Workshop 1: Gather the Spirit Part of Gather the Spirit In This Section Introduction From Gather the Spirit There's a river of my people and its flow is swift and strong. — Pete Seeger, Unitarian Universalist folk singer and activist This workshop introduces... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Gather the Spirit Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — Snail Girl, a Navajo Story 15 Activity 2: River Scene 20 Activity 3: Water Charades 10 Activity 4:... Spiritual Preparation From Gather the Spirit Take a moment to think about the role of water in our lives. We cannot live without water. We can survive longer without food than without water. Our... Opening From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Clear bowl to serve as a chalice Cup of water A small, hardy plant (such as a spider plant or shamrock... Activity 1: Story - Snail Girl, a Navajo Story From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Snail Girl, a Navajo Story" Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the... Activity 2: River Scene From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A length of blue cloth or a large roll of mural paper, and a means to attach it to a wall and/or work... Activity 3: Water Charades From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Index cards Preparation for Activity Optional: Write individual charade assignments on index cards and ... Activity 4: Meditation - Watery Me From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 5 minutes Preparation for Activity Read Alternate Activity 1, River Poetry.... Closing From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Clear bowl to serve as a chalice A small, hardy plant (such as a spider plant or... Leader Reflection and Planning From Gather the Spirit Meet with your co-leaders after the workshop to reflect on it. How was your mix of discussion and action? In the midst of the busy-ness, did you... Faith In Action: Where Does Our Water Come From? How Do We Keep It Clean? From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Information from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Preparation for... Alternate Activity 1: River Poetry From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Paper, pencils and (optional) clipboards Preparation for Activity Distribute paper and pencils to... Alternate Activity 2: A Round Robin Story - Minnows and Whales From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Writing paper and a pencil for one participant Optional: Chalice bowl (or another shallow bowl, filled... Alternate Activity 3: The Wonder of Water, through Science From Gather the Spirit Materials for Activity Books on the science of water Preparation for Activity Peruse books and online resources to ground or refresh your knowledge of... Taking It Home: Gather the Spirit From Gather the Spirit There's a river of my people and its flow is swift and strong. — Pete Seeger, Unitarian Universalist folk singer and activist IN TODAY'S WORKSHOP... We... Snail Girl, a Navajo Story From Gather the Spirit Long ago, it is said, there was a mighty flood, and the People left their world, the Fourth World, the Underworld, and came up into the Fifth World, the... Find Out More From Gather the Spirit Earth-centered Traditions and Water Find another Navajo story about water in The Precious Gift: A Navaho Creation Myth by Ellen Jackson (New York: Simon... PREVIOUS: Principles and Sources UP: Gather the Spirit NEXT: Introduction Download all of Gather the Spirit (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.