Stories in Worship

Kristin Maier, author of A Good Telling: Bringing Worship to Life with Story (Skinner House Books, 2013) shares the first in a series of tips for good storytelling. Purchase A Good Telling at the UUA Bookstore.

Good stories are central to good worship. As a Time for All Ages, as part of a sermon, or as part of a multigenerational service, stories engage our hearts and minds and help us grow.

Stories from Other Unitarian Universalist (UU) Sources

Storytelling in Worship

Pssst! Have you visited our Storytelling page? It's filled with tips, how-to's, and lots of resources!

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  • Interactive, No-Rehearsal Christmas Pageant (WorshipWeb)
    By Norman Allen
    Tagged as: Christianity, Christmas Eve / Christmas, Tradition, Unitarian Universalism
  • Magnified (WorshipWeb)
    By Lyn Cox
    Tagged as: Advent, Children, Christianity, Christmas Eve / Christmas, Family, Mothers, Parents
  • Mary and Joseph Remember (WorshipWeb)
    By Tess Baumberger
    Tagged as: Children, Christianity, Christmas Eve / Christmas, Contemplation, God, Love, Parents, Unitarian Universalism
  • Mary Magdelene's Story (WorshipWeb)
    By Tess Baumberger
    Tagged as: Anti-Oppression, Christianity, Courage, Easter, God, Love, Oppression, Revelation, Unitarian Universalism
  • Skit for Famous UU Women (WorshipWeb)
    By Susan Jhirad
    Tagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Equity, Gender, Human Rights, Rights, Secular, Women
  • Thanksgiving Soup Communion (WorshipWeb)
    By Tiffany Sapp
    Tagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 6th Principle (World Community), Abundance, Community, Food, Generosity, Gratitude, Stewardship, Thanksgiving, Unity, WorshipWeb
  • The Gifts of the Journey (WorshipWeb)
    By Kathy Schmitz
    Tagged as: Children, Christmas Eve / Christmas, Direct Experience, Generations, Imagination, Journey, Relationships
  • UU Christmas Pageant (Interactive and Social Justice-Themed) (WorshipWeb)
    By Tim Kutzmark
    Tagged as: Christmas Eve / Christmas
  • What the Dickens! A Christmas Carol (WorshipWeb)
    By Tess Baumberger, Cindy Clarenbach
    Tagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 6th Principle (World Community), Christianity, Christmas Eve / Christmas, Compassion, Conscience, Dignity, Generosity, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Transformation, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarianism