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I you us them those people wouldn’t it be lovely if one could live in a constant state of we? some of the most commonplace words can be some of the biggest dividers: they? what if there was no they ? what if there was only us ?...Opening | By Marilyn Maciel | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Diversity, Division, Solidarity, Unity, WholenessWorship element
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My heart is moved by all I cannot save: so much has been destroyed I have to cast my lot with those who age after age, perversely, with no extraordinary power, reconstitute the world. #463, Singing the Living Tradition Original source: From Dream of a Common Language (1978)...Reading | By Adrienne Rich | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Disaster, Disaster or Crisis, Healing, Limitations, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Responsibility, Salvation, Solidarity, Stewardship, TransformationWorship element -
To worship God is nothing other than to serve the people. It does not need rosaries, prayer carpets, or robes. All peoples are members of the same body, created from one essence. If fate brings suffering to one member The others cannot stay at rest.Reading | By Saadi Shirazi | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Compassion, Connections, God, Islam, Solidarity, Suffering, UnityWorship element
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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 -
Imagine yourself on a wide, flowing river in a small boat, You are one little speck of being in a wide expanse of water bordered by rocky cliffs, towering trees and bright blue skies. Ahead of you are boulders and white water rapids, but also calm pools and sand bars for picnics. Around you are...Meditation | By Susan Enzweiler | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Community, Solidarity, Teamwork, UnityWorship element -
Great Spirit of Life, be with us now as we honor these, our young adults. By laying our hands on you, we infuse you with the power of our love. The many generations of families who have participated in the life of this congregation have left for you the legacy of their love and commitment. Those...Meditation | By Paul Langston-Daley | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Generations, Solidarity, UnityWorship element
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Great Spirit of Life, be with us now as we witness these, our youth. By laying our hands on you, we infuse you with the power of our love. The many generations of families who have participated in the life of this congregation have left for you the legacy of their love and commitment....Meditation | By Paul Langston-Daley | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Generations, Solidarity, Unity, Youth/TeensWorship element
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On April 25, the Supreme Court of the United States began hearing oral arguments about the constitutionality of Arizona’s S.B. 1070 law, a law that broadly targets undocumented immigrants. Many across the country, including Unitarian Universalists and other people of faith, anxiously awaited the...Meditation | By Marta I. Valentín | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Compassion, Courage, Democracy, Freedom, Hope, Humanism, Immigration, Immigration, Justice, Living Our Faith, Responsibility, Solidarity, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element
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Spirit of Truth and Justice Hear us as we ask that you hold the collective anxiety that permeates this fear-filled situation. This is a call to arms. Arms that will hold broken hearts, and elated hearts arms that wrap themselves around a body, beaten and disfigured in truth and metaphorically…...Prayer | By Marta I. Valentín | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 6th Principle (World Community), Commitment, Immigration, Justice, SolidarityWorship element
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In the spirit of love and compassion, let us pray. Spirit of Life, gods of many names, be in our hearts and minds as we come together today to pray for our world. We come today as people of privilege, grateful for this blessing, and hopeful for our future. Let us know that each from our own...Prayer | By Claudene (Deane) Oliva | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Interdependence, Seven Principles, Solidarity, Strength, Unitarian Universalism, UnityWorship element
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Every day brings struggle, every day brings joy. Every day brings us the opportunity to ease the struggle of another, to be the joy in another's life. May this flame remind us to carry our light to each other and to the world.Chalice Lighting | By Vance Bass | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Caring, Community, Compassion, Covenant, Despair, Healing, Hope, Hospitality, Living Our Faith, SolidarityWorship element -
Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Optional: Paper and pencils, crayons or markers for cards or letters Optional: Information about Unitarian Universalist Partner Churches Preparation for Activity Visit the Unitarian Universalist Partner Church Council website and choose materials...Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Windows and MirrorsTagged as: Connections, Generosity, Partner Church Observation, SolidarityCurriculum page -
Utility | November 8, 2014 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Dignity, Immigration, Immigration, Inclusion, Love, SolidarityCurriculum 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: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Siding With Love" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Review the discussion questions. Choose those that will best help the children share their interpretations of the story and relate it to their...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: America, Family, Generosity, Immigration, Immigration, SolidarityCurriculum page
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "A Sea of Pink" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Read the discussion questions. Choose those that will best help the children share their interpretations of the story and relate it to their own...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Conflict, Courage, Justice, Rights, SolidarityCurriculum page
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Day 30: Raise our voice in worship and love Find resources for Share the Love Sunday here. Visit Standing on the Side of Love to learn more.By Ted Resnikoff | February 16, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Community, Love, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Multiculturalism, Social Justice, Solidarity, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Valentine's DayPage/Article -
Day 29: Reflect on reaching out with love Standing on the Side of Love to give your feedback and share what this 30 Days of Love has meant for you.By Deborah Neisel-Sanders | February 15, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Community, Love, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Multiculturalism, Social Justice, Solidarity, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Valentine's DayPage/Article -
Day 28: Making the Middle Way Together...By Jeremie Bateman | February 14, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Identity, Love, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Multiculturalism, Social Justice, Solidarity, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Valentine's DayPage/Article -
Day 27: It's a religious thing Union Theological Seminary was doing her field education at ROC-NY. And thus, one of the stops on our pilgrimage was Mario Batali’s upscale Manhattan dining establishments. If you have already read this year’s Saru Jayaraman’s eye-opening book about the sexism,...By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | February 13, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Homecoming / Ingathering, Love, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Secular, Social Justice, Solidarity, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Valentine's DayPage/Article