Workshop 4: Blow In the Wind, Rise In The Sea: Nature And Spirit

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Introduction
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We covenant to affirm and promote… Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. The living tradition we share draws from……
Workshop-at-a-Glance
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Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: The Web in the Bread 10 Activity 2: Story — from A Private History of Awe 5 Activity 3: Recalling Our Experiences of Nature 60 Faith in Action: Generations Together Exploring the Natural World Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: In…
Spiritual Preparation
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Reflection. You may wish to set aside some time to reflect on your personal experiences of spirituality in nature. Either individually or together, co-leaders can use the workshop activities to spark and structure your reflection. Doing so will also prepare you to explain and lead the activities.
Welcoming and Entering
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Materials for Activity Nametags and bold markers Sign-in sheet and pen or pencil Optional: Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Computer, digital projector, computer, and digital slide that displays a list of this workshop’s activities Preparation for Activity Create a sign-in sheet to gather…
Opening
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Handout 1, Blow in the Wind Copies of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Singing the Living Tradition Optional: Small…
Activity 1: The Web in the Bread
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A loaf of whole grain bread A knife and cutting board A plate for the bread Small napkins for all participants Bell Preparation for Activity Purchase a loaf of whole grain bread. If you have participants with known food allergies you may wish to…
Activity 2: Story - A Private History of Awe
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story “A Private History of Awe” Optional: Cordless microphone Preparation for Activity Review and print out the story. Practice reading it aloud to ensure that you will present it effectively. Optional: Copy the story for all participants.
Activity 3: Recalling our Experiences of Nature
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Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Paper for drawing or writing Drawing and writing implements, such as pencils, color pencils, markers, crayons Bell Clock, watch, or timer that shows seconds Optional: Cordless microphone Description of Activity Invite participants to sit comfortably.
Closing
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice and candle or LED battery-operated candle Chalice extinguisher Taking It Home section of this workshop Preparation for Activity Review Taking It Home and decide which…
Leader Reflection and Planning
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After the workshop is finished, set a time for co-facilitators to get together to evaluate the workshop and plan future workshops. Use these questions to guide your shared reflection and planning: What were some of our favorite moments from the workshop? What were some of our most challenging…
Faith In Action: Generations Together Exploring the Natural World
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Preparation for Activity Talk with appropriate groups in the congregation to help you plan and publicize your activity. Description of Activity Lead children from your congregation or the broader community on a hike, canoe trip, camping trip, or other opportunity to experience more of the natural…
Alternate Activity 1: In Praise of Creation
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Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Bell Clock, watch, or timer that shows seconds Leader Resource 1, Group Projects in Praise of Creation Writing paper and pens or pencils Newsprint, markers, and tape Copies of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook, Singing the Living Tradition for on…
Alternate Activity 2: Earth-based Reading and Reflection
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Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity One Singing the Living Tradition hymnbook Newsprint, markers, and tape Paper for drawing or writing Drawing and writing implements, such as pencils, color pencils, markers, crayons Bell Clock, watch, or timer that shows seconds Optional: Cordless…
Taking It Home: Blow In the Wind, Rise In The Sea: Nature And Spirit
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We covenant to affirm and promote… Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. The living tradition we share draws from……
A Private History of Awe
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Excerpted and adapted from Scott Russell Sanders’ book, A Private History of Awe (New York, North Point Press, 2006).In his book A Private History of Awe, Scott Russell Sanders remembers a spring day when he was a young boy, old enough to run around and small enough to be carried in his father’s…
Handout 1: Blow in the Wind
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UNISON CHALICE LIGHTING We light this chalice in affirmation and respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. We gather to support one another in celebrating the sacred circle of life and in living in harmony with the rhythms of nature We gather to explore our own…
Leader Resource 1: Group Projects in Praise of Creation
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Cut into strips. I. Altar in Praise of Creation Create an altar or centering space to express the beauty and power of the earth and a ritualized opening to our Praise of Creation. Let your words, song, movement, candle light or whatever you imagine invite all of us to see and take in the altar or…
Find Out More
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Many of the meditations compiled by Skinner House Books and available from inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop include readings that reflect a spiritual connection with the earth: Listeni… for Our Song, Day of Promise, and Singing in the Night are just three of the titles. Unitarian Universalist…

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