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Published in 1982 by New York State Convention of Universalists, phone 716-271-3143, email scott@cs.rochester.edu
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Remember Universalism Into LifeBy Raymond R. Nasemann and Elizabeth M. Strong
- Theme and Description
- A discussion guide for The Universalist Heritage, a book of 15 keynote addresses delivered by Unitarian Universalist ministers at the annual meeting of the New York State Convention of Universalists from 1976 to 1992.
- Goals for Participants
- To learn Universalist history, ethics, and theology;
To explore basic life questions in connection with Universalism;
To remember Universalism into the life of contemporary Unitarian Universalism.
- Age Range
- Adult
- Size of Group
- 12-24
- Space Requirements
- A room large enough to comfortably seat everyone for large- and small-group discussions
- Number and Length of Sessions
- 8 sessions
Length: 2-hour minimum - Leader Training
- Leaders must read The Universalist Heritage and the preface to the study guide. They should read other histories of Universalism as well.
- Leader Preparation
- 1 hour per session
- Strengths
- Affirms our Universalist heritage through personal interaction with it.
Educates participants about Universalism.
Builds community within the group.
Models non-hierarchical leadership through shared readings and discussion in small groups.
Is multidisciplinary in format.
Provides worship opportunities in each session. - Limitations
- Addresses only Universalist (not Unitarian) history, theology, and ethics.
Requires that participants purchase and read the book The Universalist Heritage.
May be overly structured for some people.
Programming is full, and conversations may go longer than the 2-hour allotment. - Adaptability
- Appropriate for mature senior high students.
Can be done in 2 4-week segments. - Unitarian Universalist Values
- The program is a development of Universalism's history, theology, and ethical grounding. It affirms and promotes our UU Principles and explores how the Universalist stream contributed to their development. It fosters participants' spiritual growth through worship and a deeper understanding of how their religious heritage and faith connect with their personal lives.
Reviewed on June 30, 1996
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