Faith Curricula Library: Tapestry of Faith: The New UU: A Program for Welcoming Newcomers to Unitarian Universalist Congregations

Leader Resource 1: Sentence Starters

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Tapestry is Sunsetting

The UUA is no longer updating Tapestry of Faith programs.


Part of The New UU

Print out the incomplete sentences, enlarged to at least 16-point type. Cut the pages into strips, with one incomplete sentence on each strip. Select sentences most appropriate to your congregation, and/or add some of your own. Fold strips of paper and put them in a small basket or bowl. Provide a few more than the number of participants you anticipate. If necessary, duplicate some phrases to have enough for all participants and facilitators.

These workshops have…

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I look forward to…

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In recent weeks, I have connected with…

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Membership in a religious congregation…

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In my life, church has meant…

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Connections in this congregation…

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What surprised me about this congregation…

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What I have come to value about this congregation…

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In this congregation, I hope I find…

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This congregation reminds me of…

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Worship in this congregation…

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Religious Education in this congregation…

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Social Justice in this congregation…

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Religion requires…

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Religion offers…

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I hope to get involved in this congregation through…

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Coming to this congregation…

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From this series of workshops, I have learned…

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My favorite workshop activity…

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I still don’t understand…