Workshop 4: A Theology of Love Part of A Place of Wholeness In This Section Introduction to Workshop 4 From A Place of Wholeness Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.... Workshop-at-a-Glance From A Place of Wholeness Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: An Experience of Love 15 Activity 2: The Roots of a Theology of Love 30 Activity 3: Stor... Spiritual Preparation From A Place of Wholeness This workshop explores a Unitarian Universalist theology of love.... Welcoming and Entering From A Place of Wholeness Materials for Activity Journals for new participants Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Have journals available for visitors or... Opening From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Focus table and cloth Chalice, candle, and matches Five smooth stones about the size of a fist Handout 1... Activity 1: An Experience of Love From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Hershey's (tm) Chocolate Kisses Description of Activity Participants think about what love means to the... Activity 2: The Roots of a Theology of Love From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Roots of a Theology of Love Handout 1, Source Text for a Theology of Love Handout 2,... Activity 3: Story - The Pride Rainbow Project From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Pride Rainbow Project" Preparation for Activity Read the story, "The Pride Rain... Activity 4: Love as Action From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Enough newsprint or paper on a roll to make an approximately 6 by 6 foot piece of paper Pencils, marker... Activity 5: I Believe, I Feel, I Act From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Participants' journals Pens or pencils Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Write I Beli... Closing From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Singing the Journey for all participants Copies of Taking It Home Optional: Musical... Leader Reflection and Planning From A Place of Wholeness Talk with your co-leader about the workshop. What do you think went well? What might you have done differently?... Faith In Action: The Rainbow Banner Project From A Place of Wholeness Materials for Activity Leaders Resource 2, Rainbow Banner Instructions A copy of the story "The Pride Rainbow Project" Newsprint and markers Cloth in si... Alternate Activity 1: Lectio Divina From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Source Text for a Theology of Love Handout 3, Lectio Divina Optional: Newsprint, markers and... Alternate Activity 2: Meditation on Loving Kindness From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity In this activity participants use a traditional Buddhist meditation technique called the Metta... Alternate Activity 3: Love in the Media From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 45 minutes Materials for Activity TV and DVD player or computer A DVD or downloaded version of a TV sitcom episode Newsprint, markers and... Taking It Home: A Theology of Love From A Place of Wholeness Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.... The Pride Rainbow Project From A Place of Wholeness By Christine Michell.... Handout 1: Source Text for a Theology of Love From A Place of Wholeness Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.... Handout 2: UUA Principles From A Place of Wholeness We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote The inherent worth and dignity of every person;... Handout 3: Lectio Divina From A Place of Wholeness Copy this and give it to participants or write it on newsprint and post. Moment Task Lectio Slowly read and re-read the text. Pay attention to each... Leader Resource 1: Roots of a Theology of Love From A Place of Wholeness Read or summarize in Activity 2, Lectio Divina. We will start by saying a little about what we mean by "theology.". Merriam-Webster defines theology as... Leader Resource 2: Rainbow Banner Instructions From A Place of Wholeness Used with permission from Christine Michell. Make several copies so that people doing different tasks can have a copy while working. Make sure you read... Leader Resource 2: Rainbow Banner Instructions - Page 2 From A Place of Wholeness Photos continued... Leader Resource 2: Rainbow Banner Instructions - Page 3 From A Place of Wholeness Photos continued... Leader Resource 2: Rainbow Banner Instructions - Page 4 From A Place of Wholeness Photos continued... Leader Resource 2: Rainbow Banner Instructions - Page 5 From A Place of Wholeness Photos continued... Leader Resource 2: Rainbow Banner Instructions - Page 6 From A Place of Wholeness Photos continued... Leader Resource 2: Rainbow Banner Instructions - Page 7 From A Place of Wholeness Photos continued... Find Out More From A Place of Wholeness Roots of a Unitarian Universalist Theology of Love Many of the early Universalist original writings can now be found online and give some helpful insigh... 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