Workshop 7: Gather in Thanks Part of Gather the Spirit In This Section Introduction From Gather the Spirit The natural response to genuinely-felt gratitude is generosity. — Rev.... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Gather the Spirit Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Song — From You I Receive 10 Activity 2: Story — The Dog at the Well 10 Activity 3: River Scene — Gratitude... Spiritual Preparation From Gather the Spirit In the moment before this session begins, with all your preparations complete, find a quiet spot to sit and meditate on gratitude—for life itself, and... 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: Song - From You I Receive From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Preparation for Activity... Activity 2: Story - The Dog at the Well From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Dog in the Well" Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the story. Activity 3: River Scene - Gratitude and Generosity Rainstorm Symbols From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity River Scene mural (Workshop 1, Activity 2) Leader Resource 1, Raindrop Template Leader Resource 2, Clou... 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: Congregation Gratitude and Generosity From Gather the Spirit Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Optional: Templates (Leader Resources 1 and 2), paper, scissors (including left-handed scissors) and... Alternate Activity 1: Water Drop Competition From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Plastic cups A pitcher of water Food coloring Eye droppers or spoons Wax paper Straws Newspaper or tarp... Alternate Activity 2: Boat Float Competition From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Paper muffin-baking liners Marbles Pans or bowls filled with water, one for each team Newspaper or tarp... Alternate Activity 3: Thank You Letters From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Paper and pencils/pens Description of Activity Invite participants to write overdue thank you letters.... Alternate Activity 4: Great Quotes From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity If you will present the quotations below, write the... Activity 4: Spiritual Circle of Thanks From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Clear plastic glasses and a pitcher of clear, cool water Rainstorm symbols (Activity 3, River Scene -... Taking It Home: Gather in Thanks From Gather the Spirit The natural response to genuinely-felt gratitude is generosity. — Rev. William Metzger, UU Minister, from a sermon, "Gratitude and Generosity," First... The Dog at the Well From Gather the Spirit Permission to use "The Dog at the Well" in this curriculum granted by Marilyn McFarlane, author of Sacred Myths: Stories of World Religions (Sibyl... Leader Resource 1: Raindrop Template From Gather the Spirit Leader Resource 2: Cloud and Lightning Bolt Templates From Gather the Spirit Find Out More From Gather the Spirit Gratitude In a Spring, 2007 UU World article, "The Heart of Our Faith," Rev. Galen Guengerich, All Souls Church, New York, makes a case for a Unitarian... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Gather the Spirit NEXT: Introduction Download all of Gather the Spirit (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.