Activity 3: Singing "Spirit Of Life" (3 minutes)
Materials for Activity
- Copies of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Singing the Living Tradition for all participants
- Optional: A piano, a guitar, or another instrument for accompaniment
Preparation for Activity
- Gather copies of Singing the Living Tradition, enough for all participants. If your congregation has large print and/or braille hymnbooks, gather these for participants who might need them.
- Optional: Arrange for musical accompaniment if you believe your group may need it to sing Hymn 123, "Spirit of Life."
Description of Activity
Invite participants to rise in body or spirit and sing "Spirit of Life," by Carolyn McDade, Hymn 123 in Singing the Living Tradition.If your congregation has a tradition of using body movement or sign language to accompany this song, you may invite participants to share in this movement while they sing together.
Including All Participants
The invitation to “rise in body or spirit” accommodates participants of all physical abilities.Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008.
