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James Luther Adams, from "The Evolution of My Social Concern." Used with permission, Herbert F. Vetter, Harvard Square Library....Story | February 7, 2013 | For Adults | From What Moves UsTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Authority, Belief, Challenge, Change, Commitment, Community, Conflict, Conscience, Dissent, Economy, UnitarianismCurriculum page -
Utility | January 19, 2012 | From What We ChooseTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Acceptance, Authority, Choice, Commitment, Conflict, Conscience, Dignity, Direct Experience, Diversity, Equity, EthicsCurriculum page -
Transgender individuals face much discrimination in the United States, in part because their struggles and their journeys are not well understood. In the spring of 2007, a public battle arose in Largo, Florida, around the struggle of one transgender person. Susan Stanton, then known as Steve, had...Story | January 19, 2012 | For Adults | From What We ChooseTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Acceptance, Authority, Community, Conflict, Democracy, Direct Experience, Diversity, Ethics, Governance, Human Rights, IdentityCurriculum page
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Utility | January 19, 2012 | From What We ChooseTagged as: 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Anti-Oppression, Authority, Choice, Community, Contemplation, Democracy, Discernment, Ethics, Good, Governance, Prophetic Words & DeedsCurriculum page
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Immanuel Kant, a key figure in the field of philosophy, was born in what is now Germany. He grew up in a Lutheran household, part of a family that particularly emphasized piety and vigorous religious devotion. At the age of 16, he enrolled at the University of Konigsberg, and went on to spend his...Story | January 19, 2012 | For Adults | From What We ChooseTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Authority, Conscience, Contemplation, Discernment, Ethics, God, Progress, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Responsibility, ScienceCurriculum page
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Utility | January 19, 2012 | From What We ChooseTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Authority, Character, Choice, Conscience, Discernment, Ethics, Food Justice, God, Integrity, Progress, Prophetic Words & DeedsCurriculum page
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Ralph Waldo Emerson was a leading 19th-century philosopher, father of the Transcendentalist movement. Before he became a philosophical and literary luminary, he was a Unitarian minister and served the Second Church in Boston between 1829 and 1832. In pursuing ministry, Ralph Waldo followed in the...Story | January 19, 2012 | For Adults | From What We ChooseTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Authority, Belief, Challenge, Character, Choice, Conflict, Conscience, Discernment, Ethics, History, UnitarianismCurriculum page
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Utility | January 19, 2012 | From What We ChooseTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Acceptance, Authority, Character, Choice, Community, Conscience, Covenant, Discernment, Ethics, God, Unitarian UniversalismCurriculum page
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Searle-White, Joshua. "… Side Mary" in M… Wanda's Travel Emporium: Tales of Love, Hate and Things in Between. Boston: Skinner House, 2006. Used with permission. In a medium-sized town not far from here, there was a middle school. It was just like any other middle school, except for two things.Story | December 10, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Gather the SpiritTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Anti-Oppression, Authority, Choice, Class, Community, Courage, Creativity, Freedom, Humanism, Interdependence, JusticeCurriculum page -
Adapted from a Haitian tale.To whom does the water belong? There was once a drought in the country. The streams dried up and the wells went dry. God saw there was no place for the animals to drink. God provided a well with the condition that it must be taken care of so all may use it. God said,...Story | December 10, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Gather the SpiritTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Anti-Oppression, Authority, Caring, Earth-Centered, Greed, Hope, Interdependence, Nature, Power, Relationships, UniversalismCurriculum page
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Adapted from "One Flower in a Field" by Joshua Searle-White, in Magic Wanda's Travel Emporium: Tales of Love, Hate and Things in Between (Boston: Skinner House, 2007). Once upon a time there was a field. It had dry grass, brambles and thistles, and high places and low places, and rocks scattered...Story | December 10, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Gather the SpiritTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Authority, Choice, Conscience, Earth-Centered, Growth, Interdependence, Nature, Relationships, Responsibility, Service, Social JusticeCurriculum page
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Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Cambridge Platform" Preparation for Activity Read the story "The Cambridge Platform" and copy it for all participants....Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and TransformationTagged as: Authority, Freedom, Governance, History, Power, ReligionCurriculum page -
Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Socinianism Preparation for Activity Read Handout 1 and copy for all participants. Optional: Prearrange with a volunteer to read Handout 1 aloud....Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and TransformationTagged as: Authority, Faith, PowerCurriculum page
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Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Write on newsprint: "Power is the ability for individuals and groups to achieve purpose." Leave ample room for additional writing on the newsprint, and set aside. On a second sheet of newsprint,...Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and TransformationTagged as: Authority, Power, ReligionCurriculum page
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Utility | December 10, 2011 | From Resistance and TransformationTagged as: Authority, Freedom, History, Partner Church Observation, PowerCurriculum page
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Utility | December 9, 2011 | From The New UUTagged as: 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Authority, Business Meetings, Community, Connections, Covenant, Democracy, Freedom, Governance, Inclusion, Individualism, Interdependence, Unitarian UniversalismCurriculum page -
One day a Religious Man approached a Mystic and asked, “Does God exist?” “Allow me to go within for an answer,” the Mystic replied.Story | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit in PracticeTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Authority, Awe, Contemplation, Discernment, Freedom, God, Humanism, Immanence, Individualism, Interdependence, MysteryCurriculum page -
Have you ever felt as if some grown-ups liked another kid more than they liked you? Maybe your teacher lets someone else get away with stuff you would get in trouble for. Maybe your mom or dad doesn't make your brother or sister do as much work as you have to do....Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Anger, Authority, Equity, Family, Fathers, Forgiveness, Inclusion, Judaism, Love, ReconciliationCurriculum page -
Utility | October 27, 2011 | From Spirit of LifeTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Authority, Belief, Community, Culture, Family, Gratitude, Growth, History, Identity, Immanence, Prophetic Words & DeedsCurriculum page
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and matches or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Hand ornaments cut from card stock (see Welcoming and Entering) Pens, pencils, or markers Preparation for Activity Set up chalice....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects UsTagged as: AuthorityCurriculum page