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Vessels of Vibration

Our voices produce audible sound, but what can we discover through the physical sensation of our own vibrations?

Posted in Choir Sunday, Direct Experience of Transcending Mystery and Wonder, Original Story/Reflection, Spiritual Life & Self-Care, The Interdependent Web Tagged feeling, healing, song, vibration, voice Leave a comment

Breaking Out!

Chicks come inherently prepared for the miraculous effort of breaking free of the confines of their shells, much like Jesus’ break-out from his tomb.

Posted in Acceptance and Encouragement of Spiritual Growth, Earth-Centered Traditions, Easter, Human and Faith Development, Original Story/Reflection, Philosophy of Religious Education, Science and Reason, Teaching Methods Tagged bird, chick, fly, incubate, shell, transform Leave a comment

Shedding Our Skin

The Chinese Year of the Snake offers an opportunity to explore the snake’s process of shedding its old skin as a metaphor for growth and change.

Posted in Human and Faith Development, New Year, Original Story/Reflection, Philosophy of Religious Education, Prop(s) required, World Religions Tagged change, Chinese New Year, growth, transformation Leave a comment

The Bicker Family

Named for their bickering ways, a family’s love and laughter is restored one Christmas by an unexpected gift from its youngest member.

Posted in Christmas Tagged family, giving, laughter Leave a comment

Mouse House

A family of mice and a family of people are brought into mutual warmth one cold, snowy Christmas.

Posted in Christmas Tagged angel, change of heart, cold, magic, warmth Leave a comment

Manger Song

A mix of magic and wonder mingle with the Innkeeper’s daughter’s participation in the familiar nativity story.

Posted in Christmas, Original Story/Reflection Tagged fairies, heart, manger, singing Leave a comment

A Mother’s Coming

We know the familiar scene of the stable where Jesus was born, but this imagining welcomes a new character, adding loving wisdom to the tale.

Posted in Christmas, Holidays & Special Days, Original Story/Reflection, Philosophy of Religious Education Tagged children's wisdom, Jesus, manger, Mary Leave a comment

Waves and the Ocean

A metaphor of waves in the ocean teaches the value of knowing our oneness with the wider community.

Posted in Congregational Life, Prop(s) required, The Interdependent Web, Values, Water Communion, World Religions Tagged community, impermanence, individual, water Leave a comment

Easter Spreads Life Anew

A bunny’s astonishing delivery sets off a cascade of “Eastering” in a once-dreary home.

Posted in Costume, Earth-Centered Traditions, Easter, Jewish and Christian Heritage, Prop(s) required Tagged inspiration, new life, resurrection, transformation 3 Comments

Life in the Balance

A balancing activity demonstrates the fragile qualities of the web of life.

Posted in Earth Day, Original Story/Reflection, Principles of Unitarian Universalism, Prop(s) required, Science and Reason, The Interdependent Web, Video available Tagged balance, climate change, fragile, interdependent web, love, spirit of life Leave a comment

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