Love Surrounds Us
Tapestry is Sunsetting
The UUA is no longer updating Tapestry of Faith programs.
By Christy Olson, Lynn Kerr
© 2010, 2017
At the core of our Unitarian Universalist community are our seven Principles. The Principles encompass all the ingredients of a good and faith-filled life based on equality, freedom, peace, acceptance, truth, care, and love. This program explores all the Principles in the context of Beloved Community of family/home, school, neighborhood. Participants engage in activities that emphasize the love they feel in community.
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Introduction to Love Surrounds UsFrom Love Surrounds Us
The Program “It is not a matter of thinking a great deal but of loving a great deal, so do whatever arouses you most to love.” —St. Teresa of Avila, The Interior Castle (1575) At the core of our Unitarian Universalist community are our seven Principles. The Principles encompass all the…
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Leader GuidelinesFrom Love Surrounds Us
Being organized enough to be flexible is a good way to prepare for Love Surrounds Us. Try to memorize songs and chants ahead of time. Read stories through at least once so your storytelling has a good flow. Providing smooth transitions for young children builds their trust….
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ImplementationFrom Love Surrounds Us
There is a huge developmental difference between children entering kindergarten and those finishing first grade. Keep this in mind when you choose activities. Read the Including All Participants sections for ways to adapt to developmental stages.
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Before You StartFrom Love Surrounds Us
You will need to assemble or order a few materials in advance. If you plan to use the activities below, follow through with the ordering or preparation suggested. Session/Activity Advance Preparation Session 1, Opening Obtain dowels (or pony tail elastics) and 1/8-inch ribbon in seven colors to…
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ResourcesFrom Love Surrounds Us
From InSpirit, the UUA Book and Gift Shop The Gift of Faith:Tending the Spiritual Lives of Children by Jeanne Harrison Nieuwejaar 2nd edition (Boston: Skinner House Books, 2002) On the UUA website Spirituality and the Arts in Children’s Programming is by Dr….
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Facilitator Feedback FormFrom Love Surrounds Us
We welcome your critique of this program, as well as your suggestions. Thank you for your feedback! Your input improves programs for all of our congregations….
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Participant Feedback FormFrom Love Surrounds Us
We welcome your critique of this program, as well as your suggestions. Thank you for your feedback! Your input improves programs for all of our congregations….
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Principles and SourcesFrom Love Surrounds Us
There are seven principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote: The inherent worth and dignity of every person; Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; A free and responsible…
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Session 1: Love Surrounds UsFrom Love Surrounds Us
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Session 2: Love Surrounds Us SharingFrom Love Surrounds Us
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Session 4: ForgivenessFrom Love Surrounds Us
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Session 5: Love Surrounds Us Without BoundariesFrom Love Surrounds Us
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Session 6: AcceptanceFrom Love Surrounds Us
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Session 7: Love Surrounds Us in RitualFrom Love Surrounds Us
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Session 8: Love Surrounds Us in Our HistoryFrom Love Surrounds Us
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Session 9: Love Surrounds Us in Our SearchFrom Love Surrounds Us
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Session 10: Our Words MatterFrom Love Surrounds Us
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Session 12: A Peaceful and Fair WorldFrom Love Surrounds Us
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Session 13: Peaceful ChoicesFrom Love Surrounds Us
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Session 14: Love Surrounds Us in NatureFrom Love Surrounds Us
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Session 15: Caring for the EarthFrom Love Surrounds Us
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Session 16: Our UU PrinciplesFrom Love Surrounds Us
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Stories in Love Surrounds UsFrom Love Surrounds Us
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Handouts in Love Surrounds UsFrom Love Surrounds Us
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Leader Resources in Love Surrounds UsFrom Love Surrounds Us
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