Goals for Lifespan Religious Education
Our goal is for each individual to:
Experience a sense of the sacred through
ceremonies and rituals
prayers and meditation
stories,nature and music
Learn what it means to be a UU by
hearing and telling stories of our religious heritage
participating in the activities of our church
participating in denominational affairs
studying significant individuals in our heritage
Develop an understanding of our religious heritage including
our Christian heritage
our Jewish heritage
the evolution of Unitarian Universalism
Explore the religious traditions of others including
other congregations in the community
the principles of major world religions
the personal odysseys of other Unitarian Universalists
Clarify personal religious values through
studying Unitarian Universalist purposes and principles
learning what values Unitarian Universalists hold
identifying what values others hold
determining what is important personally
reconciling conflict of values
accepting ambiguity and paradox
Express religious convictions through action by
investing time and resources in our church
demonstrating respect for people from other religious groups
speaking out about moral and social issues
showing humility and tolerance
defining boundaries for ourselves and others
acting compassionately,individually,and as a congregation
participating in service projects.
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