What Moves Us

Beautiful orange sunset over a deep blue ocean. — Tapestry is Sunsetting

The UUA is no longer updating Tapestry of Faith programs.

By Thandeka

This program peels back the doctrine-rich theological language that can prevents us from affirming our faith experiences with one another and in the wider world. Through shared direct experiences and reflection exercises, readings and lessons, and ethical deliberations, What Moves Us creates an adult faith journey for Unitarian Universalists who want to preach and teach what they already experience but have not been able to articulate: the spiritual power of our faith.

Acknowledgments
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I would like to express deepest appreciation to Judith A. Frediani and Sarah Gibb Millspaugh for believing in this theological project from its very inception. Deepest gratitude to Gail Forsyth-Vail for her wise judgment and keen critiques as I worked through early drafts of this program. Very…
Preface
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As a longtime religious educator and a parent of three young adult Unitarian Universalists, I have long been aware of the need for faith development materials that provide a framework for deep and longtime Unitarian Universalists to engage in theological reflection, not as an intellectual exercis…
Introduction
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The Program Almost universally among [Unitarian Universalists], personal experience is considered the most important source of religious conviction….
Program Structure
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Each workshop provides a five-step structure. First, participants hear a faith story disclosing what emotionally moved one of our spiritual forebears….
Leader Guidelines
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It is very helpful for leaders to prepare by reading through and reflecting on Workshop 10, Thandeka, to gain understanding of the author’s Unitarian Universalist Theology of Personal Experience. This theological frame determines the approach she uses to engage with the lives and work of those…
Implementation
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The workshops of What Moves Us are designed to be use sequentially and completely. Yet, every congregation has its own culture and its own way of scheduling adult programming. If you choose to abbreviate the program by eliminating some workshops, we strongly recommend presenting the 20th and 21st…
Before You Start
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Determine the calendar schedule for workshops. Once you have determined your program, choose dates and times for all the workshops. Enter the information in the congregational calendar. Invite participants. Make an effort to personally invite individuals to participate. If appropriate, also use…
Facilitator Feedback Form
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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. Please forward your feedback to: Faith Development Office Ministries and Faith Development Unitarian Universalist Association 25 Beacon…
Participant Feedback Form
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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. Please forward your feedback to: Faith Development Office Ministries and Faith Development Unitarian Universalist Association 25 Beacon…
Principles and Sources
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Unitarian Universalist Principles …
Workshop 1: George de Benneville
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Workshop 2: Charles Chauncy
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Workshop 3: Hosea Ballou
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Workshop 4: William Ellery Channing
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Workshop 5: Margaret Fuller
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Workshop 6: Sophia Lyon Fahs
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Workshop 7: James Luther Adams
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Workshop 9: William F. Schulz
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Workshop 10: Thandeka
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Handouts in What Moves Us
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Leader Resources in What Move Us
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Stories in What Moves Us
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