Stories About God

		Stories About God

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Author: Mary Ann Moore

Publisher: . Mary Ann Moore

Pub Date:1992

Available From: Mary Ann Moore, 237 Mossman Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776. Phone (508) 443-3066

Theme and Description Looks at God as the central symbol in a religious communication system. This liberal and eclectic theology is story-based and covers three themes: God is a oneness that can take many forms; God is love and worth that can take many forms; and God is mystery that can take many forms. Addresses the spiritual and theological needs of young children.

Goals for Participants

To have a variety of experiences with the entity called God, and to explore the ultimate reality, values, and mystery about life
To develop a language with which to speak about God
To experience a wide variety of stories about God, which help give insights
To understand that God takes many forms and has many names
To express their own thoughts and feelings about God.

Age Range Ages 5 to 7

Size of Group Flexible

Space Requirements Ideally, a large room with space for a book table and activities. A small room is fine if there is access to a larger space occasionally.

Number of Sessions 30

Length of Sessions 1 hour

Leader Training No special training; co-leadership or team teaching recommended

Leader Preparation 2 to 3 hours per session

Strengths

Excellent background material and leader guidelines
Consistent, well-scripted sessions
A variety of activities for a variety of learning stylesEach session stands on its own
Draws from many Unitarian Universalist sources, including feminist and earth-centered ideas about God
Addresses young children's spiritual growth.

Limitation The format of each session is the same. While this consistency can be a strength for young children, the repetition for 30 weeks can be monotonous for some.

Adaptability

Sessions do not have to be done in sequence
Sessions can be omitted to shorten the program.

Unitarian Universalist Values This program explicitly and implicitly addresses all Unitarian Universalist Principles and Sources.