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  • Recrafted with permission of the author, Francis Dorff, O. Praem, of the Norbertine Community of Alberquerque, New Mexico, from his story, "The Rabbi's Gift," which is copyrighted by The New Catholic World magazine. Mr....
    Story | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
    Tagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Awe, Community, Conflict, Connections, Diversity, Hospitality, Inclusion, Relationships, Respect, Transcendence
  • Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, Respecting Others' Spiritual Practices Optional: Silhouette images of body prayer postures, from Leader Resource 1 Optional: Music, and music player Prayer Stations Work as Prayer....
    Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Windows and Mirrors
    Tagged as: Diversity, Respect
  • The Love Surrounds Us program explores all the Unitarian Universalist Principles in the context of the Beloved Community of family/home, school, and neighborhood. 
    Curriculum | By Christy Olson, Lynn Kerr | October 15, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
    Tagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Caring, Choice, Christianity, Inclusion, Kindness, Love, Relationships, Respect, Responsibility
  • 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 Ethics
    Tagged 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
  • The Tenderloin district of San Francisco can be intimidating because of its high concentration of homeless people, poverty, prostitution, and drug and alcohol abuse. Tourists are cautioned to avoid the area. But where some people saw danger, two women from different faiths saw an opportunity for...
    Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of Faiths
    Tagged as: Compassion, Creativity, Justice, Poverty, Presence, Privilege, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Relationships, Religion, Respect, Youth/Teens, Religious Pluralism
  • I am an American Muslim. I believe in pluralism. In the Holy Quran, God tells us, ''I created you into diverse nations and tribes that you may come to know one another.'' I believe America is humanity's best opportunity to make God's wish that we come to know one another a reality. In my office...
    Story | By Eboo Patel | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of Faiths
    Tagged as: Anti-Oppression, Conscience, Empathy, Islam, Multiculturalism, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Anti-Racism, Religious Pluralism, Multiculturalism
  • "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 Us
    Tagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Acceptance, Direct Experience, Diversity, Family, Growth, Identity, Love, Relationships, Respect, Worry
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the Story "Dorothea Dix" A bell, chime, rain stick or other musical noisemaker Preparation for Activity Read the story. Prepare to read or tell it dramatically. Create an atmosphere to set this time apart from other activities of the session.
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Windows and Mirrors
    Tagged as: Children, Dignity, Mental Health, Poverty, Respect
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Garments and packaged food items Paper and pencils/pens Preparation for Activity Gather garments and packaged foods that have labels identifying fabrics/ingredients and where the item was made....
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Windows and Mirrors
    Tagged as: Gratitude, Respect
  • Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Blank cards and envelopes Pencils and markers Optional: Window/Mirror Panel baskets of arts and crafts materials List of staff and volunteers who keep the facility clean, comfortable and secure Preparation for Activity Obtain the names of your...
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Windows and Mirrors
    Tagged as: Gratitude, Respect
  • Preparation for Activity Visit the websites of Smile Train or Operation Smile. Choose one for which to raise funds. Description of Activity The Smile Train is an international organization that provides medical treatment to children born with cleft lip and cleft palate. Another organization that...
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Windows and Mirrors
    Tagged as: Caring, Health, Respect
  • From Stories in Faith: Exploring Our UU Principles and Sources Through Wisdom Tales (Boston: Unitarian Universalist Association, 2007). Once upon a time, there lived a rich and vain young squire. Servants prepared his favorite foods each day. His every wish was granted. One of the young man's...
    Story | By Sophia Lyon Fahs | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful Welcome
    Tagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Earth-Centered, Interdependence, Letting Go, Money, Nature, Power, Respect, Simplicity, Transformation
  • An Indian tale of speaking kindly, from Teaching Tolerance, Rhinos & Raspberries kit. Permission pending. Read or tell the story. Once upon a time in India, a rare rhinoceros was born, with skin so beautiful it almost glowed....
    Story | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful Welcome
    Tagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Buddhism, Equity, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Greed, Kindness, Oppression, Power, Relationships, Respect, Worth