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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.

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, andthe 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. 1999

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At Bethany Union, 256 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116, www.uuwhs.org

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.

FOR GA: Book is available at the UU History and Heritage Booth. Available in the GA Bookstore.

Numerous publications, available at the UU SGM Network Booth, specifically

NEW Small Group Ministry With All Ages, June 2011 Imagine a congregation where all ages are talking together. From its firm foundation in adult programming, Small Group Ministry is evolving to become an inclusive opportunity for all ages to connect, listen, reflect, and learn with each other. This publication explores small group ministry by age group and with mixed ages and presents ways for covenant groups to become an integral part of the momentum toward multigeneraltional congregations. Includes implementation strategies, session plan development, and sessions for single and multi-age groups.

Small Group Ministry for Youth The background of Small Group Ministry is a 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 and 25 session plans are included. June 2005

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