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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 laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out for another is to risk exposing our true self. To place our ideals—our dreams—before the crowd is to risk loss. To love is to risk not being loved in return. To hope is to risk despair. To try is to...Reading | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Balance, Failure, Hope, Love, Secular, Trust, Vision, VulnerabilityWorship element
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Blessed are the droplets, for they shall fill the bucket to overflowing. Blessed are they who know there is a bucket, for they shall be filled with hope. Blessed are they who can see beyond their lifetimes, for they shall walk in faith that their work will not be in vain....Closing | By Amy Zucker Morgenstern | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Earth-Centered, Purpose, Unity, VisionWorship element
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With gratitude and grace we lead forward to answer the call of our faith, we move happily together into the unknown, we open ourselves to growth, we go forth to begin the change to our corner of the world, we covenant together to transform the world through love and we are moved by Spirit to...Meditation | By Kirk Bogue | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Leadership, Teamwork, Unitarian Universalism, VisionWorship element
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Within the space of an instant, you can make a first impression show gratitude, kiss, change your mind, wipe away a tear, live, and die. It only takes a minute to write a note, tell a joke, change a diaper, sing a song, or be still....Meditation | By Thomas Rhodes | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Integrity, Purpose, Service, Vision, WorkWorship element
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From "The Young People in the Church," September 20, 1902 What is our idea of a church? Are we simply a mutual admiration society, meeting from Sunday to Sunday to congratulate ourselves that we are not so bigoted as other people, and sigh because they are not emancipated?...Reading | By Marion Shutter | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Prophetic Words & Deeds, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, VisionWorship element
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When I was very young, my family often went camping at Assateague Island on the Maryland shore. It was a long drive, but there were lots of adventures along the way. The last adventure was crossing the Verrazano Bridge over the Sinepuxent Bay. This was one of my favorite moments. As we approached...Meditation | By Jan Taddeo | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Change, Courage, Searching, VisionWorship element -
To worship means to consider that which has worth—today we consider, with gratitude, the many gifts of this community— The opportunity to be affirmed in who we are and to offer that affirmation to others The chance to stand up together to help remake the world in the ideal of justice The freedom...Opening | By Leslie Takahashi | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Purpose, Service, Stewardship, VisionWorship element
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For nearly thirty years, Forrest Church served as the spiritual leader of the All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church in New York City. During his ministry, the church became both a haven for spiritual seekers and a beacon of social outreach to the community. He helped to found a shelter for...Activity | By Peter Friedrichs | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Acceptance, Fear, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, Vision, WisdomWorship element
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We come together every week Bound not by a creed, Or a mutual desire to please one God Or many Gods Yet we are drawn together By a belief, that how we are in the world, Who we are together Matters. We light this chalice, together in the knowledge That love, not fear, can change this world...Chalice Lighting | By Jennifer Gracen | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Character, Community, Covenant, Growth, Hope, Identity, Integrity, Interdependence, Purpose, VisionWorship element -
The flaming chalice is the symbol of Unitarian Universalism. It is an everlasting flame for this community. It offers its warmth to those who are cold. It provides light to those who would see. It purifies and transforms this sanctuary into sacred space, this congregation into sacred community....Chalice Lighting | By Beatrice Hitchcock | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Community, Faith, Hospitality, Journey, Kindness, Sacred, Strength, Tradition, Transformation, Unitarian Universalism, VisionWorship element -
In English This is a prayer for all the travelers. For the ones who start out in beauty, who fall from grace, who step gingerly, looking for the way back. And for those who are born into the margins, who travel from one liminal space to another, crossing boundaries in search of center. This is a...Spanish | Meditation | By Angela Herrera | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Home, Journey, Multiculturalism, Multiculturalism, Partner Church Observation, VisionWorship element -
Let us make this earth a heaven, right here, right now. Who knows what existences death will bring? Let us create a heaven here on earth where love and truth and justice reign....Meditation | By Tess Baumberger | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Multiculturalism, Multiculturalism, Redemption, Unity, VisionWorship element
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All that we have ever loved And all that we have ever been Stands with us on the brink Of all that we aspire to create: A deeper peace, A larger love, A more embracing hope, A deeper joy in this life we share.Chalice Lighting | By Leslie Takahashi | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Community, Creativity, Growth, Hope, Identity, Individualism, Joy, Love, Peace, VisionWorship element -
Utility | January 8, 2015 | For Preschool | From Chalice ChildrenTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Creativity, Direct Experience, Freedom, Imagination, Unitarian Universalism, Vision, Wonder, WorthCurriculum page -
Utility | January 8, 2015 | For Preschool | From Chalice ChildrenTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Direct Experience, Fear, Mystery, Psychology, Searching, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, Vision, WonderCurriculum page
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Resources for Youth and Young Adults of Color Living Mosaic blog. http://youtu.be/I7Tn1dLl--Y...By Ted Resnikoff | September 12, 2014 | From Youth and Young Adults of ColorTagged as: Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Inclusion, Justice Sunday, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, VisionPage/Article -
Leading Starts with Who You Are – and How You Are Faith Formation Learning Exchange blogJolene Roehlkepartain explains (with links to videos by John Green and his brother Hank on YouTube) that the passion John Green inspires in his readers isn't magic, can be replicated and is applicable to...By Ted Resnikoff | August 4, 2014 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Education, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Vision, Youth SundayPage/Article -
Faith Moves Into the Next Generation in words and ways to engage this young adult generation. Well the time has come to talk about how the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is supporting the adaptations that are happening with these changing times. It’s time for Next Generation (NextGen)...By Annie Gonzalez Milliken | July 3, 2014 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Faith Development, Growth, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Vision, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
Practice of the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism is rooted in our ability to empathize and connect with others. Dr. Brené Brown explains what empathy with animation by Katy Davis. Produced by the RSAFailblog...By Ted Resnikoff | December 19, 2013 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, VisionPage/Article