Shared Values Curricula, Activities, Games and Stories

This image is of a chalice with an overlay of the word Love over the flame, with six outstretched arms that create a circle around each of the core values and form a six-petal flower shape. Each arm is a different color, and clockwise they are: Interdependence (Orange), Equity (Red), Transformation (Purple), Pluralism (Blue), Generosity (Green), and Justice (Yellow).

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.
  • "A Handy Guide to the Values of Unitarian Universalism" on a colorful background. A photo of a hand is pictured holding a heart.

    This activity is inspired by the tradition of "trick or treating," but can be implemented in any season! It is an intergenerational activity that has opportunities for youth leadership.

    Curriculum | By Emily C. Jones | May 28, 2024 | For Multigenerational | From Shared Values
    Tagged as: Halloween, UU Identity
  • photo of plush pig on table with jetpack

    A wonderbox activity that explores our UU Shared Values by Adrienne Summerlot.

    Reflection | April 28, 2024 | From Shared Values
    Tagged as: UU Identity
  • "Trees of Justice Grow Everywhere Love is Present" visual and pneumonic for remembering Article 2 values.

    Trees of Justice Grow Everywhere Love is Present

    By Emily C. Jones | April 24, 2024 | For Multigenerational | From Shared Values
    Tagged as: UU Identity
  • Plush JETPIG

    6-Sessions designed by Sara Krakauer teach the 6 Shared Values, using teamwork to solve problems to help the JETPIG.

    Curriculum | By Sara Krakauer, First Parish in Malden Universalist, Malden, MA | March 13, 2024 (reviewed August 2024) | For Grades 2-3, Grades 4-5, Grade 6 | From Shared Values
    Tagged as: Equity, Generosity, Interdependence, Justice, Pluralism, Transformation, UU Beliefs, UU Theology
  • photo of plush pig with jetpack

    Meet Jenson Jetpig, who can help us remember our Shared Values!

    By Paula Gribble | December 3, 2023 | For Multigenerational | From Shared Values
    Tagged as: UU Identity
  • a pair of hands holding a heart-shaped stone with tenderness

    Single Session activity exploring UU shared values with a game and collage activity.

    Curriculum | By Chrissy Bushyager | February 19, 2023 (reviewed August 2024) | For Grades 2-3, Grades 4-5 | From Shared Values
    Tagged as: UU Identity