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Young prince Siddhartha had been raised in complete luxury. His life had been so arranged that he knew no suffering, no lack, no want. So when he first encountered suffering—in the form of a sick person, an old person, and a dying person—he was determined to find its cause and its solution. For...Story | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit in PracticeTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Brokenness, Buddhism, Caring, Change, Choice, Commitment, Community, Compassion, Contemplation, Discernment, Letting GoCurriculum 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
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Utility | October 27, 2011 | From Spirit in PracticeTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Awe, Beauty, Discernment, Education, Freedom, Growth, Humanism, Immanence, Individualism, Integrity, MysteryCurriculum page
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Utility | October 27, 2011 | From Spirit in PracticeTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Balance, Buddhism, Christianity, Contemplation, Discernment, God, Gratitude, Growth, Letting Go, Listening, Meditation Practices, Mindfulness, Peace, Prayer PracticesCurriculum page
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A retelling of a Sufi wisdom tale. Once there was a woman who prayed to understand what path she should take in life. One night, after praying, she dreamed of walking in the woods. The next day, she journeyed to the woods, searching for the answer to her prayers. It was quiet and peaceful....Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Animals, Caring, Compassion, Discernment, Generosity, Islam, Limitations, ServiceCurriculum page -
Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From FamiliesTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Beauty, Community, Creativity, Direct Experience, Discernment, Diversity, Ethics, Family, Listening, Vision, WonderCurriculum page -
Hi Family, I hope this message finds you and your family well. I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the fall retreat for the Central Midwest District Chapter of the Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association last week. The topic for the retreat was “Whose Are We.” For two days, we...By Monica L Cummings | October 27, 2011 | From Youth and Young Adults of ColorTagged as: Connections, Discernment, Identity, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Prayer Practices, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, WorshipPage/Article -
A Muslim folk tale from Ayat Jamilah: Beautiful Signs, A Treasury of Islamic Wisdom for Children and Parents collected and adapted by Sarah Conover and Freda Crane (Spokane: Eastern Washington University Press, 2004); originally from Mythology and Folklore. Begin by saying, "Today we will hear a...Story | By Sarah Conover, Freda Crane | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Challenge, Discernment, Forgiveness, Imagination, Islam, Love, Poverty, Redemption, WisdomCurriculum page -
By the Rev. Gordon McKeeman, reprinted from Out of the Ordinary with permission of the author. Copyright (C) 2000 by Gordon B. McKeeman. Published by Skinner House Books, an imprint of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Sometimes I enjoy cooking. I've discovered that one of the greatest of...Story | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of LifeTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Acceptance, Choice, Contemplation, Creativity, Direct Experience, Discernment, Family, Food, Freedom, Growth, HistoryCurriculum page
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Based on a tale told in the 1700s by the Jewish teacher, Jacob ben Wolf Kranz, Maggid of Dubno....Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide UsTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Beauty, Choice, Creativity, Direct Experience, Discernment, Failure, Judaism, Limitations, Love, Redemption, Transformation, WonderCurriculum page -
Utility | October 27, 2011 | For Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide UsTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Beauty, Choice, Creativity, Direct Experience, Discernment, Love, WonderCurriculum page
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape A roll of cellophane tape Leader Resource 1, Science, Religion, or Both? Preparation for Activity Print the leader resource and cut it into strips as indicated. Make three signs on sheets of newsprint: "SCIENCE,"...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects UsTagged as: Discernment, Religion, ScienceCurriculum page -
Utility | October 27, 2011 | For Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects UsTagged as: Acceptance, Discernment, Peace, Spiritual PracticeCurriculum page
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, The Road Not Taken Pencils/pens for all participants Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Review the questions about the poem and choose those you think will resonate with your group. The questions are meant to elicit...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Windows and MirrorsTagged as: DiscernmentCurriculum page -
Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Yammani and the Soji" A bell, chime, rain stick or other musical noisemaker Optional: Paper and pencils/pens for all participants Preparation for Activity Read the story, "Yammani and the Soji," a few times. Consider telling it...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Windows and MirrorsTagged as: Discernment, Listening, PowerCurriculum page
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Arjuna's Service to His People" A bell, chime, rain stick or other musical noisemaker Preparation for Activity Read the story, "Arjuna's Service to His People," a few times....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Windows and MirrorsTagged as: Discernment, Greed, Nonviolence, Violence, WarCurriculum page
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity If you have extra time, consider expanding this activity to incorporate Alternate Activity 1, Listening Activity - Supporting Theological Diversity; children articulate a faith belief to a partne...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Windows and MirrorsTagged as: Authority, Discernment, God, ReasonCurriculum page
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Utility | October 27, 2011 | For Grades 4-5 | From Windows and MirrorsTagged as: Brokenness, Discernment, Diversity, Identity, Individualism, Listening, VisionCurriculum page
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A Jewish tale from Afghanistan. Once, on a summer night in the country Afghanistan, the ruler Shah Abbis changed out of his fancy robes and left his palace dressed as a peasant to enjoy the evening air and to wander through the streets unnoticed. He walked and walked until he reached the poorest...Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Belief, Challenge, Courage, Discernment, Ethics, Faith, Good, Happiness, Hope, Judaism, Justice, Prayer PracticesCurriculum page -
Utility | October 27, 2011 | For Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Acceptance, Belief, Challenge, Courage, Discernment, Diversity, Ethics, Faith, Good, Gratitude, Judaism, Prayer PracticesCurriculum page