Alphabetical List of All Resources: T - Z
UUA indicates that the resource is available at the Unitarian Universalist Association Bookstore.- Teaching
for Change: A catalog of multicultural education resources
(Network
of Educators on the Americas, P.O. Box 73038, Washington, DC
20056-3038;
202-238-2379.)
- Teaching
Tolerance: National education project dedicated to helping
teachers
foster social and economic justice, respect, and understanding
in the classroom
and beyond. Publishes a semi-annual magazine.
(Southern Poverty Law Center, 400
Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL
36104.)
- The Epic of Unitarianism: Original Writings from the History of
Liberal Religion: This collection of writings spanning the
16th through
the 20th centuries provides a rich portrait of early
Unitarian thought. 176 pp.
UUA.
- The Gift of Faith: Tending the Spiritual Lives of Children:
Celebrates the importance of religious community, both as a support for
parents
and as an environment in which the spirituality of children can
flourish.
Revised edition includes a new preface, a new chapter about
the home, and
rituals for marking the events in children's lives as
religious occasions. 128
pp. By Jeanne Harrison Nieuwejaar UUA.
- The Larger Faith: A Short History of American Universalism:
Covers the the first gathering in 1793 of people who called themselves
"Universalists" to the 1961 merger with the American Unitarian
Association to
present-day UUism. Addresses the struggles of a new
religion, women pioneers,
early missionary efforts, involvement with
social concerns and the founding of a
theological school. Includes
bibliography, appendices and an index. 168 pp. By
Charles A. Howe UUA.
- The Larger Message: Universalist Religious Education's Response to
Theological and Cultural Challenges 1790-1930: Reveals the
story of
Universalist’s significant and vital religious education work
before joining
Unitarians. Universalists were part of the first Sunday
schools to be
established in America through their work with the First
Day Schools in
Philadelphia in 1970. By Elizabeth Strong UUA.
- The Long Challenge: The Empowerment Controversy 1967-1977:
A look back at the conflict between African American and white UUs that
exposed
deep tensions which remain with us today. In this personal and
provocative book,
Carpenter raises challenges that go to the heart of
liberal religion. Includes
introduction by UUA President Bill Sinkford.
Carpenter has been a UU minister
since 1958. 110 pp. By Victor
Carpenter UUA.
- The Parent Trilogy: Three Programs for UU Parents and Other
Adults: Three adult RE curricula: Being a UU Parent offers
five
sessions and 17 handouts on theology and real-life child rearing.
Parents as
Resident Theologians includes six sessions and 12 readings
to help parents and
kids explore together their beliefs about God,
prayer and other religious
issues. Parents as Social Justice Educators
provides six sessions on values
clarification and how to talk about
social issues. 104 pp. By Roberta and
Christopher Nelson UUA.
- The Premise and the Promise: The Story of the Unitarian Universalist
Association: In readable, accessible prose, highlighted with
material
culled from more than 60 interviews, Ross weaves a compelling
institutional tale
of two like-minded but separate religious bodies
electing to unite and move into
the future together. Features important
figures in Unitarian and Universalist
history, highlights key leaders
in the consolidation process and chronicles
significant aspects of the
work of the UUA since 1961. 248pp. By Warren A. Ross
UUA.
- The Prophetic Imperative: Social Gospel in Theory and Practice,
Second Edition: Fresh look at the role of social justice work
within
the UU denomination. Offers a historical review of
justice-making in UUism,
explores the connections between spirituality
and social action, and provides
vital advice and models to help
congregations mobilize for justice work. 208 pp.
On-line study guide
http://www.uua.org/re/curriculum/pimperative.pdf. By Richard
S.
Gilbert Richard S. Gilbert UUA.
- The Unitarian Controversy: Essays on American Unitarian
History: Nine essays chronicle a key period in early American
Unitarian
history (1805-1835), when a liberal wing gradually split off
from the
congregational churches of the Standing Order of Massachusetts
to become a
separate denomination. 256 pp. By Conrad Wright UUA.
- The Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide: With a new
introduction by UUA President Sinkford, this edition includes essays on
our
faith, heritage, worship, religious education, ministry and
important dates in
UU history. Classic resource for visitors and new
members. 120pp. By William
Sinkford UUA.
- Three Prophets of Religious Liberalism: Channing, Emerson, Parker,
Second Edition: Three landmark addresses in the history of
American
Unitarianism in one convenient volume. Edited by one of the
leading UU
historians. William Ellery Channing's "Unitarian
Christianity," Ralph Waldo
Emerson's "Divinity School Address" and
Theodore Parker's "The Transient and
Permanent in Christianity." Second
edition. 160 pp. UUA.
- Together and Equal: Fostering Cooperative Play and Promoting Gender
Equity in Early Childhood Programs: This handbook is a
treasure of
ideas, examples, activities, and resources to promote
gender equity and
cooperation. By Carol Schlank and Barbara Metzger
- Unitarian Universalism: An Heretical History: Video
overview of the history of Unitarianism and Universalism, from their
roots 2,000
years ago to the merger of 1961. Sketches, paintings and
photographs enhance the
lively narrative, which touches on the stories
of Francis Dávid, Joseph
Priestley, Susan B. Anthony and many others.
VHS 30 mins. UUA.
- Unitarians and Universalists: The compelling story of two
faiths that were finally united. Contains thorough biographical
dictionary. 384
pp By David Robinson UUA.
- Universalism in America: A Documentary History of a Liberal
Faith: Selected writings from some of the most influential
persons in
Universalism, 1741 to 1961, plus incisive commentaries. 304
pp. By Ernest
Cassara UUA.
- Walking Together: Polity and Participation in UU Churches:
The history of church autonomy in the Unitarian and Universalist
traditions. 176
pp. By Conrad Wright UUA.
- What Are You? Voices of Mixed-Race Young People: In-depth
interviews with 80 mixed-race young people. In their own words they
address
issues such as dating, family life, prejudice from white and
minority groups,
and identity struggles. At the same time, they
celebrate the unique hope and
possibility that come from living life in
multicolors and multicultures. By
Pearl Fuyo Gaskins
- With Purpose and Principle: Essays About the Seven
Principles: A short history of the Principles and Purposes
plus essays
on each Principle. A resource for new members and for those
seeking insight into
this essential piece of living tradition. 128 pp.
- With Purpose and Principle: Essays About the Seven
Principles: A short history of the Principles and Purposes
plus essays
on each Principle. A resource for new members and for those
seeking insight into
this essential piece of living tradition. 128 pp.
- Witness
for Justice: A weekly e-mail list and column that appears
in many
community newspapers nationwide. Articles are also online. (UCC
Commission for
Racial Justice, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH
44145-1110; (216) 736-3704.)
- Women's Educational
Media: This national organization produces documentary
films and
videos that offer a perspective on economic and social
justice to inspire
diverse audiences to put their values into action.
Videos include It's
Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in
School and That's a Family!
Resource for Kids on Family
Diversity.
- World of Difference: Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith: Provides workshops, videos and materials to help parents raise non-biased, non-prejudiced children, focusing on developing positive inter-group relations. (823 United National Plaza, New York, NY 10017; (212) 490-2525.)
Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008.
