Workshop 22: Wider and Stronger Part of Building Bridges In This Section Introduction From Building Bridges The religious community is essential, for alone our vision is too narrow to see all that must be seen. Together, our vision widens and strength is renewed. Spiritual Preparation From Building Bridges Consider the journey you have taken into the history, beliefs, and practices of multiple religions. Allow a particular faith to spring to mind. Then ask... Welcoming and Entering From Building Bridges Materials for Activity Note cards and envelopes Color pens or markers Individuals' names and postal addresses from the faith communities the group engag... Opening From Building Bridges Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter, or an LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Description... A Repair Job From Building Bridges Once upon a time, two sisters lived side by side. They both owned farms: One grew the sweetest grapes for miles around, the other raised vegetables. A... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Building Bridges Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: Review 15 Activity 2: What Is Religion For? Activity 1: Review From Building Bridges Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Fine-tip markers in many different colors Fact Sheets for all religions... Activity 2: What Is Religion For? From Building Bridges Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Handout 1, Religious Affiliation in the U.S., 2007 Newsprint sheets from... Activity 3: Story - A Repair Job From Building Bridges Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "A Repair Job" Preparation for Activity Read the story so you will be comfortable presenting it. Activity 4: Bridges Built From Building Bridges Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice Fact Sheets about religions Large sheets of construction paper, cut into strips and (optional) ... Closing From Building Bridges Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Taking It Home handout Tea light candles fo... Leader Reflection and Planning From Building Bridges Take time to celebrate and reflect on the program with your co-facilitator.... Faith In Action: Connecting the Congregation with Our Multi-Religious World From Building Bridges Materials for Activity A list of potential partners for interfaith work in your area Preparation for Activity Research local interfaith groups that coul... Alternate Activity 1: Engagement - A UU Worship Service From Building Bridges Materials for Activity Resources for planning worship Preparation for Activity At the start of the program, arrange with the religious educator, ministe... Taking It Home: Wider and Stronger From Building Bridges The religious community is essential, for alone our vision is too narrow to see all that must be seen. Together, our vision widens and strength is renewed. Handout 1: Religious Affiliation in the U.S., 2007 From Building Bridges From the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life's U.S. Religious Landscape Survey report.... Find Out More About Workshop 22 Wider and Stronger From Building Bridges After Building Bridges In your congregation, Building Bridges may segue nicely into the Tapestry of Faith program A Chorus of Faiths, developed with the... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Building Bridges NEXT: Introduction Download all of Building Bridges (Word) to edit or print.