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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 Miracles
    Tagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Acceptance, Commitment, Compassion, Courage, Family, Identity, International, Reconciliation, Transformation, Vulnerability, Worth
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint and markers Preparation for Activity Post blank newsprint. Description of Activity We can most effectively help others when we have a clear sense of our own gifts and resources. This activity invites participants to brainstorm what it is...
    Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
    Tagged as: Service, Worth
  • 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 Faith
    Tagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Culture, Direct Experience, Identity, Meaning, Reverence, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Worth
  • 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
  • One day some worker bees made a honeycomb in the hollow trunk of an oak. They settled nearby to rest. Then, the drones from their hive flew by. The drones said, "We made that honeycomb. It belongs to us." "You did not make that honeycomb," replied the worker bees. "You know very well that you did...
    Story | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating Home
    Tagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Earth-Centered, Honesty, Interdependence, Responsibility, Trust, Work, Worth
  • Adapted from a Middle Eastern Islamic folk tale which is attributed to different countries, including Turkey and Syria.Mullah Nasruddin had been working in the fields all day long. He was tired and sweaty and his clothes and shoes were covered with mud and stains....
    Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
    Tagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Acceptance, Class, Food, Food Justice, Generosity, Hospitality, Immigration, Islam, Ramadan, Worth, Immigration
  • The story, "The Bremen Town Musicians," was told by the brothers Grimm in Germany, in the early 1800s. This session comes from Gail Forsyth-Vail's book, Stories In Faith: Exploring Our Unitarian Universalist Principles and Sources Through Wisdom Tales (Boston: Unitarian Universalist Association,...
    Story | By Gail Forsyth-Vail | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful Welcome
    Tagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Aging, Animals, Community, Friendship, Humanism, Inclusion, Purpose, Relationships, Worth
  • Inspired by "The Widow's Mite," a parable from Christian scripture. Read or tell the story. In a little village near Jerusalem, a long time ago, there was an old woman who didn't have much money. She grew her own fruit and vegetables and had a chicken that gave her eggs. One day, she was walking...
    Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful Welcome
    Tagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Christianity, Generosity, Letting Go, Money, Poverty, Sacrifice, Stewardship, Worth
  • 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