Session 13: Peaceful Choices Part of Love Surrounds Us In This Section Introduction From Love Surrounds Us In a world where there is so much to be done, I felt strongly impressed that there must be something for me to do. — Dorothea Dix, 19th-century reformer... Session-at-a-Glance From Love Surrounds Us Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: Story — Barn School, Free School 10 Activity 2: Role Play — Daily Choices Help Us Grow... Spiritual Preparation From Love Surrounds Us Choices happen every minute of our day. A choice at a grocery store or a choice of a gift for a loved one shows our values. List the small but important... Welcoming and Entering From Love Surrounds Us Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Preparation for Activity If you have not previously made... Opening for Session 13, Peaceful Choices From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Chalice, candle, and lighter or... Activity 1: Story: Barn School, Free School From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Barn School, Free School" Optional: "Barn School, Free School" coloring sheet, and... Activity 2: Role Play, Daily Choices Help Us Grow From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Role Play Flowers Leader Resource 2, Role Play Situations Green construction paper A... Activity 3: Collage, What's in the Barn? From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Magazines and catalogs to cut up Construction paper - two sheets for each child, one red sheet and one... Closing From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 5 minutes Description of Activity Invite everyone to gather in a circle and hold hands. Leader Reflection and Planning From Love Surrounds Us Reflecting on the time with your group, how do you feel the participants integrated the sixth Principle?... Faith In Action: Socks for Tired Feet From Love Surrounds Us Materials for Activity Several large cardboard boxes, such as appliance boxes Large roll of plain paper Permanent markers Clear packing tape Tempera pai... Alternate Activity 1: Poster, Sixth Principle From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Poster - Sixth Principle Crayons and/or color markers Preparation for Activity Copy Handout ... Taking It Home: Peaceful Choices From Love Surrounds Us In a world where there is so much to be done, I felt strongly impressed that there must be something for me to do. — Dorothea Dix, 19th-century reformer... Barn School, Free School Janeen K Grohsmeyer From Love Surrounds Us A story of Dorothea Dix (1802-1887), Unitarian teacher and social reformer. "Finish eating your supper, Anna," said Florence. "We mustn't be late to... Handout 1: Poster, Sixth Principle From Love Surrounds Us Unitarian Universalist Sixth Principle We believe in working for a peaceful, fair, and free world.... Leader Resource 1: Role Play Flowers From Love Surrounds Us Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing... Leader Resource 2: Role Play Situations From Love Surrounds Us Your Mom wakes you up. Do you choose to get up immediately or snuggle in for a few more moments? Your little brother is late for the bus. You get on the... Find Out More From Love Surrounds Us Dorothea Dix Two books include Breaking the Chains: The Crusade of Dorothea Lynde Dix by Penny Colman (ASJA Press, 2007) and Dorothea Dix: Social Reform... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Love Surrounds Us NEXT: Introduction Download all of Love Surrounds Us (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.