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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  • Daniel in the Lion's Den (WorshipWeb)
    by Christopher Buice
    Tagged as: Animals, History, Judaism, Peace, Power
  • David and Goliath (WorshipWeb)
    by Christopher Buice
    Tagged as: Abundance, Generosity, Power, Service, Stewardship, Strength
  • Enemies (WorshipWeb)
    by Christopher Buice
    Tagged as: Conflict, Division, Friendship, Peace
  • Faith Is Like A Walking Stick (WorshipWeb)
    by Gary Kowalski
    Tagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Balance, Challenge, Direct Experience, Environment, Growth, Mindfulness, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Searching, Unitarian Universalism
  • Fruits (WorshipWeb)
    by Christopher Buice
    Tagged as: Caring, Character, Discernment, Integrity, Kindness
  • Give Yourself (a story about Ralph Waldo Emerson) (WorshipWeb)
    by Denise Tracy
    Tagged as: Generations, Love
  • God's Hat (WorshipWeb)
    by Christopher Buice
    Tagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Conflict, Direct Experience, Diversity, Division, God, Relationships, Truth
  • Harpo the Harbor Seal and Our Diverse Waters: A Multigenerational puppet play for a Water Ceremony (WorshipWeb)
    by Susan Karlson
    Tagged as: Diversity
  • Higgins: A Drop with a Dream (WorshipWeb)
    by Christopher Buice
    Tagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Community, Earth, Power, Purpose, Service, Strength, Unitarian Universalism, Water Communion
  • Higgins: a Drop With a Dream (WorshipWeb)
    by Christopher Buice
    Tagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Solidarity, Teamwork