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May - The Gift of Pluralism
This month we turn toward the exploration of the gifts of Pluralism.
Pluralism is also one of the values in our UUA’s Article II proposal. Here is the wording
that is used:
“Pluralism: We celebrate that we are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience,
and theology. We covenant to learn from one another in our free and responsible
search for truth and meaning. We embrace our differences and commonalities with
Love, curiosity and respect.”
The first session looks at what the word pluralism means for children. Additionally, this
session, along with sessions two and three, help kids explore what it means to be a
people of a pluralistic faith. Or to put it another way, these three sessions dig into the
distinctive messages our faith has for us about pluralism.
Sunday, May 5: Many Views: “We Need Each Other to Perceive The Whole!”
Optical illusion is a great way to highlight that we all perceive and understand things
from different perspectives or viewpoints.
Sunday, May 12: Many Sources: “We Are Made of Many Roots!”
A special nod to Mother's Day and the idea that we are all “mothered” and nurtured
by many things, people, and experiences. We also answer the question of what it
means to be a pluralistic faith by exploring how our UU faith, like us, is one that is fed
by many roots, some sacred, some secular, and some scientific.
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