DIALOGUE ON THE SHARED VALUES OF SERVICE Goals of the dialogue To help participants discover the shared value of service across different religious traditions through text, storytelling, and action….

This article originally appeared the Fall 2008 issue of UU World magazine. I’ve always felt that Unitarian Universalism could have a unique role in the interfaith world, but the significance of this calling was made clear to me on September 11, 2001….

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.

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…

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…

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?…

“Standing on the Side of Love” lyrics by Reverend Jason Shelton, as included in the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Singing the Journey: A Supplement to Singing the Living Tradition. Copyright 2004 by Yelton Rhodes Music. Used by permission. The promise of the Spirit: Faith, hope and love…

Baha’i Tradition on Service (from Abdu’l-Baha, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Baha) One amongst His Teachings is this, that love and good faith must so dominate the human heart that men will regard the stranger as a familiar friend, the malefactor as one of their own, the alien even as a…

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?…

“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…

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

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…

Adapt the sample press release to publicize the interfaith service project. Format it to include the congregation’s letterhead. Once you fill out the details, you may fax, mail, or email the press release to the local media (newspapers, radio stations, television stations, etc.)….

Websites and online programs Stop Bullying website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Committee for Children, creator of the “Second Step” violence prevention program Pacer Center’s Teens Against Bullying National Crime Prevention Council’s Anti-Cyberbullying Campaign Books Don’t…

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,…