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Spirit of Wisdom, As we prepare to elect new citizens to lead us, in our communities, town and cities, in our counties, states, and our heart-torn nation, grant us wisdom and discernment so that we may choose those of peaceful heart, of competent mind and of servant spirit. Spirit of the Harvest,...Prayer | By Tess Baumberger | October 6, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), America, Community, Democracy, Discernment, Leadership, Secular, Unity, WisdomWorship element -
This homily was delivered by intern minister and UU young adult Joseph Boyd after the murder of All Souls Unitarian Church, in TulsaOklahomaAll Souls. For many of us, these last couple weeks have felt very heavy, even exhausting. You may be thinking: I’d love to be more involved, but I’m already...By Elizabeth Nguyen | October 4, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Choice, Congregational Action, Discernment, Education, Faith, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, News, Prayer Practices, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UU History, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
Watch as Isaac Prier Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Summer Seminary 2016 Grad delivers his homily, "The Bigger Heart", during Sunday Worship at First Unitarian Church of OaklandCASummer Seminary, a program of the UUAOff… of Youth and Young Adult Ministries....By Ted Resnikoff | October 3, 2016 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Connections, Discernment, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Prayer Practices, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Worship, Youth SundayPage/Article
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Divination—the art of receiving messages from the world of Spirit—is as old as any religion.By John Beckett | September 1, 2016 | From UU WorldTagged as: DiscernmentPage/Article -
Each of my communities of faith has valued listening to the part of ourselves that knows where and how to leap.By Heather Christensen | September 1, 2016 | From UU WorldTagged as: Discernment, Growth, Personal StoriesPage/Article -
Where is your sanctuary in the midst of life’s catastrophes and chaos? How will you take the time to nurture your soul?By Alicia R. Forde | September 1, 2016 | From UU WorldTagged as: Community, Discernment, NaturePage/Article -
A really big decision defies visualization, because the choice itself changes who I will become.By Doug Muder | September 1, 2016 | From SpiritTagged as: DiscernmentPage/Article -
"I remove my shoes because this is hallowed ground," the guide says. "A holy place, not an everyday life place." The guide tells us how we know—or think we know—it was the one and not the other for those people millennia ago. But aren’t the places where we live holy ground? Don’t our very...Meditation | By Lisa Doege | August 24, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Direct Experience, Discernment, Earth-Centered, Humility, Imagination, Indigenous American, Sacred, Searching, Spirituality, WisdomWorship element -
Gracious God, A warrior fights for those who cannot fight for themselves. As a warrior prepares for battle, there is a solemn responsibility: to know how and when and if to take life, just as a warrior must know how and when and if to risk their own life....Prayer | By Susan Maginn | August 11, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: America, Christianity, Discernment, Humanism, Justice, Military, Responsibility, Secular, Self-Respect, ServiceWorship element -
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Children hear about a magical red bud tree, but each one has a different experience of it when they see it.Story | June 6, 2016 (reviewed June 2025) | For Children, Families, Multigenerational | From Faith Curricula LibraryTagged as: Conflict, Discernment, WisdomCurriculum page -
When I try to detour around the promptings of the Holy, I inevitably get busted.By Victoria Weinstein | May 23, 2016 | From SpiritTagged as: Discernment, Faith Development, SpiritualityPage/Article -
Orange County had an excellent religious education program and a vibrant youth group. Some of my best friends were people I met at cons. I married my wife at the summer camp where we met. My greatest allies, mentors and cheerleaders were adult advisors I had. I found my calling to serve Unitarian...By Ted Resnikoff | May 4, 2016 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Connections, Discernment, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Prayer Practices, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth SundayPage/Article -
If we have any hope of transforming the world and changing ourselves, we must be bold enough to step into our discomfort, brave enough to be clumsy there, loving enough to forgive ourselves and others. May we, as a people of faith, be granted the strength to be so bold, so brave, and so loving.Prayer | By Joseph M. Cherry | April 27, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Brokenness, Courage, Direct Experience, Discernment, Forgiveness, Humility, Relationships, TransformationWorship element -
“Small but mighty” is a phrase I enjoy. Possibly because I am a petite woman of short stature, yet I like to think I’m relatively powerful. But more than that it’s because that’s how I see our faith. Unitarian Universalism (UU) is a tiny religion and a young one too, though our roots go...By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | March 8, 2016 | From On CampusTagged as: Activism, Campus Ministry, Choice, Congregational Action, Discernment, Education, Faith Development, Growth, Leadership, News, Prayer Practices, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Vision, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
Fiercely UU is a new blog series where Unitarian Universalist young adults tell stories about what our faith requires of us and how they follow that call. To be fiercely UU is to proclaim human worth and interdependence. In an individualist, greed-based, shame and fear fueled...By Joseph Boyd, Elizabeth Nguyen | January 28, 2016 | From Youth and Young Adults of ColorTagged as: Activism, Beliefs & Principles, Children's / Religious Education Sunday, Community, Connections, Discernment, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Multiculturalism, Prayer Practices, Secular, Sexuality Education, Social Justice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Vision for UUism, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth/TeensPage/Article -
The Revolution Will Not be Televised? Make it Happen by Reading – TOGETHER Skinner House Books and Beacon Press announce Goodreadshttps://www.goodreads.com/group/show/173731-justice-and-spirit-unitaria… and Spirit book club will host discussion about a new book that explore the themes of...By Ted Resnikoff | December 4, 2015 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Congregational Action, Discernment, Education, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Nourishing the Spirit, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA HeadquartersPage/Article -
As we approach our agenda let us remember that we are doing the work of the congregation.* When we do the work of this congregation*, we touch lives. When we touch lives, we change the world. May this chalice flame we now kindle remind us throughout our meeting of our ministry and our mission....Chalice Lighting | By Erik Walker Wikstrom | November 10, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Business Meetings, Commitment, Covenant, Discernment, Leadership, Mindfulness, Power, Privilege, Purpose, Responsibility, Service, Seven Principles, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element -
“Wow. You may not be ordained, but you’re doing ministry already.” – Rev. Peter Morales, President, Unitarian Universalist Association(UUA). Watch as Eliana Okeson, UUA Summer Seminary 2015 graduate, delivers her “preach-off” sermon at First Universalist Church of Denver. Watch Halley...By Ted Resnikoff | September 10, 2015 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Discernment, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Prayer Practices, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Worship, Youth SundayPage/Article
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“Wow. You may not be ordained, but you’re doing ministry already.” – Rev. Peter Morales, President, Unitarian Universalist Association(UUA). Watch as Lou Whiting, UUA Summer Seminary 2015 graduate, delivers her “preach-off” sermon at First Universalist Church of Denver. Watch Halley...By Ted Resnikoff | September 8, 2015 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Discernment, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Prayer Practices, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Worship, Youth SundayPage/Article