Excerpted and adapted from Scott Russell Sanders' book, A Private History of Awe (New York, North Point Press, 2006).In his book A Private History of Awe, Scott Russell Sanders remembers a spring day when he was a young boy, old enough to run around and small enough to be carried in his father's...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity One Singing the Living Tradition hymnbook Newsprint, markers, and tape Paper for drawing or writing Drawing and writing implements, such as pencils, color pencils, markers, crayons Bell Clock, watch, or timer that shows seconds Optional: Cordless...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Bell Clock, watch, or timer that shows seconds Leader Resource 1, Group Projects in Praise of Creation Writing paper and pens or pencils Newsprint, markers, and tape Copies of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook, Singing the Living Tradition for on...

Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Paper for drawing or writing Drawing and writing implements, such as pencils, color pencils, markers, crayons Bell Clock, watch, or timer that shows seconds Optional: Cordless microphone Description of Activity Invite participants to sit comfortably.

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story "A Private History of Awe" Optional: Cordless microphone Preparation for Activity Review and print out the story. Practice reading it aloud to ensure that you will present it effectively. Optional: Copy the story for all participants.

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A loaf of whole grain bread A knife and cutting board A plate for the bread Small napkins for all participants Bell Preparation for Activity Purchase a loaf of whole grain bread. If you have participants with known food allergies you may wish to...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice and candle or LED battery-operated candle Chalice extinguisher Taking It Home section of this workshop Preparation for Activity Review Taking It Home and decide which...

Preparation for Activity Talk with appropriate groups in the congregation to help you plan and publicize your activity. Description of Activity Lead children from your congregation or the broader community on a hike, canoe trip, camping trip, or other opportunity to experience more of the natural...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Handout 1, Blow in the Wind Copies of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Singing the Living Tradition Optional: Small...

Materials for Activity Nametags and bold markers Sign-in sheet and pen or pencil Optional: Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Computer, digital projector, computer, and digital slide that displays a list of this workshop's activities Preparation for Activity Create a sign-in sheet to gather...

Cut sheet into 5 strips along dotted lines. I. Blessing of Our Minds The hurting in the world, our community, and our families seems huge, and we can feel as though there is little we can do. Every day, our minds process so much information. We learn of pain and suffering, we learn of hurting and...

Create your own centering meditation or prayer that names your experiences, feelings, and hopes as you try to respond with compassion to individuals, groups, or the world. Perhaps you'll be drawn to completing some of these sentences....

UNISON CHALICE LIGHTING ...

As human knowledge has grown, we have come to know the immensity of the universe. The universe is big and we human beings can seem infinitesimally small. The hurting in the world, our community, and our families seems huge, and we can feel as though there is little we can do. There's so much that...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity The Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Singing the Living Tradition Singing the Journey: A Supplement to Singing the Living Tradition for each participant Optional: A piano, a guitar, or another instrument for accompaniment Preparation for Activity...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, Creating a Centering Meditation or Prayer Writing paper and pens or pencils Clock, watch, or timer that shows seconds Books of prayers or meditations for participants to browse for inspiration. The readings at the end of the Unitarian...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Newsprint, and markers, and tape Optional: Cordless microphone Preparation for Activity Optional: Write the two questions for reflection on newsprint, and post. Description of Activity Explain that the topic for this activity is care and...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Cordless microphone(s) Preparation for Activity If more than five small groups have created blessings, think creatively about how each group can present within the allotted time. If you have decided to divide your whole group into two,...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Bell Clock, watch, or timer that shows seconds Leader Resource 1, Creating Blessings Writing paper and pens or pencils Preparation for Activity Participants work in five small groups to create blessings to share with the entire group. If the group...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story "A Hospital Blessing" Optional: Cordless microphone Optional: Pulpit or podium Preparation for Activity Review the story and practice reading it aloud to ensure that you will present it effectively....