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Adapted from "The Real Heroes and Sheroes of New Orleans" by Lorrie Beth Slonsky and Larry Bradshaw. Original story appeared in the Socialist Worker. The sixth strongest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded, Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast region in August, 2005....Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Community, Connections, Creativity, Generosity, Healing, Hope, Hospitality, Humanism, Imagination, Interdependence, Justice
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By Rev. Dr. Emily Brault. Used by permission.Rev. Dr. Emily Brault is a Unitarian Universalist minister who works as a Chaplain with the Oregon State Correctional Department. Prior to her current position working with incarcerated women, she worked at a juvenile correctional facility. This is one...Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Community, Connections, Forgiveness, Healing, Humanism, Interdependence, Justice, Letting Go, Listening, Nonviolence, Redemption
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Sarah Foster is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist who wanted to make the world a better place while doing something that she loved. What she loved was performing and making others laugh, so she became a clown. As a professional clown with Clowns Without Borders, Sarah has traveled to Haiti,...Story | By Sarah Foster | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Children, Community, Connections, Creativity, Direct Experience, Freedom, Happiness, Healing, Imagination, Joy, Justice
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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 CallTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Commitment, Creativity, Direct Experience, Food, Imagination, Justice, Limitations, Patience, Transformation, Vision, Youth/Teens
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Based on information from People Building Peace, Peace News, My Hero, and Sara Cameron's website.Adults are usually regarded as the leaders in working for peace and—for good reason, as many have made a tremendous difference. Yet children can make a tremendous difference, too. Farliz Calle is one...Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Activism, Aging, Children, Community, Disability, Humanism, Interdependence, Justice, Leadership, Nonviolence, Peace
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From the All Folk Tales website. Used with permission.A long time ago in the village of Ipetumodu, there lived a poor woman. This woman was so poor that she did not have any soup for her eba. The eba is a starchy paste made from cassava flour and it is rather unappetizing to eat all by itself.Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Anger, Equity, Food Justice, Generosity, Greed, Humanism, Humility, Interdependence, Justice, Poverty, Privilege
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The quotes in this story come from the website Oasis of Peace. Imagine a village that is home to 55 families with a waiting list of more than 300 families hoping to become part of the community....Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Community, Conflict, Courage, Family, Humanism, Interdependence, Justice, Multiculturalism, Nonviolence, Peace, Relationships, Multiculturalism
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Juliette Hampton Morgan was the only child of Frank and Lila Morgan of Montgomery, Alabama. Her white skin and family pedigree gave her entrance to the finest shops, restaurants, galleries and concert halls. For much of Juliette's life, her privilege meant someone else did her laundry, cooked her...Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Anti-Oppression, Choice, Commitment, Conscience, Equity, Fear, Justice, Mental Health, Power, Privilege, Prophetic Words & Deeds
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Used with permission of Geoffrey Bayer , No More Deaths.The July sun beat down, and by mid-morning, there was no avoiding the heat. By 10 am, the anticipation rose with the heat as nearly 40 humanitarian volunteers gathered in a parking lot just outside the small desert town of Arivaca....Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Commitment, Courage, Death, Ethics, Governance, Human Rights, Humanism, Immanence, Immigration, Justice, Purpose, Immigration
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Adapted from an interview with Raziq Brown. Used by permission.At the age of 19, Raziq Brown was the recipient of the 2008 Mary-Ella Holst Young Activist Award given annually by the Unitarian Universalist Association. His activism has taken him around the world, but the initial sparks began within.Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Anti-Oppression, Change, Commitment, Equity, Globalism, Growth, Health, Human Rights, Justice, Poverty, Prophetic Words & Deeds
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Once upon a time, there was a small village on the edge of a river. Life in the village was busy. There were people growing food and people teaching the children to make blankets and people making meals....Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Brokenness, Change, Children, Choice, Conscience, Ethics, History, Humanism, Justice, Purpose, Responsibility
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Copy the story, and distribute the individual narratives to participants to read aloud. Eliza Cabot Follen My name is Eliza Lee Cabot Follen. In the early 19th century, I was an active member of abolitionist societies in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts along with my husband, a Unitarian...Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Place of WholenessTagged as: Justice, Race/Ethnicity
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A story of Dorothea Dix (1802-1887), Unitarian teacher and social reformer. "Finish eating your supper, Anna," said Florence. "We mustn't be late to school." Anna nodded and ate another spoonful of soup. She was happy to get a piece of potato in the warm salty broth, instead of only cabbage....Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Activism, Change, Class, Commitment, Education, Human Rights, Justice, Poverty, Privilege, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Service
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When Ruby Bridges was six years old and in the first grade, just like many other children, she went to a new school. Ruby's school was called William Frantz Elementary School. It was in the City of New Orleans in the state of Louisiana.Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Anger, Anti-Oppression, Children, Conscience, Courage, Inclusion, Justice, Multiculturalism, Power, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Race/Ethnicity, Multiculturalism
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An adaptation of Matthew 5:1-11, Christian scripture. Jesus was a teacher. He lived thousands of years ago, in the part of the world we now call the Middle East. Jesus taught people how to use words and actions in a loving manner. There are many different ideas about God....Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Christianity, Forgiveness, Humility, Justice, Kindness, Love, Peace, Spirituality
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(Leader: Invite the group to join you in singing the chorus of "Follow the Drinking Gourd." Teach the words and tune, if needed. Tell them that any time during the story they hear you start to sing, they should join in.) ...Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide UsTagged as: Conscience, Courage, Freedom, History, Human Rights, Justice, Leadership, Love, Oppression, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Women
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Excerpted and adapted from "Carolyn McDade's Spirit of Life" by Kimberly French, UU World magazine, Fall 2007. Used with permission. Carolyn McDade, the author of the song "Spirit of Life", does not identify herself as a songwriter or musician—though she has written hundreds of songs and released...Story | By Kimberly French | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of LifeTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Change, Despair, Dissent, Equity, Faith, Immigration, Interdependence, Justice, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Peace, Unitarian Universalism, Water Communion, Immigration
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The First Situation is based on "Taking Justice to the Community" by Kimberly French, in UU World, September/October 2002. The Second Situation is based on "Work Camp" by Heather Robb, in UU World, September/October 2002. The Fourth Situation is based on First Situation: Life is unfair....Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grade 6, Middle School | From Riddle and MysteryTagged as: Justice
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Have you ever stopped to think about all the different people you love, and all the different people who love you? There are many kinds of love, and many ways to show you love someone. Valentine's Day is a holiday that celebrates love. People often give each other cards on Valentine's Day to show...Story | By Joanna Solins | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Faithful JourneysTagged as: 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Anti-Oppression, Democracy, Equity, Family, Human Rights, Justice, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Love, Marriage, Pride Sunday, Valentine's Day
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In 1779, more than two hundred years ago, a girl named Maria Cook was born in New York State. When she was born, the Americans were fighting the British in the War for Independence. The Americans wanted to have their own country where they could be independent and free to make their own decisions...Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Faithful JourneysTagged as: 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Anti-Oppression, Authority, Christianity, Conscience, Democracy, History, Justice, Nonviolence, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Salvation, Universalism, Women