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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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… 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 -
… By Sarah Conover Print and copy the coloring sheet by Suzi Grossman … From the book Kindness: A Treasury of Buddhist Wisdom for Children and … and swift. He had the body of an animal but the intelligence and …Story | By Sarah Conover | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of WonderTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Authority, Buddhism, Empathy, Good, Kindness, Nature, Power, Reconciliation, Shame -
… 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 -
… Adapted from the story, "We Are All One," in … until one day a strange illness of the eyes came into their home. … was showing the beginning symptoms of the illness, rubbing her eyes and …Story | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Compassion, Connections, Empathy, Interdependence, Kindness, Nature
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… Adapted from a Scottish folktale in The Fairy Mythology by Thomas … village that stood at the edge of the sea. Now in this village was … made his living from the killing of seals and selling their skins in …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Empathy
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… by Gail Forsyth-Vail, a Tapestry of Faith Toolkit book (Boston: UUA, … 2007). Used with permission. Once there was a little girl named … stars, asking, "What are stars made of? How are they born? Do they die? …Story | By Gail Forsyth-Vail | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide UsTagged as: Animals, Compassion, Education, Empathy, Hinduism, History, Humanism, Interdependence, Kindness, Love, Mothers, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Reason, Unitarian Universalism -
… 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 -
… From the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 10, … to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat … on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and …Handout | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Christianity, Compassion, Empathy -
… 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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… 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 -
… Lyon Fahs … COLORING SHEET … "The Very Short Rule" (PDF) … they would find him in the house of a friend. And the number of people who would come might fill …Story | By Sophia Lyon Fahs | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful WelcomeTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Anti-Oppression, Christianity, Empathy, Good, Human Rights, Interdependence, Justice, Kindness, Relationships, Spiritual Practice -
… 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
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… After many years of being out of shape, he decided it was time to do something about the state of his body. With great …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit in PracticeTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Acceptance, Caring, Challenge, Change, Commitment, Community, Despair, Empathy, Friendship, Health, Unitarian Universalism -
… One of the reasons Muhammad was able to get … wise and just. Here is an example of a problem he was asked to solve. Mecca found the walls of the holy building, the …Story | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating HomeTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Change, Compromise, Conflict, Connections, Democracy, Direct Experience, Empathy, Family, Home, Islam, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Relationships -
… Muslim. I believe in pluralism. In the Holy Quran, God tells us, ''I … know one another a reality. In my office hangs Norman Rockwell's illustration "Freedom of Worship." A Muslim holding a …Story | By Eboo Patel | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Conscience, Empathy, Islam, Multiculturalism, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Anti-Racism, Religious Pluralism, Multiculturalism
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… … Materials for Activity … A copy of the story, "Crossing the Finish Line … share their interpretations of the story and relate it to their …Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects UsTagged as: Caring, Compassion, Empathy, Kindness -
… Once upon a time, in a land to the east, a Dervish holy man and … they saw a great huge cloud of dust rising in the distance. They … called to the carriage: "May all of your deepest desires be …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide UsTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Anger, Empathy, Forgiveness, Islam, Kindness, Love
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… de Mello e Souza, 1895-1975), a mathematician from Brazil who also … a journey through the mountains of Persia on camel back. (Leader — … characters on camel back outside of the theater.) They came after a …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Anger, Choice, Empathy, Forgiveness, Friendship, Grace, Kindness, Letting Go, Love, Reconciliation
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… Decide how you will form groups of three (or four). Distribute paper … to each participant. … Description of Activity … Tell the children this is an opportunity …Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Windows and MirrorsTagged as: Caring, Empathy, Sacrifice