Watch the story My Secret Bully by Trudy Ludwig, Illustrated by Abigail Marble Wondering Questions: I wonder which part of this story is the most important? I wonder which part you like the best? I wonder where you might be in this story? I wonder why Katie was being mean to Monica? I wonder what … Continue reading Children’s RE 4/19/20

In our Unitarian Universalist tradition, we have many heroes and heroines who lived their beliefs and influenced others with their lives. One of these was Margaret Barr. She was a Unitarian minister and may have been one of the most outstanding women and ministers of the 20th Century because of the work she did. She … Continue reading Middle and High School RE 4/19/20

Here are two stories about eggs!   Wondering Questions I wonder which part of the story you like best? I wonder why eggs are different colors? I wonder if you have ever eaten an egg? I wonder if you have seen an egg that is not a chicken egg? I wonder if you dye Easter … Continue reading Children’s RE 4/12/20 Happy Easter!

Read through the History.com Website about Easter.   Why do Christians celebrate Easter? Easter is the most important Christian festival. It celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, three days after he was executed by crucifixion. The Easter story is at the heart of Christianity: On Good Friday, Jesus Christ was executed by crucifixion. His … Continue reading 4/12/20 Middle and High School RE – Easter

Watch the story, Frederick by Leo Lionni, then answer the Wondering Questions following the story.  Wondering Questions I wonder if you have ever seen or heard any of this before? I wonder which part of this story is the most important? I wonder which part you like the best? I wonder where you might be … Continue reading Children’s RE 3/29/20

This  lesson  is about the famous Unitarian Universalist Adin Ballou. Unitarian Universalists believe that by working against oppression and toward peace, we move closer to respecting all people in our lives. Our first Unitarian Universalist principle or our Red Promise is: Respect All People. Another way to say this is that we promote the inherent … Continue reading Middle and High School RE 3/29/20

Today’s lesson is a Violet Promise lesson. It’s one our favorite lessons in Children’s RE. We often do the lesson many times. Rather than me making a video, I suggest you do this activity with your child(ren). You will need one apple, an apple peeler, and a small sharp knife.   An Apple To Value … Continue reading Children’s RE 3/22/20

  Watch these videos:   Wondering Questions: Is equality the same as justice? Why? Why doesn’t equality mean justice? What is the difference between equality, equity and justice?     Time for Dessert!

We affirm and promote “respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.”. Where does your food come from? Watch: Where does your food really come from? We all eat food every day, but we are missing quality information about where that food actually comes from.   Now for Dessert!