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This Korean folk tale, translated by Heinz Insu Fenkl, is similar to the European folk tale “The Frog Prince.” Used with the translator’s permission. Once there was a woman who had a son late in life, and much to her surprise, he was born as a snake. She covered him with the bamboo hat she...Story | May 18, 2015 | For Multigenerational | From MiraclesTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Acceptance, Commitment, Compassion, Courage, Family, Identity, International, Reconciliation, Transformation, Vulnerability, Worth
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There once was an inquisitive, thoughtful girl named May. She was born in Belgium, about 100 years ago. She lived there only a few years until the German invasion in 1914. Fleeing Europe, May Sarton and her family came to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where May’s father became a professor.Story | May 15, 2015 | For Multigenerational | From MiraclesTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Acceptance, Balance, Contemplation, Honesty, Identity, Mindfulness, Presence, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Revelation, Solitude, Wonder
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Where I'm From" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Read the discussion questions....Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Community, Connections, Family, History, Identity
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Questions for Interviews Bell or chime Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 1, Questions for Interviews, for all participants. Description of Activity Participants find out more about who each are, their sense of place, and their...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Identity, Listening
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Today we will hear about two girls from long ago, who both had the last name of Brown. As you hear the story, see if you can notice other things they had in common, besides a name. Let's go back in time together, about 200 years, to meet Antoinette Brown....Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: Brokenness, Courage, History, Identity, Leadership, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarianism, Universalism
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One day in Alabama, in 1968, as farmers worked in their fields, a small airplane swooped into view. The farmers looked up wonderingly as papers fluttered out of the plane, into the sky and came swirling down to earth all around them. The papers were flyers about the upcoming elections—flyers with...Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), 6th Principle (World Community), America, Anti-Oppression, Black History / Whitney Young / James Reeb, Conscience, Democracy, History, Identity, Justice, Politics, Power, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Race/Ethnicity, Unitarian Universalism
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Abby always liked school, but she was especially excited about today. Her class had earned a reward: a game day! Their teacher, Dr. Liu, promised they could spend most of the day playing games. Abby's best friend, Kamal, hoped they would play his favorite board game. Abby hoped they would play...Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Authority, Choice, Compromise, Democracy, Identity, Unitarian Universalism
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Ricardo and his grandparents arrived at Camp Taylor for the congregation's weekend retreat. This was Ricardo's third year at the retreat and he had been looking forward to this weekend for months. He helped bring the bags to their cabin....Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Culture, Direct Experience, Identity, Meaning, Reverence, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Worth
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Adapted from Jesus, The Carpenter's Son (Boston: Beacon Press, 1945). Jesus was a great teacher long, long ago who preached God's love. Jesus taught that we should care for the poor and forgive people who hurt us. In his lifetime, Jesus influenced many people to love one another as they loved God.Story | By Sophia Lyon Fahs | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: Christianity, Death, Identity, Unitarian Universalism
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At breakfast on Sunday, Kamal's mother reminded him that today it was their turn to be greeters at their congregation. Normally, Kamal loved greeting all the members and visitors who entered the building at his Unitarian Universalist congregation....Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Caring, Community, Identity, Stewardship, Unitarian Universalism
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Based on multiple sources, particularly a letter from Margaret Fuller to Caroline Sturgis, October 22, 1840. The letter may be found at Houghton Library, Harvard University (call number MS Am 1221 (242))....Story | February 7, 2013 | For Adults | From What Moves UsTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Anger, Brokenness, Change, Conflict, Death, Gender, Identity, Illness, Integrity, Letting Go, Unitarianism, Reproductive Justice
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When Joseph Jordan (pronounced Jerden) was born in Virginia in 1842, slavery was still legal. Most people of African descent were treated as property, like horses or dogs. They were bought and sold; they had no rights. Whether enslaved or free, people of color were not treated with respect....Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | March 15, 2012 | For High School | From Virtue EthicsTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Anti-Oppression, Black History / Whitney Young / James Reeb, Christianity, Education, Freedom, History, Identity, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Race/Ethnicity, Respect, Unitarian Universalism, Universalism
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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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Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Reflect on your personal definition of safe space. What is safe space? What does it contain?...Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and TransformationTagged as: Community, Identity
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Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, LRY, Cons, and the Counter-Culture Preparation for Activity Read Handout 2 and copy for all participants. Description of Activity Introduce the activity by explaining that participants will examine an example of a Unitarian Universalist...Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and TransformationTagged as: Culture, History, Identity, Justice, Youth/Teens
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Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity This activity is designed to follow the Opening. After participants have shared their own names and named inspirational figures, invite each participant to find a partner with whom they have not worked. Invite them to share with their partner some...Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and TransformationTagged as: Identity, Justice
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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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Eboo Patel In the introduction to his book Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim, the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation, Eboo Patel shares the following story: Change happens internally before it takes place in the world. My transformation was catalyzed by a moment of failure....Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Place of WholenessTagged as: Identity, Silence
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This story is abridged from one published by Hans Christian Anderson in 1844 and translated by H.P. Paull in 1872. (Hans Christian Anderson: Fairy Tales and Stories).It was lovely summer weather in the country. A duck was on her nest, watching for her young brood to hatch. At length one shell...Story | October 27, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew ScripturesTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Animals, Awe, Beauty, Dignity, Direct Experience, Identity, Inclusion, Joy, Kindness, Oppression, Relationships
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"I don't want to go," said six-year-old Ruben, with his hands placed firmly on his hips. "Don't want to go where?" Ruben's dad, Nic, asked as he rolled back on his heels from where he was kneeling in the rose bed. "To the family playground picnic," Ruben said....Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Acceptance, Direct Experience, Diversity, Family, Growth, Identity, Love, Relationships, Respect, Worry