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Today we celebrate a dream awakening. Today we worship with renewed hope in our hearts. Today we act on an audacity of hopes and dreams for the future. Today we begin the hard work for justice, equity and compassion in all human relations, for today is a day like no other and it is ours to shape...Opening | By Elizabeth M Strong | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Commitment, Courage, Justice, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, VisionWorship element
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In prayer, we call to mind the peacemakers.Meditation | By Eric Cherry | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Compassion, Courage, Despair, Disaster or Crisis, Faith, Fear, Healing, History, International, Nonviolence, Peace, WarWorship element -
Readings An excerpt from “The Sonnets To Orpheus” by Rainer Maria Rilke Wisdom of Solomon 10:15-21 Lyrics to Tracy Chapman’s song “Be And Be Not Afraid” Sermon The character of God said it to the reluctant Hebrew prophets who were always charged with speaking truth to power. “Be not...Sermon | By Susan Maginn | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Courage, Faith, FearWorship element
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In sightless night, terrors draw near Nameless fears of talon and tooth Hopelessness yawns before us—an abyss Alone and unknown in the gloom, longing for the dawn O sacred flame blaze forth—wisdom brought to life Guide us— With the light of hope The warmth of love The beacon of purpose and...Chalice Lighting | By Andrew Pakula | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Community, Courage, Despair, Fear, Hope, Limitations, Mystery, Peace, Purpose, WisdomWorship element -
Leader: Every endeavor begins with a first step, and encounters darkness and difficulty along the way. Response: We know the darkness of ignorance, of fear, and of tyranny. Leader: Yet we know the dawning of the light, the beginnings of hope, and the renewal of life....Chalice Lighting | By Charles F Flagg | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Beginnings, Challenge, Courage, Discernment, Doubt, Faith, Fear, Hope, Journey, Palm Sunday, PowerWorship element -
To face the world's shadows, a chalice of light.Chalice Lighting | By Lindsay Bates | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Courage, PeaceWorship element
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The world is too beautiful to be praised by only one voice. May you have the courage to sing your part. The world is too broken to be healed by only one set of hands. May you have the courage to use your gifts. May you go in peace.Benediction | By Eric Williams | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Brokenness, Courage, HealingWorship element
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Dear God, May I be kind, Strong and brave, Joyful, useful, loving, Honest and healthy.Prayer | By Meg Barnhouse | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Children's / Religious Education Sunday, Children's Sabbath, Courage, God, Health, Kindness, Prophetic Words & Deeds, StrengthWorship element
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Holy One who has given us the breath of life, Today we remember To breathe deeply To rest To take in To pause before we act… And then to take in another deep breath poised on the edge And risk jumping in Risk taking action Risk speaking up Risk using the gifts we have been given So that at the en...Prayer | By Tamara Lebak | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Courage, Direct Experience, Purpose, Trust, VulnerabilityWorship element
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We ask to have clarity of Spirit come forth into our lives with the power of a mighty windPrayer | By Tamara Lebak | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Christianity, Commitment, Compassion, Courage, Direct Experience, Love, Pentecost, PurposeWorship element
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In these hard times, let us look first to the response of love. In the midst of challenge, may our chalice flame bear witness to the inherent worth and dignity of every human being. In the midst of uncertainty, may our chalice be a beacon of encouragement, that our values may guide our choices....Chalice Lighting | By Maureen Killoran | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Challenge, Choice, Courage, Dignity, Integrity, Love, Reverence, Searching, Unitarian Universalism, Vision, WorthWorship element -
Utility | January 8, 2015 | For Preschool | From Chalice ChildrenTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Courage, Fear, Sadness, Shadow, Solitude, Unitarian Universalism, Vulnerability, WorryCurriculum page -
Compiled from a variety of West African and South African folk tales. Once upon a time two cousins lived side by side in a village. They worked together in the fields each day and returned home each night to share a meal and some fun in the evening. The young woman cousin's name was Nosa....Story | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Caring, Challenge, Conscience, Courage, Creativity, EthicsCurriculum page -
Utility | November 9, 2014 | For Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Caring, Challenge, Compassion, Conscience, Courage, Creativity, EthicsCurriculum page
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Utility | November 8, 2014 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Conscience, Courage, Justice, Power, Self-RespectCurriculum page -
It was a hot, muggy morning. Christopher was not sure he really wanted to be out riding in a competition. His thoroughbred horse, Eastern Express, seemed a bit off, as if maybe he would rather be grazing in the field than doing the demanding work of running and jumping with a big, muscular man on...Story | November 7, 2014 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Faithful JourneysTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Acceptance, Challenge, Courage, Dignity, Diversity, History, Inclusion, Limitations, StrengthCurriculum page -
Isaiah 52: 1-2, 13-15; 53: 1-8, 54: 2-4, 7-8 (New Revised Standard Version) Awake, awake, Put on your strength O Zion! Put on your beautiful garments... Shake yourself from the dust and rise up, O captive Jerusalem; Loose the bonds from your neck, O captive daughter Zion! ... See, my servant will...Story | October 29, 2014 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew ScripturesTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Belief, Compassion, Courage, Despair, God, Hope, Judaism, Salvation, Strength, Transcendence, UnityCurriculum page -
Joshua 1: 1-3, Joshua 2:1-7,15-18, 21, Joshua 6: 1-25 (New Revised Standard Version) ... The Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun... saying, "... Now proceed to cross the Jordan [River], you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, the Israelites. Every place that the sole of your...Story | October 29, 2014 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew ScripturesTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Brokenness, Choice, Commitment, Courage, Ethics, Family, God, Hospitality, Interdependence, Judaism, ListeningCurriculum page
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1 Samuel 17 (New Revised Standard Version) Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle... The Philistines stood on the mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on the mountain on the other side, with a valley between them. And there came out from the camp of the Philistines a champion...Story | October 29, 2014 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew ScripturesTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Anti-Oppression, Challenge, Children, Conflict, Courage, Dignity, Doubt, Fear, God, Judaism, JusticeCurriculum page
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "A Sea of Pink" 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 own...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Conflict, Courage, Justice, Rights, SolidarityCurriculum page