BACKYARD
TO THE UNIVERSE
Rev.
Helen Zidowecki
AVAILABLE
TO DOWNLOAD FREE OF CHARGE
Dr.
Seuss and Unitarian Universalists includes
36 sessions. The stories themselves are NOT included. The stories
relate to our lives as Unitarian Universalists, and include
references to the Principles/Affirmations, and things in the church
setting. Sessions can be used with all ages, and some age
recommendations are given. 2003
The
Unitarian
Universalist Alphabet introduces
preschool and early elementary children to Unitarian Universalism
through stories of special people from UU history and involves their
own church environment. Some suggestions have been added for use
with older children, or multi-aged groups. The UU Alphabet
contains 33 sessions with some revision for the web site. The hope is
that sessions will be added and expanded on an ongoing basis. 1999
The
Unitarian Universalist Principles and Parenting: Small Group Ministry
Format presents a way for developing
Small Group Ministry for parents, and includes 12 sessions: Parents
as the Ultimate Religious Educators; Sources and Affirmations: The
Chalice of Our Spiritual Journey; Belief Statements and Code of
Ethics; Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person; Justice: Rights
and Responsibilities; Equity, Compassion, Peace Liberty; Social
Justice; Spiritual Development; Search for Truth and Meaning; Right
of Conscience and the Democratic Process; The Interdependent Web of
all Existence; The Children Factor. 2006.
There are
various other Religious Education Resources on the website at
ALSO SEE
THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES
Unitarian
Universalist Women’s Heritage Society
At Bethany
Union, 256 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116
Unitarian
and Universalist Women: Liberating History (Helen
Zidowecki, project coordinator) is a compilation of ten years of UU
Women’s Heritage Calendars (1996 to 2005). This book is a
resource for personal reflection, Lifespan Faith Development,
newcomer orientation, small group ministry (covenant group) sessions,
women’s events and worship. The collection includes biographies
of 119 Unitarian, Universalist and Unitarian Universalist women from
the United States, Canada, Britain, and New Zealand. The biographies
span more that two centuries, from Anna Laetitia Barbauld (1743-1825)
to Laurel Clark (1961-2003). It includes famous women like Clara
Barton and Louisa May Alcott, women whose stories will be new to many
readers, and a number of religious educators: Sophia
Fahs, Edna Bruner, Dorothy Spoerl, Frances Wood, Betty Baker, Norma
Veridan, Junella Hanson. June 2008. AVAILABLE AT BOOTH #259 History
Booth
Cost per book is $20. Handling/postage charge of $6 first book/$3 per
additional book.
# books ordered ______ x $20 each is $________ + Postage
$________=Total $______
Make checks out to Unitarian Universalist Women’s Heritage
Society (UUWHS) and mail to:
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There are
various articles about Small Group Ministry and Lifespan Faith
Development on the website at
www.hzmre.com/sgm
In
addition, these items may be ordered from:
UU
Small Group Ministry Network
Attn:
Susan Hollister
3313
Goshen Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073
NEW
Unitarian
Universalist Small Group Ministry
is a compilation includes 50 articles that have appeared in
the UU Small Group Ministry Network Quarterly and on the
website in the last five years, as well as several new items,
especially on religious education. Content includes
discussion of SGM in general, oversight, the role of ministers and
shared ministry, facilitation, groups, session plans, visibility and
uses of small group ministry. June 2008
Small
Group Ministry for Youth
The background of Small Group Ministry gives the basis for
developing this dynamic format for Youth. This resource includes a
session for facilitators, and discussion and session plans for The
Five Steps to Building Community and Six Components of a Balanced
Youth Program. 25 session plans are included. June 2005
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Unitarian Universalist Small Group Ministry
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Small Group Ministry for YOUTH
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$25
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For more
information on any of these items, contact Helen at
hzmre@hzmre.com