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At this hour, in small towns and big cities, in single rooms and ornate sanctuaries, many of our sibling Unitarian Universalist congregations are also lighting a flaming chalice. As we light our chalice today, let us remember that we are part of a great community of faith. May this dancing flame...Chalice Lighting | By Judith L Quarles | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Calling, Community, Connections, Faith, Hope, Interdependence, Justice, Love, Presence, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element -
As frozen earth holds the determined seed, this sacred space holds our weariness, our worry, our laughter and our celebration. Let us bring seed and soul into the light of thought, the warmth of community, and the hope of love. Let us see together, hear together, love together. Let us worship.Chalice Lighting | By Laura Wallace | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Commitment, Community, Earth, Faith, Growth, Hope, Joy, Love, Sacred, WorryWorship element -
(May be read responsively) We light this chalice to affirm that new light is ever waiting to break through to enlighten our ways: That new truth is ever waiting to break through to illumine our minds: And that new love is ever waiting to break through to warm our hearts. May we be open to this...Chalice Lighting | By Charles A. Howe | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Birth, Calling, Grace, Growth, Healing, Hope, Listening, Love, Truth, Vision, Winter Solstice / YuleWorship element -
Reverently I offer this symbol of our hope and high intent. Reverently I bequeath this flame to you. This is the light that is lit for everyone who comes into the world. Bear this light to others, one by one. Let the flame go from life to life till all is lit with its warmth. Tell that the light...Chalice Lighting | By Elizabeth M Strong | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Acceptance, History, Hope, Inclusion, Interdependence, Kindness, Reverence, Sacrifice, Seven Principles, Vision, WisdomWorship element -
Rise up, o flame, by thy light glowing. Show us beauty, vision, and joy. —Singing the Living Tradition, Hymn #362 O flaming chalice, symbol of a free faith, Burn with the holy oil of helpfulness and service. Spread warmth and light and hope; Warm hearts grown cold with indifference; Light dark...Chalice Lighting | By Richard S. Gilbert | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Abundance, Community, Despair, Faith, Freedom, Hope, Justice, Kindness, Responsibility, Service, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element -
In honor of those we have known and loved in the past, In recognition of the gifts and sacrifices they have made on our behalf, And in our sincere hopes that we may be worthy of their memory, We light our candles, We give our thanks, And we offer our prayers. AMEN.Chalice Lighting | By Charles F Flagg | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Death, Freedom, Gratitude, Hope, Love, Memorial Day, Military, Sacrifice, Service, War, WorthWorship element -
Speak, flowers, speak! Why do you say nothing? The flowers have the gift of language. In the meadow they speak of freedom, Creating patterns wild and free as no gardener could match. In the forest they nestle, snug carpets under the roof of Leaf and branch, making a rug of such softness....Reading | By Richard S. Gilbert | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Beauty, Earth, Fear, Flower Communion, Hope, Nature, Vernal EquinoxWorship element -
As frozen earth holds the determined seed, this sacred space holds our weariness, our worry, our laughter and our celebration. Let us bring seed and soul into the light of thought, the warmth of community, and the hope of love. Let us see together, hear together, love together. Let us worship.Opening | By Laura Wallace | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Advent, Caring, Community, Earth-Centered, Hope, Love, Nature, Sacred, Winter Solstice / YuleWorship element -
During our darkest moments, still, there is hope. When facing our biggest challenges, still, there is hope. When all we can do is put one foot in front of the other, still, there is hope. When we can’t find the way out, still, there is hope. When all we can do to help is hold someone’s hand as...Chalice Lighting | By Nadine McSpadden | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Challenge, Compassion, Despair, Empathy, Hope, Humanism, Interdependence, Journey, Love, Secular, Solidarity, StrengthWorship element -
Source of all gifts, Giver of all peace, On this silent and holy night we celebrate once again our deep faith that this venture we call existence is not meaningless, is not hopeless....Meditation | By Kristin Grassel Schmidt | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Caring, Hope, Love, RedemptionWorship element
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Utility | December 19, 2014 | For Preschool | From Chalice ChildrenTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Christianity, Easter, Hope, Joy, TraditionCurriculum page -
Utility | December 2, 2014 | For Preschool | From Chalice ChildrenTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Awe, Beauty, Direct Experience, Environment, Happiness, Hope, Nature, Reason, Spirituality, Transcendence, Unitarian Universalism, WonderCurriculum page
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Utility | November 21, 2014 | For Preschool | From Chalice ChildrenTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Christianity, Direct Experience, Hope, Joy, Patience, Peace, Simplicity, TraditionCurriculum page
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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 -
Sometimes, freedom is a long time coming. It may take generations upon generations for justice to be won. Our Unitarian ancestor Reverend Theodore Parker said, "I do not pretend to understand the moral universe: the arc is a long one...Story | By Jessica York | October 28, 2014 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Activism, Anti-Oppression, Diversity, Equity, Freedom, Hope, Human Rights, Justice, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Race/Ethnicity, SolidarityCurriculum page -
Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story "Letter to Nancy " A bell, chime, rain stick or other musical noisemaker Preparation for Activity Read the story. Try adopting a different voice for Nancy's minister....Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children | From Windows and MirrorsTagged as: Gratitude, Hope, RegretCurriculum page -
A retelling of the Greek myth where evils are released into the world, but hope remains.Story | By Gail Forsyth-Vail | November 22, 2013 (reviewed June 2025) | For Children, Families, Multigenerational | From Faith Curricula LibraryTagged as: HopeCurriculum page -
How does Hope differ from optimism? Is Hope a gift? A duty? An achievement? What sustains Hope? How does our understanding of human nature inform our understanding of Hope?Small Group Ministry Guide | By David Herndon Minister, First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA | August 11, 2013 (reviewed April 2025) | For Adults | From Faith Curricula LibraryTagged as: HopePage/Article -
When Wangari Maathai was a little girl growing up in central Kenya in Africa, the land was green, the streams full, and the trees grew thick and lush. To help her family with meals, Wangari gathered firewood from the trees around her village. On her first day gathering, her mother told her "Don't...Story | July 3, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of TreesTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Change, Choice, Growth, History, Hope, Interdependence, Nature, Power, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Responsibility, SacrificeCurriculum page -
Trout Are Made of Trees by April Pulley Sayre, text copyright 2008. Used with permission by Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc.Read the story dramatically and have fun with the sound effects! Trout are made of trees. In fall, trees let go of leaves, which swirl and twirl and slip into streams....Story | July 3, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of TreesTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Balance, Choice, Climate Change, Climate Justice, Connections, Culture, Earth, Earth-Centered, Ethics, Hope, Humanism, InterdependenceCurriculum page