Faith CoLab: Tapestry of Faith: Building the World We Dream About for Young Adults: An Anti-racist Multicultural Program

Opening

Activity time: 2 minutes

Materials for Activity

  • Worship table or designated space
  • Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle
  • List of this workshop's goals
  • Covenant established in Workshop 1

Description of Activity

Light the chalice or invite a participant to light it while you offer these words from the Roman philosopher Seneca:

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.

Remind participants of the spirit of their covenant. Share the goals of this workshop.