Being a UU Parent

			Being a UU Parent

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Authors: Makanah Elizabeth Morriss and David Hicks MacPherson

Publisher: Unitarian Universalist Association

Pub. Date: 1991

Available From: UUA Bookstore

Theme and Description A participatory adult religious education program to help parents enhance the religious dimension of family life. Each session is divided into three sections: theological concerns, Unitarian Univer salism in the home, and parent support group.

Goals for Participants

To review Unitarian Universalist history and principles in terms understandable to children
To discuss Unitarian Universalist views of theological concepts such as God, heaven and hell, Jesus, the Bible, etc.
To explore ways to model and nurture Unitarian Universalist values in the home á To address the childraising concerns and challenges of group members.

Age Range Adult

Size of Group 8 to 16

Space Requirements A comfortable room that is large enough for a circle of chairs. It is helpful if material can be posted on walls and if tables are available for some activities.

Number of Sessions 5

Length of Sessions 90 minutes

Leader Training Can be led by ministers, directors of religious education, or experienced lay leaders. Requires good facilitation and listening skills and an empathetic, accepting attitude.

Leader Preparation 1 hour per session

Strengths

Has a clear, consistent structure that engages participants
Addresses the main questions and concerns of UU parents, and can be the basis for a parent support group
Provides some depth without requiring a longterm commitment
Can be led by clergy or laity.

Limitation Targeted to parents with children living at home

Adaptability Can be used with very small to large groups with co-leadership

Unitarian Universalist Values Explores, affirms, and models most of the UU Principles and helps participants live out the Principles in their family lives.