At the Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga, our programs for children strive to
During our Sunday morning worship service we offer loving care for toddlers and engaging programming for pre-school and school-age children. The children & youth programming at UCM is known as Spiritual Exploration (SE).
Our team of carefully chosen volunteer teachers help the children explore our 8 principles through the use of story, discussion, crafts, cooperative games, and activities to create a fun, interactive experience for young people.
In addition to a regular Sunday program there are a variety of special events held throughout the year.
To register your children in the Spiritual education program at the Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga, email Caitlyn.
At the Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga, our programs are grounded in the Unitarian 8 Principles and use our monthly congregation theme as a lens through which to promote a sense of social justice, tolerance, identity, and spiritual growth. Our purpose is to involve children and youth in a community in which they develop a deep spiritual connection to themselves, others, and the world as a whole. We seek an outcome of respectful, responsible, life-loving kids who know they are valued for all of who they are and are ready to show others the same deep love and acceptance.
To register your children in the Spiritual education program at the Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga, email Caitlyn.
Parents and caregivers come to the Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga for a community that help raise children to become
UCM religious education and participation in worship, social justice work, and multigenerational gatherings reinforce what parents teach at home. We nurture truth-seeking, spirituality, and progressive moral values that will continue to shape and support our children as they grow. Children from grades 4 – 6 can choose to participate in our Whole Lives Program.
The Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga children’s programs build resilience, offering support through life’s tough times and encouraging each child to connect with their own quest for purpose and meaning. Kids learn respect for others and respect for themselves. They experience spiritual practices and learn ways to center themselves, whether by sitting cross-legged and taking a few deep breaths, giving thanks before they eat a meal, or looking up at the stars in wonder. Our programs create peer connections that break the patterns of a school or neighborhood social scene, allowing children to build genuine friendships across differences.
UCM Unitarian spiritual education is goal-oriented in one way: UCM kids take their Unitarian values out into the world with them.
We know that parents of young children need a spirit break. At our regular Sunday morning services, children join their families for the welcoming, chalice lighting and a story for all ages. Children may opt to stay with their parents in the children’s nook or can visit the nursery were they can spend approximately 45 minutes in the care of loving and friendly caregivers before being pick up in time for Fellowship Hour.
To register your children in the Spiritual education program at the Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga, email Caitlyn.
The Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga holds a variety of all ages special events throughout the year:
UCM kids take their UU values out into the world with them, they get involved and do good in the community:
Check the calendar for more information.
This Sunday (March 10th) is a story called Just the Way You Are by Max Lucado.
The resources below focus on principle 1. I encourage parents and/or guardians to review.
Principle 1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person
Principle 1 in Simpler Language: Everyone is important
Principle 1 in French: La valeur et la dignité intrinsèques de toute personne
– Children: The Fountain of Youth from Korean Folk & Fairy Tales by Suzanne Crowder Han (Story)
– Junior Youth and Youth: A Litany of Wholeheartedness (Reading)
– Young Adults and Adults: A Person Is a Puzzle (Reading)
– Families: In relation to the theme of the service, Cindy Tsai, MD says “In theory, perfectionism sounds like a good thing. Who doesn’t want to do and be their best? It can even seem like a harmless way to motivate yourself. But the reality is, nothing is perfect. What does “perfect” even mean? What does it look like? Who has the instruction manual?” Each person is encouraged to reflect on activities or areas in which they feel they may be lacking. Think about small actions that can be done gradually to improve and meet your goals. (Activity)
This Sunday (February 11th) is a Hindu creation hymn called Vedic Creation Hymn (Rig Veda Book 10, Hymn 129) and explanation.
As the Lunar New Year celebration also started this weekend on February 10th, I encourage parents and/or guardians to continue to learn about other cultures with their families through the below resources:
– Children: The Story of Lunar New Year (Video)
– Junior Youth and Youth: Lunar New Year (Instagram Comic)
– Young Adults and Adults: A Traveller’s Guide to Tet Holiday (Reading)
– Families: One tradition of Lunar New Year is to give lucky money or lì xì as a wish of luck and good things to happen to them in the new year in red envelopes. You are encouraged to make your own red envelope using these instructions. Give your red envelope to someone else in your family and remember to always use both hands when receiving. (Activity)
This Sunday (February 4th) is a story called The Path by Bob Staake.
The discussion questions below focus on principle 3. I encourage parents and/or guardians to discuss these questions and share their answers with their families.
Principle 1: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations
Principle 1 for Children: Everyone should accept one another and keep learning together
Principle 1 in French: L’acceptation mutuelle et l’encouragement à la croissance spirituelle au sein de nos assemblées
1) What does the word spiritual mean to you?
2) Does the meaning of the word spiritual only happen on Sundays at the congregation or in your everyday life?
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
– Children: Deep in the Sahara (Story)
– Junior Youth and Youth: Life is a Highway (Song)
– Young Adults and Adults: Company on the Path to Inner Truth (Reading)
– Families: Each person is encouraged to illustrate principle 3 through pictures and/or short phrases. (Tapestry of Faith Activity)
This Sunday (January 28th) is a story called Intersection Allies: we make room for all by Chelsea Johnson, LaToya Council, and Carolyn Choi.
The resources below focus on principle 1. I encourage parents and/or guardians to review.
Principle 1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person
Principle 1 for Children: Everyone is important
Principle 1 in French: La valeur et la dignité intrinsèques de toute personne
– Children: All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold & Suzanne Kaufman (Story)
– Junior Youth and Youth: Love Holds You (Reading)
– Young Adults and Adults: Enoughness (Reading)
– Families: Each person is encouraged to revisit their illustration of principle 1 and decide if they want to change it through pictures and/or short phrases. (Tapestry of Faith Activity)
This Sunday (January 21st) is a story called The Heart and the Bottle by Oliver Jeffers.
The discussion questions below focus on principle 1. I encourage parents and/or guardians to discuss these questions and share their answers with their families.
Principle 1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person
Principle 1 for Children: Everyone is important
Principle 1 in French: La valeur et la dignité intrinsèques de toute personne
1) Think of someone important to you, why are they important to you?
2) How do you know someone or something is important to you?
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
– Children: The Path: A Picture Book About Finding Your Own True Way (Story)
– Junior Youth and Youth: Remembering Self-Worth (Reflection)
– Young Adults and Adults: In-betweenness (Meditation)
– Families: Each person is encouraged to illustrate principle 1 through pictures and/or short phrases. (Tapestry of Faith Activity)
This Sunday (January 14th) is a story called Flame of Learning, Chalice of Love by Janeen K Grohsmeyer.
The discussion questions below focus on the chalice and rituals. I encourage parents and/or guardians to discuss these questions and share their answers with their families.
1) Do you light a chalice before doing any spiritual practices or rituals at home? Why or why not?
2) What does the lighting of the chalice mean to you?
3) What does the extinguishing of the chalice mean to you?
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
– Children: Circles of Light: A Flaming Chalice (Story)
– Junior Youth and Youth: Lean on Me (Song)
– Young Adults and Adults: You are encouraged to reflect on the question: How can (or how does) using the chalice in my personal and/or communal worship enhance my spiritual journey? (Activity)
– Families: Together, use the My Faith Symbol handout to draw the shape of a chalice that best represents you and fill in on the lines what the chalice means to you and when you use it. (Tapestry of Faith Activity)
This Sunday (November 26th) is the Canadian Unitarian Council’s (CUC) National Worship Sunday Service focusing on Reemerging, Reimagining, & Renewal.
Below are some resources focusing on similar themes:
This Sunday (November 19th), the story is being replaced by an adapted UU Principles song.
The discussion questions below focus on principles 2, 3, and 8. I encourage parents and/or guardians to discuss these questions and share their answers with their families.
Principle 2: Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations/Everyone should be treated fairly and kindly
Principle 3: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations/We should accept one another and keep learning together
Principle 8: Individual and communal action that accountably dismantles racism and systemic barriers to full inclusion in ourselves and our institutions/We must work together for diversity and against racism and oppression
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
This Sunday (November 12th), the story is called It’s Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr.
The discussion questions below focus on principles 2, 3, and 8. I encourage parents and/or guardians to discuss these questions and share their answers with their families.
Principle 2: Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations/Everyone should be treated fairly and kindly
Principle 3: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations/We should accept one another and keep learning together
Principle 8: Individual and communal action that accountably dismantles racism and systemic barriers to full inclusion in ourselves and our institutions/We must work together for diversity and against racism and oppression
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
This Sunday (Oct 29th), there are two stories: Why Death is Like the Banana Tree and The Brothers.
I encourage parents and/or guardians to keep in mind principles 1, 3, and 7 while engaging with the below questions and resources:
Principle 1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person/Everyone is important
Principle 3: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations/We should accept one another and keep learning together
Principle 7: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part/ We believe in caring for our planet Earth, the home that we share with all living things
– Children: The Goodbye Book (Story)
– Junior Youth: The Memory Box (Story)
– Youth & Young Adults: See You Again (Music)
– Adults: Prayer for Hopelessness (Poem)
– Families: Give someone you care about a hug and brainstorm some habits or rituals you currently do or want to start doing in your daily life to be fully present in your time with the people you care about. (Activity)
This Sunday (Oct 22nd), the story is Wherever You Go by Pat Zietlow Miller.
I encourage parents and/or guardians to keep in mind principles 1, 2, and 3 while engaging with the below questions and resources:
Principle 1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person/Everyone is important
Principle 2: Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations/Everyone should be treated fairly and kindly
Principle 3: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations/We should accept one another and keep learning together
– Children: The Little Engine That Could (Story)
– Junior Youth & Youth: Stanley Parable Text Adventure (Online Game)
– Young Adults & Adults: Our Journey is to Transform (Reading)
– Families: Get a blank piece of paper and take turns writing wondering questions that you think religion could help to answer anywhere on the paper. A “wondering question” is one that inspires investigation and discovery-“seeking truth in love”. Such questions may not be readily answerable, and certainly not with a simple “yes” or “no”. Ex. why we are here? (Tapestry of Faith Activity)
This Sunday (Oct 15th), the story is The End is Just the Beginning by Mike Bender.
I encourage parents and/or guardians to keep in mind principles 1, 3, and 4 while engaging with the below questions and resources:
Principle 1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person/Everyone is important
Principle 3: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations/We should accept one another and keep learning together
Principle 4: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning/ Each person must be free to search for what is true and right in life
– Children: The Day You Begin (Story)
– Junior Youth & Youth: Take What You Need and Leave the Rest Behind (Reading)
– Young Adults & Adults: A True Story (Reading)
– Families: Brainstorm what you have learned on your journey with religion and with this UU community. (Activity)
This Sunday (Oct 8th), the story is When You Have More Than Enough by Dawn Star Sarahs-Borchelt.
I encourage parents and/or guardians to keep in mind principles 1, 2, and 8 while engaging with the below questions and resources:
Principle 1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person/Everyone is important
Principle 2: Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations/ Everyone should be treated fairly and kindly
Principle 8: Individual and communal action that accountably dismantles racism and systemic barriers to full inclusion in ourselves and our institutions/ Everyone must work together for diversity and against racism & oppression
Families: Consider someone or people in your life today who would benefit from your generosity of time. How can you demonstrate generosity to or spend time with that person today or this week? (Activity)
This Sunday (Oct 1st), the story is Treasure Stones by Janeen K. Grohsmeyer.
I encourage parents and/or guardians to keep in mind principles 3 and 4 while engaging with the below questions and resources:
Principle 3: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations/We should accept one another and keep learning together
Principle 4: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning/ Each person must be free to search for what is true and right in life.
Families: Read the story, Journey of a Snowflake, and explore the Snowflake Safari before continuing the discussion of the faith journey (Tapestry of Faith Activity)
This Sunday (Sept 24th), the story is Whoever You Are by Mem Fox.
I encourage parents and/or guardians to keep in mind principles 1 and 3 while engaging with the below questions and resources:
This Sunday (September 17th), the story is called Can You Say Peace? by Karen Katz.
I encourage parents and/or guardians to keep in mind principle 6 while engaging with the below questions and resources:
Principle 6: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all/We believe in working for a peaceful, fair, and free world
This Sunday (September 10th), the story is called “On the Other Side of the River.”
I encourage parents and/or guardians to keep in mind principles 2 and 3 while engaging with the below questions and resources:
Principle 2: Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations/Everyone should be treated fairly and kindly
Principle 7: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part/We must care for what we share with all living things
Caitlyn Seale, Family Life Coordinator
This Sunday (June 18th) the Time for All Ages is a story called My Two Dads and Me by Michael Joosten. The author also has story called My Two Moms and Me.
I encourage parents and/or guardians to keep in mind principles 1 and 8 while engaging with the below resources:
Principle 1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person/Everyone is important
Principle 8: Individual and communal action that accountably dismantles racism and systemic barriers to full inclusion in ourselves and our institutions/We must work together for diversity and against racism and oppression
This Sunday (June 11th) the Time for All Ages is a story called The Magic Garden of the Poor.
I encourage parents and/or guardians to keep in mind principles 2 and 7 while engaging with the below resources:
Principle 2: Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations/Everyone should be treated fairly and kindly
Principle 7: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part/We must care for our planet Earth, the home we share with all living things
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
This Sunday (June 4th) the Time for All Ages is a story called I am Courage by Susan Verde.
The story includes a powerful author’s note:
“Often when we think of someone brave, we think of one who is without fear, boldly slaying dragons or moving through the world conquering every obstacle in their way. It may look on the outside like things come easy for some, that they are never afraid. But that isn’t what’s true. Although what scares each of us may be different, fear is something we all feel, and we don’t need to hide it. It is okay to talk about. Bravery isn’t fearlessness; real courage comes from being afraid and still facing what challenges you, whether that means asking for help, sharing your truth, or slaying a dragon. Once you rule out danger, fear is a place for opportunity and growth. I am Courage is a story about how to find courage within ourselves when we feel afraid or unable. It’s about the ways in which we are rave every day – and how we will fall down, but we all have the ability to get back up again and keep on going. We are all courageous.”
I encourage parents and/or guardians to keep in mind principles 3 and 6 while engaging with the below resources:
The discussion questions below focus on principles 3 and 7. I encourage parents and/or guardians to discuss these questions and share their answers with their families.
Principle 3: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations/We should accept one another and keep learning together
Principle 6: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all/We must work for a peaceful, fair, and free world
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
This Sunday (May 28th) the Time for All Ages is a story called the Juniper Tree by the Brothers Grimm, chosen by Livia Antognini.
I encourage parents and/or guardians to keep in mind principle 1 while engaging with the below resources:
Principle 1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person/Everyone is important
This Sunday (May 14th) the Time for All Ages is a song called De Colores sung by Joan Baez and the lyrics.
This Sunday (May 7th) the Time for All Ages is a story called My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss.
I encourage parents and/or guardians to keep in mind principles 1, 2, and 8 while engaging with the below resources:
Principle 1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person/Everyone is important
Principle 2: Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations/ Everyone should be treated fairly and kindly
Principle 8: Individual and communal action that accountably dismantles racism and systemic barriers to full inclusion in ourselves and our institutions/ We must work together for diversity and against racism & oppression
This Sunday (April 30th) the Time for All Ages is a story called A Place to Stay by Erin Gunti.
This Sunday (April 16th) the Time for All Ages is a story called When the Wind Stops by Charlotte Zolotow.
As this Sunday is Fiona’s last service, the below resources will be focusing on themes of well wishes, change and transition:
This Sunday (April 9th) the Time for All Ages is a story called A Lamp in Every Corner by Janeen K. Grohsmeyer.
I encourage parents and/or guardians to keep principle 3 in mind as they engage with the below resources focusing on similar themes:
Principle 3: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations/We should accept one another and keep learning together
This Sunday (April 2nd) the Time for All Ages is a story called Listening to My Body by Gabi Garcia.
The discussion questions below focus on principle 1. I encourage parents and/or guardians to keep this principle in mind while engaging with the below resources focusing on similar themes:
Principle 1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person/Everyone is important
This Sunday (March 26th) the Time for All Ages is an adapted version of a story called The Rebirth of the Sun from Circle Round by Starhawk, Diane Baker, and Anne Hill.
The discussion questions below focus on principle 7. I encourage parents and/or guardians to discuss these questions and share their answers with their families.
Principle 7: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part/We must care for our planet Earth, the home we share with all living things
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
This Sunday (February 26th), the Time for All Ages is a story called Hold that Thought! by Bree Galbraith.
The discussion questions below focus on principle 3. I encourage parents and/or guardians to discuss these questions and share their answers with their families.
Principle 3: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations/We should accept one another and keep learning together
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
Note: The quiz and report above are United States-focused resources
This Sunday (February 26th), the Time for All Ages is a story called Change Sings by Amanda Gorman.
The discussion questions below focus on principle 1. I encourage parents and/or guardians to discuss these questions and share their answers with their families.
Principle 1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person/Everyone is important
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
This Sunday (February 19th), the Time for All Ages is a story called The Farmer’s Legacy by Christy Olson and Jessica York.
I encourage parents and/or guardians to engage with the below resources focusing on similar themes and keep principles 1 and 7 in mind:
Principle 1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person/Everyone is important
Principle 7: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part/We must care for our planet Earth, the home we share with all living things
This Sunday (February 12th), the Time for All Ages is a story called We Are Better Together by Bill McKibben.
I encourage parents and/or guardians to engage with the below resources focusing on similar themes and keep principles 2 and 8 in mind:
Principle 5: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large/Everyone should have a vote about the things that concern them
Principle 6: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all/We must work for a peaceful, fair, and free world
This Sunday (January 29th), the Time for All Ages is a story called The Wandering Teacher by Erik Walter Wikstrom.
The discussion questions below focus on principles 3 and 4. I encourage parents and/or guardians to discuss these questions and share their answers with their families.
Principle 3: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations/We should accept one another and keep learning together
Principle 4: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning/Everyone must be free to search for what is true and right in life
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
This Sunday (January 22nd), the Time for All Ages is a story called How Coyote Stole Fire.
I encourage parents and/or guardians to engage with the below resources focusing on similar themes and keep principles 2 and 8 in mind:
Principle 2: Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations/Everyone should be treated fairly and kindly
Principle 8: Individual and communal action that accountably dismantles racism and systemic barriers to full inclusion in ourselves and our institutions/We must work together for diversity and against racism & oppression
This Sunday (January 15th), the Time for All Ages is a story called The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson.
The discussion questions below focus on principles 1 and 2. I encourage parents and/or guardians to discuss these questions and share their answers with their families.
Principle 1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person/Everyone is important
Principle 2: Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations/Everyone should be treated fairly and kindly
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
This Sunday (January 8th), the Time for All Ages is a story called The Everything Seed by Carole Martignacco.
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes. I encourage families to view these resources while keeping principle 1 in mind.
Principle 7: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part/We must care for our planet Earth, the home we share with all living things
This Sunday (December 18th), the Time for All Ages is a story called Santa’s Husband by Daniel Kibblesmith.
Principle 1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person/Everyone is important
This Sunday (December 11th), the Time for All Ages is a story called Bonniema and Fredpas’ Big Family! by Shelley Adam.
The discussion questions below focus on principles 3 and 6. I encourage parents and/or guardians to discuss these questions and share their answers with their families.
Principle 3: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations/We should accept one another and keep learning together
Principle 6: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all/We must work for a peaceful, fair, and free world
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
This Sunday (December 4th), the Time for All Ages is a story called The Color Monster: A Pop-up Book of Feelings by Anna Llenas.
The discussion questions below focus on principles 1 and 2. I encourage parents and/or guardians to discuss these questions and share their answers with their families.
Principle 1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person/Everyone is important
Principle 2: Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations/Everyone should be treated fairly and kindly
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
This Sunday (November 27rd), the Time for All Ages is a story called “We Are All One” from Stories in Faith by Gail Forsyth-Vail.
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes. I encourage families to view these resources while keeping principle 7 in mind.
Principle 7: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part
This Sunday (November 13th), the Time for All Ages is a story called The Grumpy Gecko in the Barefoot Book of Earth Tales by Dawn Casey and Anne Wilson.
The discussion questions below focus on principles 6 and 7. I encourage parents and/or guardians to discuss these questions and share their answers with their families.
Principle 6: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all/We must work for a peaceful, fair, and free world
Principle 7: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part/We must care for our planet Earth, the home we share with all living things
The Grumpy Gecko saw how he was connected to and depended on many living things in the jungle. He saw how he fit into a small part of interdependent web of life.
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
This Sunday (November 6th), the Time for All Ages is a story called Stone Soup by Jon J. Muth.
The discussion questions below focus on principles 6 and 7. I encourage parents and/or guardians to discuss these questions and share their answers with their families.
Principle 6: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all/We must work for a peaceful, fair, and free world
Principle 7: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part/We must care for our planet Earth, the home we share with all living things
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
This Sunday (October 30th), the Time for All Ages is a story called The End is Just the Beginning by Mike Bender.
The discussion questions below focus on principle 2. I encourage parents and/or guardians to discuss these questions and share their answers with their families.
Principle 2: Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations/Everyone should be treated fairly and kindly
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
Young Adults and Adults: Finding Peace, Calm, and Clarity (Guided Meditation)
This Sunday (October 23rd), the Time for All Ages is a story called Higgins: A Drop with a Dream By Christopher Buice.
The discussion questions below focus on principle 6. I encourage parents and/or guardians to discuss these questions and share their answers with their families.
Principle 6: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all/We must work for a peaceful, fair, and free world
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
This Sunday (October 16th), the Time for All Ages is a story called It’s Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr.
The discussion questions below focus on principles 2, 3, and 8. I encourage parents and/or guardians to discuss these questions and share their answers with their families.
Principle 2: Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations/Everyone should be treated fairly and kindly
Principle 3: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations/We should accept one another and keep learning together
Principle 8: Individual and communal action that accountably dismantles racism and systemic barriers to full inclusion in ourselves and our institutions/We must work together for diversity and against racism and oppression
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes:
This Sunday (October 9th), the Time for All Ages is a prayer called We Are Still Grateful by Connie Simon.
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes. I encourage families to view these resources while keeping principle 7 in mind.
Principle 7: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part/We must care for our planet Earth, the home we share with all living things
This Sunday (October 2nd), the story is A Flock of Birds in Wisdom Tales from Around the World by Heather Forest.
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes.I encourage families to view these resources while keeping principle 7 in mind.
Principle 7: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part
– Children and Junior Youth: Active Listening (Video)
– Youth, Young Adults, and Adults: Meyers-Briggs Personality Test (Quiz)
This Sunday (September 25th), the story is The Dream Machine by Cherise Wyneken.
The discussion questions below focus on principle 4. I encourage parents and/or guardians to share these questions with their families.
Principle 4: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning/Everyone must be free to search for what is true and right in life
1) Who or where do you go when you are looking for the answer to an important question?
2) How do you figure out what is true and right among multiple sources of information?
3) What type of information is most convincing to you? Numbers, personal stories, celebrities, etc?
Below are some additional resources focusing on similar themes.
Note: there is use of the words Native American rather than Indigenous in the above
Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga
84 South Service Road
Mississauga, ON
905-278-5622
info@uucm.ca