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Protest against unworthy images of God is a deeply religious act. — Rev. Dr. Rebecca Parker, President, Starr King School for the Ministry In the story of the binding of Isaac, God instructs Abraham to offer his beloved son as a burnt offering. The meaning and wisdom of this disturbing text has...October 27, 2011 | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures -
Preparation for Activity Choose a shelter for homeless families or another agency that serves children. Contact the agency and ascertain what their needs are for the children. Choose a project to start with participants and their families. If you wish participants to have direct contact with the...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us -
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 Blue 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) Drawing paper and crayons 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....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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In a Unitarian Universalist congregation, voting on issues and sharing opinions are integral to membership. You may have been involved in serious discussions at your congregation about important issues of finances or ministerial leadership....October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: Feather Toss 10 Activity 2: Story — The Talking Stick 10 Activity 3: Talking Sticks 30 Faith in Action: A Voice for Children Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Animal Skin Picture Story 15 Alternate Activity 2: Talking Stick Practice 10...October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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You must leave righteous ways behind, not to speak of unrighteous ways. — Buddha Unitarian Universalism is known for its commitment to social justice. Introducing social justice to children is an important way to explain what our faith values. This session introduces the fifth Principle, our...October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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In this program, the closing worship circle offers a time for the group to come back together to enrich one another's understanding of the story and of their own life experience. This is not a show-and-tell experience, but rather a participatory, co-created worship experience. You will need to do...Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures
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Many of the stories of the Hebrew scriptures were recorded by scribes in the courts of Kings David and Solomon, and their purpose was to unite the various groups who lived in Canaan into a single nation, with a common narrative and set of laws and customs woven from their stories and wisdom. An...Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures
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Unitarian Universalist Fourth Principle Each person is free to search for what is true and right in life. 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 riders in a race do not stop short when they reach the goal. There is a little finishing canter before coming to a standstill. There is time to hear the kind voice of friends and to say to one's self: "The work is done." - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. DURING TODAY'S SESSION . . ....Taking It Home | October 27, 2011 | For Families | From Families -
Adapted from "Many Paths to God" in Hide and Seek with God (Skinner House Books, 1994). Used with permission. Narrator: Once upon a time, four travelers from different lands met near a mountain. The travelers had been told that if they climbed the mountain, they would find God at the top....Story | By Mary Ann Moore | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Belief, Challenge, Connections, Credo, Diversity, Individualism, Multiculturalism, Multiculturalism, Unitarian Universalism -
Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures -
In this program, the closing worship circle offers a time for the group to come back together to enrich each other's understanding of the story and of their own life experiences. This is not a show-and-tell, but a participatory, co-created worship....Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures
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In this story, the young boy, David, who had killed Goliath has grown up and after many twists and turns has become the King of Israel and Judea. He has established the city of Jerusalem as his Capital city. He has become very rich and powerful, and like rich and powerful men of that time, he had...Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Poster - Fourth 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
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Basket or flat bowl about ten inches in diameter, one for every five participants Heavy, light-colored cardboard Markers, various colors, to share Preparation for Activity Cut cardboard into two-inch squares, one for each participant plus a few extra.Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 5 minutes Preparation for Activity Read the Description of Activity so you are comfortable using it to lead this activity. Identify an indoor or outdoor space for this activity. Find out which direction is east....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Cardboard Craft sand (at least three different colors), paper cups, and plastic spoons Pencils Glue and small paintbrushes Preparation for Activity Cut cardboard into circles approximately 8 inches in diameter, one circle for each child plus a few...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Magazines and/or newspapers that can be cut up Large sheets of construction paper in various colors Glue sticks and scissors, including left-handed scissors Preparation for Activity Gather participants at work tables. Description of Activity...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us