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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  • T-ball Dog (WorshipWeb)
    by John Parker Manwell
    Tagged as: Animals, Choice, Love, Presence
  • Thank God, a Universalist! A story about Rev. Rasnake (WorshipWeb)
    by Denise Tracy
    Tagged as: History, Salvation, Universalism
  • Thankful Dogs: A Story for All Ages (WorshipWeb)
    by Naomi King
    Tagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animal Blessing, Animals, Direct Experience, Gratitude, Thanksgiving
  • The Beautiful Tiger (WorshipWeb)
    by Christopher Buice
    Tagged as: Beauty, Freedom, Friendship, Power, Strength
  • The Beauty Contest (WorshipWeb)
    by Christopher Buice
    Tagged as: Beauty, Character, Discernment, Integrity
  • The Best Christmas Ever (WorshipWeb)
    by Orlanda R Brugnola
    Tagged as: Children, Christmas Eve / Christmas, Direct Experience, Generosity, Home, Joy, Parents
  • The Cure (WorshipWeb)
    by Christopher Buice
    Tagged as: Body, Caring, Friendship, Healing, Health, Love, Presence
  • The Emperor's New Clothes (WorshipWeb)
    by Barbara Gadon
    Tagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Courage, Direct Experience, Integrity, Living Our Faith, Responsibility, Truth
  • The Frog Prince (WorshipWeb)
    by Christopher Buice
    Tagged as: Friendship, Happiness, Love, Transformation
  • The Good Samaritan (WorshipWeb)
    by Christopher Buice
    Tagged as: Acceptance, Activism, Caring, Christianity, Compassion, Love