Wonderful Welcome
Tapestry is Sunsetting
The UUA is no longer updating Tapestry of Faith programs.
By Aisha Hauser, Susan Lawrence
© 2008, 2016
The Wonderful Welcome curriculum engages and challenges leaders and children alike to explore how and why we are willing to welcome others into our lives. We welcome not only strangers, but family, our peers, our neighbors and even entities that are not people such as our animal friends and nature itself.
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AcknowledgmentsFrom Wonderful Welcome
With appreciation to Gaia Brown for her contributions to the initial concept of this program. With gratitude to Adrianne Ross for streamlining our work with exceptional project management. To Wayne, Leila and Luke, with appreciation for your unconditional love. — A.H. To my daughter, Tihun, whose…
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Introduction to Wonderful WelcomeFrom Wonderful Welcome
The Program The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose….
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Program Structure for Wonderful WelcomeFrom Wonderful Welcome
All Wonderful Welcome sessions follow the same structure. Between an Opening and a Closing, activities guide participants to explore and experience an intangible gift and how we, as Unitarian Universalists, share that gift with others….
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Leader GuidelinesFrom Wonderful Welcome
Wonderful Welcome provides a standard opening and closing ritual to use in each session. Keep Openings and Closings simple so participants can remember them from session to session. Use the ritual to provide continuity for participants with discontinuous attendance. If you can display it for the…
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ImplementationFrom Wonderful Welcome
Be aware of the flow of each session and maximize time for “teachable moments” as group interest allows. A session isn’t a race, and shouldn’t feel like one. On the other hand, participants need to feel excited about attending and being part of the group. By meeting their need for challenge,…
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Before You StartFrom Wonderful Welcome
For each session, you need a Wonder Box and a poster representing the Wonder Box. Instructions for both appear in Session 1. See the advance planning chart below to prepare to fill the Wonder Box and add to the Wonder Box poster each time you meet. When you cannot obtain the suggested item or a…
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Principles and SourcesFrom Wonderful Welcome
There are seven Principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote: …
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Participant Feedback FormFrom Wonderful Welcome
We welcome your critique of this program, as well as your suggestions. Thank you for your feedback! Your input improves programs for all of our congregations….
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Facilitator Feedback FormFrom Wonderful Welcome
We welcome your critique of this program, as well as your suggestions. Thank you for your feedback! Your input improves programs for all of our congregations….
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Session 1: The Gift Of LoveFrom Wonderful Welcome
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Session 2: The Gift Of CovenantFrom Wonderful Welcome
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Session 3: The Gift Of ForgivenessFrom Wonderful Welcome
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Session 4: The Gift Of KindnessFrom Wonderful Welcome
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Session 5: The Gift Of InvitationFrom Wonderful Welcome
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Session 6: The Gift Of FriendsFrom Wonderful Welcome
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Session 7: The Gift Of HelpingFrom Wonderful Welcome
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Session 8: The Gift Of FamiliesFrom Wonderful Welcome
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Session 9: The Gift of Mutual CaringFrom Wonderful Welcome
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Session 10: The Gift Of ProtectionFrom Wonderful Welcome
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Session 11: The Gift Of StewardshipFrom Wonderful Welcome
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Session 12: The Gift Of AcceptanceFrom Wonderful Welcome
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Session 13: The Gift Of Learning TogetherFrom Wonderful Welcome
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Session 14: The Gift Of SpiritFrom Wonderful Welcome
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Session 15: The Gift Of OurselvesFrom Wonderful Welcome
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Session 16: The Gift Of CommunityFrom Wonderful Welcome
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Stories in Wonderful WelcomeFrom Wonderful Welcome
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Handouts in Wonderful WelcomeFrom Wonderful Welcome
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Leader Resources in Wonderful WelcomeFrom Wonderful Welcome
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