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  • Three lit candles of different heights sitting on a round, green placemat, with holly surrounding them.
    Over the last two weeks, the words describing the themes of Advent stirred my spirit. As the worship leaders shared their reflections on hope and peace, my breathing slowed and I could sense tears welling up in my eyes. “Yes,” I admitted to myself, “that is what I’m desperately in need of...
    Feature | By Byron Tyler Coles | December 8, 2025 | From Better Together
    Tagged as: Faith Development
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  • A sun labeled “Born to Belong: Spirituality for Mammals” with six surrounding circles showing animals and the phrases: born to seek safety, wonder, tend, protect, feel alive, grieve, and play.
    J.L. Shattuck writes, "We are emotional beings who sometimes think —our deepest longings can never be accessed or met through logic alone."
    By J.L. Shattuck | December 5, 2025 | For Multigenerational | From Threshold Conversations
    Tagged as: Multigenerational Faith Development
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  • Three lit candles of different heights sitting on a round, green placemat, with holly surrounding them.
    In this busy time at year’s end, religious educators and volunteers may be stretched thin by the abundance of “holy days and holidays”: so many congregational events, pageants, ceremonies, and celebrations happening! We hope the resources offered here can make some part of it just a little easier.
    Leader Resource | By Joy Berry | December 4, 2025 | From Call and Response
    Tagged as: Faith Development
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  • A chapel with stone walls and seats facing a lecturn and chalice with the words Faith development is all we do. Unitarian Universalism is all we teach. The congregation is the curriculum.
    Videos from the Whole Church RE Wave Cohort created during General Assembly 2025.
    Video | December 3, 2025 | For Multigenerational | From Threshold Conversations
    Tagged as: Multigenerational Faith Development
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    The monthly online event hosted by Side With Love is designed to help UUs meet the moment.
    By Staff Writer | December 2, 2025 | From UU news
    Tagged as: #SideWithLove, Building Community, Community, Connections, Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership Development, Nourishing the Spirit, Self-Care, Spiritual Practice, Spiritual Practice
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  • A colorful illustrated map titled “Community Building Map to Deeper Joy” lies on a wooden table. The map shows a fantasy-style landscape with labeled locations connected by winding rivers and paths. Also on the table are dice and a character sheet for the curriculum.
    We come together to understand the map of Deeper Joy.
    Game | By Ember Oak Kelley | November 24, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development
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  • A colorful illustrated map titled “Community Building Map to Deeper Joy” lies on a wooden table. The map shows a fantasy-style landscape with labeled locations connected by winding rivers and paths. Also on the table are dice and a character sheet for the curriculum.
    To begin our time together, we must create the characters that we will be using on our journeys in Covenantia.
    Game | By Ember Oak Kelley | November 24, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development
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  • A colorful illustrated map titled “Community Building Map to Deeper Joy” lies on a wooden table. The map shows a fantasy-style landscape with labeled locations connected by winding rivers and paths. Also on the table are dice and a character sheet for the curriculum.
    26 prepared sessions to facilitate your group through the “Journeys of Deeper Joy” curriculum. We highly recommend starting with Journey Zero.
    Curriculum, Game | By Ember Oak Kelley | November 19, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development
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  • A wooden tabletop holds objects from the Deeper Joy RPG. At the bottom left is a colorful illustrated map labeled “Community Building Map to Deeper Joy,” showing locations like Healing Springs, Stretching River, Forest of Affirmation, and Covenant Lighthouse. Two white six-sided dice lie near the center. On the right, an open book titled “Lorekeeper’s Notes” shows a drawing of a whimsical airship. Golden sparkles float above the scene, adding a magical feel. In the top left is a character sheet
    In Journey Zero we orient ourselves for the Journeys ahead by practicing storytelling together using improv techniques.
    Curriculum, Game | By Ember Oak Kelley | November 19, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development
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  • On a wooden table, two white dice sit beside an open book titled “Lorekeeper’s Notes.” The left page shows a colorful illustration of a whimsical airship with lantern-like features. The right page displays a bordered character sheet labeled “Journeys of Deeper Joy Character Profile,” with spaces to fill in name, group role, style, motivation, special item, and description. Golden sparkles float above, giving the scene a magical atmosphere.
    All the information you need to facilitate your group through the Journeys of Deeper Joy Roleplaying Game.
    Curriculum, Game, Leader Resource | By Ember Oak Kelley | November 19, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development
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  • A wooden tabletop holds objects from the Deeper Joy RPG. At the bottom left is a colorful illustrated map labeled “Community Building Map to Deeper Joy,” showing locations like Healing Springs, Stretching River, Forest of Affirmation, and Covenant Lighthouse. Two white six-sided dice lie near the center. On the right, an open book titled “Lorekeeper’s Notes” shows a drawing of a whimsical airship. Golden sparkles float above the scene, adding a magical feel. In the top left is a character sheet
    A comprehensive listing of materials needed for all versions of the Journeys of Deeper Joy Role Playing Game.
    Curriculum, Game | November 19, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development
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  • A wooden tabletop holds objects from the Deeper Joy RPG. At the bottom left is a colorful illustrated map labeled “Community Building Map to Deeper Joy,” showing locations like Healing Springs, Stretching River, Forest of Affirmation, and Covenant Lighthouse. Two white six-sided dice lie near the center. On the right, an open book titled “Lorekeeper’s Notes” shows a drawing of a whimsical airship. Golden sparkles float above the scene, adding a magical feel. In the top left is a character sheet
    Engage your UU community with an RPG that blends imaginative roleplaying with reflection and community-building for all ages. Embark on journeys in the world of Covenantia, and explore what it means to live out our UU values.
    Curriculum, Game | By Ember Oak Kelley | November 19, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Community, Covenant, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Living Our Faith, Playfulness
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    The meals bring together four established members and four newer ones to share a meal and get to know each other.
    By Peter D. Kramer | November 17, 2025 | From Ideas
    Tagged as: Building Community, Community, Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry, Culture, Hospitality, Inclusion, Membership in Congregations, Relationships
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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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  • 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. Participants build confidence by receiving affirmation and widening self-understanding as others share what they notice about them or offering a blessing for them.
    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: 6+, in person or online. Receive appreciation, share kindness, and strengthen connections as participants rotate around concentric circles sharing meaningful compliments with one another.
    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: 4+, in person or online. If group is large, divide into smaller groups. Participants celebrate each other after coming up with a cheer together.
    Game | 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 blue, sheltered Bonding Harbor is where boats are anchored, symbolizing a place of safety, connection, and community bonding. It’s a snug spot for bonding with fellow adventurers and sharing tales of the high seas.
    Parameters: any number, in person or online. Paper and writing utensils needed for the variation. Explore identity and begin sharing personal stories as participants say their name and a way to remember their name or something special about it.
    Game | 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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