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Unitarian Universalist Sixth Principle We believe in working for a peaceful, fair, and free world. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.Handout | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us -
The gods, too, are fond of a joke. — Edward Albee, from Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf DURING TODAY'S WORKSHOP... We read humorous poems and played a game based on apple allusions. We heard UU jokes and thought about the roles stereotypes and put-downs play in humor. We also asked ourselves what...Taking It Home | October 27, 2011 | For Families | From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry -
A story of Dorothea Dix (1802-1887), Unitarian teacher and social reformer. "Finish eating your supper, Anna," said Florence. "We mustn't be late to school." Anna nodded and ate another spoonful of soup. She was happy to get a piece of potato in the warm salty broth, instead of only cabbage....Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Activism, Change, Class, Commitment, Education, Human Rights, Justice, Poverty, Privilege, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Service -
Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Poster - Sixth Principle Crayons and/or color markers Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 1 for all participants. Set crayons/markers at work tables....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us -
Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Role Play Flowers Leader Resource 2, Role Play Situations Green construction paper A basket Masking tape or sticky tack Preparation for Activity Print out two copies of Leader Resource 1....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Barn School, Free School" Optional: "Barn School, Free School" coloring sheet, and crayons Preparation for Activity Read the story several times; it has a lot of conversation. Practice using differing voices for each character.Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Although the story of the creation of the world is the first story that appears in the Torah, it was one of the later additions to the body of scripture, added after the Jewish people had returned home from their exile in Babylon....Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures -
Dorothea Dix Two books include Breaking the Chains: The Crusade of Dorothea Lynde Dix by Penny Colman (ASJA Press, 2007) and Dorothea Dix: Social Reformer by Barbara Witteman (Bridgestone Books, 2003). Barns A children's book is Tuttle's Red Barn by Richard Michelson (Putnam Juvenile, 2007)....October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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DURING TODAY'S WORKSHOP... We read a few poems about people's experiences during difficult times. We thought about our own tough times. We heard a song about hope and wrote a poem based on all the reflections of the day....Taking It Home | October 27, 2011 | For Families | From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry
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The 11 Principled Commitment workshops provide avenues for growing in faith while nourishing committed partnership. Each workshop connects one of the Unitarian Universalist seven Principles with a broad principle, quality, or attribute that participants can cultivate in their relationship.Curriculum | By Craig Hirshberg, Melanie Davis, Richard Bellingham, Stephanie Haymaker | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Principled Commitment -
Reflecting on the time with your group, how do you feel the participants integrated the sixth Principle? Did they understand that they have choices leading to a peaceful, fair, and free world?...October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 5 minutes Description of Activity Invite everyone to gather in a circle and hold hands....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Materials for Activity Several large cardboard boxes, such as appliance boxes Large roll of plain paper Permanent markers Clear packing tape Tempera paint and a cookie sheet with edges Two chairs A dishpan of soapy water, and towels Preparation for Activity Check the website of the organization...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Session 1, Leader Resource 1, Rote Teaching - Love Surrounds Us Song Indigo cloth for centering table Preparation for...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Preparation for Activity If you have not previously made ribbons sticks or wrist ribbons for each child do it now as per instructions in Session 1, Opening. Place container of ribbon sticks by the door.Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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With my poems, I finally won even my mother. The longest wooing of my life. Marge Piercy DURING TODAY'S SESSION... We drew pictures of our own fairy tale romances. We discussed popular notions of romantic love and our own ideas about what that might look and feel like. We read a poem about lovers...Taking It Home | October 27, 2011 | For Families | From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry
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Choices happen every minute of our day. A choice at a grocery store or a choice of a gift for a loved one shows our values. List the small but important choices you have made today. Next to each item, write the words peace, freedom, or fairness to indicate how that decision connects to the world.October 27, 2011 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: Story — Barn School, Free School 10 Activity 2: Role Play — Daily Choices Help Us Grow 20 Activity 3: Collage — What's in the Barn? 15 Faith in Action: Socks for Tired Feet Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Poster — Sixth...October 27, 2011 | From Love Surrounds Us
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In a world where there is so much to be done, I felt strongly impressed that there must be something for me to do. — Dorothea Dix, 19th-century reformer and Unitarian The sixth Principle, "We believe in working for a peaceful, fair and free world," challenges Unitarian Universalists to make...October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Take a few minutes to talk with your co-facilitator about how the workshop went, using these questions as a guide: What went well? What surprised us as facilitators? Amazed us? Challenged us? How did this workshop strengthen multigenerational community?...October 27, 2011 | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures