Scenario A Christopher comes to school wearing a bright pink hat. Jesse tells him he looks like a queer and should take off the hat. Christopher wants to wear his new hat, and resists….

While religious beliefs and practices vary widely around the world, there is near unanimity among religions, ethical systems, and philosophies that each person should be treated as we all wish to be treated. Here are examples of passages from holy texts and the words of religious leaders that…

Henry David Thoreau I think that we should be… [people] first, and subjects afterward. It is not desirable to cultivate a respect for the law, so much as for the right. — Civil Disobedience [1849] A wise… [person] will not leave the right to the mercy of chance, nor wish it to prevail through…

The Earth spins at 900 miles per hour while coursing through space at 68,400 miles per hour. Human nature is basically good, but sometimes good people do bad things. The nature of the Divine is beyond our understanding. The continents are moving under our feet, about 3 to 6 inches a year….

Who in this congregation… Plays music for services or sings in the choir? Makes coffee, tea, or snacks? Teaches religious education? Greets people as they come in? Helps plan special events? Serves on the board of trustees/board of directors? Helps new people learn about the congregation? Helps…

Scenario A: You really want to play with a friend, who is only available for the next two hours. Your house rules are that you have to finish your homework before you are allowed to play. Scenario B: Two of your good friends are arguing….

1. A two- to six-straw “loom” will work best. Decide how many straws to use; the more straws, the wider a bookmark you will weave. 2. Cut as many pieces of yarn as you have straws, each piece about five inches longer than the straws. 3….

Have children cut cord, embroidery floss, or 1/4-inch ribbon into 24-inch lengths. Knot one end of the cord, to keep beads from slipping off. The knot will be more secure if it is not at the very end of the cord—it can always be trimmed when the bookmark is done. Thread a needle with the cord….

You will need: A large number of paper cranes (see Leader Resource 2) Four chopsticks (or wooden dowels) Approximately three yards of 1/4-inch ribbon A spool of thread, and a needle Scissors Optional: Hot glue gun Directions 1. Tie the chopsticks into the shape of a square, using short pieces of…