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Out of wood and stone, out of dream and sacrifice, the people build a home. Out of the work of their hands and hearts and minds, the people fashion a symbol and a reality. May this house be truly a place of meeting: meeting in warmth and joy and openness; meeting in courage and love and trust....Blessing | By Eileen B Karpeles | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Building/Space Dedication, Business Meetings, Courage, Generations, Hope, Inclusion, Love, Peace, Sacrifice, Silence, Sorrow, TrustWorship element
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Let us praise those fathers who have striven to balance the demands of work, marriage, and children with an honest awareness of both joy and sacrifice. Let us praise those fathers who, lacking a good model for a father, have worked to become a good father. Let us praise those fathers who by their...Meditation | By Kirk D Loadman-Copeland | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Balance, Children, Family, Father's Day, Fathers, Gratitude, Healing, Love, Parents, Relationships, SacrificeWorship element -
In this time of loss In this time of asking why We light a flame of sharing We light a flame of commitment. In this time of why We light this flame Sign of our searching Sign of our sharing Sign that together we remember Together we ask why Together in sadness and joy We share light. Together we...Chalice Lighting | By David Breeden | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Commitment, Community, Death, Generosity, Grief, Identity, Joy, Sacrifice, Searching, SorrowWorship 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 -
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 -
Utility | November 8, 2014 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Compassion, Justice, Leadership, Power, SacrificeCurriculum page -
Genesis 22: 1-13 (New Revised Standard Version) After these things God tested Abraham....Story | October 29, 2014 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew ScripturesTagged as: 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Authority, Challenge, Children, Conscience, Ethics, Fathers, God, Immanence, Judaism, Listening, SacrificeCurriculum page -
Utility | September 16, 2013 | From Building BridgesTagged as: Authority, Power, Relationships, Sacrifice, TraumaCurriculum page -
Spiritual practices associated with Lent include fasting, prayer, and giving to those less fortunate, reflecting a spiritual mood of relinquishment, self-discipline, resisting temptation, and a sharper focus on what is most important.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: Lent, Limitations, Patience, SacrificePage/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 -
Jamie sat on his bed, while his Dad talked on the phone. In just three weeks, Jamie was going to turn seven. He couldn't wait. He was having a pirate party....Story | By Julie Simon | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of WonderTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Conscience, Earth, Gratitude, Humanism, Interdependence, Mindfulness, Money, Nature, Sacrifice, Service, SimplicityCurriculum page -
A wisdom tale from Japan. On the top of the hill lived the village curmudgeon. No one knew why the farmer was so ornery, yet he never seemed to have a kind word to say. No one knew why he was so inhospitable, yet he would not even open his door to visitors....Story | March 15, 2012 (reviewed June 2025) | For High School, Families | From Faith Curricula LibraryTagged as: Community, Courage, Generosity, Sacrifice, Solidarity, TrustCurriculum page -
Hannah Salwen looked left. She saw a man who was homeless, sitting on a fence. She looked right, at the Mercedes beside them at the intersection. "Dad," she said, "if that man"—she pointed to the Mercedes—"had a less nice car, that man there" —she pointed to the man who was homeless—"could...Story | March 15, 2012 | For High School | From Virtue EthicsTagged as: Class, Family, Generosity, Privilege, Sacrifice, WealthCurriculum page -
Utility | October 27, 2011 | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Choice, Commitment, Community, Hope, Humanism, Interdependence, Justice, Leadership, Relationships, Responsibility, SacrificeCurriculum page -
Hundreds of years ago, when America was still a very new country, Unitarianism and Universalism were also very new. They were actually two separate religions. By itself, Universalism was a loving and accepting religion. Universalists believed that God loved everyone and did not punish people. In...Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), America, Brokenness, Growth, Hope, Love, Purpose, Religion, Sacrifice, UniversalismCurriculum page -
Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Postcard-sized card stock in various colors, at least one sheet for each participant Markers, colored pencils, crayons Stickers of festive shapes and designs Preparation for Activity Identify a hospital for military...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Windows and MirrorsTagged as: SacrificeCurriculum page -
Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity All participants' Window/Mirror Panels Leader Resource 1, Window/Mirror Lean on Me Figures Paper or card stock, cut to a size that can be placed within Window/Mirror Panels Optional: Paint and paintbrushes, pastels or other art media Basket(s) of...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children | From Windows and MirrorsTagged as: Belief, Sacrifice, WorkCurriculum page
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Paper and pens/pencils for all participants Preparation for Activity Read Alternate Activity 1, Role Play Khadija's Story. If you have time, use it to extend this activity into a more elaborate role play....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Windows and MirrorsTagged as: Caring, Empathy, SacrificeCurriculum page
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One morning, more than a hundred years ago on the island of Jamaica, a boy named Ethelred Brown went to church. Usually at this church, the people sang their creed, their list of what they believed....Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Faithful JourneysTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Anti-Oppression, Brokenness, Christianity, Diversity, Education, Faith, History, Immigration, Immigration, Inclusion, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Sacrifice, UnitarianismCurriculum page -
Inspired by "The Widow's Mite," a parable from Christian scripture. Read or tell the story. In a little village near Jerusalem, a long time ago, there was an old woman who didn't have much money. She grew her own fruit and vegetables and had a chicken that gave her eggs. One day, she was walking...Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful WelcomeTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Christianity, Generosity, Letting Go, Money, Poverty, Sacrifice, Stewardship, WorthCurriculum page