This collection of faith development materials for all ages can help your congregation engage with the Shared Values of our Unitarian Universalist faith.
Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values. The values we share include all the following, which we hold as inseparable and deeply interconnected:
- Interdependence: We honor the interdependent web of all existence and acknowledge our place in it.
- Pluralism: We are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology.
- Justice: We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all feel welcome and can thrive.
- Transformation: We adapt to the changing world.
- Generosity: We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.
- Equity: We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion.
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Shared UU Values by Kate Gillis "I was having difficulty remembering the seven values so I made up a song to make them more memorable. Now I would like to share my song to help other UUs become more comfortable with the words."This memorable tune can be used in worship, religious education, and...
Handout, Leader Resource | November 14, 2024 | For Multigenerational | From Shared ValuesTagged as: Faith Development -
This curriculum is designed for active neurodiverse groups of 9 to 14 year olds who benefit from more experiential learning opportunities. Rev. Caitlin Cotter Coillberg has developed excellent exercises for this demographic to be used sequentially or combined with other curricula.
Curriculum | By Caitlin Cotter Coillberg | September 3, 2024 | For Grades 4-5, Grade 6 | From Shared ValuesTagged as: Faith Development -
Resource packet of activities that explore shared values. Includes coloring pages, word search, Zoom Bingo,
Activity | By Jenn Blosser, Samantha Wilson | September 3, 2024 | For Children, Youth, Multigenerational | From Shared ValuesTagged as: Love, Faith Development -
Video and accompanying coloring book teaches shared values in a fun and accessible format using hand gestures.
Activity, Video | By Emily C. Jones | September 3, 2024 | For Preschool, Grades K-1, Grades 2-3 | From Shared ValuesTagged as: Faith Development -
17 sessions introduce Shared Values (pluralism, interdependence, generosity, equity, justice, transformation, and love, plus kindness) through storybooks, discussion, and play activities.
Curriculum | By Kathy E Smith | September 3, 2024 | For Grades 2-3, Grades 4-5, Grade 6 | From Shared ValuesTagged as: Faith Development -
A collection of collaborative mosaics features UU Shared Values. They can be used in worship, RE, team building, and more.
Activity | By Jenn Blosser | September 3, 2024 | For Preschool, Grades K-1, Grades 2-3 | From Shared ValuesTagged as: Faith Development -
UU Artists share flowers, tiles, bookmarks, and posters with inspirational quotes that you can use in your communications and classrooms.
Handout, Leader Resource | September 3, 2024 | For Multigenerational | From Shared ValuesTagged as: Faith Development -
4 weeks of small group ministry and worship resources for congregations to explore the UU Shared Values
Reflection, Small Group Ministry Guide | By QuianaDenae Perkins | September 3, 2024 | For Adults | From Shared ValuesTagged as: Faith Development -
This workshop invites participants to explore the history of the changes to Article 2 of the UUA By-Laws, which are now Shared Values.
Workshop | By Michael J. Tino, Church of the Larger Fellowship, Boston, MA | September 3, 2024 | For Adults | From Shared ValuesTagged as: Faith Development -
Theology lives in us through song. We know the power of music to connect us to a time, or a person, or a situation. We know the power of music to inspire, comfort, and affirm us.
Curriculum | By Kimberley Debus | August 28, 2024 | For Multigenerational | From Shared Values