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Thich Nhat Hanh In Southeast Asia, the Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, used the principles of compassion and nonviolence to campaign against the war in Vietnam. Hanh believed that people of faith, especially youth, couldn't remain silent in the face of social injustice. They must work together to...Leader Resource | By Interfaith Youth Core (IYC) | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Buddhism, Christianity, Compassion, Connections, Education, Equity, Hinduism, History, Human Rights, Islam, Justice, Love, Nonviolence, Poverty, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Religious PluralismCurriculum page -
At the opening of Unitarian Universalist worship services, many congregations light a flame inside a chalice. This flaming chalice has become a well-known symbol of our denomination. It unites our members in worship and symbolizes the spirit of our work. The flaming chalice combines two...Handout | By Dan Hotchkiss | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, History, Human Rights, Identity, Justice, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Unitarian Universalism, UnitarianismCurriculum page -
Adapted from "Unitarian Couple Honored for World War II Bravery," a story by Michelle Bates Deakin, first published December 12, 2005, by UU World.What Rosemary Feigl remembers most clearly about the woman who rescued her from the Nazis is her hat....Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Caring, Challenge, Compassion, Conscience, Courage, Freedom, History, Human Rights, Justice, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Religious Pluralism, Unitarian UniversalismCurriculum page
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Utility | October 27, 2011 | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Acceptance, Compassion, Diversity, History, Love, Religion, Religious Pluralism, Youth/TeensCurriculum page
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Interfaith cooperation was in evidence over a century ago, at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago (also known as the World's Fair) in 1893. The Fair was the world's first major theme park, offering the first Ferris wheel rides, and introducing popular treats such as Juicy Fruit(R) gum and...Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: History, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Religion, Religious Pluralism, Unitarianism, UnityCurriculum page
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Utility | October 27, 2011 | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Brokenness, Commitment, History, Identity, Interdependence, Justice, Listening, Patience, Power, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Unitarian UniversalismCurriculum page -
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, ResponsibilityCurriculum page
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Have you ever thought of our faith as an ancestral tree? It can be awe-inspiring to see the numerous roots and branches that make up our religious family. The "roots" of the tree are the values we hold dear, such as reason, tolerance, and freedom, hope, faith and love....Story | By Greta Anderson | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Place of WholenessTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), HistoryCurriculum page -
Utility | October 27, 2011 | From FamiliesTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Connections, Creativity, Direct Experience, Ethics, Family, History, Identity, Imagination, Interdependence, Meaning, RelationshipsCurriculum page -
Utility | October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Community, History, Identity, Love, Religion, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarianism, UniversalismCurriculum page -
(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, WomenCurriculum page -
Utility | October 27, 2011 | For Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide UsTagged as: Courage, Freedom, History, Justice, Leadership, Love, Oppression, Prophetic Words & Deeds, WomenCurriculum page
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Session 14 has been removed from the Love Will Guide Us program while UUA staff evaluate it for revision. The session, focused on a Universalist missionary who worked in India, was in conflict with the UUA's commitment to dismantling white supremacy.Utility | October 27, 2011 | For Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide UsTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Community, Diversity, Education, History, Love, Multiculturalism, Multiculturalism, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Service, Trust, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarianism, WomenCurriculum page
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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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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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Adapted from Stories in Faith by Gail Forsyth-Vail, a Tapestry of Faith Toolkit book (Boston: UUA, 2007). Used with permission. Once there was a little girl named Cecilia who fell in love with the universe....Story | By Gail Forsyth-Vail | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide UsTagged as: Animals, Compassion, Education, Empathy, Hinduism, History, Humanism, Interdependence, Kindness, Love, Mothers, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Reason, Unitarian UniversalismCurriculum page
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Utility | October 27, 2011 | For Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide UsTagged as: Education, History, Humanism, Love, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Reason, Science, Unitarian Universalism, Women, WonderCurriculum page
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About two hundred years ago, lots of people in North America and in Europe were discovering all kinds of wondrous things in the ground. They found coal to burn for fuel, iron for making machinery, nickel for creating tools and candlesticks and other useful items....Story | By Gail Forsyth-Vail | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide UsTagged as: Animals, Earth, History, Humanism, Nature, Reason, ScienceCurriculum page
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Activity time: 15 minutes Preparation for Activity Invite a long-time member of your congregation to come share recollections of the congregation's history. Explain the Rev. David Pettee's story of seeking his family's truth, and give them the story "Hard Truths" to read. Make sure the guest is...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects UsTagged as: History, Humility, ShameCurriculum page -
Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Joseph Tuckerman's Revolution" Preparation for Activity Read the story several times so you are comfortable telling it to the group. Review the discussion questions and choose those that will best help the children share their...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects UsTagged as: HistoryCurriculum page