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The Program I would rather live in a world where my life is surrounded by mystery than live in a world so small that my mind could comprehend it. — Harry Emerson Fosdick A curriculum about the “big questions” must begin with an inquiry: How often do you find yourself asking big questions?January 7, 2016 | For Grade 6, Middle School | From Riddle and Mystery -
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February 24, 2015 | For Grade 6, Middle School | From Riddle and Mystery
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Microphone(s), video camera(s) and tripod(s), real or simulated For studio set Backdrop made in Session 1 Painter’s tape or masking tape Leader Resource 2, WCUU Script – Brain Art Handout 2, Three-Course Meal Color pencils or fine-point markers;...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grade 6, Middle School | From Riddle and Mystery
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"My UU Experience" is taken from the website of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, Massachusetts, and used by permission of its author, Margaret Barthel....Story | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grade 6, Middle School | From Riddle and MysteryTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning)
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A Sense of Belonging in Unitarian Universalism The quarterly UU World magazine provides a lively section, Families, drawn from religious education materials produced by the UUA Faith Development Office of the Ministries and Faith Development staff group. Find informative, inspiring stories,...October 20, 2014 | From Riddle and Mystery
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Put on your bifocals to read from the book of Genesis and you're relying on the same laws of optics that astronomers use to tell us the universe could not possibly have been created the way the Good Book says. The irony would be delicious if it weren't so dangerous. At least since the time of...Leader Resource | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grade 6, Middle School | From Riddle and Mystery
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Here are some UU ideas about mystery. Put the ideas into your own words and use them any way you like as you make a float or another contribution to the Mystery Day Parade. Mystery is fun and fascinating. The whys of life and death will never be completely known. So mystery grows out of both our...Leader Resource | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grade 6, Middle School | From Riddle and Mystery
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Albert Einstein and the Mysterious Albert Einstein was not a Unitarian Universalist, but his writings often resonate with UUs. Einstein wrote, "The most beautiful and most profound emotion we can experience is the sensation of the mysterious....October 20, 2014 | From Riddle and Mystery
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Materials for Activity Computers with internet access Optional: Wireless internet connection Preparation for Activity This activity will be easier if your congregation has a wireless Internet connection and you have access to three or more computers in the same space....Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grade 6, Middle School | From Riddle and Mystery
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Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Why and Where God Hides" Preparation for Activity Print out the story. Prepare to tell the story to the group. Include Alternate Activity 2, Song - Voice Still and Small, if you have time....Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grade 6, Middle School | From Riddle and Mystery
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Tingshas or other signals for beginning, ending meditation Description of Activity Say that it is time for some soul-seeking. Ask the youth what they think "soul-seeking" might mean. Accept some ideas....Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grade 6, Middle School | From Riddle and Mystery
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Carve out a meditative moment for yourself. Relax. Take several deep breaths. Explore your own soul, the central nonphysical part of your being. What does "soul" mean to you? Your core being? Your spiritual life? A concept linked to your identity? A religious concept that you do not apply to...October 20, 2014 | From Riddle and Mystery
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Henry Bergh Read the Dictionary of Unitarian and Universalist Biography online article on Henry Bergh, by Mark Ferguson. At the bottom of the article, find links to more information. The website of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals describes the organization's mission,...October 20, 2014 | From Riddle and Mystery
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1. Dear Dr. Phayre, I saw a kid cheat on a test in my sixth grade class! The kid got an A, and I got a C, and THAT'S NOT FAIR! If I tell on the kid, everybody will hate me. What should I do? 2. Dear Dr. Phayre, I tried out for my sixth grade play last week....Leader Resource | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grade 6, Middle School | From Riddle and Mystery
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Talking with Children about Death About Death: A Unitarian Universalist Book for Kids. About Death presents a gentle, yet unsentimental, story about how a family deals with the death of their beloved dog. The story is followed by a series of questions a child might pose about death and its...October 20, 2014 | For Grade 6, Middle School | From Riddle and Mystery
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Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Leader Resource 5, Capital Punishment Resolution and/or Leader Resource 6, Capital Punishment Resolution - Simplified Poster-making materials (poster board, markers and tape) Optional: Letter-writing materials (writing...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grade 6, Middle School | From Riddle and Mystery
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Beliefs about God Unitarian Universalism is a home for people who hold a wide range of theological views. On the UUA website, read a statement about belief pluralism in our faith; this web page links to information about how Unitarian Universalism specifically embraces Christian, humanist,...October 20, 2014 | For Grade 6, Middle School | From Riddle and Mystery
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Adapted from an anecdote told in A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking (Bantam, 1988), Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar by Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein (Penguin Group, 2007) and other sources. What if I ask you where everything comes from? What will you say? Leader: Invite responses.Story | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grade 6, Middle School | From Riddle and MysteryTagged as: Belief, Mystery