Session 11: Science and Religion Part of Love Connects Us In This Section Introduction From Love Connects Us Pleasure lies not in discovering truth, but in seeking it. — Leo Tolstoy This session explores the Blake covenant phrase to "seek the truth in love."... Session-at-a-Glance From Love Connects Us Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: Wondering Ritual and Meditation 10 Activity 2: Story — Joseph Priestley: Discovering... Spiritual Preparation From Love Connects Us Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for about five minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to... Welcoming and Entering From Love Connects Us Materials for Activity Card stock in various colors Scissors, including left-handed scissors Hole punch String or yarn Pencils Optional: Markers... Opening From Love Connects Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and matches or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Question mark... Activity 1: Wondering Ritual and Meditation From Love Connects Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A gong, bell, or other musical noisemaker Preparation for Activity Read the guided meditation aloud... Activity 2: Story - Discovering Truth through Science and Religion From Love Connects Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Discovering Truth through Science and Religion" Preparation for Activity Read the... Activity 3: Potato Puncture From Love Connects Us Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Raw potatoes (one for each team of two or three participants) Plastic drinking straws (one for each... Activity 4: Incredible Marshmallow From Love Connects Us Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Clear glass jar with metal lid A hammer and a nail, and modeling clay A large marshmallow and a plastic... Activity 5: Religion or Science? From Love Connects Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape A roll of cellophane tape Leader Resource 1, Science, Religion, or Both? Closing From Love Connects Us Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home Preparation for Activity Download and adapt Taking It Home and copy as a handout for all... Leader Reflection and Planning From Love Connects Us Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did the timing go today? What might we do to make it better? How did the participants respond to the... Faith In Action: Planting a Tree From Love Connects Us Materials for Activity A tree seedling for planting Several shovels (ideally, one for each participant) Planting soil/fertilizer Garden hose and/or... Alternate Activity 1: Blowing It Out From Love Connects Us Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A tea light candle and a tall, cylindrical container (such as an empty salt or oatmeal container) for ea... Alternate Activity 2: Yarn Scavenger Hunt From Love Connects Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Yarn in at least five colors Preparation for Activity Arrange to use a large space that offers many pla... Alternate Activity 3: Graffiti Wall of Wonder From Love Connects Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Large poster board or art paper, and tape Color markers Preparation for Activity Identify a place to po... Taking It Home: Science and Religion From Love Connects Us Pleasure lies not in discovering truth, but in seeking it. — Leo Tolstoy IN TODAY'S SESSION... the participants learned about Unitarian minister and... Discovering Truth Through Science and Religion From Love Connects Us We often hear that science and religion are two things that just do not go together. One relies on facts which can be proven.... Leader Resource 1: Science, Religion, or Both From Love Connects Us The Earth spins at 900 miles per hour while coursing through space at 68,400 miles per hour.... Find Out More From Love Connects Us Learn more about Joseph Priestley online at History Guide website, or the State of... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Love Connects Us NEXT: Introduction Download all of Love Connects Us (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.