Touchstones Project
a theme-based ministry program
for Unitarian Universalist congregations
Give us the spirit of a child.
Lifespan Education as a Spiritual Practice
The Rev. Dr. Rebecca Parker writes, "For us, education is a core spiritual discipline. To be engaged in processes of learning that bring forth all that is within us is to be growing a soul...."
The Touchstones REACH (i.e., Religious Education Arts Clearing House) Packet is a packet that contains extensive lifespan RE resources to facilitate in-depth exploration of the monthly theme by all ages: children, youth & adults. The packet is in a Word Format and varies in length from 25 to 40 pages based on the theme. It is distributed by email 30-45 days in advance to permit time for planning.
The content areas for each packet will include:
Children
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Pins/Netcards (images with quotes)
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Children’s Homilies / Time for All Ages
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Wisdom Stories
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Children’s Books
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Music & Videos
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Curriculum
Youth
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Readings
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Curriculum
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Popular Music
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Videos
Adults
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Readings
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Popular Music
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Videos
Stone Child, photo by Emertz76, September 1, 2012, (CC BY 2.0), https://www.flickr.com/photos/emertz76/7940403754