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Kristin Maier, author of A Good Telling: Bringing Worship to Life with Story (Skinner House Books, 2013) shares the first in a series of tips for good storytelling. Purchase A Good Telling at the UUA Bookstore.

Good stories are central to good worship. As a Time for All Ages, as part of a sermon, or as part of a multigenerational service, stories engage our hearts and minds and help us grow.

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✳ Pssst! Have you visited our Storytelling page? It's filled with tips, how-to's, and lots of resources!

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  • Unitarian Universalist Association Chalice
    Overview: Infuse beads with spirit in a slow deliberate ritual...then bead them on to a ribbon. We think for a moment, then pass them to a friend for the weekend to hold and care for! Theme or Background: General, friends, Friday night at a con bonding and trust. Materials involved: Four special,...
    Complete Service | By Alex Rollin | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWeb
    Tagged as: Community, Friendship, Service, Trust, Youth/Teens
  • Unitarian Universalist Association Chalice
    Overview: Like the maypole tradition this worship involves a circle dance that weaves a fabric of many colors. We just leave out the pole! Theme or Background: Fun, dancing, interdependent web, different colors make the weave. Materials Involved: An 8 foot non-elastic ribbon for each participant.
    Complete Service | By Alex Rollin | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWeb
    Tagged as: May Day / Beltane