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By Ellen Zemlin, a White Unitarian Universalist.For me, there's never really been a question about whether my Unitarian Universalism and my commitment to antiracism, anti-oppression, and multiculturalism are related. My introduction to justice work came sitting in a circle on the floor at youth...Story | July 20, 2012 | For Adults | From Building the World We Dream About for Young AdultsTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Anti-Oppression, Brokenness, Commitment, Equity, Faith, Growth, Hope, Justice, Multiculturalism, Politics, Unitarian Universalism, Multiculturalism -
Background Information Since 1993, the Unitarian Universalist Partner Church Council (UUPCC...Story | January 24, 2012 | For Adults | From What We ChooseTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Community, Connections, Dignity, Discernment, Generosity, Growth, Human Rights, Interdependence, Justice, Leadership, Unitarian Universalism -
It was the first gathering of a newly formed small group. The eight people who gathered in Ann's living room recognized one another, but had no real connection, except for the two married couples who were there....Story | December 9, 2011 | For Adults | From The New UUTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Acceptance, Brokenness, Caring, Community, Connections, Empathy, Gratitude, Growth, Honesty, Hospitality, New Member Ceremony, Unitarian Universalism -
"The Wind in Both Ears," by Angus MacLean, in The Wind in Both Ears (Boston: Beacon Press, 1965).Introduce the story by explaining that the author, Angus MacLean was a Universalist, a professor of religious education, and dean of the Theological School at St. Lawrence University. His influence...Story | December 9, 2011 | For Adults | From The New UUTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Awe, Contemplation, Courage, Discernment, Education, Faith, Growth, Humility, Immanence, Listening, Unitarian Universalism
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Read the story aloud, and ask the questions as they come up to encourage interaction and deeper thinking about the concepts. Or, if you are familiar enough with the ideas, tell the story in your own words, being sure to emphasize the four themes: freedom of thought, or noncreedalism; on-going...Story | December 9, 2011 | For Adults | From The New UUTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Acceptance, Anti-Oppression, Belief, Change, Conscience, Credo, Culture, Faith, Growth, History, Unitarian Universalism