SPIRITUAL THEMES AND QUERIES

SEPTEMBER--THAT OF GOD IN ME
Self-worth, self-confidence, responsibility, introduction to Meeting for Worship Queries:
Do I realize that of God in me -- that which knows right, is loving, is honest, has great potential and power, that which is sacred? Do I try to find out, through God within me, what is right for me to do?

OCTOBER--THAT OF GOD IN OTHERS
Equality, respect, fairness Queries:
Do I honor that of God in all people I meet -- girls or boys, old or young, white, black, or brown, from my country or another land, different from me or like me?

NOVEMBER--COMPETENCE
Learning, dedication, doing one's best Queries:
Do I work well and cheerfully at home and at School? Do I read and talk so as to find further truth and greater understanding?

DECEMBER--CARING
Kindness, giving, helping, seasonal celebrations Queries:
Do I reach out: to offer kindness to those around me, to help those in need, to try to make my world a better place?

JANUARY--COURAGE
Working for right, following one's conscience instead of the crowd, Martin Luther King Day Queries:
Do I try to overcome things that are scary or hard to do? Do I try to say and do what I believe in my heart is right even if my friends might make fun of me? FEBRUARY--HONESTY
Seeking and speaking the truth, speaking the truth in love Queries:
Do I try to be honest and truthful in all that I say and do even if it is hard to do? Do I hold to my belief yet keep my mind open to new truth?

MARCH--PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE
Cooperation, nonviolent conflict resolution, fair play, avoiding hurtfulness Queries:
Do I try not to hurt others and do I try to help others do the same? Do I forgive those who have said and done things that hurt me? Do I try to solve problems with others by using caring words and actions?

APRIL--STEWARDSHIP OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AND OUR BODIES
Reverence for our environment and bodies and responsibility to them Queries:
Do I try to protect nature? Do I avoid wasteful consumption and pollution? Do I take care of my body, the home of my spirit?

MAY--SIMPLICITY AND MODERATION
The value of spiritual blessings over material gain, needs vs. wants Queries:
Do I value people more than things? Do I try not to be greedy?

JUNE--LOVE
Loving God, loving others as oneself, showing support for others Queries:
Do I look for and love the best that is in all people and all things? Do I love myself as I am and do I love others as they are?