Let us join and hands and hearts in gratitude on this wondrous day where we have the abundance of our lives before us. We remember this day of bounty all of those who do not have enough, who are afraid, who are lonely, and who ... read more. Read more →

 

Chalice Lighting:

We light this candle to remind ourselves to treat all people kindly, because they are our brothers and sisters.

We light this candle to remind ourselves to take good care of the earth, because it is our home.

We light this candle to remind ourselves to ... read more. Read more →

Cultivating a spirit of gratitude has proven to lower stress and lead people toward a more optimistic world view and greater life satisfaction. What better day to cultivate a spirit of gratitude than Thanksgiving? It is the perfect time to focus on our blessings.

Materials:

Construction paper Scissors Hole ... read more. Read more →

 

I dragged myself to the early morning Theme Talk, even though it was the last day of a week at church camp and I was tired from staying up late singing with friends and dancing my fool head off. A panel of old-timers was talking ... read more. Read more →

 

The Wonder Box technique of storytelling was created by the Reverend Christina Leone-Tracy, senior minister of the Fox Valley UU Fellowship in Appleton, WI. This interactive way of sharing the story for all ages, integrates the message of the Wonder Box into the theme of ... read more. Read more →