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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint from Activity 3, Water Conservation Brainstorm Poster board, color markers, and tape or push-pins for display Optional: Sticky notes and pens Preparation for Activity Post the newsprint where all can see it. Arrange for posters to be...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Education, Leadership -
Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint from Activity 3, Water Conservation Brainstorm Plain plastic bottles of water with sports tops Permanent markers in a variety of colors Poster board and color markers Optional: Smocks for children to use, and newspaper to cover work surfa...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Education, Leadership
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Computer with internet access Preparation for Activity Set up newsprint in a location where the group can gather around it. Description of Activity The first step of inviting others to join you in a cause that...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Education, Leadership
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Water Justice Tour" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Read the discussion questions. Choose those that will best help the children share their interpretations of the story and relate it to their...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Education, Multiculturalism, Nature, Teamwork, Transformation, Multiculturalism
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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 -
Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, From Liberation to Health Pens or pencils Preparation for Activity Read Handout 2, From Liberation to Health and copy it for all participants. Optional: Read the unabridged article on the UU World website....Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and TransformationTagged as: Activism, Children, Education, Justice, Sexuality, Youth/Teens, LGBTQ Issues -
Preparation for Activity Ask your religious educator or minister about your congregation's actions in support of comprehensive sexuality education: Does your congregation offers any components of Our Whole Lives? For which age groups? What conversations have the Religious Education Committee or...Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and TransformationTagged as: Activism, Education, Justice, Sexuality
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"The Wind in Both Ears," by Angus MacLean, in The Wind in Both Ears (Boston: Beacon Press, 1965).Introduce the story by explaining that the author, Angus MacLean was a Universalist, a professor of religious education, and dean of the Theological School at St. Lawrence University. His influence...Story | December 9, 2011 | For Adults | From The New UUTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Awe, Contemplation, Courage, Discernment, Education, Faith, Growth, Humility, Immanence, Listening, Unitarian Universalism -
Once upon a time there was a Teacher who was known far and wide as one who had mastered all the great disciplines of a spiritual seeker. She wandered the country, and whenever people heard she was near, they traveled to seek her wisdom and her guidance. ...Story | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit in PracticeTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Balance, Caring, Children, Education, God, Growth, Joy, Letting Go, Listening, Mystery, Prophetic Words & Deeds -
Thich Nhat Hanh In Southeast Asia, the Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, used the principles of compassion and nonviolence to campaign against the war in Vietnam. Hanh believed that people of faith, especially youth, couldn't remain silent in the face of social injustice. They must work together to...Leader Resource | By Interfaith Youth Core (IYC) | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Buddhism, Christianity, Compassion, Connections, Education, Equity, Hinduism, History, Human Rights, Islam, Justice, Love, Nonviolence, Poverty, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Religious Pluralism