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Sometimes, freedom is a long time coming. It may take generations upon generations for justice to be won. Our Unitarian ancestor Reverend Theodore Parker said, "I do not pretend to understand the moral universe: the arc is a long one...Story | By Jessica York | October 28, 2014 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Activism, Anti-Oppression, Diversity, Equity, Freedom, Hope, Human Rights, Justice, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Race/Ethnicity, Solidarity -
From "UU Convicted of Littering While Supplying Humanitarian Aid" , UU World, June 15, 2009. Used with permission. The subject of the story is a White Unitarian Universalist who currently uses the name "Emrys Staton." Next fall, Walt Staton will be starting divinity school to become a Unitarian...Story | By Jane Greer | July 24, 2012 | For Adults | From Building the World We Dream About for Young AdultsTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Caring, Compassion, Courage, Dignity, Dissent, Hope, Human Rights, Immigration, Justice, Politics, Unitarian Universalism, Immigration -
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 -
Transgender individuals face much discrimination in the United States, in part because their struggles and their journeys are not well understood. In the spring of 2007, a public battle arose in Largo, Florida, around the struggle of one transgender person. Susan Stanton, then known as Steve, had...Story | January 19, 2012 | For Adults | From What We ChooseTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Acceptance, Authority, Community, Conflict, Democracy, Direct Experience, Diversity, Ethics, Governance, Human Rights, Identity
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When you go camping, what do you miss most? Electricity? Or toilets? Only a hundred years or so ago, people didn't have either one. There were no microwave ovens or toasters. There were no light bulbs. You couldn't just flip a switch or push a button to make things happen. For thousands and...Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | December 10, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Gather the SpiritTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Community, Culture, Dignity, Globalism, Health, Human Rights, Humanism, Illness, Interdependence, Nature, Privilege -
Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Sticky notes in three different colors, 3x3 or larger, several of each color per participant Writing implements Preparation for Activity Title three sheets of newsprint Congregation, Association, and Society. On each...Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and TransformationTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Human Rights, Justice, Race/Ethnicity -
Thich Nhat Hanh In Southeast Asia, the Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, used the principles of compassion and nonviolence to campaign against the war in Vietnam. Hanh believed that people of faith, especially youth, couldn't remain silent in the face of social injustice. They must work together to...Leader Resource | By Interfaith Youth Core (IYC) | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Buddhism, Christianity, Compassion, Connections, Education, Equity, Hinduism, History, Human Rights, Islam, Justice, Love, Nonviolence, Poverty, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Religious Pluralism -
In February of 1965, the United States was at another turning point in the Civil Rights Movement. The Civil Rights Act had been passed in 1964, but critical rights were still not legally secured for African Americans. Black men and women routinely faced physical violence, biased "literacy tests,"...Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Black History / Whitney Young / James Reeb, Connections, Equity, Human Rights, Justice, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Religion, Religious Pluralism -
At the opening of Unitarian Universalist worship services, many congregations light a flame inside a chalice. This flaming chalice has become a well-known symbol of our denomination. It unites our members in worship and symbolizes the spirit of our work. The flaming chalice combines two...Handout | By Dan Hotchkiss | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, History, Human Rights, Identity, Justice, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarianism
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Adapted from "Unitarian Couple Honored for World War II Bravery," a story by Michelle Bates Deakin, first published December 12, 2005, by UU World.What Rosemary Feigl remembers most clearly about the woman who rescued her from the Nazis is her hat....Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Caring, Challenge, Compassion, Conscience, Courage, Freedom, History, Human Rights, Justice, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Unitarian Universalism, Religious Pluralism
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Used with permission of Geoffrey Bayer , No More Deaths.The July sun beat down, and by mid-morning, there was no avoiding the heat. By 10 am, the anticipation rose with the heat as nearly 40 humanitarian volunteers gathered in a parking lot just outside the small desert town of Arivaca....Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Commitment, Courage, Death, Ethics, Governance, Human Rights, Humanism, Immanence, Immigration, Justice, Purpose, Immigration
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Adapted from an interview with Raziq Brown. Used by permission.At the age of 19, Raziq Brown was the recipient of the 2008 Mary-Ella Holst Young Activist Award given annually by the Unitarian Universalist Association. His activism has taken him around the world, but the initial sparks began within.Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Anti-Oppression, Change, Commitment, Equity, Globalism, Growth, Health, Human Rights, Justice, Poverty, Prophetic Words & Deeds
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A story of Dorothea Dix (1802-1887), Unitarian teacher and social reformer. "Finish eating your supper, Anna," said Florence. "We mustn't be late to school." Anna nodded and ate another spoonful of soup. She was happy to get a piece of potato in the warm salty broth, instead of only cabbage....Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Activism, Change, Class, Commitment, Education, Human Rights, Justice, Poverty, Privilege, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Service -
(Leader: Invite the group to join you in singing the chorus of "Follow the Drinking Gourd." Teach the words and tune, if needed. Tell them that any time during the story they hear you start to sing, they should join in.) ...Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide UsTagged as: Conscience, Courage, Freedom, History, Human Rights, Justice, Leadership, Love, Oppression, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Women -
The Chorus of Faiths program helps develop Unitarian Universalist youth as interfaith leaders. Youth explore values of service to our community and religious pluralism through stories from our Sources and personal storytelling, and coordinate an interfaith service.Curriculum | By Hannah McConnaughay, Renee Ruchotzke | October 27, 2011 | For High School, Middle School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Acceptance, Anti-Oppression, Black History / Whitney Young / James Reeb, Community, Community Ministry Sunday, Earth, Earth Day, Food Justice, Hiroshima Day, Human Rights, Immigration, Inclusion, July 4th, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Unitarian Universalism, Climate Change, Climate Justice, Immigration, Religious Pluralism, Reproductive Justice, Multiculturalism
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Juliette Hampton Morgan" A bell, chime, rain stick or other musical noisemaker Preparation for Activity Read the story a few times. Consider telling it dramatically, rather than reading it from the page. Practice telling it....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Windows and MirrorsTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Human Rights, Leadership, Race/Ethnicity -
Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Card stock for cards Optional: Envelopes for cards Arts and crafts materials to share, such as markers, colored pencils, paints/paintbrushes, tissue paper, stickers, glue sticks and scissors (including left-handed scisso...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Windows and MirrorsTagged as: Children, Human Rights, Justice, Race/Ethnicity
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Have you ever stopped to think about all the different people you love, and all the different people who love you? There are many kinds of love, and many ways to show you love someone. Valentine's Day is a holiday that celebrates love. People often give each other cards on Valentine's Day to show...Story | By Joanna Solins | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Faithful JourneysTagged as: 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Anti-Oppression, Democracy, Equity, Family, Human Rights, Justice, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Love, Marriage, Pride Sunday, Valentine's Day -
On Steve's sixth birthday, many people gave him gifts. His mother gave him a chess set and promised to teach him how to play after dinner. His grandfather gave him a black rope that was twenty-five feet long and would be good for making forts and building bridges and all kinds of things....Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful WelcomeTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Animals, Brokenness, Food Justice, Generosity, Human Rights, Interdependence, Kindness, Money, Sacrifice, Unitarian Universalism -
From From Long Ago and Many Lands by Sophia Lyon Fahs, second edition (Boston: Skinner House, 1995). Read or tell the story. When Jesus came into town, someone who knew him was sure to pass the word around....Story | By Sophia Lyon Fahs | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful WelcomeTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Anti-Oppression, Christianity, Empathy, Good, Human Rights, Interdependence, Justice, Kindness, Relationships, Spiritual Practice