophy, was born in what is … up in a Lutheran household, part of a family that particularly …Story | January 19, 2012 | For Adults | From What We ChooseTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Authority, Conscience, Contemplation, Discernment, Ethics, God, Progress, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Responsibility, Science
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… Adapted, with permission, from “The Heartless King,” an Indian folk … with delicious foods, while most of his people had only one plain … an enormous dog. The king was fond of hunting and this enormous dog …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 6th Principle (World Community), Anti-Oppression, Balance, Compassion, Conscience, Equity, Ethics, Food, Food Justice, Justice, Oppression
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… 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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… Used with permission of Geoffrey Bayer , No More Deaths. The July sun beat down, and by …Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Commitment, Courage, Death, Ethics, Governance, Human Rights, Humanism, Immanence, Immigration, Justice, Purpose, Immigration -
… Right and Wrong, giving a sense of its nature, a taste of its activities, and an experience … mixed learning and fun. We explore the session's core question—"What …October 26, 2011 | For Grade 6, Middle School | From Amazing GraceTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Ethics, Evil, Faith, Reason, Wonder
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… A retelling of stories from the Ramayana, an ancient Hindu text. … noble? Sita was the reincarnation of the goddess, Lakshimi. Hindus …Story | March 15, 2012 | For High School | From Virtue EthicsTagged as: Commitment, Ethics, Gender, Hinduism, Integrity, Patience, Women
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… In 1977, Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first … openly gay man elected to public office in the United States. Milk …Story | January 19, 2012 | For Adults | From What We ChooseTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Acceptance, Anti-Oppression, Challenge, Community, Conflict, Courage, Democracy, Equity, Ethics, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Prophetic Words & Deeds
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… leading 19th-century philosopher, father of the Transcendentalist movement. … Waldo followed in the footsteps of his father, William Emerson, a …Story | January 19, 2012 | For Adults | From What We ChooseTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Authority, Belief, Challenge, Character, Choice, Conflict, Conscience, Discernment, Ethics, History, Unitarianism