We Believe

			We Believe

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Learning and Living Our Unitarian Universalist Principles

Editors: Ann Fields and Joan Goodwin

Ptrblishers: Church of the Larger Fellowship and the OhioMeadville District

Pub. Date: 1990

Available From: UUA Bookstore

Theme and Description This program for small, multi-age groups, builds on the 7 Principles of Unitarian Universalism. Since Unitarian Universalists often state what we do not believe, the editors chose to work from the very foundation of our faith when developing this curriculum. The activities encourage participants to incorporate the Principles into their lives. Includes a leader guide, workbook of materials for activities and worship, the resource book People by Peter Spier, an inflatable world globe, and a cassette tape of songs.

Goals for Participants

To explore what they know about the 7 Principles
To reflect on this knowledge
To engage in activities inspired by the Principles
To incorporate the Principles into their daily lives.

Age Range For children 5 to 12, some parts are accessible and interesting to preschool, junior-high, seniorhigh students and adults.

Size of Group 10 or fewer; works best for groups of at least 4

Space Requirements A comfortable meeting room, either at home or in church; a large space needed for some activities

Number of Sessions 22

Length of Sessions 1 hour

Leader Training No particular training is necessary

Leader Preparation 1 hour per session

Strengths

Features a variety of activities of interest to children and adults
Provides an easy way to lead groups in small churches or at home
Contains fully scripted, self-contained session plans, complete with music and other supplementary resources.

Limitations

Requires that leaders spend some start-up time preparing the box of standard supplies
Uses stories and songs that may be too sophisticated for the youngest participants.

Adaptability This program is designed for small, multi-age groups, but may be adapted by experienced leaders for larger groups with members of a similar age. Inexperienced leaders, and those new to Unitarian Universalism, find this program especially accessible and easy to teach.

Unitarian Universalist Values The values expressed in the 7 Principles are an integral part of this curriculum.