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  • A colorful illustrated map titled “Community Building Map to Deeper Joy” lies on a wooden table. The map shows a fantasy-style landscape with labeled locations connected by winding rivers and paths. Also on the table are dice and a character sheet for the curriculum.
    We come together to understand the map of Deeper Joy.
    Game | By Ember Oak Kelley | November 24, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development
  • A colorful illustrated map titled “Community Building Map to Deeper Joy” lies on a wooden table. The map shows a fantasy-style landscape with labeled locations connected by winding rivers and paths. Also on the table are dice and a character sheet for the curriculum.
    To begin our time together, we must create the characters that we will be using on our journeys in Covenantia.
    Game | By Ember Oak Kelley | November 24, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development
  • A colorful illustrated map titled “Community Building Map to Deeper Joy” lies on a wooden table. The map shows a fantasy-style landscape with labeled locations connected by winding rivers and paths. Also on the table are dice and a character sheet for the curriculum.
    26 prepared sessions to facilitate your group through the “Journeys of Deeper Joy” curriculum. We highly recommend starting with Journey Zero.
    Curriculum, Game | By Ember Oak Kelley | November 19, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development
  • A wooden tabletop holds objects from the Deeper Joy RPG. At the bottom left is a colorful illustrated map labeled “Community Building Map to Deeper Joy,” showing locations like Healing Springs, Stretching River, Forest of Affirmation, and Covenant Lighthouse. Two white six-sided dice lie near the center. On the right, an open book titled “Lorekeeper’s Notes” shows a drawing of a whimsical airship. Golden sparkles float above the scene, adding a magical feel. In the top left is a character sheet
    In Journey Zero we orient ourselves for the Journeys ahead by practicing storytelling together using improv techniques.
    Curriculum, Game | By Ember Oak Kelley | November 19, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development
  • On a wooden table, two white dice sit beside an open book titled “Lorekeeper’s Notes.” The left page shows a colorful illustration of a whimsical airship with lantern-like features. The right page displays a bordered character sheet labeled “Journeys of Deeper Joy Character Profile,” with spaces to fill in name, group role, style, motivation, special item, and description. Golden sparkles float above, giving the scene a magical atmosphere.
    All the information you need to facilitate your group through the Journeys of Deeper Joy Roleplaying Game.
    Curriculum, Game, Leader Resource | By Ember Oak Kelley | November 19, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development
  • A wooden tabletop holds objects from the Deeper Joy RPG. At the bottom left is a colorful illustrated map labeled “Community Building Map to Deeper Joy,” showing locations like Healing Springs, Stretching River, Forest of Affirmation, and Covenant Lighthouse. Two white six-sided dice lie near the center. On the right, an open book titled “Lorekeeper’s Notes” shows a drawing of a whimsical airship. Golden sparkles float above the scene, adding a magical feel. In the top left is a character sheet
    A comprehensive listing of materials needed for all versions of the Journeys of Deeper Joy Role Playing Game.
    Curriculum, Game | November 19, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development
  • A wooden tabletop holds objects from the Deeper Joy RPG. At the bottom left is a colorful illustrated map labeled “Community Building Map to Deeper Joy,” showing locations like Healing Springs, Stretching River, Forest of Affirmation, and Covenant Lighthouse. Two white six-sided dice lie near the center. On the right, an open book titled “Lorekeeper’s Notes” shows a drawing of a whimsical airship. Golden sparkles float above the scene, adding a magical feel. In the top left is a character sheet
    Engage your UU community with an RPG that blends imaginative roleplaying with reflection and community-building for all ages. Embark on journeys in the world of Covenantia, and explore what it means to live out our UU values.
    Curriculum, Game | By Ember Oak Kelley | November 19, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Community, Covenant, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Living Our Faith, Playfulness
  • The Forest of Affirmation is brimming with positivity. The trees whisper words of encouragement, and the air is filled with a sweet scent. The abundant trees indicate a place rich in support and affirmation.
    Parameters: Any number, in person or online. You'll need materials for making care packages and artwork, envelope and stamp money. Choose someone outside the gathering who could use extra love and send them a care package.
    Activity | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
  • The Forest of Affirmation is brimming with positivity. The trees whisper words of encouragement, and the air is filled with a sweet scent. The abundant trees indicate a place rich in support and affirmation.
    Parameters: Any number, in person. Participants contribute to shared purpose, express gratitude, and honor community bonds by contributing a meaningful medium, such as sand, to a shared container at the beginning of the event then taking some from the shared container at the end of the event.
    Activity | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
  • The Forest of Affirmation is brimming with positivity. The trees whisper words of encouragement, and the air is filled with a sweet scent. The abundant trees indicate a place rich in support and affirmation.
    Parameters: Any number, in person. You'll need warm water and individual containers; option to include soap and lotion. Participants practice self-care, expressing tenderness, and experiencing humility by washing their own or another's feet.
    Activity | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
  • The Forest of Affirmation is brimming with positivity. The trees whisper words of encouragement, and the air is filled with a sweet scent. The abundant trees indicate a place rich in support and affirmation.
    Parameters: any number, in person or online. Participants build confidence by receiving affirmation and widening self-understanding as others share what they notice about them or offering a blessing for them.
    Activity | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
  • The Forest of Affirmation is brimming with positivity. The trees whisper words of encouragement, and the air is filled with a sweet scent. The abundant trees indicate a place rich in support and affirmation.
    Parameters: 6+, in person or online. Receive appreciation, share kindness, and strengthen connections as participants rotate around concentric circles sharing meaningful compliments with one another.
    Activity | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
  • The Forest of Affirmation is brimming with positivity. The trees whisper words of encouragement, and the air is filled with a sweet scent. The abundant trees indicate a place rich in support and affirmation.
    Parameters: 4+, in person or online. If group is large, divide into smaller groups. Participants celebrate each other after coming up with a cheer together.
    Game | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
  • The blue, sheltered Bonding Harbor is where boats are anchored, symbolizing a place of safety, connection, and community bonding. It’s a snug spot for bonding with fellow adventurers and sharing tales of the high seas.
    Parameters: any number, in person or online. Paper and writing utensils needed for the variation. Explore identity and begin sharing personal stories as participants say their name and a way to remember their name or something special about it.
    Game | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
  • The blue, sheltered Bonding Harbor is where boats are anchored, symbolizing a place of safety, connection, and community bonding. It’s a snug spot for bonding with fellow adventurers and sharing tales of the high seas.
    Parameters: 3+, in person or online. Paper, writing utensils or skribbl.io needed. There are speaking, art and writing versions of this game. Participants build a story together one sentence or picture at a time.
    Game | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
  • The blue, sheltered Bonding Harbor is where boats are anchored, symbolizing a place of safety, connection, and community bonding. It’s a snug spot for bonding with fellow adventurers and sharing tales of the high seas.
    Parameters: any number, in person or online. Appreciate beauty and collaborate on meaning making as participants find objects to add to a tableau and create a story about it.
    Activity | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
  • The blue, sheltered Bonding Harbor is where boats are anchored, symbolizing a place of safety, connection, and community bonding. It’s a snug spot for bonding with fellow adventurers and sharing tales of the high seas.
    Parameters: 4+, in person. Practice listening, choose when to lead or follow, and coordinate as a group as participants add layers of sound to a group rhythm.
    Activity | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
  • Imara Jones, a Black person with long braids, speaking at a podium during the 2025 UUA General Assembly in Baltimore. Behind them, a starry “MEET THE MOMENT” backdrop is lit with geometric patterns, with plants and a near
    We’re thrilled to share a new Welcoming Religious Education Study Guide inspired by Imara Jones’s 2025 Ware Lecture at General Assembly: “Love at the Center: Defending Trans Lives and Democracy.”
    Study Guide | November 13, 2025 | From Uplift
    Tagged as: #LGBTQ, 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Gender Justice, LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, Transphobia, Unitarian Universalism
  • Right in the heart of the map, the Healing Springs bubble with magical, clear blue waters. Surrounded by lush greenery, this tranquil area is the perfect spot for a refreshing dip, suggesting a place of rejuvenation and healing
    Parameters: Any number, in person or online. Notice how your environment shapes mood and practice practical self-care as the group 1) identifies a list of factors that affect feelings and moods 2) reflect on what they can change and how to cope with what they can't change.
    October 31, 2025 | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development
  • Dramatic cliffs towering above the crashing waves. The Cliffs of Exclusivity suggest the danger and challenges of exclusivity.
    Parameters: 4+, in person. Practice teamwork, reflect on communication, and explore leadership as everyone lowers a light object to the ground without anyone losing contact.
    October 31, 2025 | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development