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This story is abridged from one published by Hans Christian Anderson in 1844 and translated by H.P. Paull in 1872. (Hans Christian Anderson: Fairy Tales and Stories).It was lovely summer weather in the country. A duck was on her nest, watching for her young brood to hatch. At length one shell...Story | October 27, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew ScripturesTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Animals, Awe, Beauty, Dignity, Direct Experience, Identity, Inclusion, Joy, Kindness, Oppression, Relationships -
Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. — Rachel Carson DURING TODAY'S WORKSHOP... We read the poem "A Nature-Lover Passes" and discussed some of our connections to nature....Taking It Home | October 27, 2011 | For Families | From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry -
It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it....October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us -
Unitarian Universalist Fifth Principle We believe everyone deserves a say about the things that concern them. 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 -
When Ruby Bridges was six years old and in the first grade, just like many other children, she went to a new school. Ruby's school was called William Frantz Elementary School. It was in the City of New Orleans in the state of Louisiana.Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Anger, Anti-Oppression, Children, Conscience, Courage, Inclusion, Justice, Multiculturalism, Multiculturalism, Power, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Race/Ethnicity -
Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Poster - Fifth Principle Crayons and/or color markers Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 1 for all participants. Set crayons/markers at work tables. Description of Activity Distribute the handout. Invite children to think about an...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us -
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
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The glory of youths is their strength, but the beauty of the aged is their grey hair. Proverbs 20:29 DURING TODAY'S WORKSHOP... We searched for beauty in our surroundings and shared what we found....Taking It Home | October 27, 2011 | For Families | From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry
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Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Index cards, scissors, and one-hole punch Colored paper clips, small size Newspapers or magazines with a variety of pictures and words to cut up, scissors (including left-handed scissors), and glue sticks Preparation for Activity Cut index cards in...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Pre-cut, blank greeting cards or plain paper Envelopes Markers Names and addresses of selected card recipients Preparation for Activity Ask a minister or your pastoral care committee for the names and addresses of people who could use a card to che...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint and markers Construction paper in a variety of colors, scissors (including left-handed scissors), and glue Newspapers or magazines with pictures to cut out Preparation for Activity Plan how you will form small groups of three to five and...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Large roll of paper and markers Preparation for Activity Practice singing the song so you can teach it to the children; it uses the tune "Ten Little Children". Write the words to the song on paper in large letters and post....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A small plastic bucket, such as a sand pail Preparation for Activity Gather participants in a seated circle. Keep the bucket within your reach. Description of Activity This activity gives participants an opportunity to think about what they have to...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 "Ruby Bridges, Surrounded by Love" Optional: "Ruby Bridges" coloring sheet, and crayons Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Optional: Download, print, and copy the coloring sheet (PDF)...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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The "suffering servant" passage is often quoted in a Christian context as passage foretelling the coming of the Messiah. This workshop approaches the passage in its own context and on its own terms, not from the meaning later assigned to it by Christian theologians. If you are familiar with this...October 27, 2011 | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures
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Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: The Ugly Duckling 15 Activity 2: Isaiah — Exile and Hope 15 Activity 3: Retelling the Story 10 Activity 4: Explaining Small Group Options 5 Activity 5: Discussion — Option 1 25 Activity 6: It Gets Better — Option 2 25 Activity 7:...October 27, 2011 | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures
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Think about participants who participated in the session today. Did they understand what a gift is? Were participants able to identify gifts they have? Was this a positive experience for all of the participants?...October 27, 2011 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Despair? Did someone say despair was a question in the world? Well, then listen to the sons of those who have known little else if you wish to know the resiliency of this thing you would so quickly resign to mythhood, this thing called the human spirit. — Lorraine Hansberry (1930 — 1965),...October 27, 2011 | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures
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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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Breathe-in experience, breathe-out poetry. — Muriel Rukeyser DURING TODAY'S WORKSHOP... We discussed our previous experiences with poetry and feelings about it in general. We shared what we hope this experience will be like, read a poem, and composed a poem from a newspaper article. We examined...Taking It Home | October 27, 2011 | For Families | From Exploring Our Values Through Poetry