Originally published in USA Today. Used by permission. "I hate pizza day at school," my nephew announced at my family's annual holiday dinner. That sounded strange coming from a 14-year-old boy, so I asked for an explanation. "Well, there's only two kinds—cheese and pepperoni. Once, when all the...

Prepared by the 2003 UUA Cultural (Mis) Appropriations Ad Hoc Committee, Judith A. Frediani, chair.This is a comprehensive set of questions to consider when potentially integrating culture specific practices into Unitarian Universalist worship and teaching. Motivation Why am I doing this?...

1. Which is the third largest religion (in number of adherents) in the world? a. Atheism/Agnosticism b. Judaism c. Hinduism d. Buddhism 2. True or False: Unitarian Universalism resulted from the merger of two religions — Unitarianism and Universalism — that were both more than 200 years olds. 3.

Provided by the Interfaith Youth Core. Used by permission.Faith Communities Faith communities are an important resource because their members and leaders already recognize the role of religion in city life and as an inspiration to service. Additionally, faith communities are already organized,...

Potential Allies Who do I know? Who should I know?...

From the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 10, Verses 25-37; New Revised Standard Version. Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he said, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law?...

At the opening of Unitarian Universalist worship services, many congregations light a flame inside a chalice. This flaming chalice has become a well-known symbol of our denomination. It unites our members in worship and symbolizes the spirit of our work. The flaming chalice combines two...

"Where Do We Come From?" by Brian Tate, as included in the Unitarian Universalist Association's Singing the Journey: A Supplement to Singing the Living Tradition. Copyright 1999 by Brian Tate. Used by permission.Lyrics Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going? Sing in a three-part...

From Article II, Section C-2.1 of the Bylaws of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations.We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote The inherent worth and dignity of every person; Justice, equity and compassion in human...

This list was created by the youth and adult trainers at the Unitarian Universalist Youth Leadership Development Conference Training in 2004. One who recognizes personal limitations and asks for help when needed. The "entertainer," the "informer," the "quiet commander," the person who pushes the...

Print the artwork on one side of a sheet of paper and the text on the other side. Charles H. Lawson is a self-taught artist serving a life sentence at Graterford Prison....

I want to be an ally to _____________________________________________. Phase 8: Date What action do you want to take? What resources or materials do you need and how will you get them? What hazards or risks are involved? What obstacles might you encounter and how will you overcome them? What...

I want to be an ally to _____________________________________________. Phase 7 Date What action do you want to take? What resources or materials do you need and how will you get them? What hazards or risks are involved? What obstacles might you encounter and how will you overcome them?...

For pronunciation of these words, refer to the Forvo website. How do you say "joy" in... Spanish — "alegria" (spoken by youth and children in Spain, Central America and South America) German — "Freude" (spoken by youth and children in Germany, Poland and Austria) Portugeuse — "alegria" (spoken...

I want to be an ally to _____________________________________________. Phase 6: Date What action do you want to take? What resources or materials do you need and how will you get them? What hazards or risks are involved? What obstacles might you encounter and how will you overcome them? What...

Find someone who believes that they are hurt by environmental injustice. Who is the person? How has, or might, this individual be hurt? Find someone who believes that he/she might benefit from environmental injustice. Who is the person? How might the person benefit?...

I want to be an ally to _____________________________________________. Phase 5: Date What action do you want to take? What resources or materials do you need and how will you get them? What hazards or risks are involved? What obstacles might you encounter and how will you overcome them? What...

I want to be an ally to _____________________________________________. Phase 4: Date What action do you want to take? What resources or materials do you need and how will you get them? What hazards or risks are involved? What obstacles might you encounter and how will you overcome them? What...

Youth should rate their Abundance/Scarcity on a scale of 1 (scarce) to 5 (abundant) 1. Access to food 2. Freedom to make decisions about what you wear 3. Friends 4. Freedom to make decisions about how you use your time 5. Financial independence 6. Access to health care 7....

I want to be an ally to _____________________________________________. Phase 3: Date What action do you want to take? What resources or materials do you need and how will you get them? What hazards or risks are involved? What obstacles might you encounter and how will you overcome them? What...