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  • In a time not so long ago and in a place not so far away, there lived a boy named Arthur Lismer. Arthur always had a pencil in his pocket, because Arthur loved to draw. He drew clouds. He drew birds. He drew flowers. He drew many beautiful things. And he drew pictures of stones....
    Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
    Tagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Awe, Beauty, Creativity, Nature, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Unitarianism, Vision, Wonder, Worth
  • Daniel firmly grips his paddle and pulls hard against the water. He watches as the paddle tip dives below the surface, then leaves behind a tiny whirlpool as the paddle rises above the water. The kayak glides forward....
    Story | By Julie Simon | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of Wonder
    Tagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Awe, Direct Experience, Joy, Nature, Patience, Playfulness, Reverence, Vision, Wonder
  • Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Drawing paper, at least 12x18 inches, for all participants Pens, pencils, crayons, and markers Timepiece (minutes) A bell or chime Preparation for Activity Assure there is ample table space for each person to draw....
    Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and Transformation
    Tagged as: Vision
  • Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Leader Resource 1, Environmentalism Quotes Preparation for Activity Print out Leader Resource 1 and cut the five quotes apart. Arrange for five volunteers to read the quotes aloud....
    Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and Transformation
    Tagged as: Activism, Climate Justice, Environment, Justice, Vision, Climate Change
  • Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Brook Farm" Preparation for Activity Read the story and arrange with three or four volunteers to read it aloud to the group. Assign each volunteer a section of the story and give all the volunteers a copy of the story in advance....
    Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and Transformation
    Tagged as: Community, History, Politics, Vision
  • Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Handout 1, Utopianism and Apocalypticism Preparation for Activity Read Handout 1 and copy it for all participants. Description of Activity Distribute Handout 1, Utopianism and Apocalypticism. Allow participants a few...
    Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and Transformation
    Tagged as: History, Justice, Politics, Vision
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Worship or centering table and chalice Participant journals Writing materials, including paper, pens, pencils, color pencils, and markers Taking It Home handout Preparation for Activity Customize the Taking It Home section of this workshop and copy...
    Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and Transformation
    Tagged as: Change, Integrity, Vision
  • Activity time: 20 minutes Preparation for Activity Read the Earl Morse Wilbur words quoted in the activity description. Discuss with your co-facilitator the ways you find these values are-and are not-the dominant values in our faith tradition. Description of Activity Read aloud these words of the...
    Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and Transformation
    Tagged as: Community, Freedom, Inclusion, Justice, Power, Reason, Vision
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A journal for each participant Pens and pencils Preparation for Activity Obtain journals. These can be simple, inexpensive notebooks, but should be sturdy enough for participants to tape/glue items to the pages. Description of Activity Distribute...
    Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and Transformation
    Tagged as: Growth, Transformation, Vision
  • A contemporary painter named Debora Jones-Buck has what many consider an unusual approach to her work. She prepares a canvas and then paints a picture on it. Then, when the paint has dried, she paints an entirely different image on top of it. And then another, and another. Eventually she puts the...
    Story | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit in Practice
    Tagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Acceptance, Brokenness, Creativity, Direct Experience, Freedom, Imagination, Letting Go, Playfulness, Transformation, Vision
  • We say the young have much to learn, but I find they know and do things unfamiliar to me, so I am pleased to learn from them when I can. Example: Two young college men asked me for a ride, because they were late to work. Their summer construction job was near my office, so I was glad to oblige....
    Story | By Robert Fulghum | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Heeding the Call
    Tagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Commitment, Creativity, Direct Experience, Food, Imagination, Justice, Limitations, Patience, Transformation, Vision, Youth/Teens
  • I want to tell you the story of Adin Ballou. He was born over two hundred years ago. He grew up to be a peacemaker and a Universalist minister, but he didn't start out wanting to be either. When Adin was seven years old, he went with his family to watch a company of militia out for a parade. They...
    Story | By Elisa Davy Pearmain | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Faithful Journeys
    Tagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Brokenness, Christianity, Community, Conflict, Forgiveness, History, Hospitality, Inclusion, Nonviolence, Peace, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Universalism, Vision
  • Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Variety of handheld mirrors For Mirror Walk....
    Activity | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
    Tagged as: Vision