Session 15: Witness for Justice: Public Signs of Our UU Values Part of Signs of Our Faith In This Section Introduction From Signs of Our Faith Our lives begin to end the day that we become silent about the things that matter. — Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King This session introduces public... Session-at-a-Glance From Signs of Our Faith Activity Minutes Opening 2 Activity 1: Muhammad's Prayer 10 Activity 2: Story — John L. Cashin, Witness for Justice 10 Activity 3: Gallery Tour 10... Spiritual Preparation From Signs of Our Faith What were you taught as a child about witnessing for justice?... Opening From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Centering table A chime or bell Optional: Clo... Activity 1: Muhammad's Prayer From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Handout 1, UU Principles, Children's Version Preparation for Activity If y... Activity 2: Story - John L. Cashin, Witness for Justice From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story "John L. Cashin, Witness for Justice" Leader Resource 1, John L.... Activity 3: Gallery Tour From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Social justice posters, index cards, and non-sticky painter's tape Optional: A computer with Internet... Activity 4: Ritual of Public Witness From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Items from recent congregational public witness events Art supplies and (optional) video camera and... Closing From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Newsprint, markers, and tape... Leader Reflection and Planning From Signs of Our Faith What went well in this session? What would you do differently next time? Look over the next session and assign any preparation duties as needed. Faith In Action: Public Witness Event From Signs of Our Faith Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Media releases Optional: Newsprint, markers, and tape; and stickers Preparation for Activi... Alternate Activity 1: Leadership in Action: Guest at Your Table From Signs of Our Faith Materials for Activity Guest at Your Table boxes and materials Preparation for Activity Talk with your religious educator, minister, and or lay leaders... Alternate Activity 2: Leadership in Action: Justice Sunday From Signs of Our Faith Preparation for Activity Invite one of the coordinators of Justice Sunday in your congregation to speak to the children and help them plan ways to... Alternate Activity 3: Meeting the Justice Committee From Signs of Our Faith Preparation for Activity Invite two or three members of the Justice or Social Action Committee to speak to the group. Tell them how long they have to... Alternate Activity 4: Public Witness Online From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A computer with Internet access, and a large monitor or digital projector Preparation for Activity Prev... Taking It Home: Witness for Justice: Public Signs of Our UU Values From Signs of Our Faith Our lives begin to end the day that we become silent about the things that matter. — Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King IN TODAY'S SESSION... we talked... John L. Cashin, Witness for Justice From Signs of Our Faith One day in Alabama, in 1968, as farmers worked in their fields, a small airplane swooped into view.... Handout 1: UU Principles, Children's Version From Signs of Our Faith We believe each and every person is important. We believe all people should be treated fairly.... Leader Resource 1: John L. Cashin Photo From Signs of Our Faith Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From Signs of Our Faith Aisha's Moonlit Walk by Anika Stafford (Skinner House Books, 2005) has a story about a young girl who moves past her shyness to stand up and speak at a... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Signs of Our Faith NEXT: Introduction Download all of Signs of Our Faith (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.