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NARRATOR: Martin Luther was born in 1483 in what is now Germany. He was christened in the Roman Catholic Church, like everyone else in the Holy Roman Empire, which stretched through most of Europe at the time. He received his doctorate in theology from Wittenberg University in 1512. Five years...Story | By Greta Anderson | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building BridgesTagged as: ChristianityCurriculum page -
Adapted from Christian scripture, New Revised Standard Version.Jesus of Nazareth, baby of a poor Jewish family, was born in a stable in Bethlehem in the region of Galilee. His parents, Mary and Joseph, had traveled there as required by law for the Roman census....Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building BridgesCurriculum page
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Lydia Maria Child is not as famous now as she was when she lived— famous as a radical and reformer, a brilliant thinker and author, and a tireless advocate for oppressed members of society, specifically Native Americans, children, Africans and African Americans held in slavery, and women. Lydia...Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building BridgesTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Earth-Centered, Justice, Race/Ethnicity, UnitarianismCurriculum page
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Based on a European Jewish folk tale.Once there was a woman who lived in a simple village. She had a simple life, with few needs. One night, she had a dream. She dreamed a treasure was buried under a bridge far away, in the capital city. The dream did not feel like a dream at all....Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building BridgesTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Faith, Religion, Spirituality, TruthCurriculum page
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A man walking across a field encountered a tiger. The man fled, running as fast as he could go, with the tiger chasing fiercely after him. The man came to the edge of the field. It was a cliff! He leaned over the edge of the cliff, grabbed a vine, and swung down against the cliff face. The tiger...Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building BridgesTagged as: BuddhismCurriculum page
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The name "Buddha" means "enlightened one" or "awakened one." However, the founder of the Buddhist religion was not born enlightened. He was born Siddhartha Gautama, son of King Suddodana and Queen Maya, rulers of Kapilavastu, India, in the foothills of the Himalayas in 566 BCE....Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building BridgesTagged as: BuddhismCurriculum page
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Nan-in, a Japanese master during the Meiji era, welcomed into his home a university professor who had asked to see him. The professor arrived, answered the master's simple, polite greeting with a brusque, arrogant reply, and strode past him into the house....Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building BridgesCurriculum page
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In the abode of the great god Indra, king of heaven, hangs a wondrous vast net, much like a spider's web in intricacy and loveliness. At each node of the net hangs a single jewel.Story | By Mary K. Isaacs | October 27, 2011 (reviewed August 2025) | For High School, Families, Multigenerational | From Faith Curricula LibraryTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), InterdependenceCurriculum page -
From The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1989, 1995 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Genesis, Chapter 12, Verses 1-9 1 Now the Lord said to Abram, "Go from your country and your kindred an...Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building BridgesTagged as: Covenant, HopeCurriculum page
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Based on a story of indigenous people of Australia/New Zealand.There was a time when everything was still. All the spirits of the Earth were asleep—or almost all. The great Sun Mother was awake, and as she opened her eyes a warm ray of light spread out toward the sleeping Earth. "Ah!" the Sun...Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building BridgesTagged as: EarthCurriculum page
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Mother Earth, unable to bear the burden of the sins committed by evil kings and rulers, appealed to Brahma, the Creator, for help. Brahma prayed to Supreme Lord Vishnu, who assured Brahma that Vishnu himself would soon be born on earth to annihilate tyrannical forces....Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building BridgesTagged as: HinduismCurriculum page
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Every religion has factions that disagree about "doctrine"—that is, the official beliefs of that religion. Even ours. Even though Unitarian Universalism is a free religion without a set doctrine or creed, there are plenty of ways to disagree about what it means to be a UU. One such disagreement...Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Belief, Brokenness, Caring, Community, History, Inclusion, Multiculturalism, Multiculturalism, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Religion, Religious Pluralism, Unitarian Universalism, UnitarianismCurriculum page -
A retelling of a Sufi wisdom tale. Once there was a woman who prayed to understand what path she should take in life. One night, after praying, she dreamed of walking in the woods. The next day, she journeyed to the woods, searching for the answer to her prayers. It was quiet and peaceful....Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Animals, Caring, Compassion, Discernment, Generosity, Islam, Limitations, ServiceCurriculum page
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Jenkin Lloyd Jones and the Abraham Lincoln Center" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to present it effectively. Optional: Review the Workshop 1 story "A Chorus of Faith," which also mentions Jenkin Lloyd Jones.Activity | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsCurriculum page
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Activity time: 45 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Paper and pens/pencils Preparation for Activity Write a sample haiku to share with the group on newsprint, and post. Create your own haiku or use one of the samples below. Description of Activity Participants reflect on...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsCurriculum page
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Writing paper and envelopes Pens and pencils Postage stamps Preparation for Activity Designate a co-leader to send participants' letters to them at the future date you have chosen. Description of Activity Participants write a letter to themselves,...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsCurriculum page
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Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape A roll of mural paper, 4 feet wide and 12 feet long Magazines with illustrations of people from different faith traditions Photographs, newspaper clippings, and other memorabilia from the interfaith service event...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsCurriculum page
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Fox and the Lion" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to present it effectively. Optional: Copy the story for all participants. Description of Activity Tell or read the story. Or, distribute copies to...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsCurriculum page
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Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Note cards, pens, and addresses of interfaith service partners Optional: Mementos from the interfaith service event, such as flyers, photos, paintbrushes, or tools Preparation for Activity Post blank newsprint....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsCurriculum page
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Optional: Tambourines, drums, and other percussion instruments Preparation for Activity Familiari...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsCurriculum page