Together, we covenant to explore and nurture healthy communication with our partners and others in our group. We will: Listen with an open mind and open heart Recognize each couple as being made up of two different people, each with his/her own perspective Respect the privacy of our fellow...

Our relationships can be reflections of our faith in the universe, in people, and in each other. As Unitarian Universalists, the seven Principles can be lights for us, guiding and illuminating our interactions. They can be values we affirm religiously and personally, as individuals and as couples.

We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: ...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity See Activity 7 Preparation for Activity See Activity 7 Description of Activity This activity allows additional time for Activity 7's discussion of the couple covenant....

Activity time: 30 minutes Description of Activity This activity can replace Activity 2, Getting Acquainted, or can be used in addition to Activity 2. Invite each couple to introduce themselves as a couple. They may wish to tell the group who they are, how long they've been together, where they've...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Written examples of covenants from your congregation (one copy per participant) (see Preparation) Blank paper (at least one sheet per small group) Pencils or pens (at least one per small group) Preparation for Activity Ask various groups in the...

Activity time: 35 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 5: Couple Covenant Worksheet (already in participants' folders) Pens or pencils (one per participant) Tables or hard surfaces for writing Preparation for Activity Set up tables, or find books or other hard surfaces for writing....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2: Unitarian Universalist Principles and Sources (already in participants' folders) Handout 4: Suggested Group Covenant (already in participants' folders) Newsprint sheet with suggested group covenant (see Preparation) Easel Markers Optiona...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 9: Refreshment Sign-up Sheet Pen or pencil Preparation for Activity Research your site to learn which bathrooms are accessible for people with physical disabilities and/or transgender identities. Prepare a copy of Leader Resource 9,...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint Easel Markers Low-stick masking tape Description of Activity This brainstorming exercise gives participants an opportunity to express their hopes for the program. Ask participants: What are your expectations for the Principled Commitment...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2: Unitarian Universalist Principles and Sources (already in participants' folders) Handout 3: Workshop Descriptions and Schedule (already in participants' folders) A schedule of all the workshops on newsprint or a digital slide (see...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1: Getting Acquainted (already in participants' folders) Pens or pencils (at least one per participant) Preparation for Activity Select four statements from the list below to read to participants. Description of Activity This activity...

Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Introduce yourselves as leaders, and invite participants to take turns briefly introducing themselves. Suggest that they include their name and a sentence or two about their connection to the congregation or community....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of customized Taking It Home handout (see Preparation) Preparation for Activity Review the Taking It Home section of this workshop and decide which "Affection Connection" options you will encourage participants to do....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice and candle Matches or lighter Singing the Living Tradition hymnbook (at least one copy) Leader Resource 10: Order of Service - Covenant Preparation for Activity Prepare th...

Materials for Activity Pocket folder for each participant Photocopies of the following handouts (one per participant): Handout 1: Getting Acquainted Handout 2: Unitarian Universalist Principles and Sources Handout 3: Workshop Descriptions and Schedule Handout 4: Suggested Group Covenant Handout 5...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, at least eight sheets (one per potential group) Markers, at least eight (one per potential group) Optional: Microphone (preferably cordless) Description of Activity If the group is large enough, ask participants to form small groups arou...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Writing paper (at least one sheet per participant) Envelopes (one per participant) Pens or pencils (one per participant) Optional: Microphone Preparation for Activity Make arrangements-on your own or with the congregation's office-to have...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Handout 1: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly (one per participant) Pens or pencils (one per participant) Clock, watch, or timer Optional: Microphone Description of Activity Distribute Handout 1: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly. Note that this...