Stories
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
- Tapestry of Faith stories: browse the alphabetical list (over 450 stories for children, youth, and adults), or search
- Story anthologies for children from the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Bookstore.
Storytelling in Worship
✳ Pssst! Have you visited our Storytelling page? It's filled with tips, how-to's, and lots of resources!
Featured Books
- Doorways to the Soul: 52 Wisdom Tales from Around the World
- Kindness: A Treasury of Buddhist Wisdom for Children and Parents
- A Lamp in Every Corner: A UU Storybook
- Mira and the Big Story
Search Words for Worship Services
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Thank God, a Universalist! A story about Rev. Rasnake (WorshipWeb)by Denise TracyTagged as: History, Salvation, Universalism
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Thankful Dogs: A Story for All Ages (WorshipWeb)by Naomi KingTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animal Blessing, Animals, Direct Experience, Gratitude, Thanksgiving
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The Beautiful Tiger (WorshipWeb)by Christopher BuiceTagged as: Beauty, Freedom, Friendship, Power, Strength
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The Beauty Contest (WorshipWeb)by Christopher BuiceTagged as: Beauty, Character, Discernment, Integrity
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The Best Christmas Ever (WorshipWeb)by Orlanda R BrugnolaTagged as: Children, Christmas Eve / Christmas, Direct Experience, Generosity, Home, Joy, Parents
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The Cure (WorshipWeb)by Christopher BuiceTagged as: Body, Caring, Friendship, Healing, Health, Love, Presence
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The Emperor's New Clothes (WorshipWeb)by Barbara GadonTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Courage, Direct Experience, Integrity, Living Our Faith, Responsibility, Truth
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The Frog Prince (WorshipWeb)by Christopher BuiceTagged as: Friendship, Happiness, Love, Transformation
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The Good Samaritan (WorshipWeb)by Christopher BuiceTagged as: Acceptance, Activism, Caring, Christianity, Compassion, Love
