This is the story of Theodore Parker, a Unitarian minister who was determined to do whatever he could to end slavery in the United States. His powerful sermons were legendary. This is also the story of Millard Fillmore, whose actions earned him the contempt of Theodore Parker and abolitionists...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Standing on the Side of Love Optional: Standing on the Side of Love pins, tee-shirt, or banner Preparation for Activity Invite someone from your congregation who has been involved with Standing on the Side of Love to join you for...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, Privilege and Oppression Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 2, Privilege and Oppression, for all participants. Optional: Invite someone from your congregation who is active with anti-racism initiatives to join you for this activity.

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Letter to Panelists Preparation for Activity Recruit a panel of people from your congregation who have been involved with social justice. The Social Justice Committee chairperson and minister may be helpful in selecting the panel.

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Action-Reflection Model Pens or pencils Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 1, Action-Reflection Model for participants....

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Theodore Parker and the Crafts" Newsprint, markers, and tape. Preparation for Activity Copy the story "Theodore Parker and the Crafts" for all participants. Write questions for the small groups on newsprint, leaving them covered until the...

Activity time: 15 minutes Description of Activity Invite participants to introduce themselves and present a brief description of their own work with social justice using words such as: In this workshop, we are talking about social justice....

Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Singing the Living Tradition for all participants Optional: Keyboard or other musical accompaniment Preparation for Activity Determine whether you will sing the song or do the reading....

Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook, for all participants Chalice, candle, and lighter, or an LED battery-operated candle Appropriate stand or small table for the chalice Cloth or decorative covering for chali...

Materials for Activity Name tags, durable or single use Bold markers Paper and pen/pencil for sign-up sheet Small table Optional: Refreshments Preparation for Activity If you have not done so already, create a sign-up sheet with columns for name, address, phone, and email information and place it...

"The Wind in Both Ears," by Angus MacLean, in The Wind in Both Ears (Boston: Beacon Press, 1965).Introduce the story by explaining that the author, Angus MacLean was a Universalist, a professor of religious education, and dean of the Theological School at St. Lawrence University. His influence...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Computer with Internet access and a computer projector Optional: Copies of material printed from the Tapestry of Faith website Preparation for Activity Go online and preview these resources: About Tapestry of Faith and Tapestry of Faith PowerPoint...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Letter to Panelists Preparation for Activity Recruit a panel of people from your congregation to discuss their experience of faith development through your religious education offerings. Be sure to include a variety of perspectives.

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Meditation on Formative Stories Chime or bell Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with Leader Resource 1, Meditation on Formative Stories, reading it aloud at a slow pace until you are comfortable with it....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Wind in Both Ears" Preparation for Activity Print the story "The Wind in Both Ears" and prepare to present it. Description of Activity Read or tell the story as directed. Connect the story explicitly to religious education by saying: A...

Activity time: 15 minutes Description of Activity Participants will introduce themselves and describe something they learned in religious education that they still regard as valuable....

Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Singing the Living Tradition for all participants Description of Activity Introduce the Closing with words such as: Our approach to religious education is thoroughly rooted in our approach to religion itself....

Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook, for all participants Chalice, candle, and lighter, or an LED battery-operated candle Appropriate stand or small table for the chalice Cloth or decorative covering for chali...

Materials for Activity Name tags, durable or single use Bold markers Paper and pen/pencil for sign-up sheet Small table Optional: Refreshments Preparation for Activity If you have not done so already, create a sign-up sheet with columns for name, address, phone, and email information and place it...

Read the story aloud, and ask the questions as they come up to encourage interaction and deeper thinking about the concepts. Or, if you are familiar enough with the ideas, tell the story in your own words, being sure to emphasize the four themes: freedom of thought, or noncreedalism; on-going...