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1 Samuel 17 (New Revised Standard Version) Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle... The Philistines stood on the mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on the mountain on the other side, with a valley between them. And there came out from the camp of the Philistines a champion...Story | October 29, 2014 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew ScripturesTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Anti-Oppression, Challenge, Children, Conflict, Courage, Dignity, Doubt, Fear, God, Judaism, Justice -
Excerpted from the 2006 Berry Street Lecture. When I was seven or eight years old, I lived across the street from a little dog named Amy. Every afternoon after my school let out, Amy and I would play together for an hour. One of Amy's favorite games was a dancing game in which I held her two...Story | By William F. Schulz | February 7, 2013 | For Adults | From What Moves UsTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Anger, Animals, Children, Coming-of-Age, Conscience, Direct Experience, Empathy, Ethics, Fear, Friendship, Guilt -
In 1789, Hosea Ballou attended the Baptist revival held in his hometown of Richmond, New Hampshire. Moved by the preaching during this event, which was touted as "The Great Reformation," Ballou, age 19, stepped forward to be baptized....Story | February 7, 2013 | For Adults | From What Moves UsTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Belief, Choice, Conscience, Discernment, Dissent, Doubt, Faith, Fear, God, Grace, Universalism
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On July 27, 2008, people gathered in the sanctuary of the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville to watch the children and youth of the congregation present the musical Annie Jr. Suddenly, a shot rang out. At first, many thought the noise was part of the musical, but they...Story | January 19, 2012 | For Adults | From What We ChooseTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Anger, Blame, Challenge, Choice, Community, Conflict, Death, Despair, Fear, Freedom, Unitarian Universalism -
Activity time: 15 minutes Preparation for Activity Speak with your minister or a long-time lay leader about your congregation's involvement in the struggle for LGBT inclusion and equality....Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and TransformationTagged as: Fear, Justice, Oppression, LGBTQ Issues -
Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 4, Testimony before HUAC Preparation for Activity Pre-arrange with four volunteers to read the four roles in the transcript. Give them copies of Handout 4 with their assignments. Arrange furniture to effectively present the story. In the...Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and TransformationTagged as: Dissent, Fear, Freedom, History, Justice, Rights
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Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Rev. Stephen Fritchman and the House Un-American Activities Committee Leader Resource 1, What Was It Like? A First-hand Account of HUAC Timepiece Bell or chime Preparation for Activity Read Handout 1 and copy for all participants. Read...Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and TransformationTagged as: Dissent, Fear, Freedom, History, Justice, Rights
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Worship or centering table Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Timepiece (minutes) Chime or bell Copies of Singing the Living Tradition, the UUA hymnbook, for all participants Participants' journals (Workshop 1) Optional: Clo...Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and TransformationTagged as: Fear, Justice
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Juliette Hampton Morgan was the only child of Frank and Lila Morgan of Montgomery, Alabama. Her white skin and family pedigree gave her entrance to the finest shops, restaurants, galleries and concert halls. For much of Juliette's life, her privilege meant someone else did her laundry, cooked her...Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Anti-Oppression, Choice, Commitment, Conscience, Equity, Fear, Justice, Mental Health, Power, Privilege, Prophetic Words & Deeds -
Reprinted from Life Tides by permission of Sarah Tarbox. Copyright (C) 1993. Published by Skinner House Books, an imprint of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Hollow bones, streamlined feathers, and wings shaped to push aside the viscosity of air are not what make birds fly. Birds let go of...Story | By Elizabeth Tarbox | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of LifeTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Animals, Awe, Beauty, Brokenness, Courage, Direct Experience, Fear, Freedom, Hope, Joy, Letting Go
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Excerpted and adapted from Scott Russell Sanders' book, A Private History of Awe (New York, North Point Press, 2006).In his book A Private History of Awe, Scott Russell Sanders remembers a spring day when he was a young boy, old enough to run around and small enough to be carried in his father's...Story | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of LifeTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Awe, Change, Children, Direct Experience, Ending, Fathers, Fear, Immanence, Nature, Power, Reverence