Workshop 2: Sing In My Heart: Celebrations and Rituals Part of Spirit of Life In This Section Introduction From Spirit of Life We covenant to affirm and promote acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations.... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Spirit of Life Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: Singing "Spirit of Life" 5 Activity 2: Celebrations and Rituals 20 Activity 3: Grounding... Spiritual Preparation From Spirit of Life Reflection. Before leading this workshop, you may wish to set aside some time to reflect on your personal experiences and understanding of ritual.... Welcoming and Entering From Spirit of Life Materials for Activity Nametags and bold markers Sign-in sheet and pen or pencil Optional: Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Computer, digital... Opening From Spirit of Life Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice, candle and lighter or LED... Activity 1: Singing "Spirit of Life" From Spirit of Life Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Singing the Living Tradition Optional: A recording of "Spi... Activity 2: Celebrations and Rituals From Spirit of Life Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Writing paper and pens or pencils Bell Clock, watch, or timer that shows... Activity 3: Grounding From Spirit of Life Activity time: 5 minutes Preparation for Activity Review the activity and consider how you will demonstrate the movement. Use your creativity, but make... Activity 4: Creating Ritual Together From Spirit of Life Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Clock, watch, or timer that shows seconds Leader Resource 1, A Ritual Celebrating a Loving Community... Activity 5: Story - The Gates of the Forest From Spirit of Life Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story, "The Gates of the Forest" Optional: Cordless microphone Optional: Pulpit or podium... Activity 6: Reflecting on Ritual From Spirit of Life Activity time: 15 minutes Description of Activity Explore the purposes and functions of celebration and ritual. Use these questions: How is ritual... Closing From Spirit of Life Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice and candle or LED... Leader Reflection and Planning From Spirit of Life After the workshop, co-facilitators should make a time to get together to evaluate this workshop and plan future workshops. Use these questions to guide... Faith In Action: Rituals in Social Justice Work From Spirit of Life Description of Activity Invite participants to reflect upon the ways in which communal rituals can be used to celebrate, honor, or deepen social justice... Alternate Activity 1: Ritual in Your Congregation From Spirit of Life Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Bell Clock, watch, or timer that shows seconds Handout 2, Worksheet for Creating Sacred Space and Ritua... Alternate Activity 2: Ritual in Your Life From Spirit of Life Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Bell Clock, watch, or timer that shows seconds Writing paper and pens or... Taking It Home: Sing In My Heart: Celebrations and Rituals From Spirit of Life We covenant to affirm and promote acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations.... The Gates of the Forest From Spirit of Life By Elie Wiesel, from The Gates of the Forest.When the great Rabbi Israel Ba'al Shem-Tov saw misfortune threatening the Jews, it was his custom to go int... Handout 1: Sing in My Heart From Spirit of Life UNISON CHALICE LIGHTING We light this chalice in affirmation and acceptance of one another.... Handout 2: Worksheet for Creating Sacred Space and Ritual Space From Spirit of Life As you create a sacred space or centering place for a ritual or celebration, you might like to consider these questions: What's the theme of your... Leader Resource 1: A Ritual Celebrating a Loving Community From Spirit of Life Cut sheet into 5 strips along dotted lines. Find Out More From Spirit of Life Recommended reading: The Art of Ritual: Creating and Performing Ceremonies for Growth and Change by Renee Beck and Sydney Barbara Metrick (Berkeley,... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Spirit of Life NEXT: Introduction Download all of Spirit of Life (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.