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A Reason for Hope, Frederic John Muir

This Book is an articulate examination of the role that liberation theology can have on our faith tradition and an opportunity through the study guide to become informed, responsive and responsible change agents for justice.

About Sexual Abuse – A Program for Teens and Young Adults, Fred and Betty Ward, 1990.

Flexible-format, participant-oriented program offers accurate information on symptoms, kinds of abuse, reporting and prevention. It contains true stories of abuse and profiles of typical offenders and includes a glossary of sex abuse terms, key to symptoms of abuse and an example of one state’s sex abuse laws plus a comprehensive bibliography of research articles, self-help books and resources on prevention and reporting.

The Adventure of God’s Folk, Joseph A. Bassett and Joan L. Hunt, 1978.

Designed for primary grades this curriculum explores the heroes from the Bible and folk tales which exemplify the human capacity to respond to life with courage, joy and wisdom. It includes David, Solomon, Elijah, Jesus, Harriet Tubman, Sacajawea, Mike Fink and Johnny Appleseed.

The Advisor’s Handbook, Bob Fischer.

An historical Liberal Religious Youth Guide.

The Advocacy Manual for Sexuality Education, Health and Justice, Ed. by Sarah Gibb, Winter 1999, (UUA)

Helpful guidelines for introducing a comprehensive sexuality education program in your congregation or community, working with school boards and the media, confronting the religious right, lobbying and more. Provides case studies readings on spirituality and sexuality and a useful resource list. For use with all levels of Our Whole Lives.

AIDS – A Supplement to About Your Sexuality Rev. Ellen Brandenburg and Rev. Orloff Miller, Consultant, 1989.

A unit-by-unit guide to incorporating information about AIDS into the About Your Sexuality curriculum.
 

*Alban Personnel Handbook for Congregations, Erwin Berry, Alban Institute Publishers, Copyright 1999.

Basics of Personnel policy development and implementation for congregation Leaders.  Includes sample forms, policies, and procedures both in the book and on a CD that comes with the book.

All Are Chosen – Stories of Lay Ministry and Leadership, Margaret L. Beard and Roger W. Comstock, ed., 1998.

Touching every aspect of congregational life, this compendium of excellent essays provides us with useful models for shared ministry. Roger’s autographed message says, “May you find your true ministry in life.”

An American Christian Bible Extracted by Thomas Jefferson Together with a New Declaration of Independence for Today’s Americans, Erik Holdren, 1982.

This book contains the Jefferson Bible with his handwritten annotations and rearranged text and Holdren’s interpretation of the Declaration of Independence. Holdren outlines his views on the distortion of Jesus’ message by his followers.

Around the Church Around the Year – Unitarian Universalism for Children Kindergarten to Grade 2, Jan Evans-Tiller, 1990. 3 copies

Our UU community comes to life with this self-contained curriculum which centers on the children’s own experiences with their own UU community – the people, buildings, rituals and celebration and the basic beliefs of Unitarian Universalism.

*Assessing Our Leadership: Promoting Effectiveness in Congregational Leadership, UU Ministers' Association, Congregational, District & Extension Services, and the Department of Ministry LREDA, Copyright June 2001

An assessment tool used in conjunction with the UUA's Congregational Assessment Guide.  Provides important information about current methods of assessment from a perspective of shared ministry.

At Home in Unitarian Universalism, Rev. Jaco B. ten Hove, 10/11/92.

Audio tape from First Church Richmond – Ministry with Youth Renaissance Module.

AYS Kit

About Your Sexuality Kits (2 complete kits. These are the “old” kits and are available to AYS leaders who have had the UUA Training. When you request this kit you will be asked to complete a short form about your training.)

Beginnings: Earth, Sky, Life, Death, Sophia L. Fahs and Dorothy T. Spoerl, 1958.

Myths, legends and scientific narratives of how things began – from a variety of ancient and modern cultures, ethnic groups and religions.

Beginning Unitarian Universalism – A Curriculum for Grades Three through Six, Mary Ann Moore and Helena Chaplin, 1984. 3 copies

This curriculum is designed to enable children to claim their religious identity as UUs. The curriculum develops a sense of pride in their UU religion identity and builds an understanding of the uniqueness of their religious community in comparison to other religious groups. Most suitable for 8 - 9 year olds.

Being Different: Lambda Youth Speak Out, by Larry Dane Brimner (1995)

This book is a collection of interviews of gay, lesbian, and bisexual youths sharing their experiences with the difficulties they face at home, in school, in church, and in other aspects of our heterosexually dominated society. In addition to these personal stories of homosexual teens, there is a comprehensive listing of resources, web sites, and community-based LGB youth organizations.

Being a Unitarian Universalist Parent, Makanah Morriss and David Hicks MacPherson, 1991. 2 copies

This 5 session course is designed to help parents enhance the religious dimension of family life. There is a guide for course leaders and lots of suggestions for activities and discussions.

Being Liberal in an Illiberal Age – Alone and Together, Patricia Bowen, 1993.

Study guide for exploring Jack Mendelssohn’s Being Liberal in an Illiberal Age. Examines the book’s central theme of liberal religion within a less liberal world while letting participants reflect on their own religious life.

Best Ideas For 6^th to 9^th Grade UU Programs, Mountain Desert District Religious Education Committee, 1993. 2 copies

A “new” video package for Junior High youth which includes a professionally edited 15 minute VHS video tape and accompanying Best Ideas booklet, including a top ten lists of games and books for youth libraries; a H.E.L.P. (How to Enjoy Living with a Preadolescent) booklet by National Middle School Association; and ideas for training teachers and advisors of youth.
 

Best of Everything.  A Social Action Resource, Beth Brownfield, no date
This resource was developed for the Pacific NW District retreat “RE for the Real world”.  It is a collection of successful social action and social justice programs for children and teens.  It also contains many resources: books, videos, and programs.  There is a collection of wonderful poems and quotes that will inspire along with stories that teach.  Much more.  70 pages.
 

Beyond Pink and Blue - Exploring Our Stereotypes of Sexuality and Gender, Tracy Robinson Harris and Ritch C. Williams, 1994.

This program is designed to help young teens develop healthy attitudes about themselves. It is an engaging and progressive program in which participants affirm the inherent and dignity of every person including themselves.

Bible Stories, Joan Hunt, Revised 1992. 3 copies

Bible stories for Elementary Ages. Old and New Testaments stories with challenging activities and projects to emphasize the stories.

The Bible Tells Me So. Uses and Abuses of Holy Spirit, Jim Hill and Rand Cheadle, 1996.

Throughout history people have selectively used the Bible to reach often contradictory conclusions on the great issues of morality and politics. This book illuminates historical and current events where religion, politics and power collide and Holy Scripture is used and abused to influence public opinion and policy.

*The Blessings of Imperfection: Reflections on the Mystery of Everyday Life, G. Peter Fleck, 1989.

"By the Unitarian Universalist author of The Mask of Religion, these wise and witty essays suggest that while we are called to strive for perfection, it is never attainable; once embodied in conditional and "messy" reality, visions lose their purity.  Yet far from being jaded, Fleck exhibits a marvelous sense of wonder along with his natural skepticism, celebrating the holiness of the ordinary as he reminds readers that Jesus, after all, chose the presence of prostitutes and publicans.  This affirms mystery while staying solidly grounded in reality."

A Bucketful of Dreams, Chris Buice, 1994.

Learning values can be fun with these freshly told parables. Here are characters kids can relate to, characters that bring to life the importance of diversity, justice, faith and empowerment.

Buddhism, Rachel Brown, September 1998

The intent of this 8 lesson unit is to use a study of Buddhism to fulfill the following larger goals: *to help students develop an awareness and sensitivity to other cultures and religions, and * to expose students to different experiences they may later use as they shape their own spiritual path. This curriculum is activity-based, emphasizing HOW to teach about Buddhism rather than spelling out what Buddhism is. NOTE: You must find the suggested books and video on your own. The author says they are current.

Building Your Own Theology Volumes I & II, Richard S. Gilbert, Revised 1983.

These adult courses help participants explore their religious beliefs and values. Participants share their own spiritual journey and discuss varying UU religious beliefs and expressions.

Cakes for the Queen of Heaven, Shirley A. Ranck, 1986.

This adult program primarily designed for women addresses issues of gender and religious beliefs. Participants explore their spiritual journeys in both traditional religious history and reinterpretations of women’s religious history. Many resources included.

Caring for Our Planet Earth, Tirrell Kimball, 1990.

Celebration and call to action. Natural follow up to Honoring Our Mother Earth. Includes Native American material. 5 sessions 5 – 14 years

Carry the Flame, Lori Berger McDermott, Susan Emmons, Helen Lyons, and Tom Smith, 1983. 2 sets

Leader guides for early, middle and upper elementary children and youth. A self-discovery and religious identity program for UU youth. Complements other curricula including, We Believe, A Stepping Stone Year, Travel in Time, and How Can I Know What to Believe.

A Catechism for Unitarian Universalists, Tony Larsen, 1989.

This 8 session, structured program guides participants in the exploration of UU values and beliefs about topics such as God, Jesus, the Bible, prayer and life after death.

A Catechism for Unitarian Universalists. Leader Guide, Tony Larsen, 1989.

A leader’s guide to the participants handbook in exploring UU values and beliefs.

Catechism with an Open Mind, George Kimmich Beach, 1995.

Six sessions for adults. Addresses the most basic questions about religion, God, human nature, community and Unitarian Universalism. Along the way, participants will create a foundation of theological and ethical concepts and build tools for reflection and discussion.

Celebrate! An Anti-Bias Guide to Enjoying Holidays in Early Childhood Programs, Julie Brisson, 1997.

Celebrate! Is filled with strategies for implementing holiday activities that are exciting, culturally and developmentally appropriate and fun. This respectful and thoughtful book helps teachers develop a holiday policy, address stereotypes and commercialism and evaluate holiday activities.

Celebrating Christmas and Anthology, Carl Seaburg, 1983.

This anthology includes customs, history, stories, poetry, sermons, carols, worship services and legends for the Christmas season.

Celebrating Diversity, Carol MacFarlane.

This ten week curriculum (for grades K – 6) is intended to raise awareness of, and appreciation for, people who are different from us, and to examine the role that stereotypes and prejudice play in segregating us from people who are different, when we could indeed be enriched by including them in our circle.

Celebrating Diversity with Art, Willet Ryder,1995

This almanac of exciting art activities colors the year with special days, events, and issues. There are six art projects for every month of the year, each highlighting a special theme and each a hand-on project that actively involves and interests students. SUPER RESOURCE! (Grades 3-6)

Celebrating Family, Tirrell Kimball, 1990.

Concepts of family, various types of families, 5 sessions 5 – 14 years.

Celebrating Me and My World, Debora C. Pratt, 1995. 2 copies

Inspire young children to feel good about themselves and the world around them. Year long program features 37 sessions; each focused on a theme. Contains helpful and thorough guidelines for volunteers and newcomers to the early childhood environment, plus a comprehensive list of suggested books and music.

Celebrating Our Roots and Branches, a Religious Education Curriculum for Children Ages Five through Eight, Betty Jo Middleton, 1986.

A year curriculum for primary grades that explores the likenesses and differences in North Americans of various cultural, ethnic and racial ancestries. It offers detailed lesson plans, music, stories and craft projects.

Chalice Children – A Unitarian Universalist Preschool Curriculum, Kate Tweedie Erslev, 1998.

Highly adaptable program nurtures spiritual growth, creativity and sense of community through imaginative activities and rituals. Includes 36 session (plus five alternates) that introduce children to concepts such as birth and death, dreams, nature and holidays. Detailed guidelines for teachers.

Changing Bodies, Changing Lives, Ruth Bell, Revised and updated 1988.

A sensible examination of Teenage emotional, physical and sexual health issues. Recommended for About Your Sexuality supplementary reading.

The Children, David Halberstam, 1998.

"The author returns to his roots as a young reporter for the Nashville Tennessean, where he covers the start of the civil rights movement and the sit-ins that galvanized a generation. In following a dozen student idealists through the arc of their lives in the early 1960s through the present ambiguous moment at the end century, he shows how people make history and how the making of that history affects their lives. The Children is an important book, especially for today's youth, who will read in its moving and revealing pages the remarkable stories of flesh-and-blood people who were the fiber of a social movement."

Choosing Your Own Greatness, Wayne Dyer, 1991, Audio cassettes.

"When Wayne Dyer tells you to learn to live, enjoy and love every remaining moment of your life, it becomes the most impactful message you've ever heard. Let the man who has changed millions of lives with his books, speeches and radio-TV appearances, guide your new choices."

Christmas in the Stable, Astrid Lindgren, illustrated by Harald Wiberg, 1963.

"As a young girl listens to her mother tell the story of the first Christmas, she imagines the miracle taking place in the stable and fields she knows so well. Full color."

*The Church Musician (3rd Edition), Augsberg Fortress, paperback by Paul Wesiermeyer  Copyright 1997

A comprehensive resource for music directors and other church leaders.

*Church Mutual videos: Fire Safety at your Worship Center and The Road to Safer Transportation.

These 15-minute videos are designed to inform church leaders and volunteers on the advisable practices for safe practices in our congregations.

The Church That We Built – the UU Congregation of Gwinnett, GA, Doug and Pat Beers, May 1991.

A video-tape showing how the UU Congregation of Gwinnett built their own church. Very inspirational!

Clarence R. Skinner: Prophet of a New Universalism, Edited by Charles A. Howe, 1998.

Arguably the most important figure in Universalism in the first half of this century, Clarence Skinner has until now remained an elusive subject to today’s general reader. This essential collection includes selections from his writings, as well as essays about his life and contributions. Valuable resource for students, ministers and scholars.

Cleansing Our Temple – A Sexism Assessment for Unitarian Universalist Congregations, UUA Women and Religion Committee, 1991.

This booklet includes a 2 hour training session and questionnaires to help congregations eradicate sexism in their churches.

Come Sit by Me, Margaret Merrifield, 1990.

A storybook about AIDS and HIV infection for young children (ages 4 - 8) and their caregivers.

Coming of Age and Celebration Programs, Shawnee Mission Unitarian Society, 1990.

Coming of age is a challenging program for 12 to 14 years olds who are interested in learning more about the local church, denomination and about church membership. The program originated from the first graduates of the program who sought opportunities to serve their community.

*Common Fire: Leading Lives of Commitment in a Complex World, Leader's Guide for Adult Programs, Wendy Bivenot, Marty Valentine, Copyright 1996.

A companion to the book by the same title, for use in Adult RE and discussion Groups, covenant groups, etc.

Compendium of Resources, UU Women Heritage Society, Fourth edition, 1992.

This resource was created to demonstrate the wide variety of women who have been associated historically with Unitarian and Universalism.

The Complete Sermons of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Albert J. Von Frank, ed., volume 1, 1989.

This inaugural volume of a four volume set marks the beginning of the publication of all 180 sermons composed and delivered by Emerson between 1826 and 1838. This edition will provide information prior to his literary debut with Nature in 1836.

*Congregational Handbook, edited by Lawrence X. Peers, UUA, Copyright 1995.

A reference for the basic aspects of congregation programs and adminsitration.

Connecting With the Earth, Canadian Unitarian Council.

An intergenerational course designed with programs for all ages through adults. The aim is to create opportunities for participants to develop a spiritual relationship with the world around them. The program includes two cassette tapes and an intergenerational service.

Conversations with a 50-million year old Clam – A Collection of Worship Services for Children and Adults, Judith Fisher and Jane McKeel, 1988. 2 copies

Six fully scripted worship services for children on ecology, joy and sorrow and the miracles of life. Plus four intergenerational worship services. Includes suggestions for music props and appropriate reading resources.

*Considering Your Options, Information on Abstinence and Contraceptive Choices for Teenagers, This packet is available from the NEA NIH.

This fast-paced video combines animated segments where Alex goes online to learn more about his contraceptive options, with real teens discussing their choices and concerns about sexual activity and various birth control methods.  The video covers the following methods of contraception: Abstinence, Condoms, Birth Control Pills, Depo-Provera and Norplant and Emergency Contraception.  Accompanying the videotape is a comprehensive teacher's resource guide that gives information on additional methods of birth control, classroom activities, and resources for additional information.

Conversations with a 50-million year old Clam - A Collection of Worship Services for Children and Adults, Judith Fisher and Jane McKeel, 1998.  2 copies

Six fully scripted worship services for children on ecology, joy and sorrow and the miracles of life.  Plus four intergenerationalworship services.  Includes suggestions for music props and appropriate reading resources.

Conversations with Children, Edith F. Hunter, 1961. 2 copies

A guide for initiating religious discussions with young children – offers dozens of helpful tips, plus some thoughts on the benefits of simply trying.

Crossing the Danger Water : Three Hundred Years of African-American Writing Deirdre Mullane, Editor, 1993

"A comprehensive collection of African-American writing to date and includes poetry, prose, speeches, songs, documents, and letters from the pre-Colonial era through today's best and most well-known writers. An anthology that anyone interested in the full scope of African-American history should not be without." 

Courageous Women: The Unitarian Universalist Heritage to Activist Today, Priscilla Baird Hinckley, 1986.

This program planner is based on the opening ritual of the UU Women’s Federation Biennial at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, June 1985.

Creating Safe Congregations, Pat Hoertdoerfer and William Sinkford, ed., 1997.

Innovative workbook tackles the problem of recognizing, addressing and responding to interpersonal violence in UU congregations and communities. Offers a variety of resources for exploring the timely and troubling issues of clergy misconduct, peer harassment and child abuse in the church setting. Highly recommended resource.
 

Creative Conflict Resolution – More Than 200 Activities for Keeping Peace in the Classroom. K - 6, William J. Kreidler, 1984.

A guide for resolving conflicts, (Grades K - 6). Develops skills for communication, cooperation, tolerance and building self-esteem. Includes lesson plans, activities and worksheets.

Curriculum Mapping, Elizabeth Anastos, Revised and updated 1990. 2 copies

Shopper’s guide to UU curricula describes programs for all ages – those available from the UUA and elsewhere. Perfect planning resource for Religious Education Committee and Directors of Religious Education.

Curriculum Mapping, Judith Frediani, ed., 1996. 2 copies

This is a directory of the most effective and widely used UU curricula available. A very useful and effective tool for planning, reviewing and nurturing your RE programming at every age level.

Dare to Know: “ISMS” Linking Humanism and Unitarian Universalism for High School Youth, Jeff Liebmann, 1999

Dare to Know is a 23-session curriculum designed for UU high school religious education classes. Also included are five additional suggested supplemental sessions using videos to further develop discussion. Dare to Know helps youth stay on their spiritual path by exploring a wide range of ideologies and challenging widely held assumptions that affect them every day.

The Dead Bird, Margaret Wise Brown and Remy Charlip, 1995.

"There is a little bird lying on its side. Its eyes are closed and there's no heart beat. The children are very sorry, so they decide to say good-bye. In the forest, they dig a hole for the bird, and cover it with warm ferns and flowers. Finally, their sweet song sends the little bird on its way." Full color.

Different Drummers. Nonconforming Thinkers in History, Mynga Furrell and Pual Geisert, 1992, (2 copies )

Different Drummers is a helpful addition to a RE resource library. This supplemental learning resource offers a way to teach (and students a means to learn) about unconventional thinking unorthodoxy, and about the important rolls that various free and independent thinkers throughout the ages have played alongside their diverse religious counterparts in human development and social progress. The curriculum is divided into ten concept lessons, nine story lessons with analysis strategies, 15 learning activities, cards/display posters, a timeline and two information booklets. For Junior and Senior High.

Discovering Your Sexuality, Dorothy S. Driver, 1993.

This program was developed to prepare preadolescents for the physical and psychological changes which they are or will be experiencing in their bodies. It was created to give them a knowledge and awareness of those processes, and to develop a readiness for the event in their lives.

DRE (Director of Religious Education) Handbook, Prairie Star District, 1992. 2 copies

Resources on leadership development, DRE and Religious Education Committee roles, contracts, job descriptions, salary recommendations, evaluation procedures for religious educators.

*The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African-American Children, Gloria Ladson-Billings, 1997.

"Among the issues the author addresses in a readable blend of storytelling and scholarship are separatist education and culturally relevant teaching in content, presentation, and presenter.  Current successes and future prospects for improving the school experiences of African American students are also addressed."

*Exceptional Children's Assistance Center Information Packet (basic).

The Exceptional Children's Assistance Center is a private non-profit parent organization committed to improving the lives and education of ALL children through a special emphasis on children with disabilities.  ECAC affirms the right of all individuals, from all backgrounds and cultures, with or without disabilities, to an appropriate education and other needed services.  We seek to make that right a reality by providing information, education, outreach and support to and for families with children across the state of North Carolina.  To learn more about ECAC, or to find out if an equivalent organization exists in your state, contact EFAC at:

 

The Exceptional Children's Assistance Center

PO Box 16

Davidson, North Carolina 28036-0016

(704) 892-1321 (Voice/TTD) * Fax (704) 892-5028

Parent Information Line: 1-800-962-6817

E-Mail: information@ecac-parentcenter.org

ECO Art! Earth Friendly Art and Crafts Experiences, Laurie Carison, 1992.

A fabulous way for children to learn to love themselves and their earth. Through creative art play and activities children use their imagination to understand concepts of preservation and recycling while discovering their own artistic natures.

Educating in Faith: Maps and Visions, Mary C. Boys, 1989.

"What I have written in the first six chapters is a "lie."  It's my rendering of what traversing the mountain entailed.  Each reader needs to make his or her annotations."  Such are the true confessions of Mary Boys, Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Education at Boston College, in the final chapter of Educating in Faith.  These disclosures point to the book's primary strengths and weaknesses.  On the one hand, Boys develops an easy-to-understand method of ordering various approaches some twentieth century (primarily North American) Christians have used to educate in faith.  Boys suggests that evangelism, religious education, Christian education, and Catholic education are the four "classic expressions" of such education in faith.

Ending Racism - Working for a Racism Free 21^st Century, Crossroads Ministry, 1996

The Epic of Unitarianism: Original Writings from the History of Liberal Religion Edited by David B. Parke 1992

Landmark writings from the 16^th to the 20^th century take us to the very roots of liberal religion. Vivid portrait of early Unitarian thought.

Escapades – Great Games Resource, Abris & Escapades.

Games and activities that are well organized, characterized by topics, easy to use, and consist with UU principles by emphasizing cooperative non-competitive games. Excellent for working with youth groups.

Evan's Corner, Elizabeth Star Hill, Illustrated by Nancy Grossman, 1967

More then anything, Evan wants a place to call his own in his family's two-room flat where he lives with his parents, three sisters and two brothers. When Evan's mother points out that there is one corner for each member of the family, he immediately picks the best one and fixes it up as his own. But soon he realizes that something is missing. Evan learns not only what his corner needs to be complete, but what he needs too.

Evensong, An Eight-Week Series of Gatherings, Barbara Hamilton-Holway, 1999 (2 copies)

This curriculum was created to help a congregation grow closer by facilitating personal sharing and deep listening. Evensong’s program is designed for small groups of 10-20 people. Provides orders of service, a sample invitational letter, songs, and readings. Each of the 8 celebrations focuses on a different topic, including The Divine; What Do I Really Want?, The Human: What Limits Do I Encounter?, Endings: How Do I Live with Loss and Death?, and Ministry.

*Evensong Volume II (8-week series - adults), Barbara Hamilton-Holway.  Skinner House Books.  Copyright 2000.

A guidebook for eight gatherings designed to fulfill the needs of participants for spiritual growth and their longing for community.  This intimate format works best for small groups, and includes singing, readings, and discussion.

*Everyday Acts Against Racism: Raising Children in a Multicultural World, Edited by Maureen T. Reddy, Seal Press, Copyright 1996.

Experiences with the Web of Life, Marjory M. Donn, Abby L. W. Crowley, Jean Rashkin, Carla Miller, Charles Tompkins, and Penny O’Brien, 1998

A full year curriculum for 5-8 year olds. Kit contains curriculum, a poster of bats, Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White, and an audiotape of 9 songs.

Children explore the ways that specific living things relate to the rest of life. Concepts come to life through direct experience. Throughout the curriculum, our spiritual connection with all living things is reinforced.

Explaining Death to Children, Earl A. Grollman, 1967.

Outstanding specialists in child guidance, psychology, sociology and religion recommend what to say to a young child dealing with the death of a loved one for the first time. It includes Protestant, Jewish and Catholic explanations of death.

Exploring Our Roots, Margaret K. Gooding, 1988.

The curriculum for 9 - 11 year olds focuses on Canadian UU heritage. It explores religious and cultural roots to provide a deeper understanding of UUism today. It covers ideas of God, UU history in Canada, the history of the local congregation and ancient Hebrew, Christian and Native North American festivals.

Eyes on the Prize : America's Civil Rights Years, 1954-1965, Juan Williams, 1987

"From the Montgomery bus boycott to the Little Rock Nine to the Selma-Montgomery March, thousands of ordinary people that made up the American civil rights movement. Eyes on the Prize tells the story of those people. From leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. to lesser-known participants like Barbara Rose Johns and Jim Zwerg, each man and woman made the decision that discrimination was wrong and that something had to be done to stop it. These moving stories and pictures of the first decade of the civil rights movement are a tribute to and a reminder of the people, black and white, who took part in the fight for justice and kept their eyes on the prize of freedom."

Faith Footsteps, Joan Hunt, 1992. 3 copies

Bible story curriculum with stories, activities, discussion questions and projects for primary children. Topics include: Tower of Babel, Jonah, David and Goliath, Jesus Calls His Disciples and more.

A Faith People Make, Stephen Kendrick, 1988.

An illustration of what we call “the living tradition.” Twenty stories of men and women including Dorothea Dix, Adlai Stevenson, Whitney Young and James Reeb. Accessible history for junior and senior high school readers.

Faith Without a Creed, Julie Amery, Illustrated by Dennis Murphy.

*Film as Theological Text, Discussion Series for Adults and Senior Youth, M. Bowers Wheatley, UUA's RE Department, Adult Programs, REACH Packets.

Contemporary films are viewed and discussed from a theological perspective in this new series of Sr. High Youth and Adult RE programs.

Frederick, Leo Lionni, 1973

"This captivating book is about a field mouse, but it sings a hymn of praise to poets in a gentle story that is illustrated with gaiety and charm. "

Fighting Invisible Tigers - A Stress Management Guide for Teens, Earl Hipp, 1994 (Revised and updated).

Straightforward, thought-provoking book for youth. They will learn what to do about the stress they feel.

Fighting Invisible Tigers-A Leader’s Guide to Fighting Invisible Tigers, Connie Schmitz with Earl Hipp, 1995

Twelve independent, flexible sessions. Pick and choose the ones that fit your youth group. This includes a comprehensive current overview of the stresses that affect teens today—important background information for the leader. There are 24 reproducible handouts and overhead masters.

First Steps – Planning for Adult Religious Education, Betty Jo Middleton, 1994. 4 copies

A process guide for developing programs for Adult Religious Education. The guide includes educational designs, structures, models and metaphors and guides to designing a program specific to our congregation.
 

Fist Stick Knife Gun - A Personal History of Violence in America ,Geoffrey Canada, 1995

Powerful depiction of the tragic life of urban children and a compelling plea to end "America's war against itself." Stands as one of our most hard-won and brilliantly evocative books on child violence in America.

Footsteps – A Collection of Songs, Glenn Smith and Diane Peltz, 1983. Archival

Twenty-three songs (words and music) written for children including "Children of the Earth," "Fade Away," "I’m Loving Me," "Meditation Song," "Peek-A-Boo," "There was a Time" and "What Stand Still When you own Wings?"

For Heaven's Sake, by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, by Skylights Paths Publishing.

A beautifully illustrated children's book that explores the concept of heaven through the story of Isaac from the Hebrew Bible.

For Spacious Skies Activity Guide, Whitney Ward and Jack Borden.

A guide, cassette and filmstrip to increase an awareness of the sky and approach the learning process in a unique and fun way.

Free at last - A History of the Civil Rights movement and Those Who Died the Struggle, Edited by Julian Bond, Richard Cohen, Steve Fiffer, 1994 (3 copies).

What happened in the South during the 1950s and 1960s still affects our lives today. This insightful volume, introduced by Julian Bond, was developed as part of the "Teaching Tolerance" program at the Southern Poverty Law Center. In a format easily accessible to a wide range of readers, the book provides a brief history of blacks in the U. S., then discusses the civil-rights movement chronologically.

Friendship Chronicles: Letters Between a Gay and a Straight Man, Chris Hassett and Tom Owen-Towle.

This book follows a twelve-year friendship as well as earlier aspects of their lives through a series of letters. This book is both personal and universal in its exploration of friendship, sex, love, life, death, art and music.

From Diapers to Dating: A Parent's Guide to Raising Sexually Healthy Children, by Debra W. Haffner, M.P.H.

The author combines clear and compassionate professional expertise with personal experience to provide parents and others working with children with the information and approaches needed to effectively educate their children in matters of sexuality. Each chapter includes a set of "values exercises" for discussion, and there is an excellent appendix of resources.

From Long Ago and Many Lands, Sophia Fahs, 1948.

A collection of stories from a variety of cultures, races and religions give 7 - 9 year olds and appreciation of an world different from their own.

From Long Ago and Many Lands, Sophia Fahs, 1948, with Teacher Guide, Pat Hoertdoerfer, 1995.

New edition features 41 stories from the original collection, lesson plans for teachers and one new story to honor Native American culture. Helpful new lesson plans include concise story summaries, discussion questions and fun activities to enhance the spiritual and ethical meanings of each tale.

From YACS to SACS – A Guide to District Youth Programming, Serena Smallin, 1995.

Handy manual outlines the nuts and bolts of district youth programming. Includes guidelines for organizing, establishing and running a young adult committee within your district – plus information on how to create a mission statement, plan a conference and publicize your efforts.

Fun Raising for Money, Sheri Coots, 1996.

This guide is full of suggestions, plans, forms, worksheets, sample letters and lots more. Very valuable!

The Giant Encyclopedia of Circle Time and Group Activities for Children 3 - 6, Kathy Charner, ed., 1996.

Teachers from all over America shared their experiences and knowledge of the creation of this GIANT resource. There are over 600 activities for children ages 3 - 6 on every topic imaginable Such as art, birds, cooking, holidays, friendship, self-concept, storytelling and more. Great supplement for Preschool/Kindergarten curricula.

The Gift of Faith. Tending the Spiritual Lives of Children, Jeanne Nieuwejaar, 1999

Eloquent, inspiring words on the importance of family participation in religious community – for our children’s spiritual benefit. Calls for parents to be intentional and clear in their religious choices, particularly in the midst of our increasingly secular culture.

Giving Birth to Ourselves. A History of Religious Educators Association 1949 - 1999, Joan W. Goodwin 1999

To quote the author, "This is a remarkable story, to a certain extent representative of the struggles of professional organizations in many fields, and a fascinating picture of one small profession in a small denomination in what can be called interesting times." An excellent read for all Religious Educators.

God Images, Mary Ann Moore, 1986. 2 copies

A curriculum with filmstrip for grades 5 & 6 that explores 23 God Images from Judaism, Christianity, world religions and modern science. The curriculum emphasizes personal discovery of the youth’s feelings and ideas about God images through craft/art activities.

God Images Supplement – An Eight-Session Program for Adults, Mary Ann Moore, 1987.

A program that encourages adults to explore their own processes of God imaging with reference to images of God in many religious traditions and in scientific models of reality.

God’s Paintbrush Celebration Kit, Sandy Sasso and Donald Schmidt, 1999

This is a spiritual activity guide for teachers and students of all faiths. There are five sessions with an eight student activity sheet pack for each topic: What is God like? Seeing the beauty of God’s creation; How we experience God’s love and express love to others; How God comforts us and how we can respond to God; How we can use all our senses to experience God. This seems to be an excellent resource. Format is a box with sheets for students.

The Gospels and Christian Origins – A Study of the Beginning of Christianity, William D. Hammond, 1997.

Rev. Hammond taught this curriculum in adult RE in various UU churches and summer institutes for over the past 20 years. He has researched his topic, and says, “I have brought a specific, carefully considered and consistent naturalistic world-view to my studies in this field.”

*Grandad's Prayers of the Earth

A children's book with colorful illustrations and meaningful story.

A Green Sound: Nature Writing from the Living Tradition of Unitarian Universalism, Edited by William Lach, 1992.

Over 40 selections by Unitarian Universalists past and present. Includes Ralph Waldo Emerson, Kurt Vonnegut, e. e. cummings, Robert Fulghum and others. For worship or personal reading. Includes biographical information on the contributors.

Growing Good Kids: 28 Activities to Enhance Self-Awareness, Compassion and Leadership, Deb Delisle and Jim Deslisle, PhD., illustrated by Ken Vinton, M.A., 1996.

Created by teachers and classroom-tested, these fun and meaningful enrichment activities build children's skills in problem solving, decision making, cooperative learning, divergent thinking, and communication while promoting self-awareness, tolerance, character development, and service.  Kids create books, write stories, resolve to help others, explore their own values, discover why mistakes can sometimes be beneficial, practice patience, and more in projects that combine enjoyment with learning.  All activities are step-by-step; many include extensions and variations for use at school, at home, and in the community.

Growing Times, Corely F. Senn, 1980. 3 copies

A three year religious education program for Unitarian Universalist preschoolers (Windows, Bridges, Rainbows). Each Unit is designed to involve children in activities relating to self and feelings, interrelationships with others, nature, celebrations and the church. “An oldie but a goodie!”

A Growing Up Year – A Program for Eleven-to-Thirteen-Year-Old, Margaret K. Gooding, 1987. 2 copies

This program encourages 11 - 13 year olds to build their own friendships while they trace the roots of UUism. It includes directions for a retreat and recognition ceremony, resources for leaders, a bibliography, a participant’s packet and 3 plays. This is a companion to A Stepping Stone Year.

Hands Around the World – 365 Creative Ways To Build Cultural Awareness And Global Respect, Susan Milord, 1992.

Introduce kids of all ages to the richness and joy of cultures from around the world. Hands-on activities like planting, writing and cooking illustrate the wonders and realities of daily living in other parts of the earth.

Hard Blessings-Doing the Work of Love, Tom Owen-Towle,1999

This book of 33 essays aspire to evoke the range of dimensions that comprise love at its hardest: trust, guilt, forgiveness, compromise, weeping, anger, loneliness, and the like. In exploring tough lessons of love one must prove serious without turning grim, blithesome without sounding farcical, tender without becoming maudlin. This is Tom Owen-Towle’s 13^th book. He and his wife have been co-ministers of the First UU Church of San Diego since 1978.

The Haunting House kit, Barbara Hollerworth and Helen Eccleston, 1974. Archival

A year curriculum for ages 5 - 7 designed to help children be “at home” in their world, (Missing parts: a book: Moving Through a Haunting House; the Filmstrip: “There’s This Little Place: Animal Homes and Would You Like To Be Here”; and the filmstrip: “Patterns.”)

Hide and Seek with God, Mary Ann Moore, 1994.

Wonderful portrayals of God in a variety of multicultural, non-sexist images – as the mother and father of life, as love and peace, as a continual mystery and a spiritual force – offer 4 to 8 year olds an opportunity for talking about God with their parents and teachers.

Holidays and Holy Days, Charlene Brotman and Barbara Marshman, 1984.

Designed for grades 2 - 6, relates the beliefs and celebrations of many religions to UU principles. The format and content are appealing to children of all ages and the program lends itself to intergenerational use. It can be adapted for a small or large group and for a wide age span.

Honoring Our Mother Earth, Tirrell Kimball, 1988.

Native American spirituality. 5-sessions. 5 – 20 years.

Honoring Our Mother Earth, Tirrell Kimball, 1997. 2 copies (New edition)

This is the NEW edition featuring 12 sessions, poem/movement and songs selections, design sheets and an excellent bibliography. The program can be arranged for participants ranging from five year olds to adults.

How Can I Know What to Believe?, Charlene Brotman, 1986. 2 copies

God, death, people, religion. Latest edition has session on Bible. Full year. 11 – 14 years.

How Do Good Things Happen? A Start-Up Kit for Local Social Action, UU Service Committee.

A leader’s guide to a 3 - 4 hour workshop for adults who wish to begin a social action project.

How Open the Door? – Afro-Americans’ Experience in Unitarian Universalism, Mark Morrison-Reed, 1989.

This multimedia program guides participants in an exploration of racism in our history, culture and congregations. It includes 2 audiotapes, a leader’s guide and a videocassette. Complete kit – Archival

How Others Worship, B. June Hutchinson, 1978.

A study of the beliefs and practices of Judaism and several Christian religions. This course also includes visitation to other places of worship.

How to Be a Con Artist – Youth Conference Handbook for Unitarian Universalists, 1992.

The basics of conference planning written by people who have organized and learned from their own experiences. Includes information about composing program events, preparing a conference suitable to the group and creating publicity.

How to be a no-Limit Person, Wayne Dryer, 1997.

"Dyer shares his program for breaking down the barriers that stand in the way of success, telling listeners that they, not their parents, spouses, or supervisors, are in control of their lives. He shows how internal signs—emotions, attitudes, and beliefs—can help deal with frustrations and problems. 2 cassettes."

How to be a Perfect Stranger Volume 1 and Volume 2, edited by Author J. Magida and Stuart Matlins, 1996

      Vol. 1 includes Baptist, Buddhist, Episcopalian, and more.

      Vol. 2 includes African American Methodist, Amish, Native American, Unitarian Universalist, and more

Straightforward introduction to the rituals and celebrations of major American religions and denominations. Easy-to-use resource helps any well-meaning guest of another faith to feel at ease, participate as much as possible and avoid violating anyone’s feelings.

*How to Mobilize Church Volunteers, by Marlene Wilson, Augsberg Fortress, 1983.

This is a classic resource for congregation leaders who recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.

How to Start, Nurture and Grow a YRUU Youth Group, California YRUU Group (UUFSD) 25 minute VIDEO AND BOOKLET/GUIDE, 1996.

Learn Adult/Youth Co-Leadership, Community Building, Fundraising, Youth Group Planning and more. MAY BE BORROWED FOR 2 WEEKS. PLEASE RETURN PROMPTLY FOR OTHERS TO BORROW!!

*How to Talk to Teens

A great resource of practical advice for parents and adults working with Teens.

Hunger 101, Developed by the Atlanta Community Food Bank, no date

This curriculum is well organized in a notebook with index and is easy to use. The purpose is: 1. To create awareness among students about hunger as a global, national and local problem; 2. To address the causes and consequences of hunger and the relationship between hunger and nutrition; 3. To identify public and private hunger relief programs that provide food to people who suffer from hunger; 4. To empower students to plan and participate in projects aimed at reducing hunger.

Images for Our Lives – A Child-Centered Values-Oriented Tradition-Sensitive Curriculum, Unity Unitarian Church, 1976.

Lesson plans for Grades 1 - 2, 3 - 4, 5 - 6 and 7 - 8 include stories, craft activities and teacher guides for teaching Judeo-Christian heritage.

Imagine … A new Bible, Rev. Rudi Gelsey, 1982.

In the past the Bible has seen dozens of new translations and thousands of commentaries. Out of the rich Biblical lore and the depths of the collective unconscious, we need a creative mythology to help invent a future of human survival and cooperation. EXAMPLE: Imagine … a new Bible with positive role models for women.

I’m Like You, You’re Like Me, Cindy Gainer, 1998 Book and Leader’s Guide

 Simple words and colorful illustrations invite children to accept and affirm differences. Ages 3-8

Incredible Indoor Games Book : One Hundred and Sixty Group Projects, Games, and Activities, Bob Gregson, 1982. (2 copies)

"Gregson has provided us with an inspired collection of genuinely fun, truly innovative, creative activities for groups. This book is as valuable to a management consultant as it is to a teacher or parent. But it is especially valuable to kids."

* In Every Tiny Grain of Sand: A Child's Book of Prayers and Praise, compiled by Reeve Lindbergh, Illustrated by Christine Davenier Bob Graham, E. Kleven and Elisa Kleven.

 "Around the world and throughout time, people have found words for comfort, strength, rejoicing, and mourning. Prayers, proverbs, poems, songs—every culture has these simple gifts. Each of the four sections (For the Day, For the Home, For the Earth, and For the Night) is illustrated by a different contemporary artist. The book is for families who want to embrace spirituality in many forms, from Christian to Papago to Jewish to African to Sioux to Hindu to Celtic, and beyond. Featuring well-known prayers and poems (from the Bible and Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass) and less familiar words (from Lao-Tzu and Hildegard of Bingen), this anthology, with its wonderful variety of colorful illustrations, will bring joy and beauty to every home forever and ever." (All ages).

In Our Hands – A Peace and Social Justice Program Grades 1 - 3, Samuel Goldenberg, Eleanor Hunting and Mary Thompson, 1989. 2 copies

A peace and justice program that helps children explore peace and fairness through stories, discussions and activities. Participants learn how to resolve conflicts and to find peaceful ways of handling disagreement.

In Our Hands – A Peace and Social Justice Program Grades 4 - 6, Barry Andrews and Pat Hoertdoerfer, 1990. 2 copies

Peace and justice program that helps children explore their feelings about fairness and peace. They learn how to resolve conflicts and deal fairly with others. Emphasis is places on UU values.

In Our Hands – A Peace and Social Justice Program Junior High, Barry Andrews, Robert C. Branch, Virginia Lane and Harold Rosen, 1990.

This course helps participants create a vision of a utopian society and then explores forces in our world which oppose the dream of peace and justice. Included in the program is information about many UUs who have worked for peace and justice.

In Our Hands – A Peace and Social Justice Program Senior High, Eleanor Hunting, Virginia Land and Harold Rosen, 1990.

This course addresses the question of the meaning of peace and justice and encourages teenagers to undertake a social action project and a peace and social justice worship service.

In Our Hands – A Peace and Social Justice Program Adults, Robert C. Branch, Samuel Goldenberg and Mary Thompson, 1990.

This course probes the problems and challenges of peace and justice and encourages participants to integrate their knowledge and values into their daily lives.

The Incredible Indoor Games Book, Bob Gregson, 1982.

At your fingertips you’ll find 160 games and activities that take little or no preparation. This provides you with variations of traditional games as well as games that are brand new. Most are appropriate for kids 6 – 16. 192 pages.

“Inward Springs” (periodical subscription)

A periodical for liberal religious families.

Mar/April 1997 “Living with Loss”

Sept/Oct 1997 “Nurturing Integrity”

Nov/Dec 1997 “Rites & Rituals”

Mar/Apr 1998 “Heroic Lives”

These periodicals are in one notebook and may be checked out for a one month period.

Islam – The Straight Path, John L. Esposito, 1991.

An introduction to Muslim faith and practice and a solid overview of contemporary dynamics. Explains in a very cogent manner the religious ramifications of contemporary Islamic society.

It’s Your Own Choice in UUA Guide to Unitarian Universalist Principles (pamphlet), Channing L. Bete Co., 1985

A sixteen page pamphlet or booklet originally written in 1974. It has the flavor of an archival piece. It answers questions such as “What do you mean by choice?” or “Why is choice important? Simple cartoons make the booklet charming.

It's So Amazing!: A Book About Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families, Robie H. Harris, Michael Emberley (Illustrator), 1999.

"Talking to children about where babies come from can be difficult on the parents and on the kids.  But It's So Amazing might make it a little easier.  Give it to your child to read or better yet, sit down and read it together.  Interesting discussions are sure to follow.  Written in comic-book style, this book addresses many topics, including conception, birth, love, sexuality and family, in a gentle and respectful manner."

Jefferson Bible, introduction by F. Forrester Church, 1991.

The Bible Thomas Jefferson knew and loved. Focus is on Jesus’ teachings rather than divinity. Lends itself well for adult study groups.

Judith Sargent Murray – Champion of Social Justice, Marianne Dunlop, 1993.

This pamphlet gives a short biography of Judith S. Murray (1751 - 1820), writer and activist. (One of our country’s earliest champions of women’s equality and wife of John Murray, founder of Universalism in America.)

Jump Up:  Good Times Throughout the Seasons with Celebrations from Around the World.  Luisah Teish, 2000.

Many are unaware of the connection between holidays and the earth-based seasonal traditions from which these special days evolved.  Using myth, folklore, and poetry from cultures around the world, this book reacquaints readers with well-known traditions.  Organized by season, each section begins with a story followed by rituals that readers can enact to create their own celebrations.

Just Because I Am – A Child’s Book of Affirmation, Lauren Murphy Payne.

This book strengthens a child’s self-concept and supports a child’s self esteem. This is a resource for parents and teachers to affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every child.

Just Because I Am – A Child’s Book of Affirmation Guide, Lauren Murphy Payne.

This leader’s guide includes lessons to reinforce the ideas in the book, follow-up questions and activities, special home handouts, letters to parents and two reading lists for children and adults are included.

Keepers of Life … Discovering Plants through Native American Stories and Earth Activities for Children, Michael J. Caduto and Joseph Bruchac, 1994.

Natural teaching tool to spark curiosity in kids. Combining 19 Native American stories with earth-centered activities, this inter-disciplinary program will enchant children with the wonders of plants and the environment.

Keepers of Life Teacher’s Guide, Michael J. Caduto and Joseph Bruchac, 1995.

Useful reference to supplement Keepers of Life. Includes teaching ideas and resources for plant studies, storytelling and the study of Native Americans.
 

Keepers of the Animals – Native American Stories & Wildlife Activities for Children, Michael J. Caduto and Joseph Bruchac, 1991.

Nurtures respect for all animals, including humans, through magically illustrated stories and related activities that involve children in creative arts, theater, reading, social studies and more. Ages 5 - 12.

Keepers of the Animals – Teacher’s Guide, Michael J. Caduto and Joseph Bruchac, 1992.

Teaching ideas and resources relating to Native American stories and wildlife.

Keepers of the Earth – Native American Stories & Environmental Activities for Children, Michael J. Caduto and Joseph Bruchac, 1989.

Hands-on activities and stories that can be used for nature walks, family outings and religious education classes. A comprehensive program involving sensory awareness and other techniques for children aged 5 - 12.

Keepers of the Earth – Teacher’s Guide, Michael J. Caduto and Joseph Bruchac, 1991.

A resource for teaching environmental studies, storytelling and Native American culture.

The Kids’ Book of Questions, Gregory Stock, 1988.

Two hundred and sixty questions for beginning discussions about values and beliefs.

Killing the Dream : James Earl Ray and the Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., Gerald Posner, 1998.

"In the decades April 4, 1968, when Martin Luther King, Jr., was shot to death in Memphis, scores of books have questioned whether James Earl Ray acted alone or as a part of a larger conspiracy. Now, based on explosive new interviews, confidential files and previously undisclosed evidence, bestselling investigative journalist Gerald Posner finally resolves the truth of the last great political murder of our times."

Kingdom of Equals – Jesus’ Radical Path to Love and Justice, Cheryl Gibbs Binkley and Jane M. McKeel, 1996. 4 copies

33 detailed, illustrated lesson plans and 1-hour video tape created as a companion to volume to Living the Promise. It is based on the 4 Gospels of the New Testament enlightened by 20^th-century archaeological, linguistic and the theological findings and interpretations. This is a UU perspective of Jesus of Nazareth.

Kingdom of Equals – Thomas Jefferson Teacher Training Workshop Video Tape Set, 1997.

2 VHS tape set on Kingdom of Equals presented by authors Binkley and McKeel at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke. These may be borrowed for a one-month period. Talks about “Kingdom of Equals” and ideas for teacher’s training.

Lessons from Dr. Seuss – A Church School Curriculum for the Kindergarten, Ellen Schmidt and Diana Pavao. 8 copies

Twelve lesson plans based on Dr. Seuss stories with introduction questions, discussion and activities for kindergartners.

Lessons of Loss, Carol Glinaitis, 1999

"This life-span curriculum offers a congregation the chance to engage ALL members, from first grade though adulthood, in this important discussion. When the entire community acknowledges the inevitability of loss, indicates it's willingness to bear the resulting pain, and grants its members permission to experience the loss in all its intensity, it can help to minimize the fear and debilitating isolation that are the frequent companions to loss and grief." 414 pages.

Let Us Now Praise Universalist Women, UU Women’s Heritage Society, 1993.

A worship service created by UU Women’s Heritage Society for General Assembly, June 1993 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

*Life Craft: The Art of Meaning in the Everyday, Leader's Guide for Study Groups, Nancy Palmer Jones, Forrest Church

A four-session leader's guide based on the book Lifecraft: The Art of Meaning in the Everyday by Forrest Church (Beacon Press, 2000).  The focus is on the process of discovering and creating meaning in our lives through projects that involve our hearts, hands and minds.

The Life and Teachings of Jesus, Donna Wheelock and Judith Hoehler, 1980.

Life and Teachings, a publication of the UU Christian Fellowship, is written for 5^th graders. There are 24 lessons introducing Jesus as a person and follows him throughout his life and resurrection. Who Do Men Say That I Am?, Susanna Heinz and Jesus of Nazareth, Harry Fosdick, are reference books needed for this course.

*Lifecraft: The Art of Meaning in the Everyday, Forrest Church, 2001.

Church challenges us to imagine ourselves as a "consortium of personae" rather than as a fixed identity - otherwise, we will either think too much or too little of ourselves.  A joyous book on the art of finding meaning in daily life.

Life Issues for Teenagers (L.I.F.T.), Wayne Arnason and Cheryl Markoff Powers, 1985. 2 copies

This course for teenagers explores ethical, social and political issues that are important to them. LIFT material includes a leader’s guide, poster, resource book, book on drugs and alcohol and pamphlets.

Life Journey, Caroline Fenderson, 1988.

This innovative program surveys the human life cycle. Designed for 12 - 15 year olds the curriculum presents the physical, emotional and social challenges unique to each of life’s stages using guide-imagery exercises, games, interviews and scores of other imaginative activities.

Life Tapestry, Marcia Bowen, Jeanne Nieuwejaar and Richard Stower, 1994

Life Tapestry provides an opportunity for adults to learn from one another and to realize they are not alone with the problems of living. The diversity of ages and life stages represented in the groups will make this program an enriching experience for everyone. Topics include: aging, intimacy, independence, spirituality and more.

Lighting Our Path, Lindsay Drummond, Sherry Hall, David Herndon, Susan Kristof, Leslie Pohl-Kosbau and Ruth Onisko, 1985. Archival

A booklet containing songs, prayers, symbols, rituals and history prepared for the children of the First Unitarian Church of Portland, Oregon. An addendum is a summary of how to create your own guidebook.
 

A Little House of Your Own, Beatrice Schenk De Regniers, Irene Haas, 1954.

It is a sweet and loving journey of discovering personal space and boundaries."
 
 
 Little Victories, Kit Howell, 1996.

“The triumphs of the human spirit come in the face of these facts: we are fallible, we are mortal. Kit Howell tells stories for all ages that are grounded in his facing these facts as a pastor and as a person. He tells them with love and triumphantly.” -- Rev. John Buehrens, UU President

Living the Promise, Cheryl Gibbs Binkley and Jane M. McKeel, 1991. 2 copies.

This is a values-oriented UU curriculum based on the Hebrew Scriptures for upper elementary children. Designed to familiarize children with significant aspects of the Bible and fundamental ideas about trust, personal responsibility and justice, in fun and meaningful ways.

*The Lost Religion of Jesus: Simple Living & Nonviolence in Early Christianity, Keith Akers, Lantern Books.  Copyright 2000.

A provocative interpretation of Jesus' teachings of simple living and pacifism and the practices of early Christianity.

Love and Help – A Program in Unitarian Universalist Identify for 7 - 11 year olds, Jill Bauer, 1984.

An illustrated activity book for 7 - 11 year olds works perfectly as a UU identity program and culminates in a Cub Scout emblem award. This program is suitable for boys and girls

Meetings at the Moon, Joanne Giannino, 1999.

This curriculum is written for pre-teen girls in grades 5, 6 and 7 as well as their mothers or other adult female caregivers. There are six sessions. The session titles are Introduction to Meetings at the Moon; Becoming a woman in body; Becoming a woman in mind; Becoming a woman in emotion; Becoming a woman in spirit; Celebrating our journey. A centerpiece of Moons is the sharing of stories.

Messages in Music – Unitarian Universalism for Junior High, Elizabeth Strong, Lois Ecklund, Jan Evens-Tiller, Margaret K. Gooding, Mark Morrison-Reed and Nancy Osborn, 1993.

A unique approach for UU youth to examine the principles of Unitarian Universalism as portrayed in contemporary music. Participants probe the meaning of belief, values, creeds and covenants and observe how these principles are adhered to or violated in the culture around them.

…Mom, I Need to be a girl, Just Evelyn, 1998

“This is essential reading for any parent whose child is transsexual. The book is a testament to unconditional love for one’s child.” Robyn Serven, PFLAG-TSON Heartlands Regional Director, 116 pages.

Moses, His Life and Times, Cynthia Berg and Judith Hoehler, 1978.

Series of lesson plans from UUCF Weston’s Series for Grade 4. 12 lessons, including a seder. Children will learn enough to know that Moses was a prophet, leader, a law-giver and an important figure in the history of the Jewish, Christian and Moslem religions.

Multifaith Information Manual, the Multifaith Resources.

This manual contains more than 31 separate faith traditions including Nature of the Religion, Basic beliefs, Beliefs and Practices regarding death, Rituals, Holy Days and Festivals, dietary requirements, Symbols, etc.
 

Mutual Support Groups: How to Get Them and Keep Them Going, Gary Blaine, 1988. LOST

Practical advice for any congregation interested in starting a mutual support group on any theme.

My Friend’s Beliefs – A Young Reader’s Guide to World Religions, Hiley H. Ward, 1988.

My Unitarian Universalist Journey Workbook and Adult’s Guide, compiled by Brad Cullin, Berverly Tricco and Mary Warren, 1997.

This program blends UU principles with realistic expectations for children completing second grade, with an eye toward creating an occasion that will be fun and memorable, leaving the children with a sense of identity and connection with their church. This may be done either individually or in conjunction with other children.

My Unitarian Universalist Journey Adults Guide, Brad Cullin, Beverly Tricco, Mary Warren, 1997

Clear guide for the program. Both of these books are autographed by Beverly Tricco for TJ District!

Native American Spirituality, Carol MacFarlane.

These 9 sessions are designed to supplement the Honoring Our Mother Earth curriculum written by Tirrell Kimball. It is most effective when used with all age groups (K – 6). Sessions include the medicine wheel, power animal masks, sandpainting, kachina dolls and more, culminating with an intergenerational Anasazi lunch or dinner.

Neighboring Faiths, Christine F. Reed and Patricia Hoertdoerfer, 1997. 5 copies

32 flexible sessions explore different faith traditions, from historical origins to their presence in today’s multireligious reality. Participants plan their own program by choosing the religious groups they want to learn about, visit and relate to their own growing faith. Includes historical resources and tips for visiting other faiths, hosting guests, creating worship experiences and more. Adaptable for senior high youth and adults.

The New UU – An Orientation Program for New Members of Unitarian Universalist Congregations, Jean Highsmith, Mary Nell McLauchlin and Jack Schmidt, 1989.

This program orients newcomers to the church about Unitarian Universalist congregations.

New Men – Deeper Hungers, Tom Owen-Toole, 1991.

The author’s own guide to his popular set of essays on the evolving male sensibility. Sure to facilitate dialogue among participants of any men’s group.

Now That You Know-A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Their Gay and Lesbian Children, by Betty Fairchild and Nancy Hayward, 1998

If coming out is difficult for gay people, it is often equally difficult for their parents. These authors have charted the rough seas of confusion, anger and rejection that often characterize parental response to coming out. Mixing common sense with a firm sense of social justice and love, this positive book answers questions on religion, health, children, alternative families and sex.

Old Tales for a New Day, Sophia Lyon Fahs and Alice Cobb, 1980.

A collection of stories from different cultures, religions and times similar to From Long Ago and Many Lands.

Olympia Brown – The Battle for Equality, Charlotte Cote, 1988.

Olympia Brown (1835 – 1926) biography. She was the first woman to be gradated by the Theological School and St. Lawrence University. Her Universalist ordination in 1863 made her the first woman in country to achieve full ministerial standing recognized by a denomination.

On the Path – Spirituality for Youth and Adults, Wayne Arnason, Janet Harvey, David Levine, David Marshak, Makanah Morriss, Christine Robinson and Mara Lyn Schoeny, 1989. 2 copies

A curriculum that explores the nature and meaning of spirituality in adolescents and adults. The program includes guided imagery, journal writing activities, meditation, prayer and a vision quest.

Only a Few Children – A Guide for Developing Our Religious Values Together, Dorothy T. Spoeri, 1979.

This booklet describes how to plan a religious education program in a small church.

Open Minds to Equality, Nancy Schniedewind and Ellen Davidson, 1983.

A source book of learning activities to promote race, sex, class and age equality. Use with the curriculum Worth and Dignity of All People.

Oral History As An Intergenerational RE Program, developed by Vicki Jenkins, June 1992.

Includes information and outlines for possible applications to help you gather oral histories in your congregations. Designed to serve as a supplement to existing curricula or as an independent resource for smaller churches that have a wide variety of ages.

Original Blessings, Matthew Fox, 2000.

" A reissue of the critically acclaimed bestseller, named one of the '20 books that changed the world' in New Age Journal's Annual Source Book for 1995.  Maverick theologian Matthew Fox provides a daring view of historical Christianity and a theologically sound basis for personal discovery of spiritual liberation.  In this revolutionary work, Fox shows how Christianity once celebrated beauty, compassion, justice and provided a path of positive knowledge and ecstatic connection with all creation.

The Original Vision – A Study of the Religious Experience of Childhood, Edward Robinson, 1983.

A collection of first person accounts of religious experiences of children.

Our Chosen Faith, John Buehrens and Church F. Forrester, 1989. 2 copies

What is Unitarian Universalism all about? This introduction to the faith is presented in 10 chapters including, Deeds Not Creeds and The Cathedral of the Worlds. Features a chronology of UU history and suggestions for further reading.

Our Chosen Faith – Study Guide, Joan Goodwin, 1992. 2 copies

Six session program encouraging independent reflection and help clarifying the themes in Our Chosen Faith. Designed for groups or individuals and includes six handouts.
 

Our Seven Principles in Story and Verse – A Collection for Children and Adults, Kenneth W. Collier, 1997.

In this accessible and imaginative book, Collier offers his own creative interpretation of our seven principles. The simple format presents an essay, a story and a poem for each of the principles. For all ages.

OUR WHOLE LIVES - LIFESPAN OWL CURRICULUM SERIES (listed by age group)

Our Whole Lives: Sexuality Education for Grades K-1, by Barbara Sprung, 1999.
8 sessions, 1 hour each

Supports parents in educating children about birth, babies, bodies and families. Following a Parent Meeting and Parent/Child Orientation, the eight class sessions engage children with stories, songs and activities and include a weekly HomeLink—a homework project for parents and children to do together. Promotes dialogue between parent and child. Appropriate for use in classroom and home settings.

Our Whole Lives, Grades 4 - 6, Elizabeth M. Casparian and Eva Goldfarb, 1999.

Eight-session program for learning about and discussing the physical and emotional changes of puberty. Participants will read It's perfectly Normal by Robie Harris and examines topics such as values sexuality, communication and decision making. Each session includes a HomeLink- a homework activity for parents and children to complete together. Note: this program is intended for use with grades 4, 5 and 6 separately - not as a combined group.

The Parent Guide to Our Whole Lives Grades K-1 and Grades 4-6, by Rev. Patricia Hoertdoerfer, 1999.

A session-by-session guide to what children will learn through the Our Whole Lives curricula for grades K-1 and 4-6. Helps parents answer tough questions about sexuality issues. If their child is not enrolled in a class, parents can teach Our Whole Lives K-1 at home with this guide and the Our Whole Lives K-1 curriculum.

Our Whole Lives, Grades 7 - 9, by Pamela M. Willson, M.S.W, 1999.

Presents a comprehensive approach to human sexuality in an age-appropriate manner, through 25 sessions. Based firmly on the values of respect, responsibility, justice and inclusivity, this program helps young people apply values to their behavior while providing them with information and skills that can be used throughout life.

Our Whole Lives, Grades 10 - 12, Eva S. Goldfarb and Elizabeth M. Casparian, 1999

Using a comprehensive approach, this program helps senior-high youths gain the knowledge, life principles and skills they need to express their sexuality in live-enhancing ways. Includes a parent orientation and 12 sessions. Adaptable for classroom Sunday School or youth group settings.

Our Whole Lives, Adults, Richard S. Kimball, Winter 1999.

Using values, communication skills and spirituality as starting points, this program explores sexuality issues of interest to adults of all ages. Builds understanding of healthy sexual relationships, affirms diversity and how helps participants accept and affirm their own sexuality throughout the life cycle. Curriculum includes twelve workshops, plus introductory and concluding sessions, adaptable for many formats.

Our Whole Lives - Adult, Value pack, Winter, 1999, (2 sets).

       Each set includes:

       Our Whole Lives, Adults, Richard S. Kimball, Winter 1999.

       Sexuality and Our Faith, Adults, Unitarian Universalist: Judith A. Frediani, Winter 1999.

       The advocacy Manual for Sexuality Education, Health and Justice, Ed. by Sarah

       Gibb, Winter 1999.

Our Unitarian Universalist Story, Carol Meyer, 1996.

Our UU Story uses readings, group discussion and activities to focus on the history and heritage of UU, personal religious values, individual experience and current theological trends and issues. An adult RE curriculum but could be adapted for Senior High use.

Pagans and Christians, Robin Lane Fox, 1988.

An excellent resource book for anyone interested in early Christian history. The panoramic study examines the triumphs of Christianity, its antecedents and consequences with fresh insights and enormous erudition. (799 pages)

Pamphlet Sampler, 1998.

All current UU pamphlets – including new items, reprints and old favorites. May not include out-of-print selections. Available in a loose leaf notebook.

Parenting as a Spiritual Journey-Deepening Ordinary and Extraordinary Events into Sacred Occasions, Nancy Fuchs-Kreimer, 1998

Explores the transformative spiritual adventure that all parents can experience while bringing up their children. Shows how even the seemingly insignificant moments in a day with your child can be full of spiritual meaning. Includes rituals, prayers and inspiring passages from Jewish texts and other religious traditions.

Parents as Resident Theologians, Roberta and Christopher Nelson, 1984.

A wonderful opportunity for parents to explain their own religious beliefs so they can respond confidently to children’s questions about God, prayer and other religious concerns

Parents as Resident Theologians, Roberta and Christopher Nelson, 1990. Second edition

An updated version of the previous title. The course is similar in organization and content to the first edition.

Parents as Social Educators, Roberta and Christopher Nelson, 1993.

This program encourages adults to explore their own involvement and commitment to social justice and to become more creative educators of social responsibility for our children and youth.

*Parents as Spiritual Guides, Roberta & Christopher Nelson, UUA, 2000  6-week Parent education program.

Paul Winter and Friends – Collection II

An audio cassette tape useable with Stories About God, by Mary Ann Moore.

Peace Experiments – Activities for Unitarian Universalists in Learning to be Peacemakers, Terry Hermsen, 1988.

This intergenerational program teaches peace by identifying the sources of conflict, teaching peacemaking skills and encouraging the belief that peacemaking is possible both globally and personally.

Philosophy Making for Unitarian Universalist Religious Growth and Learning – A Process Guide, Elizabeth Anatos and David Marshak, 1984.

An adult program for those who want to discover a working philosophy of religion.

Playing with Fire … Creative Conflict Resolution for Young Adults, Fiona Macbeth and Nic Fine, 1995.

Explores the dynamics of anger and hurt, conflict, listening, communication, cooperation and assertiveness. Uses experience-based learning exercises to develop mediation skills and understanding for face-to-face resolution.

Plays for Special Days – Ten One-Act Christmas and Easter Plays for Young People, Elfreida Read, 1993.

Plays for UU children to perform and learn about their Judeo-Christian heritage. The collection offers the stories of Jesus and his teachings, revealing the themes behind legendary events. Ages 8 – 12

*Praying With Our Hands: 21 Practices of Embodied Prayer From the World's Spiritual Traditions (paperback) By Jon M. Sweeney, photographs by Jennifer J Wilson.  Skylight Paths Publishing, 2000.

A guidebook of prayer presented in word and photographic image from a wide range of religious traditions.

Prophetic Sisterhood – A Study Guide, Cynthia Grant Tucker and Barbara Child.

The author’s own guide to her popular study of history of women in the ministry. Perfect for women and men to understand the dominance of patriarchy throughout religious history. The program cultivates questions and examines the grounds that still need to be covered today.

*Raising the Rainbow Generation: Teaching Your Children to be Successful in a Multicultural Society by Dr. Darlene Powell Hopson and Dr. Derek S. Hopson, Fireside Book by Simon & Schuster, copyright 1993.

A book for parents interested in guiding their children in the ways of respecting and appreciating the diversity of the various cultural, ethnic and racial groups that are a part of our global community.

*Raising the Roof: Pastoral to Program Size: Navigating Size Transitions in Congregations, by Alice Mann, An Alban Institute Publication, copyright 2000.

This book educated and advises congregations about the issues of congregation size transition for mid-size congregation leaders planning for growth.

Race to Justice … a Radical Justice and Diversity Program for Junior High, Robin Gray and Jose A. Ballester and Y. Marquez, 1995.

Fifteen powerful sessions use role plays, real life stories and games to celebrate human diversity as a positive, enriching fact of life, while revealing the destructive nature of racism. Culminates in a video project for youth to promote racial justice and diversity in their congregation. 

Radio Free Buba, Meg Barnhouse, Gary Phillips, Wanda Lu Greene, Pat Jobe, Kim Taylor, 1998 

"Readers can pig out by gulping these delicious mini-essays about real life all at once, or they can indulge more slowly as with daily devotionals. In case, they will be well fed. They'll even feel reverent, since God appears in these pages, too - just like in real life."… "Buba is not stereotyping. Buba is an attitude: caring, feeling, neighboring." 

Rainbow Children … a Racial Justice and Diversity Program for Ages 5 to 8, Norma Poinsett and Vivian Burns, 1995.

Open children's eyes to the differences in people around them - and demonstrate respect for these differences. This 12 session program shows teachers how to clearly provide pro-diversity and antibias values to children. Program ends with a celebration of Kwanzaa.

* Raising the Rainbow Generation : Teaching Your Children to Be Successful in a Multicultural Society, Darlene Powell Hopson, Derek S. Hopson, Thomas Clavin, 1993.

"Uses concrete examples to show caregivers how to examine their own attitudes and biases, discuss prejudice with their children in an age-appropriate manner, and deal with the biases of outside influences." 

RE Growth: On Your Mark -GET SET - GO!, Eugene B. Navias, Director of RE Department UUA Copyright 1987

RE Staffing Guide, Jeanelle Ryan, ed., 1996. 3 copies

If you're thinking of hiring a religious educator for the first time, here's a helpful manual that will answer your most basic questions. Outlines the steps in your search process, the role of the RE Committee, salary guidelines and more. Includes sample contracts and job descriptions.

*Reducing the Risk of Child Sexual Abuse in Your Church kit, Church Law & Tax Report. 1995

This four-piece set includes: a training manual, a guidebook for prevention and risk reduction, an audio tape, and 25-minute video for church leaders seeking to reduce the risk of child sexual abuse in their congregation. 

*Religious Education at Home by The Church of the Larger Fellowship

A resource for UU families who seek ideas for practicing Unitarian Universalism at home and creating opportunities for children to learn and appreciate their UU faith traditions.

Religious Education Clearing House (REACH) Resources (See Special Collections from REACH.) 

Collections of these valuable bi-annual resource packets distributed by the UUA RE Department-NOTE: these files are also available on-line at the UUA REACH archives. See the UUA website: www.uua.org and visit the Lifespan Faith Development (RE) section.

Religious Education Resource Catalog: 55 Years of RE Resources, compiled by Helen Zidowecki, 1993. 4 copies

Overview of religious education materials, primarily curricula and books, from late 1930's to 1993.

Religions-Encountering People of Other Faiths, Charles Hambrick and Joy Lawler, 1995.

This book is part of the Abingdon Press series "To The Point: Confronting Youth Issues"
Teens live in an increasingly multicultural environment. This resource book, written from a Christian perspective, has nine complete 40-minute programs. They are all adaptable to your own group's needs to get the facts about religion and the impact religion can have on individuals and communities. There are teaching articles of world religions and Protestant denominations. These articles offer accurate, unbiased information to help you teach and field questions from teens in your group. Good resource!

Religion in Life: Girls, Grace Fakolt, Marjorie Skwire and Elizabeth Sprague, 1992. Second edition

Flexible, independent-study program for Junior and Cadet Girl Scouts to explore and understand their UU beliefs. Also fulfills the Girl Scout Emblem program.

Religion in Life: Boys, Rev. Wayne Arnason, 1993. Third edition

This independent-study program about UU is ideal for junior-high boys. Fulfills the Boy Scout Emblem program. Participants will need the UU Pocket Guide.

Religion in Life Medal

May be borrowed to show groups what the Medal looks like. (May be ordered from the UUA Bookstore for your congregation.)

Religions of Japan, Byron Earhart, 1984.

A look at Japanese religious life. Earhart explains the major traditions, provides a historical cultural context; examines objects of worship, etc. The book shows richness and distinctiveness of Japanese religious life.

* The Rock of ages at the Taj Mahal, Meg Barnhouse, 

"In this funny and energizing collection, Meg Barnhouse gives voice to the thoughts that flash through our minds, but too often go unsaid. Her "unquiet meditations" are born of humor and outrage - sparking sudden awareness and laughter and teaching us to view familiar things in a new way."

Rise Up And Call Her Name, Elizabeth Fisher, 1994. 

Sacred Myths-Stories of World Religions, Retold by Marilyn MacFarlane, 1996.

This book has a priceless treasure of sacred myths from around the world. Sacred Myths gives equal importance and credence to each religion, conveying the message that there are many paths to truth and all deserve respect. (This book is beautifully illustrated and is a joy to read!)

Sacred Threads, Jeff Liebmann, 1997.

Sacred Threads helps youth identify unique elements of modern Asian religions and recognize characteristics that these religions share with each other and with UU. It helps youth explore how attributes of these other religions have relevance to their own spiritual journeys. Sacred Threads also helps youth understand the nature of religion in human society, both as it influences their own lives as well as the relations among communities and nations.

Salted With Fire, UU Strategies for Sharing Faith and Growing Congregations, Edited by Scott Alexander, 1995.

Hear the voices of a new Evangelical spirit now inspiring a growing number of Unitarian Universalists. Addresses the history of UU evangelism and the modern interpretation of evangelism and gives advice for congregational growth.

Search for the Flaming Chalice, Robert Shaw Kesler, 1999 2 copies

This is an action packed fantasy for ages "8 and up". Adventure, humor, and magic combine in this novel that traces the long journey of three martens through the land of Toveria. Carmen, Alger, and Gilbert travel for months on a quest to find the Flaming Chalice. They face many adventures that keep the reader involved. Author Robert Shaw Kesler is a Unitarian Universalist from Eno River Fellowship in Durham, NC.

The Search for RE Leadership, Edited Pat Ellenwood, DRE, Wellsley Hills, MA, 2000.

This booklet offers practical guidance on how to recruit, select and support the religious professional. There are sections on the role of a search committee, how to conduct a congregational needs assessment, the necessity of considering the fiscal realties of professional staffing, the process of conducting a search, perspectives on visioning the future and an array of resources to support the religious education programming of the congregation. 

Seasons of Hope, Circles of Love: Eight Intergenerational Celebration, Judith Fisher and Jane McKeel. 3 copies

Eight excellent worship celebrations to use in your church.

Sexual Harassment and Teens. A Program for Positive Change, Susan Strauss and Pamela Espeland, 1994.

Timely program addresses the causes, effects and laws concerning sexual harassment. Examines school policies, presents case studies, describes a procedure for preventing harassment - and can be taught in just three days. Includes questionnaires, activities, extensive resources and reproducible handouts. For grades 7 to 12.

Siblings Without Rivalry : How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too, Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish, 1996, Audio Casettes.

"Sibling relationships are often fraught with rivalry, jealousy, bitterness, and violence, and the older kids get, the worse the problems seem to get. Sibling strife can be agony for the parents, and few are prepared for the intensity of the battles and emotions that their kids have with each other. The title, Siblings Without Rivalry promises a lot, and Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish (coauthors of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk) deliver the goods: a positive approach and specific techniques to help bring peace and cooperation into your home." 

Side by Side-Mothers and Daughters Exploring Selfhood and Womanhood Together, Mary Bly, Beth Graham, Judith Reinauer, 1998. (two copies)

This is a curriculum for mothers and their pre-adolescent daughters. (10 or 11 year olds). Session topics are looking at the problems girls face, females in the media, i.e. television, magazines, and music; role models and heroines, letter writing: intimate communication; and evaluation, wrap-up, and closing ceremony.

* Signature Songbook 2 Unitarian Universalist Association, Office of Worship Resources 1989 2 copies

*Signature Songbook 3 Unitarian Universalist Association, Office of Worship Resources, 1990 2 copies

The above two resources contain contemporary music for UU congregations, in response to the needs expressed by congregation leaders.

Simple Pleasures for the Holidays, A Treasury of stories and Suggestions for Creating Meaningful Celebrations, Susannah Seton,1998.

Tips from many cultural traditions - for Halloween, Christmas, New Year's, Day of the Dead, Guy Fawkes Day, Kwanzaa, birthdays and more. 

Singing the Living Tradition, UUA, 1993.

Unitarian Universalism's hymnbook - hymns, songs and readings from around the world, including 415 hymns and songs and 317 readings. 

So You Want to be a Christian, But Your Church Isn't - A Handbook for Christians in Non-Christian Unitarian Universalist Churches, from The UU Christian, Spr/Sum 1983.

Ten articles outlining the problems and responsibilities of UU Christians and a bibliography of recommended reading materials for UU Christians.

*Sophia Fahs Lecture 2002 (audio cassette tape): Freedom in a Colonizing Culture by Beverly Wildung Harrison. 

A tribute to the life and work of Sophia Lyon Fahs, esteemed religious educator And Beacon Series writer.

Special Collections from REACH - Celebrations for Easter and Spring, Christmas, and Arts and Crafts for the Classroom, 1989.

Ideas for Easter, Spring, Christmas, and Arts and Crafts. See Special Collections in the TJ-RE catalog for further books in this collection.

Special Collections from REACH - Preschool, Stories and Plays, Teacher Hints, Administration, Worship, 1989.

Ideas for leading classes of preschoolers, worship services and training teachers and valuable tips on running a Religious Education program.

Special Places, Sacred Places, Carol MacFarlane.

This is a teacher-friendly adaptation of the Haunting House curriculum. It is helpful, but not absolutely necessary, to have the Haunting House kit in order to use this adaptation.

Special Times - Honoring Our Jewish and Christian Heritages, Betty Jo Middleton, 1994.

This is a year long program for children six and seven years old. It acquaints children with Jewish and Christian heritages out of which our Unitarian Universalist faith has grown.

Spinning Tales Weaving Hope: Stories of Peace, Justice & the Environment, Ed Brody, et. al., 1983.

Timeless stories from around the world to inspire children of all ages to live with themselves, each other and the earth. Each story is enriched by storyteller's tips, discussion questions and suggestions for adapting the story for your audience.

Spirit of Christmas Tree packet, Joyce Poley, 1998. The packet includes an original play, a nativity pageant and more.

*The Spirituality of Children, 2 Part Workshop, Rev. Dr. Lindsay Bates, Cynthia Wade, DRE, Published by The Growing Edge Series, Kate Tweedie Ersler

An interactive two-part workshop designed for parents and others seeking to explore the spiritual development of children. Includes a workshop outline, handouts and an extensive bibliography.

Spirituality in Everyday Life, Susan Breiddal, no publisher date, Participants Manual and a Leader's Manual

This is a step-by-step guide for lay leaders wanting to assist others in exploring and expanding their spirituality in a group setting. The aim is to provide a practical stimulating guide that is designed to support individual creative expression and covers creativity, environment, spiritual practice, ritual, and sacred day. There are seven sessions.

Spirituality - Leading the Congruent Life, JoAnn McAllister, 1989.

Six cassette tapes covering these topics: Mystery and Myth, Remything Reality, Rewriting Our Own Story, and Finding Our Own Voice.

Spiritual Literacy.. Reading the Sacred in Everyday Life, Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, 1996

"This imaginative collation of stories, sayings, and observations drawn from a variety of traditions positions spirituality exactly where it should be, enmeshed in the web of everyday life. Its theme is paying attention to what is under our nose. Spiritual Literacy could help millions of people who might feel uncomfortable with standard piety to recover a sense of the sacred m the ordinary." -Harvey Cox, author of Fire from Heaven. This book has been recommended as a gift for Senior High Graduates and for any teacher in your RE program. 

The Spirituality of the Religious Educator, James Michael Lee, 1985.

Religious educators show how religious education activity can deepen the religious educator's own spiritual life. Experts offer a wide range of spiritual paths to enhance spiritual growth.

Starting From Scratch - How to Begin Your Own RE Program, Ann Fields, Jeanne Nieuwejaar and Cynthia Spring, 1989. 4 copies

An indispensable RE starter kit full of flexible, easy-to-follow suggestions. Includes model programs, children's worship services, organizational hints, supply checklists, publicity tips, how to work with limited membership and more. It is helpful for growing congregations.

A Stepping Stone Year - A Program for Eight-to-Ten Year Old, Margaret K. Gooding, 1989. 2 copies

Stories, myths and scientific theories help participants find answers to important life questions and to explore UU values, history and beliefs. The curriculum includes instructions for leaders, craft activities and Unit overviews.

Stick Up for Yourself! - Every Kid's Guide to Personal Power and Positive Self-Esteem, Gershen Kaufman and Lev Raphael, 1990.

Realistic, encouraging advice for kids. Covers assertiveness, building relationships, becoming responsible, growing a "feelings vocabulary," making good choices, solving problems, setting goals and more. For ages 8 to 12. Teacher's Guide available. 

Stories About God, Mary Ann Moore, 1992. 2 copies

Stories about God from world religions, feminist, insights, science, personal expression of thought. The curriculum invites the 5 - 7 year olds to explore their feelings about God.

Storytime, Mary Jane Schwartz, 1989.

literature based curriculum for preschool children.

The Story of Ferdinand, Munro Leaf, 1936. A picture book of a bull with a message of peaceful coexistence.

A Stream of Living Souls, Denise D. Tracy, 1986. Thirty-six capsule Unitarian Universalist stories for Home and Worship.


In Struggle : SNCC and the Black Awakening of the 1960s, Clayborne Carson, 1981.

"In Struggle recounts the progression of the SNCC from its early days of assimilationism and conventional middle class values, through its radical and militant period, its separatist and provocative period, and then back again into conventionalism and low-level activism."

Talking with Teens About Feelings, Family, Relationships and the Future, Free Spirit, 1995.

50 guided discussions offer safe avenues for young people to "just talk." From mood swings and teen suicide to love and happiness, each ready-to-use guide contains informative background, important guidelines and reproducible handouts. Concrete, step-by-step instructions for any adult trying to affirm teens in junior high and high school.

Teach to Reach-Over 300 Strategies, tips and helpful hints for teachers of all grades, Craig Mitchell with Pamela Espeland, 1996.

Hundreds of "tricks of the trade" from an experienced teacher. Practical, encouraging, creative suggestions to help educators sharpen their skills, enhance the learning environment and make school more meaningful and enjoyable for everybody. A perfect resource for church school teachers and volunteers.

Teaching Children to Care, Dorothy Dixon, 1981.

Eighty circle time activities designed to reinforce each child's sense of self esteem, empathy and caring behavior. 

Teaching Tolerance Magazine, #16 & #17, Jim Carnes, 1999. (3 Copies each).

"The goal of the Teaching Tolerance Project is to offer free, high-quantity educational materials to help teachers promote interracial harmony in the classroom." 

Telling Our Tales: Stories and Storytelling for all Ages, Jeanette Ross, 1994.

Captivating tales from China to Azerbaijan about stories on creation, courage, discovery and wisdom that illustrate customs, beliefs and traditions from around the world. Features detailed notes on how to use homemade costumes and props to make storytime an interactive experience.

This Little Light of Mine, The Life of Fannie Lou Hammer, Kay Mills, 1993

"Among the most important figures of the Civil Rights movement, Fannie Lou Hammer rose from difficult circumstances to dedicate her life to battling racism and poverty. Mills vividly recreates the optimism and excitement of the movement, as well as the tension, uncertainty, and danger faced by Hammer and her colleagues."

Timeless Themes - Stories from the Hebrew and Christian Bibles, Nannene Gowdy, Mary Ann Moore and Marjorie Skwire, 1991. 2 copies

This course introduces Bible stories through activities, songs, stories and games designed for 3rd and 4th graders. This kit includes an audio-tape, songbook and leader's guide with complete and easy to use lesson plans.

Touching the Infinite - Creative Children's Worship: A Lay Leader's Manual, Judith Fisher and Jane McKeel, 1988. 2 copies

Practical, insightful direction for designing services for children.

Transforming Families: Real Stories About Transgendered Loved Ones, Mary Boenke, Editor, 1999

Thirty-one true stories by brave and loving mothers, fathers, spouses and partners, grandparents, adult children, sibling and friends about their struggles to understand, accept and keep on loving their transgendered family members.

Travel in Time - Unitarian Universalism for Grades 5 and 6, Lois E. Ecklund, 1989. 2 copies

This curriculum uses time travel to help participants explore their religious identity and heritage. Main project for class participation is the constructing of a time capsule.

Treasure Hunting, Ellen Schneider, 1992. 3 copies

A UU curriculum for 4 - 7 years old. This kit contains lessons designed to reach the emotional and spiritual life of the young child. Included topics such as: the importance of person, the power of feelings, the joy of friendship, UU heritage, interdependence of people, and harmony of nature.

*Traditions With A Wink, by Kate Tweedie Erslev, Growing Edge Series, 2000

This is a UU Identity curriculum for Middle School age youth filled with "crazy and creative activities" while teaching our UU story and vision. There are 44 weekly session plans and extensive teacher background sections based on the book, "A Chosen Faith" by Buehrens and Church. Can be used as a rite of passage program that honors the tradition from childhood to adolescence.

A Tribe Apart: A Journey into the Hart of American Adolescence, Patricia Hersch, 1999.

"Journalist Patricia Hersch gives a troubling answer in her fascinating, up-close-and-personal look at what it means to be a teen in today's American high schools. Rather than interviewing "high-risk" teens (those already swept up in a cycle of drug use, gang violence, or unintended pregnancy, for example), Hersch focuses her attention on "regular kids"--adolescents who are average achievers on academic and social levels. In light of this, A Tribe Apart is all the more startling to read: Hersch's investigative approach makes it impossible for parents to shrug off their responsibilities by saying "That's not my kid." This is your kid." 

Truth and Meaning, Jeffrey Liebmann, 1998.

25 session High School curriculum on major religions, including Christianity, Judaism and Islam. This curriculum acts upon the UU principles, calling for a covenant to affirm and promote encouragement to spiritual growth and a free responsible search for truth and meaning.

Twilight Verses Moonlight Rhymes, Edited by Mary Joslin, 1999

Timeless and appealing collection of bedtime rhymes and blessings for families to end the day-together. Vibrant, colorful illustrations and index of first lines. 64 pages.

UU Alphabet, Helen Zidowecki, 1989.

This program introduces UU history and the importance of Unitarian Universalists in history. There is also an element focused on the local congregation.

UU As a Valuing Religion, Betty Pingel, 1975.

Unitarian Universalist values are taught in nine lessons through classroom activities and explorations of UU history.

The UU Game, originally created by Linda Moss, 1978, redesigned and augmented with her permission by Barbara Marshman and Ann Fields, 1985.

This is intended as an intergenerational game. The richness of the experience will increase as people of all ages participate, adding information, responses and associations as appropriate. The children will probably need help in singing the songs. The goal of the game is to create religious community. An older resource that has much enjoyment to offer!!

UU Kid's Book, Brotman-Marshfield, 1989. (two copies)

A wonderful collection of biographies of famous Unitarian Universalists, symbols, celebrations, etc. with activities for children of all ages. Good for multi-age programs and family use. Highly recommended!

The Unitarian Controversy Essays on American Unitarian History, Conrad Wright 1994. 

Nine essays chronicle a key period in early American Unitarian history (1805-1835), when a liberal wing gradually split off from the congregational churches of the Standing Order of Massachusetts to become a separate denomination.

The Unitarians and the Universalists, David Robinson.

The fascinating story of two faiths that are finally united. Contains thorough biographical dictionary.

Unitarian Universalism in the Home, Ellen Johnson-Fay, Roberta Nelson and Elizabeth B. Stevens, 1982.

Handbook of practical ideas and resources for parents to nurture religious growth outside the church. Design to make it easy to add new materials to create a family treasure that celebrates your religious faith and heritage.

Unitarian Universalist Minute, Created and developed by Amber Grady, DRE and Educator, no date

There are 30 biographies in a short, simple format. You will find enough "UU MINUTES" for every other Sunday for a year. Youth can share this information with a congregation who may try in turn to guess the name of this famous UU." This is a FUN resource! 2 copies. 

Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide, Harry Scholefield, 1983.

A paperback containing essays by contemporary UUs provides a summary of the practices, beliefs and history of Unitarian Universalists. This book has been used to introduce Unitarian Universalism to newcomers and as a basis for a coming of age program for adolescents.

Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide, William F. Schulz, ed., 1993. Second edition

Essays by contemporary UUs offer a wonderful introduction to UU beliefs, practices and history. Covers racial diversity within the denomination and the history and structure of the UUA.

Unitarian Universalist Principles and Parenting, Helen Zidowecki, 1995.

Discussion of the UU principles and implications of the principles in interacting with children. Goals and objectives: To explore the meaning of UU principles, to discuss the role of parents in children's religious development, and to experience materials and methods used in UU religious education. Seven sessions.

Unitarian Universalism and the Quest for Racial Justice (UUMA) 1993 

Compilation of resources that examine the denomination's pursuit of racial diversity

Unitarian Universalist Views of God, Doris Hunter, 1988. 24 copies

A pamphlet portrayal of God as reality, human experience and inner journey. (Your congregation may have a copy upon request.)

Universalism in America: A Documentary History of a Liberal Faith, Edited by Ernest Cassara, 1997

Selected writings from 1741 to 1961, plus incisive commentaries. Revised edition
includes new preface by the editor.

Up, Up and Away, Margaret Gooding.

A curriculum of Universalist Journeys for ages eight to ten years old.

Update: About Your Sexuality and About Sexual Abuse, Blosser, Miller and Smallin, Threatt, ed., sponsored by the RE Committee of the Pacific Central District of the UUA. 2 copies

A sexual abuse supplement for use with the earlier UU sexuality education program, About Your Sexuality, which is no longer in print. (See the Our Whole Lives Lifespan sexuality education series for the most current curricula developed for this subject area.)

Visible and Vital: A Handbook for the Aging Congregation, Harriet Kerr Swenson, 1994.

This handbook confronts two roadblocks congregations face In relation to the aging. One is lack of information as to what it is really like for the aging. Visible and Vital is filled with factual information which will clear up many myths. The second roadblock is one of attitude. Oftentimes congregations are only concerned about the aging in terms of services for them. Swenson clearly points out the many ways that the aging may offer their valuable gifts to the community at large. 

Walking with the Wind, John Lewis and Michael D'Orso, 1998.

One of the most important records of the civil rights movement ever written. An eloquent, first-hand account of a turbulent time, it is the story of an American hero whose courage, vision and dedication helped change the course of history. 

The War Against Parents, Sylvia Ann Hewlett, Cornel West, 1999.

"In an unusual partnership, economist Hewlett and African American and religious studies professor West offer their views about and solutions to a society that, in their view, does not value or support parents. Beginning with detailed accounts of their own diverse yet surprisingly similar backgrounds in Wales and inner-city America, respectively, the authors provide historical information about families who were well supported in the 1950s and 1960s. In the late 1960s and 1970s, however, political, economic, and societal changes led to the demise of the solid family structure." 

We Are Many, We Are One, Colleen McDonald, 1996. 2 copies

This year long preschool curriculum offers children the grounding of a religious community and tradition, along with the freedom to discover and express their uniqueness. The underlying theme throughout is anti-bias and multicultural education, which celebrates diversity and interdependency.

We Believe - Learning and Living Our Unitarian Universalist Principles Kit, Ann Fields and Joan Goodwin, 1990. 2 copies

Teaches the seven UU principles to participants of all ages. Activities, stories and fully scripted worship materials are available. Perfect for inexperienced teachers and those new to UUism. Sessions are self-contained and fun for all ages. Kit includes a leader's guide, student workbook, cassette, globe and People, by Peter Spier.

*We Believe (UU Identity Curriculum) Multiage for age 4 and up (2nd edition) Edited by Ann Fields and Joan Goodwin, Unitarian Universalist Association, copyright 1998.

This 22-session curriculum is designed for small, multiage groups of children and youth. This leader's guide includes stories, songs, games and activities, and includes a closing worship for each session. A great resources for families and groups in isolated settings.

Weaving the Fabric of Diversity: An Anti-Bias Program for Adults, Jacqui James and Judith A. Frediani, 1996

As individuals and congregations that make up the UUA, we must be fiercely intentional about becoming more diverse. This eight-session program for adults helps start that process. Premised on the belief that all oppressions are linked by common coordinates of power and privilege, WEAVING THE FABRIC OF DIVERSITY devotes individual sessions to the problems of ableism, racism, heterosexism, ageism, and classism. Participants challenge these prejudices in the respectful, safe environment of their religious community.

The Web of Life: Weaving the Values that Sustain Us, Richard Louv, 1996.

With great warmth and wisdom, these healing and insightful bedtime stories for adults weave together the strands of life: family, community, nature, time and spirit. "As our hands hold the strands," writes the award-winning journalist Richard Louv, the strands begin to hold us." 

Welcoming Congregation Packet, Compiled by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke, 1993.

A file folder of handouts and resources from the September Welcoming Congregation Conference.

The Welcoming Congregation Resources for Affirming Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Persons, Scott W. Alexander, ed.

Innovative program tackles the problem of homophobia in church communities. Includes session plans for 10 workshops; 15 readings for participants; and a special section of materials for Christian worship.

*What is God's Name?

A children's picture book that explores the names of God.

What If Nobody Forgave and Other Stories of Principles, Collected and edited by Colleen M. McDonald, 1999

Thirteen entertaining and educational tales, written for all ages, that teaches our UU principles in action. Following each story are "questions to think about," "things to do," and a list of "other stories you might like." Invaluable tool for intergenerational worship, children's chapel, summer RE and camp programming, home schooling and family story time. 2 copies. 

What is Religion for Others and for Us?, Virginia Steele, 1984.

This program was designed for second graders to explore ways to worship, religious attitudes and practices, special services. (1994 update included)

What the Buddha Taught, Walpola Su Rahula, 1987.

A faithful account of the Buddha's teachings. Also contains a selection of illustrative texts from the Suttas and the Dhammapada, specially translated by the author who is a Buddhist monk and scholar.

What Do You Stand For? A Kid's Guide to Building Character, Barbara A. Lewis, 1997.

Invites kids ages 10 and up to explore and practice honesty, empathy, integrity, respect and more. Includes quotations, activities, problem-solving exercises, true stories and reproducible handouts.

When A Friend Dies-A book for Teens about grieving and healing, Marilyn Gootman,1994

If you are grieving the death of a friend, do something for yourself. Take the time to read this book. It isn't very long-there aren't a lot of words-but you may find the help you need to cope with your sadness and begin to heal. Good for adults and for teens.

Where do Babies Come From?, Margaret Sheffield, 1974. 

An excellent children's book for supplementing the OWL curriculum for Kindergarten & First grade.

Which Lesson? A Unitarian Universalist Curriculum Content Finder, Vi