An Evergreen Tree with Mittens

An Evergreen Tree Dressed with Mittens

I slept and dreamt that life was joy. 

I awoke and saw that life was service. 

I acted and behold, service was joy. 

Rabindranath Tagore

Questions to Ponder with your family and/or friends:

1. This Sunday December 14th the 3rd Advent wreath candle is lite. The JOY candle! 

What "service" do UU do that brings UU "JOY"?

2. This is a hands on question/challenge: 

Make mittens for the Tree this Sunday! http://frugalliving.about.com/od/craftsgifts/ss/Sweater_Mittens.htm

3. What UU Principles does Mitten Tree Sunday connect to?, Why? http://www.uua.org/beliefs/principles/294308.shtml

Print this Evergreen Tree out and decorate it with Mittens, gloves, etc...

                                

Scarf Making

Hands are for giving and receiving!

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Questions to Ponder with your family and friends

1. What is the Friday Night Supper Program (FNSP)? 

    Have you been a part of it, if so HOW?

2. Where do you get your warm winter clothes? 

   How are they paid for, In money, service, gifts….?

3. Do you think making a scarf for someone you have never met makes a difference? If so why or why not? 

Thankfulness

Thankfulness 

#ASCThanks

At times our own light goes out 

and is rekindled by a spark from another person. 

Each of us has cause to think 

with deep gratitude of those who have

lighted the flame within us. 

- Albert Schweitzer, (1875-1965) Unitarian

Print and color for your thanksgiving ritual

Questions to Ponder with your family and friends:

1. THANKFUL and/or GRATITUDE, what would your acrostic poem be for these words?

2. Where does the food come from that you eat each day and during a Thanksgiving feast? Who grows it? How does it get to you? Does your food live up to your UU values?

3. Have a friend or family member read the quote above by Unitarian Albert Schweitzer. How does his words relate to this Autumn season and/or Thanksgiving?

Stones and Hearts

STONES

And

HEARTS

Questions to ponder with your family and friends:

1.  Listen and watch http://youtu.be/fimOE5_Tm2w  Who would UU  make  Stone Soup with? Who would UU be in the story? 

2.  WHEN is your heart in a holy place? http://youtu.be/nEg4amz_ptg

3.  Where in your heart do UU feel the word, disABILITY? 

    What does it mean to UU?

 

What is REALLY going on?

What is REALLY going on?

photograph: Thea Shapiro, graphic: Laura Evonne Steinman

Questions to Ponder with your family and friends:

1.  What will UU do this weekend that is related to really Seeing the natural world around you?

2. Where will UU be on Tuesday, November 11th Veterans Day?

https://www.facebook.com/events/1572419226305425/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

A great place to be could be Marching with the Vets for Peace.

http://www.buzzle.com/images/drawings/coloring-pages/psychedelic-peace-sign-and-doves-print.jpg

3. Do UU believe that people should go to war to solve problems? why or why not?

Candy, Altars and Skeletons

Candy, Altars and Skeletons

During this aus·pi·cious

(ôˈspiSHəs/)weekend

which starts tonight-Sunday evening;

including ~ Halloween, Day of the Dead, All Saints and All Souls Day, Below are some questions to ponder…….

Questions to ponder with your family and friends:

1. What does "Candy, Altars and Skeletons" have to do with this weekend anyway? Do you know the origins of these items?

2. Why do some people dress up their bodies and also "dress up" the graves of those that have died? What do UU think of this?

3. How will UU be honoring/celebrating this weekend 

   and with WHO, WHO?

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Dear Loved Ones,

Dear Loved Ones, 

We remember you. 

We honor the life you lived. 

We miss you.

You are in our hearts and prayers now and forever.

Day of the Dead, Mexico

Thoughts to ponder with your family and friends:

~ Who has died that you know, 

   and what is something special you remember about them?

~ How do you honor those who have died?

~ It is said that the vail between the living and the dead is very thin between Oct 31st and Nov 1st. It's a time when those who have died; their spirits come back to celebrate with us!

That is one reason why BIG alters are set up for them. 

What will you bring/would you bring to an alter for them in their honor?

Light a Candle for a loved one that has died