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Luís lived in the Arctic Circle with his parents who were researching the effects of global warming. Luís wondered about that as he went out for a walk. He didn’t think there was much global warming going on today. It didn’t feel warm to Luís, who was bundled up in a snowsuit, mittens, hat,...Story | May 19, 2015 | For Multigenerational | From MiraclesTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Awe, Change, Commitment, Earth, Earth Day, Ethics, Interdependence, Nature, Stewardship, Unitarian Universalism, Climate Justice -
February 24, 2015 | From Building BridgesTagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Unitarian Universalism, Faith Development -
February 24, 2015 | From Building BridgesTagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Unitarian Universalism, Faith Development
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Strives to teach young children about our faith, provide experiences around the strength of community, everyday wonder and awe, and shared life issues.Curriculum | By Katie Covey | November 21, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice ChildrenTagged as: Children, Children's Faith Development, Unitarian Universalism -
Adapted from a story by Janeen K. Grohsmeyer in her book Lamp in Every Corner: Our UU Storybook (Boston: Unitarian Universalist Association, 2004). Used with permission. In the city of Prague, in the land of Czechoslovakia, in the year nineteen hundred and twenty three, there was a church....Story | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Acceptance, Beauty, Community, Diversity, Flower Communion, Interdependence, Joy, Simplicity, Unitarian Universalism -
Building the World We Dream About is a Unitarian Universalist program that seeks to interrupt the workings of racism and transform how people from different racial/ethnic groups understand and relate to one another.Curriculum | By Mark Hicks | March 24, 2014 | For Adults | From Building the World We Dream AboutTagged as: Adult Faith Development, Race/Ethnicity, Unitarian Universalism, Racial Justice -
Dig for the seeds of character with the NEW Session 13, in the 6th grade "Amazing Grace" Tapestry of Faith curriculum for 6th grade!Curriculum | By Richard S. Kimball | October 28, 2013 | For Children, Grade 6, Middle School | From Amazing GraceTagged as: Children's Faith Development, Ethics, Meaning, Unitarian Universalism -
Building Bridges is a world religions program to deepen youth's understanding of the dynamic, fascinating, and varied world in which they live. It seeks to broaden their knowledge of humanity and embolden their spiritual search.Curriculum | By Mary K. Isaacs | September 16, 2013 | For High School, Middle School | From Building BridgesTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Acceptance, Beliefs & Principles, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Faith Development
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The Creating Home program helps children develop a sense of home that is grounded in faith. Together with your group you will ask questions about the purpose of having a home and the functions a home serves, for us as humans and for other animals.Curriculum | By Christy Olson, Jessica York | September 16, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating HomeTagged as: Children's Faith Development, Home, Unitarian Universalism -
Circle of Trees is a multigenerational program that nurtures deep connection with trees, nature, and all of earth’s living creatures. The program uses trees as an entry point to understand and connect with life on earth. Across many cultures, trees are recognized as a symbol for...Curriculum | By Julie Simon, Pat Kahn | July 22, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of TreesTagged as: Multigenerational Faith Development, Nature, Unitarian Universalism -
Today we will hear about two girls from long ago, who both had the last name of Brown. As you hear the story, see if you can notice other things they had in common, besides a name. Let's go back in time together, about 200 years, to meet Antoinette Brown....Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: Brokenness, Courage, History, Identity, Leadership, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarianism, Universalism -
One day in Alabama, in 1968, as farmers worked in their fields, a small airplane swooped into view. The farmers looked up wonderingly as papers fluttered out of the plane, into the sky and came swirling down to earth all around them. The papers were flyers about the upcoming elections—flyers with...Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), 6th Principle (World Community), America, Anti-Oppression, Black History / Whitney Young / James Reeb, Conscience, Democracy, History, Identity, Justice, Politics, Power, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Race/Ethnicity, Unitarian Universalism
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Abby always liked school, but she was especially excited about today. Her class had earned a reward: a game day! Their teacher, Dr. Liu, promised they could spend most of the day playing games. Abby's best friend, Kamal, hoped they would play his favorite board game. Abby hoped they would play...Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Authority, Choice, Compromise, Democracy, Identity, Unitarian Universalism
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Ricardo and his grandparents arrived at Camp Taylor for the congregation's weekend retreat. This was Ricardo's third year at the retreat and he had been looking forward to this weekend for months. He helped bring the bags to their cabin....Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Culture, Direct Experience, Identity, Meaning, Reverence, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Worth
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Adapted from Jesus, The Carpenter's Son (Boston: Beacon Press, 1945). Jesus was a great teacher long, long ago who preached God's love. Jesus taught that we should care for the poor and forgive people who hurt us. In his lifetime, Jesus influenced many people to love one another as they loved God.Story | By Sophia Lyon Fahs | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: Christianity, Death, Identity, Unitarian Universalism
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Jesus had not been speaking long—at least so it had seemed with all who were there, yet the day was now almost wholly spent. As the afternoon shadows crept over the hillside the air had begun to chill....Story | By Sophia Lyon Fahs | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: Communion (Christian), Food, Generosity, Unitarian Universalism
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Mark 6: 34-44 from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things. When it grew late, his disciples came to him and said, "This is a...Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: Christianity, Communion (Christian), Food, Unitarian Universalism
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At breakfast on Sunday, Kamal's mother reminded him that today it was their turn to be greeters at their congregation. Normally, Kamal loved greeting all the members and visitors who entered the building at his Unitarian Universalist congregation....Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Caring, Community, Identity, Stewardship, Unitarian Universalism
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Holding up an apple (or other fruit) as you begin telling this story provides a focus. If no one responds to your questions, or if the group is too big, you can give your own answers. If appropriate, slice the fruit and hand out pieces to students. Have you ever eaten an apple?...Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of WonderTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Community, Creativity, Earth, Food Justice, Generosity, Interdependence, Nature, Teamwork, Transformation, Unitarian Universalism -
Janeen K. Grohsmeyer, adapted from the story, “Circles of Light: The Flaming Chalice." In the dark nights and the darker days of World War II, guns blazed all over Europe and airplanes dropped death from the sky. Many people tried to escape from the war. These people were called refugees. Some...Story | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating HomeTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Freedom, Hope, Justice, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarianism, Universalism