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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Prepare a list of the elements of covenant you would like to suggest as the facilitator. You might consider: Start and end on time. Practice respectful dialogue. Honor diversity of opinion and...Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and TransformationTagged as: Community, Covenant, Trust
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A covenant is not a contract, but rather a voluntary relationship. The idea of a covenant has biblical origins and traditionally includes the understanding that the relationship is sacred or blessed....Handout | December 9, 2011 | For Adults | From The New UUTagged as: 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Acceptance, Business Meetings, Community, Connections, Covenant, Democracy, Discernment, Diversity, Faith, Freedom, Governance, Unitarianism, Immigration
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2 Samuel 12: 1-10 (New Revised Standard Version) But the thing that David had done displeased the Lord, and the Lord sent Nathan to David. He [Nathan] came to him [David], and said to him, "There were two men in a certain city, the one rich and the other poor....Story | October 28, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew ScripturesTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Abundance, Anti-Oppression, Brokenness, Conflict, Courage, Covenant, Ethics, God, Greed, Individualism, Judaism, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Social Justice
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From The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1989, 1995 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Genesis, Chapter 12, Verses 1-9 1 Now the Lord said to Abram, "Go from your country and your kindred an...Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building BridgesTagged as: Covenant, Hope
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity For your own use, list the elements of covenant you plan to suggest to the group. You might include: Start and end on time Respect the space Assume the good will of others Practice respectful...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Covenant, Leadership, Unitarian Universalism
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Information and quotes for this article are drawn from UU World magazine, InterConnectionsUnitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC), the Center for Ethical Living & Social Justice Renewal (CELSJR), Greater New Orleans Unitarian Universalists (GNOUU), and a conversation with Jyaphia...Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Place of WholenessTagged as: Covenant, Disaster
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Do you remember your first day of school? I remember mine. Your parents and grandparents probably remember their first days, too. Probably everyone remembers, no matter how long ago it was. Going to a new place and starting something new can be exciting... and sometimes a little scary....Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful WelcomeTagged as: Commitment, Compromise, Covenant, Interdependence, Relationships, Seven Principles, Trust, Unitarian Universalism, Unity