BACKYARD TO THE UNIVERSE

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

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:

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

For more information on any of these items, contact Helen at hzmre@hzmre.com