A Pocketful of Principles
Religious Education at Home for preschoolers, kids, youth and adults
6th Principle
I join you as we work for peace, freedom, and justice.
I join you as we work for peace, freedom, and justice.
Chalice Lighting Words
We light this chalice with a flame of longing, a symbol of our yearning for a world of peace, freedom and justice for all people. |
6th Principle Playlist
Listen to our 6th Principle playlist here or build your own collection of songs to remind you of the dream of a world where all experience peace, freedom and justice. Put it on as you're starting your day, winding down at night, or anytime you want to fill your home with motivation and inspiration. |
Click the button to open the K-7th grade lesson that follows up on Sunday morning's class
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[Image description: The words "improve the global community" in dark green letters, are superimposed on a background of overlapping circles in a variety of pale greens.]
"Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote the goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all."
Read a reflection on our 6th Principle from the Rev. Sean Parker Dennison on the UUA website.
"Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote the goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all."
Read a reflection on our 6th Principle from the Rev. Sean Parker Dennison on the UUA website.
6th Principle Stories for All Ages
There are many children's stories and wisdom tales that help us imagine a world full of peace, liberty and justice -- and point us in that direction. Here are a few for families:
Questions for reflection, discussion or journaling:
For all ages
There are many children's stories and wisdom tales that help us imagine a world full of peace, liberty and justice -- and point us in that direction. Here are a few for families:
- The General, video above
- Mussa and Nagib
- The Umbrella Sanctuary
Questions for reflection, discussion or journaling:
For all ages
- What are some of the things in nature that are beautiful to you?
- Is there a special place outside where you feel peaceful? Describe it.
- What is a peaceful country like? What is a peaceful home and family like? What is a peaceful person like? Give as many examples of peace and as many details as you can.
Watch the video above, Dream Peace
Questions for reflection, discussion or journaling:
For middle- and high school youth
Questions for reflection, discussion or journaling:
For middle- and high school youth
- There is a close relationship between our personal experiences of peace, freedom and justice, and what it means for the world community to be peaceful, free and just. After all, the 6th Principle calls for peace, freedom and justice for all, and that includes you.
- Divide a sheet of paper into three sections. Title them: World Peace, Family Peace, and Personal Peace. Jot down words and examples that come to mind for each topic: what are some signs of world peace, ...family peace, ...and peace that we feel as individuals?
- How could you bring more peace to your daily life, to your home, or to your larger community?
Suggested Activity: Dedicating Our Children, Dedicating Ourselves
Discuss our practice of UU child dedication. You may want to watch a child dedication video together or pull out pictures from your child’s dedication, if you participated in the ritual at church.
Consider together:
[Name], I/we touch you with water on your brow, on your lips, and on your hands to dedicate your thoughts, your words and your deeds to the service of Love and Justice.
Discuss our practice of UU child dedication. You may want to watch a child dedication video together or pull out pictures from your child’s dedication, if you participated in the ritual at church.
Consider together:
- What does it mean to dedicate a child?
- What does it mean to dedicate ourselves to a purpose?
[Name], I/we touch you with water on your brow, on your lips, and on your hands to dedicate your thoughts, your words and your deeds to the service of Love and Justice.
Watch the video above, There is More Love Somewhere
Activity
For all ages, alone or as a family
Create choreography to accompany a peaceful song of your choice, such as There Is More Love Somewhere or any of the songs on our UU 6th Principle playlist. For extra fun, you can record yourself performing the choreography (and singing, too, if you’d like) and send it to a friend or loved one, or even forward it to [email protected] to be used in a future church communication or class.
Activity
For all ages, alone or as a family
Create choreography to accompany a peaceful song of your choice, such as There Is More Love Somewhere or any of the songs on our UU 6th Principle playlist. For extra fun, you can record yourself performing the choreography (and singing, too, if you’d like) and send it to a friend or loved one, or even forward it to [email protected] to be used in a future church communication or class.
[Image description: The words, "Equality is the soul of liberty; there is, in fact, no liberty without it. - Frances Wright," are superimposed on photograph of a rocky ocean coast.]