Faith Curricula Library: Tapestry of Faith: What Moves Us: A Unitarian Universalist Theology Program for Adults

Activity 2: The Story of Hosea Ballou's Conversion

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Part of What Moves Us: Unitarian Universalist Theology

Activity time: 10 minutes

Materials for Activity

Preparation for Activity

  • Review the story so you can present it effectively.
  • Copy the story for all participants.
  • Read the Ballou Family entry in the online Dictionary of Unitarian and Universalist Biography.

Description of Activity

Distribute copies of the story, “Hosea Ballou’s Conversion.” Read the story aloud.