'One Usual Sunday Morning' narrated by the Stormberg Family.

Today’s story is narrated by Conrad Wells. It is a story from Signs of Our Faith curriculum. In this lesson we discover that there can be multiple answers to big questions. We learn that to seek and evaluate answers to big questions is a sign of UU faith. We also experience prayer or mediation, the ritual of this session, as a way of seeking answers within and a way to articulate and feel their own appreciation, gratitude, wishes, and hopes. Did the stranger know the box contained something valuable? Why do you think the beggar had never looked in the box? Have you ever had a problem solved in an expected way, by something or someone you did not think could solve it? How does this story relate to our brainstorm about finding answers to big questions? Could we be sitting on some of our own answers, without even knowing it? Is one place to find answers to your own experiences? To enjoy the rest of the lesson, please go to https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/signs/session4

Today’s story is narrated by Alison Crawford. It is a story from Signs of Our Faith curriculum. In this lesson we discover that there can be multiple answers to big questions. We learn that to seek and evaluate answers to big questions is a sign of UU faith. We also experience prayer or mediation, the ritual of this session, as a way of seeking answers within and a way to articulate and feel their own appreciation, gratitude, wishes, and hopes. Did the stranger know the box contained something valuable? Why do you think the beggar had never looked in the box? Have you ever had a problem solved in an expected way, by something or someone you did not think could solve it? How does this story relate to our brainstorm about finding answers to big questions? Could we be sitting on some of our own answers, without even knowing it? Is one place to find answers to your own experiences? To enjoy the rest of the lesson, please go to https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/signs/session4

Today's story is narrated by Kristen Griffith. It is a story from Signs of Our Faith curriculum. In this lesson we learn about the lifelong process of building a Unitarian Universalist faith. We learn that a covenant for being together is a sign of Unitarian Universalist faith. We make a covenant together, look for signs of covenanting in congregational life, and discover additional ways UUs support one another to build a faith that will give their lives meaning and purpose. To enjoy the rest of the lesson, please go to https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/signs/session3

Today's story is narrated by the Stormberg family. It is a story from Signs of Our Faith curriculum. In this lesson we are learning about becoming good leaders. Answer these questions after you listen to 'Belling the Cat' story. All four mice posed solutions to the problem. Why did some of the solutions not work? Did the mouse who suggested belling the cat show good leadership skills? Why or why not? Affirm that having good ideas as a leader is not enough: Ideas need to be realistic and someone needs to carry them out-that person is a leader, too, even if the original idea was not theirs. Can you think of a solution to the mice's problem? Is there a way they could work together to keep safe from the cat? If time permits, invite participants to role-play solutions. Have you ever had to work together with a group of people to solve a problem? What was that like? Were there leaders in the group? What did they do that showed leadership? To enjoy the rest of the lesson, please go to https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/signs/session2/287566.shtml

Today's story is narrated by Alison Crawfor. It is a story from Signes of Our Faith curriculum. In this lesson we are learning about rituals and the story helps us remember that some rituals are actions that hold special meaning. Answer these questions after you listen to 'Abby's Birthday'. What were some rituals in the story? Were there any rituals in the story that you have done yourself? [For example, saying "Good morning," singing "Happy Birthday," blowing out candles, giving cards and gifts, lighting a chalice.] What do the candles on the birthday cake represent? Why did Kamal and Sherry light a chalice when they got home? Was it because it was dark and they needed light, or was there another reason? To enjoy the rest of the lesson, please go to https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/signs/session1

Today's story is narrated by Megan Reilly. It is titled 'Odd Velvet' by Mary E. Whitcomb, illustrated by Tara Calahan King. The story is about a girl who seems to be different and her classmates begin to tease her. By the end of the story, her classmates become her friends as they realize her differences make her all the more interesting. As you watch the story, please think about these questions: What does "odd" mean? Do you think it is nice to call someone "odd?" Why or why not? Have you ever been a new person somewhere? How did that feel? When you were the "new person" did anyone do something to make you feel welcome? What did they do?

Teagan Bourne is presenting our story today. It’s from the Unitarian Universalist Association’s ‘Sing to the Power’ Religious Education curriculum. The title is A DAY AT THE LAWN and it is written by Erik Walker Wikstrom. Do you love grass? Do you wish there was grass even at the beach? Wendy did love grass more than anything else in the world. What do you think happened when she and her family went to the beach?

Today Kristen and Caylee Griffith are sharing Micawber with us. It's by John Lithgow and Illustrated by C.F. Payne. There is a surprise at the end of the story. What is it?

Today's video story is by Kathy Johnson-Throop. She is presenting The Rooster Who Learned to Crow from A Lamp in Every Corner: Our Unitarian Universalist Storybook by Janeen K. Grohsmeyer. This story is about our Third Principle; We're free to learn together. Questions: - How did the rooster learn to crow? - Who helped the rooster learn to crow? - How can we help each other learn?

Today our Clara Ferrell is reading the story of MISS RUMPHIUS, story and pictures by Barbara Cooney. In the story, the grandpa asked Miss Rumphius to 'do something to make the world more beautiful'. What did Miss Rumphius do? How can we make the world more beautiful? What can we do to make the world more beautiful? Write or draw your answer, snap a photo of it and email it to [email protected]. I am looking forward to your creative answers.

Here are coloring activities. These are prepared by Rebecca Throop. Rebecca invites you to color with her! She made an Easter coloring page for all ages and colors it while talking about the benefits of coloring. Chalice Arcs Coloring page: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_4i1eO9Nr2CrCJesV-QugTwdv-Qv9YRp Easter Coloring Page: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OlfLqh940kSGCxfgU2yrVWWxmGmYP5vd

This week Mrs. Amanda Norris, one of our K-1 teachers, is sharing the story of Henry Hikes to Fitchburg by D.B. Johnson. This is one of the stories included in Love Surrounds Us curriculum the K-1 class is learning from. Can you guess which Unitarian Universalist principle it is teaching about?

This week Mr. Jeff is sharing one of his favorite stories The Rough-Face Girl by Rafe Martin and David Shannon. Here are questions for us to answer: - How did the two older sisters make the younger sister feel? - Why did the two older sisters have to go home ashamed? - How did the Rough-Face Girl show courage?

Our Religious Education classes continue at BAUUC, sure not in person but online. Today's story is from our K-1 curriculum Spirit Play. Mrs. Heather Hibbitts is telling the story of 'Carrot'. Listen carefully and answer the questions. Think of more questions to ask and enjoy retelling the story in your own creative ways.