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    For readers of Anne Lamott and Ross Gay, a bite-size invitation to disrupt the hustle and rediscover joy and wonder in our daily livesFor decades, consumerism has espoused the same message: money equals success, and if you aren’t happy, you aren’t shopping in the right store. Now, with a new
    Hardcover | By Joann Davis | April 23, 2026 | From Beacon Press
    Tagged as: Joy, Wonder
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    From beloved Broadway icon Billy Porter, rising-star author Chris Clarkson, and award-winning illustrator Charly Palmer comes a beautiful picture book about the power of finding your voice.Mama says her little boy is a songbird with a voice bigger than his whole body.
    Hardcover | By Chris Clarkson, Billy Porter, Charly Palmer | April 23, 2026 | From inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop
    Tagged as: Joy, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer
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    A joyful exploration of the forgotten art of marking time from nature’s daily rhythms and a call to notice the wonders of the living world, wherever you are.Most of us live fully digitized lives, staring at screens and tracking our data. We think of time as the relentless march of abstract,
    Hardcover | By Cathy Haynes | April 23, 2026 | From inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop
    Tagged as: Joy, Mindfulness
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  • Illustrated ‘Community Building Map to Deeper Joy’ showing a fantasy landscape, with dice and a curriculum character sheet.
    A recording that talks about what is available, how to offer the curriculum, as well as a short demonstration of character creation and roleplaying.
    Curriculum, Video | April 16, 2026 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Joy, Young Adults, Youth/Teens
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  • An abstract, fluid pattern of pale ripples dashed with vibrant cords of color: violet, gold, hot pink, etc.
    I love you because your transness is not something you overcame—it is something you are.

    Affirmation | By Jami Yandle | April 10, 2026 | From WorshipWeb
    Tagged as: Acceptance, Anti-Oppression, Awe, Beauty, Identity, Joy, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Solidarity, Worship
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  • Against a black background, a the outline of a heart shape made by a person moving a pink sparkler while the camera’s shutter is open for a long exposure.
    With the lighting of this flame let us shine upon the hearts of all those who suffer, who yearn, and who crave the joyful noise of community–all Beings, not one left behind.
    Chalice Lighting | By Sangye Hawke | March 10, 2026 | From WorshipWeb
    Tagged as: Community, Hope, Inclusion, Joy, Worship
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  • A flock of 50 or so birds, silhouetted against a somewhat cloudy sky. Near the top of the image the sky is blue and the clouds are white, but the clouds behind the birds are glowing deep red from the setting sun.
    Spirit of Life and Love, may we offer our humble, if not sometimes begrudging, gratitude for the miracle of moments taken for granted— for minutes that feel like hours, for the miracle of mountain tops and coral reefs, the miracle of survival and ancient olive trees…
    Prayer | By Helen “HP” Rivers | March 7, 2026 | From WorshipWeb
    Tagged as: Abundance, Beauty, Grief, Joy, Love, Mental Health, Nature, Spring, Transcendence, Worship
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  • Three floors of shelving in the Stockholm public library, filled with books, viewed from a walkway on the third floor. The wood-panelled room has curved walls, and the shelving follows the gentle curve away from the viewer.
    In the spirit of the ever-searching mind and the deep questioning soul, we call to mind beloved books and their wisdom.
    Responsive Reading | By Emily R. Mace | March 6, 2026 | From WorshipWeb
    Tagged as: Arts & Music, Community, Connections, Courage, Creativity, Joy, Justice, Love, Vision, Wisdom, Worship
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  • A wave crashing explosively against a rocky coastline. Most of the frame is filled with the white splashing water, but in the background there is light blue sky and dark blue ocean.
    Aarav Arikara reads his reflection “I Reclaim My Power,” about the challenges and joys of being a trans man.
    Reflection | By Aarav Arikara | March 6, 2026 | From WorshipWeb
    Tagged as: Coming Out, Gender, Gratitude, Growth, Identity, Joy, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, National Coming Out Day, Personal Stories, Pride Sunday, Worship
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  • A farmhouse on the Oklahoma plains, with stormy skies overhead and a rainbow stretching from the ground to the right of the house up into the sky over it. The house, with white sides and a bright red roof, has several dormer windows and a cupola. It is attached to a covered garage or stable that is nearly as large as the house itself.
    May your courage be louder than the whispers. May your glitter outshine their glares. May your love be stubborn as red dirt clay, and your joy roll on like prairie wind.
    Blessing | By Tim Atkins | February 4, 2026 | From WorshipWeb
    Tagged as: America, Courage, Joy, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Love, Pride Sunday, Strength, Worship
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  • A view, from within the crowd, of participants in a pride parade on a city street. Most of the frame is filled with dozens of rainbow Pride flags being waved by individual marchers.
    Blessed are we, the whole queer family, for love is our birthright, and joy is our inheritance.
    Blessing, Prayer | By Tim Atkins | February 4, 2026 | From WorshipWeb
    Tagged as: Community, Diversity, Family, Inclusion, Joy, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Love, Pride Sunday, Worship
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  • Against a dark background, four pink paper letters dangle from individual strings: L O V E
    If love is sweet labor, love can be taught, modeled, and practiced. This labor engages all our emotions.
    Quote | By Valerie Kaur | February 4, 2026 | From WorshipWeb
    Tagged as: Grief, Joy, Love, Wonder, Work, Worship
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  • A cartoon map of Community Building through Deeper Joy, showing the location of a canyon, lighthouse, forest, river, beach, springs, bay, harbor and canyons.
    Each location on the Community Building Map to Deeper Joy represent different “features” of a community based on what the group experiences together. A leader or facilitator has a number of choices to make about what experiences they want to offer the group to shape the desired features. In the...
    Utility | January 27, 2026 | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Community, Families & Faith Development, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Older Adult Faith Development, Playfulness, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Group Dynamics, Youth Ministry, Youth-Adult Partnership
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  • A closeup of a caterpillar crawling from the right side of a person’s thumb to the left side, with its body arched over the tip of the thumb. The caterpillar is pale green, with a thin red stripe on the lower part of its body and a thin yellow stripe on the upper part.
    Dear humans, the ones with senses that witness and hearts that break; the ones with brokenness and bruises, seen and unseen: Know you are blessed just by being.
    Prayer | By Cara Fortner | January 8, 2026 | From WorshipWeb
    Tagged as: Animals, Brokenness, Connections, Earth, Interdependence, Joy, Nature, Strength, Worship
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    The gatherings promote connection through food and celebration, according to its co-founders.
    By Kat McKim | January 7, 2026 | From Life
    Tagged as: #LGBTQ, Community, Interdependence, Joy, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Living Our Faith, Nourishing the Spirit, Relationships, Unity, UU Beliefs, Welcome & Inclusion for LGBTQ
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  • Close-up of an orange Iceland poppy with textured petals and yellow stamens against a black background.
    In this circle, we honor the courage it takes to live openly, the softness that sustains us, and the joy and power that grow when we gather.
    Chalice Lighting | By Jami Yandle | December 6, 2025 | From WorshipWeb
    Tagged as: Change, Coming Out, Courage, Gender / Sex Change, Honesty, Joy, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, National Coming Out Day, Power, Pride Sunday, Resilience, Transformation, Truth, Worship
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    A curated list of books, UU apparel, and more from the inSpirit website and in-person bookstore.
    By Ethan Loewi | December 2, 2025 | From Life
    Tagged as: Joy, Publications, UU History, UU Identity, UU Theology, Winter
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  • The Forest of Affirmation is brimming with positivity. The trees whisper words of encouragement, and the air is filled with a sweet scent. The abundant trees indicate a place rich in support and affirmation.
    Parameters: Any number, in person or online. You'll need materials for making care packages and artwork, envelope and stamp money. Choose someone outside the gathering who could use extra love and send them a care package.
    Activity | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
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  • The Forest of Affirmation is brimming with positivity. The trees whisper words of encouragement, and the air is filled with a sweet scent. The abundant trees indicate a place rich in support and affirmation.
    Parameters: Any number, in person. Participants contribute to shared purpose, express gratitude, and honor community bonds by contributing a meaningful medium, such as sand, to a shared container at the beginning of the event then taking some from the shared container at the end of the event.
    Activity | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
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  • The Forest of Affirmation is brimming with positivity. The trees whisper words of encouragement, and the air is filled with a sweet scent. The abundant trees indicate a place rich in support and affirmation.
    Parameters: Any number, in person. You'll need warm water and individual containers; option to include soap and lotion. Participants practice self-care, expressing tenderness, and experiencing humility by washing their own or another's feet.
    Activity | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
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