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His name was John. He was a Nigerian immigrant about my parents’ age. I was a suburban 18-year-old, living in Boston with college friends the summer after my freshman year. John and I rode the MBTA together after our shifts as dishwashers in a fancy Harvard Square restaurant. I don’t know how...By Susan Lawrence | August 12, 2013 | From Call and ResponseTagged as: Economic JusticePage/Article -
Based on "A Calabash of Poi," originally published in In the Path of the Trade Winds by Coral Wells Thorpe (New York/London: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1924). It was a sizable house, as Hawaiian houses go, perhaps fifty feet long, its side thatched with ti-leaves—a sign of rank. Its only window, about a...Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: Aging, Food Justice, Generosity, Goddess, Greed, Hospitality, Immigration, Immigration, Indigenous American, KindnessCurriculum page -
BECAUSE the Sources of Unitarian Universalism counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science; BECAUSE Unitarian Universalist congregations covenant, in their Seventh Principle, to respect the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part, and member congregation...2013 | Action of Immediate WitnessTagged as: Climate & Environmental Justice, Climate Change, Energy Justice, Socially Responsible InvestingPage/Article
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BECAUSE Unitarian Universalists believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every human person, and in the use of the democratic process in society at large, and because approval of the 2011 AIW opposing Citizens United paved the way for the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) to take the...2013 | Action of Immediate WitnessTagged as: Civil Rights & Religious Liberty, Corporate Responsibility, Election ReformPage/Article
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A belief in “the inherent worth and dignity of every person” is core to Unitarian Universalism: every person, no exceptions. As religious people, our Principles call us to acknowledge the immigrant experience and to affirm and promote the flourishing of the human family. Our Sources “challenge...2013 | Statement of ConscienceTagged as: Civil Rights & Religious Liberty, Economic Justice, Global Human Rights & Justice, Immigration, Racial Justice, Reproductive HealthPage/Article
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Holding up an apple (or other fruit) as you begin telling this story provides a focus. If no one responds to your questions, or if the group is too big, you can give your own answers. If appropriate, slice the fruit and hand out pieces to students. Have you ever eaten an apple?...Story | By Janeen K Grohsmeyer | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of WonderTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Community, Creativity, Earth, Food Justice, Generosity, Interdependence, Nature, Teamwork, Transformation, Unitarian UniversalismCurriculum page -
Adapted from "Why the Sky is Far Away" in The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales by Dawn Casey and Anne Wilson (Cambridge: Barefoot Books, 2009). Used by permission. In the beginning, they sky was close to the earth. So close you could reach up and touch it. And you could eat it! In those days, people...Story | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of WonderTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Balance, Culture, Earth-Centered, Food Justice, Interdependence, Nature, Simplicity, Vulnerability, WorkCurriculum page -
Utility | May 17, 2013 | For Grades K-1 | From Creating HomeTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Diversity, Earth-Centered, Family, Food Justice, Home, Nature, TransformationCurriculum page -
General Assembly 2012 Event 348 Program Description This workshop will provide an overview of wage theft, explore the links between wage theft and vulnerable—especially immigrant—workers, and recommend ways that individuals and congregations can help stop and deter wage theft. During the...Utility | July 23, 2012 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: Economic JusticePage/Article
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General Assembly 2012 Event 330 This event is scheduled to occur on Friday, June 22, 2012; 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (not Mountain Daylight Time), which is the same as Pacific Daylight Time, in the Phoenix Convention Center, 120 BC. Program Description People with low income...Utility | June 22, 2012 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: Economic JusticePage/Article
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General Assembly 2008 Event 4022 From the flyleaf of Thomas DeWolf's book, which summarizes his story quite well: In 2001, at forty-seven, Thomas DeWolf was astounded to discover that he was related to the most successful slave-trading family in American history, responsible for transporting at...Utility | June 18, 2012 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: Economic JusticePage/Article
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General Assembly 2005 Event 4044 Presenters: Members of the Special Review Commission, including Hafidha Sofia Acuay, Rev. Jose Ballester, Rachel Davis, Janice Marie Johnson, Rev....Utility | June 5, 2012 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: Economic JusticePage/Article
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General Assembly 2009 Event 2045 Moderated by Ken Wagner, Treasurer and Stewardship Coordinator of ARE....Utility | June 5, 2012 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: Economic JusticePage/Article
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Utility | January 19, 2012 | From What We ChooseTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Authority, Character, Choice, Conscience, Discernment, Ethics, Food Justice, God, Integrity, Progress, Prophetic Words & DeedsCurriculum page -
From the All Folk Tales website. Used with permission.A long time ago in the village of Ipetumodu, there lived a poor woman. This woman was so poor that she did not have any soup for her eba. The eba is a starchy paste made from cassava flour and it is rather unappetizing to eat all by itself.Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Anger, Equity, Food Justice, Generosity, Greed, Humanism, Humility, Interdependence, Justice, Poverty, PrivilegeCurriculum page -
From The Broken Tusk by Uma Krishnaswami (Atlanta, GA: August House Publishers Inc.). Used by permission of the publishers. Hard times starve people's spirits, as well as their bodies. (Play all instruments.) So it was once, when the Buddha lived and famine struck the land....Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Buddhism, Children, Commitment, Conflict, Courage, Food Justice, Generosity, Greed, Interdependence, Poverty, PrivilegeCurriculum page -
Utility | October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Buddhism, Caring, Community, Diversity, Food Justice, Generosity, Human Rights, Love, Multiculturalism, Multiculturalism, Service, UnityCurriculum page -
The Chorus of Faiths program helps develop Unitarian Universalist youth as interfaith leaders. Youth explore values of service to our community and religious pluralism through stories from our Sources and personal storytelling, and coordinate an interfaith service.Curriculum | By Hannah McConnaughay, Renee Ruchotzke | October 27, 2011 | For Middle School, High School | From A Chorus of FaithsTagged as: Acceptance, Anti-Oppression, Black History / Whitney Young / James Reeb, Climate Change, Climate Justice, Community, Community Ministry Sunday, Earth, Earth Day, Food Justice, Hiroshima Day, Human Rights, Immigration, Immigration, Inclusion, July 4th, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Multiculturalism, Religious Pluralism, Reproductive Justice, Unitarian UniversalismCurriculum page -
Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Large paper grocery bags Color markers Optional: Plain paper and staplers if bags have printing on them Preparation for Activity Work with your minister, religious educator, or lay leaders to identify a food bank for your donations, and to determin...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects UsTagged as: Food JusticeCurriculum page -
Preparation for Activity Identify a nearby shelter for homeless families or survivors of domestic violence, or a program that serves meals to people in need. Speak with a staff person for that program and ask permission to bring your group to visit....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects UsTagged as: Food JusticeCurriculum page