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May we leave this place Seeking an uncharted and freely chosen way to wholeness, Knowing we have companions along the way.Closing | By Bets Wienecke | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Community, Freedom, Searching, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, WholenessWorship element
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May the love that is the doctrine of this church be also the strength and the spirit of this congregation and of our individual lives.Closing | By Kenneth R Warren | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), 6th Principle (World Community), Integrity, Love, Spirituality, Strength, Unitarian Universalism, UnityWorship element
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As we part now one from another, let these be our thoughts: If that which is most holy lies within the human person, and if the greatest power in the world shines flickering and uncertain from each individual heart, then it is easy to see the value of human associations dedicated to nurturing tha...Closing | By Eileen B Karpeles | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Individualism, Interdependence, Solidarity, Strength, Unitarian Universalism, UnityWorship element
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As far as our love flows; as far as our hope grows; as far as our yearning goes; we are no farther one from another.Closing | By Annie Foerster | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Commitment, Community, Connections, Strength, Unitarian Universalism, UnityWorship element
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And now we take our leave. Before we gather here again-- may each of us bring happiness into another's life; may we each be surprised by the gifts that surround us; may each of us be enlivened by constant curiosity -- And may we remain together in spirit til the hour we meet again.Closing | By Barbara Cheatham | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Acceptance, Community, Gratitude, Happiness, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Unitarian Universalism, UnityWorship element
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In a world with so much hatred and violence, We need a religion that proclaims the inherent worth and dignity of every person. In a world with so much brutality and fear, We need a religion that seeks justice, equity, and compassion in human relations . In a world with so many persons abused and...Responsive Reading | By Scott W. Alexander | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Identity, Purpose, Seven Principles, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, VisionWorship element
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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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Love is the Spirit of this church [or: congregation]. May the songs we sing celebrate this Love. May the lives we lead embody this Spirit. May you all go forth in peace.Benediction | By Eric Williams | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 6th Principle (World Community), Arts & Music, Love, Purpose, Service, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, WorthWorship element -
O One, for whom words to describe are always inadequate, we give thanks that you may be often found in the most common, the most basic of human experience. Particularly we give thanks for the common meal: that which has sustained us as individuals, as families and as faith communities. Among the...Ritual | By Kenneth Claus | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Christianity, Communion (Christian), Community, God, Solidarity, Tradition, Transformation, UnityWorship element -
Poem Try to Praise the Mutilated World , by Adam Zagajewski (translated from the Polish) Try to praise the mutilated world. Remember June's long days, and wild strawberries, drops of wine, the dew. The nettles that methodically overgrow the abandoned homesteads of exiles. You must praise the...Homily | By Kathleen Hepler | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Awe, Beauty, Direct Experience, Judaism, Responsibility, Spirituality, Unity, Wonder, Yom KippurWorship element
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"...you are no longer strangers and sojourners but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God." Ephesians is a book in the New (Greek) Testament; it's one of Paul's epistles (or letters), written to an early Christian church in Ephesus.Quote | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Christianity, Connections, God, UnityWorship element
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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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Spirit of life and love God of many names—and no name— Divine spirit which resides in all, We do not always understand each other. We do not always speak or listen carefully. We often find it difficult to look beyond our selves to our common purpose, and We cause suffering to each other and...Meditation | By Lori Gorgas Hlaban | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Listening, Relationships, Responsibility, Unitarian Universalism, UnityWorship element
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Because Seeing Selma Could Free Us All Movie tickets are downright expensive. But African-American business leaders in New York and nationwide have come together to make tickets to see the film “Selma” free and available to 7th, 8th and 9th graders in New York City and now in other cities around...By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | January 16, 2015 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Community, Congregational Action, Connections, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Multigenerational Faith Development, News, Secular, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Youth SundayPage/Article -
Why This Young Adult Won’t Give Up On Religion Fort Worth. Seattle. Denver. Arlington. Columbia, Missouri. Five of us, young adults from across the South and West, huddled in the Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Church office at one in the morning and strategized for the big Sunday morning...By Kenny Wiley | January 12, 2015 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Community, Connections, Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Meaning, Multiculturalism, Multigenerational Faith Development, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Spirituality, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
For some, Summer Seminary left them with even more questions about their path to ministry. Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), paired a Summer Seminary graduate with a first year seminarian at Meadville Lombard Theological School to get some answers.–Ed. New Jersey in the Metro New York...By Jennica Davis-Hockett | October 30, 2014 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Education, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Multigenerational Faith Development, Nourishing the Spirit, Purpose, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UUA Headquarters, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth SundayPage/Article -
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 -
Greenhouses of Hope: Congregations Growing Young Leaders Who Will Change the World. In it, one of the writers describes a congregation’s youth ministry through their awareness and verbally recognizing “God moments”. God moments are defined as “an instant of crystal clear knowing that God is...By Bart Frost | October 27, 2014 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Connections, Education, Faith Development, Growth, Multigenerational Faith Development, Nourishing the Spirit, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU IdentityPage/Article -
Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Harvesting Hope" Optional: Information about your congregation's partner church relationship Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Find out if your congregation has a partner church. If so, gather...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Connections, Diversity, History, Transformation, UnityCurriculum page -
Welcome to the Spotlight Series! Each month we’ll feature a different Unitarian Universalist congregation or community that is doing effective, innovative or otherwise interesting ministry with young adults.– Ed. A unique and engaging model for local young adult ministry Unitarian Universalists...By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | September 29, 2014 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article