Tapestry of Faith: The New UU: A Program for Welcoming Newcomers to Unitarian Universalist Congregations

Leader Resource 1: Sentence Starters

Part of The New UU

Print out the incomplete sentences, enlarged to at least 16-point type. Cut the pages into strips, with one incomplete sentence on each strip. Select sentences most appropriate to your congregation. Fold strips of paper and put them in a small basket or bowl. Provide a few more than the number of participants you anticipate. If necessary, duplicate some phrases to have enough for all participants and facilitators.

Forgiveness requires...

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Prayer offers...

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Love means...

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A spiritual practice for me is...

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I feel wonder and awe when...

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A person who inspires me...

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Peace comes when ...

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A source of comfort for me...

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Inspiration comes from...

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For me, Jesus...

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I find God through...

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Good and evil...

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Sometimes I doubt...

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Spirituality is... .

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When I'm down, I... .

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The most important thing in life...

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I deeply value...

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Worship gives me...

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My concept of evil... .

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In my experience, church...

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Salvation means...

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My source of spiritual sustenance...

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Religion requires...

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Religion offers...

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