Create a Family Covenant
A covenant is a promise made in love. The word “covenant” shows up all the time in UU spaces. We begin every church service by speaking our covenant, and we [...]
Family Joys and Sorrows
Sharing of Joys and Sorrows “We listen to each other, it is a holy act To share our joys and sorrows, with grace it flows on back.” Sharing Joys [...]
Gender Spectrum Resources
How can I best raise my gender variant or transgender child with love and compassion, even when I barely understand the issues ahead of us? And what is gender, anyway? […]
Racial Justice Resources for Parents and Kids
It is easy to sidestep frank conversation about race, class, gender and sexuality, and disabilities. But if our children are to be justice-makers, we must talk. Children naturally notice racial and cultural […]
Parents as Spiritual Guides
UU World Family pages a monthly insert in the UU World magazine. Every issue of UU World print magazine includes a pull-out, full color section of timely, fun, and faith-building activities and stories […]
Creating Family Ritual
Family rituals and traditions are wonderful, and it is a special joy to celebrate a holiday or carry on a bedtime ritual just as our parents and grandparents did. But […]
Mindfulness with Children
Sharing Mindfulness Practices with Children is a wonderful way to give them skills to manage difficult emotions and stressful situations. Silent Meditation with Children Silent meditation can be a peaceful [...]
Family Prayers
Who cared if there was really any Being to pray to? What mattered was the sense of giving thanks and praise, the feeling of a humble and grateful heart. — Oliver Sacks [...]
Lighting a Chalice
The symbol of Unitarian Universalism is the Flaming Chalice. The flaming chalice is a cup holding a flame - symbolizing the light of truth, the warmth of love and the energy [...]