Displaying 1 - 14 of 14
-
Isaiah 52: 1-2, 13-15; 53: 1-8, 54: 2-4, 7-8 (New Revised Standard Version) Awake, awake, Put on your strength O Zion! Put on your beautiful garments... Shake yourself from the dust and rise up, O captive Jerusalem; Loose the bonds from your neck, O captive daughter Zion! ... See, my servant will...Story | October 29, 2014 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew ScripturesTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Belief, Compassion, Courage, Despair, God, Hope, Judaism, Salvation, Strength, Transcendence, Unity -
Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Harvesting Hope" Optional: Information about your congregation's partner church relationship Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Find out if your congregation has a partner church. If so, gather...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Connections, Diversity, History, Transformation, Unity -
Building Bridges is a world religions program to deepen youth's understanding of the dynamic, fascinating, and varied world in which they live. It seeks to broaden their knowledge of humanity and embolden their spiritual search.Curriculum | By Mary K. Isaacs | September 16, 2013 | For High School, Middle School | From Building BridgesTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Acceptance, Beliefs & Principles, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Faith Development -
At the Central Park Zoo in New York City, there were two penguins named Roy and Silo, who adored each other. It is typical for penguins to find a partner, a mate – one other penguin that is special to them. Usually, it is one female and one male penguin that like each other and become a penguin...Story | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating HomeTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Animals, Birth, Direct Experience, Diversity, Fathers, Love, Parents, Teamwork, Unity -
Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Large ball of yarn Description of Activity This activity makes visible and tangible some of the web of connection that unites us. Have all participants sit in a circle. Acknowledge that they may have created a yarn web in the past....Activity | August 16, 2012 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Unity
-
Story | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit in PracticeTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Compromise, Connections, Direct Experience, Interdependence, Limitations, Purpose, Unity, Wholeness -
Interfaith cooperation was in evidence over a century ago, at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago (also known as the World's Fair) in 1893. The Fair was the world's first major theme park, offering the first Ferris wheel rides, and introducing popular treats such as Juicy Fruit(R) gum and...Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: History, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Religion, Unitarianism, Unity, Religious Pluralism -
Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A list of committees at your congregation Pencils Timepiece (minutes) Preparation for Activity Calculate the number of three-person teams you will have. Copy the committee list for each team. Find out the responsibilities of each committee on the...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects UsTagged as: Democracy, Diversity, Unity -
Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity For Rainbow Wall Hanging: Wide ribbon in each of the colors of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet); or, thick yarn in all seven colors Scissors, including left-handed scissors Yardstick or measuring tape Two sticks or dow...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects UsTagged as: Diversity, Teamwork, Unity
-
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 -
Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Review the games, Human Knot and "Who Started It?" Decide how to allocate your time and, if needed, how you will form small groups. Description of Activity Try these games to illustrate concepts related to atonement....Activity | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of FaithTagged as: Blame, Unity -
Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity For Tug of Friendship. Optional: A thick rope of appropriate length for the group (or, children use hands for Yurt Circle variation) For Crossing the Line....Activity | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of FaithTagged as: Teamwork, Unity
-
Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Newsprint, markers, and tape Sheets of green, red, and yellow construction paper and scissors Optional: Sheets of orange and blue construction paper A variety of snacks, all desirable, such as cookies, ice cream, and candy (or various dri...Activity | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of FaithTagged as: Community, Compromise, Unity
-
Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of Leader Resource 1, "Have You Ever . . .?" Questions Preparation for Activity The game, Have You Ever . . .?, works best with larger groups. A non-competitive option for four or fewer participants is the game, Twenty Questions....Activity | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of FaithTagged as: Diversity, Unity