It's the Beginning again....

Questions to ponder with your friends and or family this new year:

1.  What makes UU AWAKE? 

2.  Where do UU want to GO in 2016? 

     Literally, Spiritually, Metaphorically....

3.  How can YOUR UU Life CREATE

     a more just and peaceful world?

Christmas is upon us!

CHRISTMAS is upon us!

a uu creche nativity

Questions to ponder with your friends/family:

1. What do UU think about this article? "Who Really Stole Christmas...."

2. HOW will UU spend Dec. 24th and Dec. 25th?
   Where will UU be? WHO will be with UU? WHAT will UU eat?

3. Listen and Reflect: Mary, Did You Know? by Pentatonix

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Lessons and Carols

Questions to ponder with your friends/family:

1. There are so many ways to learn and grow. Stories and Songs are one way. What are your favorite stories (lessons) and songs (carols) this winter season?

2. What kind of location do UU like to hear stories in? Why did you pick that location? (example: by a fire, bedroom)

3. Who do you feel you want to share a special story and song with this winter season? How can you make that REALLY happen! What are your action steps?! Good LUCK!

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Because each and every being is beautiful!

graphic: Laura Evonne Steinman handinhandarts.com

Questions to ponder with your friends/family:

1. During this season of DARKNESS what are UU doing in your local community to shine the light to those in need?

2. Have a listen to "Ma" singing "Our World" from Emmett Otter's Jug-Band Christmas 

3. Why is it an obligation of LOVE to welcome the stranger as our friend? What strangers are you welcoming into your daily life?

https://jewishvoiceforpeace.org/

Candles of Hope

Questions to PONDER with your friends/family:

1. With so much DARKNESS in our hearts and in the world,         What will UU do to bring in the LIGHT ?

"Come, Sing a Song with Me"

2.  Chanukah starts Sunday eve Dec. 6th, 2015
     How is there enough oil to keep the Chanukiah 

     (chanukah menorah) shining bright for 8 whole nights? 

     What does this tell UU about Miracles?

3. Why do so many faith traditions light candles? 

    What does it mean to UU?

flying chalice: Laura Evonne Steinman, les@ascboston.org

A Table

A Table

drawing and bread from Nov. 22nd Thanksgiving Service at ASCBoston.org

Questions to Ponder with your friends/family:

1. Are UU setting a table this Thanksgiving?    If so, PLEASE use these placemats: 

http://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/surj_holiday_placemat_for_racial_justice

2. What are UU Thankful for? , and how does that reflect privilege? What do UU associate with the word "Privilege"

3. Where is a place in your community that UU are thankful
    for that could use a bit more Public thanks?

From the Farm Sanctuary

Sharing

Questions to Ponder with your friends and or family:

1. What will UU be eating this Thanksgiving?
      Does what you eat reflect your values?

2. Why is it so, so, so important to LISTEN
    and share SOUP and REAL life stories together?

3. Look over the below image...
   What do UU think this graphic is addressing?
   How do UU feel about it?