Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Happy Thanksgivukkah!

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Why Hanukkah and Thanksgiving Will Never Again Coincide


Questions to Ponder with your family and friends:
~What are some similar themes in the story of Thanksgiving and the story of Chanukah? 
~Who celebrates Thanksgiving? Who celebrates Chanukah?
~Why are they celebrated and How are they celebrated?

~What foods will you be eating during your gathering together?
~Who will be with you?

Have a blast!

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Welcoming All!

Welcoming All!



Being Thankful and Giving!
2 important pieces of that make us who we are.

Question to Ponder with your Family and Friends:

~ What are you "Thankful" for this season? 
( ex. Food, Family, Shelter?)


~ What will you "Give" this season?
( ex. Service, Money, Hugs?)

Each and everyone of us have these special 2 pieces of ourselves to share with those close to us, those far away and those we have never met yet. These 2 pieces make you, you!


Here is one way you can GiVE:


Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Soup!

Soup! 

As the weather gets colder and darker 
we seeks even more to come together;
sharing a meal, 
sharing time together 
in the warmth of one another.
http://missmaryliberry.wordpress.com/2011/10/14/flannel-friday-stone-soup/
A few Soup Kitchen/Food Programs you can support in the Boston area

A song about Stone Soup, an Artist/Activist Collective and Community Resource Center in Worcester, MA.
Performed by Lucelia de Jesus and Matt Feinstein (author of song), 
song filmed by Nicole Belanger. 
All about Stone Soup: http://StoneSoupWorcester.org

Questions to Ponder with your family and friends:
  • What is your favorite kind of soup? Do you know how to make it? If, so who do you make it with?
  • Do you say "Grace" (A little something special) before and/ or after eating? What do you say?
  • If you could invite someone to dinner to share soup with you, who would you invite and why?
  • What can YOU do this holiday season so that more people can enjoy hot soup in community?





Wednesday, November 6, 2013

To Every Season...


"To Everything There is a Season"


Questions to ponder with your family and friends:

  • What is a SEASON?
  • How does this Season make you feel?
  • What sort of Rituals do you do during this time of year as a family? ~ Some of our Hindu friends are Celebrating Diwali now, a festival of lights.
  • Where will you be celebrating other holidays during the month of November? What will you be celebrating and how does that relate to being Unitarian Universalist?
  • What will do you for others that might have a hard time finding a meal for their next holiday celebration?



Friday, November 1, 2013

Coming Together!

Coming Together!
sports

animals
gods

Questions to Ponder with your family and friends
  • What is it that brings you together during a hard game?           A challenging day at school or work?
  • Where do you go for your FAITH? .... Do you play a game or snuggles with animals? Perhaps pray to god?
  • Why do you think coming together can be sometimes really hard?