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Transgender individuals face much discrimination in the United States, in part because their struggles and their journeys are not well understood. In the spring of 2007, a public battle arose in Largo, Florida, around the struggle of one transgender person. Susan Stanton, then known as Steve, had...Story | January 19, 2012 | For Adults | From What We ChooseTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Acceptance, Authority, Community, Conflict, Democracy, Direct Experience, Diversity, Ethics, Governance, Human Rights, IdentityCurriculum page -
Utility | December 10, 2011 | From Gather the SpiritTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Children, Earth, Equity, Globalism, Human Rights, Humanism, Interdependence, Justice, Limitations, Nature, ResponsibilityCurriculum page -
When you go camping, what do you miss most? Electricity? Or toilets? Only a hundred years or so ago, people didn't have either one. There were no microwave ovens or toasters. There were no light bulbs. You couldn't just flip a switch or push a button to make things happen. For thousands and...Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | December 10, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Gather the SpiritTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Community, Culture, Dignity, Globalism, Health, Human Rights, Humanism, Illness, Interdependence, Nature, PrivilegeCurriculum page
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Utility | December 10, 2011 | From Gather the SpiritTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Abundance, Choice, Conscience, Earth, Ethics, Globalism, Health, Human Rights, Humanism, Interdependence, NatureCurriculum page
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Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Sticky notes in three different colors, 3x3 or larger, several of each color per participant Writing implements Preparation for Activity Title three sheets of newsprint Congregation, Association, and Society. On each...Activity | December 10, 2011 | For Adults | From Resistance and TransformationTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Human Rights, Justice, Race/EthnicityCurriculum page -
Utility | December 10, 2011 | From Resistance and TransformationTagged as: Human Rights, Leadership, TransformationCurriculum page
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Utility | October 29, 2011 | From Spirit in PracticeTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Change, Choice, Connections, Human Rights, Interdependence, Joy, Justice, Love, Peace, Politics, Prophetic Words & DeedsCurriculum page -
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 -
In February of 1965, the United States was at another turning point in the Civil Rights Movement. The Civil Rights Act had been passed in 1964, but critical rights were still not legally secured for African Americans. Black men and women routinely faced physical violence, biased "literacy tests,"...Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Black History / Whitney Young / James Reeb, Connections, Equity, Human Rights, Justice, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Religion, 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
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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 Heeding the CallTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Community, Connections, Creativity, Happiness, Healing, Health, Human Rights, Humanism, Imagination, Joy, JusticeCurriculum page -
Used with permission of Geoffrey Bayer , No More Deaths.The July sun beat down, and by mid-morning, there was no avoiding the heat. By 10 am, the anticipation rose with the heat as nearly 40 humanitarian volunteers gathered in a parking lot just outside the small desert town of Arivaca....Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Commitment, Courage, Death, Ethics, Governance, Human Rights, Humanism, Immanence, Immigration, Immigration, Justice, PurposeCurriculum page
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Utility | October 27, 2011 | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Anti-Oppression, Caring, Commitment, Connections, Conscience, Courage, Empathy, Ethics, Human Rights, Humanism, Immigration, ImmigrationCurriculum page
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Adapted from an interview with Raziq Brown. Used by permission.At the age of 19, Raziq Brown was the recipient of the 2008 Mary-Ella Holst Young Activist Award given annually by the Unitarian Universalist Association. His activism has taken him around the world, but the initial sparks began within.Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Anti-Oppression, Change, Commitment, Equity, Globalism, Growth, Health, Human Rights, Justice, Poverty, Prophetic Words & DeedsCurriculum page
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A story of Dorothea Dix (1802-1887), Unitarian teacher and social reformer. "Finish eating your supper, Anna," said Florence. "We mustn't be late to school." Anna nodded and ate another spoonful of soup. She was happy to get a piece of potato in the warm salty broth, instead of only cabbage....Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Activism, Change, Class, Commitment, Education, Human Rights, Justice, Poverty, Privilege, Prophetic Words & Deeds, ServiceCurriculum page -
Utility | October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Buddhism, Caring, Community, Diversity, Food Justice, Generosity, Human Rights, Love, Multiculturalism, Multiculturalism, Service, UnityCurriculum 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 -
The Chorus of Faiths program helps develop Unitarian Universalist youth as interfaith leaders. Youth explore values of service to our community and religious pluralism through stories from our Sources and personal storytelling, and coordinate an interfaith service.Curriculum | By Hannah McConnaughay, Renee Ruchotzke | October 27, 2011 | For Middle School, High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Acceptance, Anti-Oppression, Black History / Whitney Young / James Reeb, Climate Change, Climate Justice, Community, Community Ministry Sunday, Earth, Earth Day, Food Justice, Hiroshima Day, Human Rights, Immigration, Immigration, Inclusion, July 4th, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Multiculturalism, Religious Pluralism, Reproductive Justice, Unitarian UniversalismCurriculum page
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Utility | October 27, 2011 | For Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects UsTagged as: Human Rights, Leadership, ServiceCurriculum page