Session 10: Speak Out Part of Faithful Journeys In This Section Introduction From Faithful Journeys A "No" uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a "Yes" merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble. — Mohandas Gandhi In this... Session-at-a-Glance From Faithful Journeys Activity Minutes Opening 2 Activity 1: Faithful Footprints 5 Activity 2: Move It!... Spiritual Preparation From Faithful Journeys If it would be helpful in creating sacred space, light a candle or chalice. Consider times when you have spoken up for what you believed was right, in a... Opening From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers and... Activity 1: Faithful Footprints From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Faithful Journeys Path (Session 1, Leader Resource 2) Cutouts of footprints and (optional) wheelchair... Activity 2: Move It! Values Continuum From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of Leader Resource 1, Values Continuum Preparation for Activity Create an open space to accommoda... Activity 3: Story Basket and Centering From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A large basket Objects related to the story "Speaking Out: Maria Cook, Universalist Preacher," such as a... Activity 4: Story - Speaking Out - Maria Cook, Universalist Preacher From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Speaking Out: Maria Cook, Universalist Preacher" A chime, rain stick or other calmi... Activity 5: Justice Role Plays From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Leader Resource 2, Justice Role Plays, one per participant Optional: Scarves, jackets, or oth... Activity 6: I Object! From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 8 minutes Preparation for Activity Think of an example you can use to demonstrate "I Object!" - something that really bothers you, which... Closing From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Faithful Journeys Path Signpost for Session 10 (Leader Resource 3) and pins, glue stick or tape Copies o... Leader Reflection and Planning From Faithful Journeys Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh.... Faith In Action: Start a Petition From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 45 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Paper and pen, or computer and printer Description of Activity Have the... Alternate Activity 1: Democratic Decision Making From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 20 minutes Preparation for Activity Select a topic for discussion and voting.... Taking It Home: Speak Out From Faithful Journeys A "No" uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a "Yes" merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble. — Mohandas Gandhi IN TODAY'S... Speaking Out Maria Cook, Universalist Preacher Janeen K Grohsmeyer From Faithful Journeys In 1779, more than two hundred years ago, a girl named Maria Cook was born in New York State.... Leader Resource 1: Values Continuum From Faithful Journeys Your friend just got a haircut that you think looks terrible, and asks you how you like it. Is it more important that your answer be (a) kind or (b)... Leader Resource 2: Justice Role Plays From Faithful Journeys Scenario 1 RICK: What do you think of that new guy in our class? GREG: He seems kind of weird. JOSH: Yeah, I mean, what kind of name is Harvinder?... Leader Resource 3: Signpost for Session 10 From Faithful Journeys Cut out the signpost to attach to the Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From Faithful Journeys Maria Cook A brief biography of Maria Cook is available online. Nonviolent Resistance Explore the tradition of nonviolent resistance by reading a brief... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Faithful Journeys NEXT: Introduction Download all of Faithful Journeys (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.