Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Adin Ballou and the Hopedale Community" A chime, rain stick or other calming sound instrument Optional: Fidget object basket (Session 2, Leader Resource 2) Preparation for Activity Read the story a few times. Think about how you...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A large basket Objects related to the story "Adin Ballou," such as a picture of Adin Ballou (Leader Resource 1), pictures of the Hopedale Community, a copy of the picture book To Live a Truer Life: A Story of the Hopedale Community, or contemporary...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Faithful Journeys Path (Session 1, Leader Resource 2) Cutouts of footprints and (optional) wheelchair tracks, at least one for each participant, in a variety of colors (Session 1, Leader Resources 3 and 4) Markers Push pins, glue stick or tape...

Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with any other team co-leaders and your director of religious education. You might find it helpful to consider these questions: Which activities worked well?...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Faithful Journeys Path Signpost for Session 12 (Leader Resource 3) and pins, glue stick or tape Copies of Session 1, Leader Resource 8 UU Principles Song, for all participants Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Print out...

Materials for Activity Peace pinwheels made in Activity 4 and/or pinwheel-making materials including copies of Handout 1, Pinwheel Template and Instructions Optional: Handout with lyrics for peace songs (Activity 5) Preparation for Activity Peace Parade during Coffee Hour. Engage your minister,...

Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers and tape Posters of the Unitarian Universalist Principles in both adult and children's language, or copies of Session 1, Handout 1 for all participa...

If it would be helpful in creating sacred space, light a candle or chalice. Surround yourself with the materials for making a peace pinwheel (Activity 4). Think about people you know who have had direct experience with war, either in the military or as a civilian. Expand your thoughts to include...

Activity Minutes Opening 2 Activity 1: Faithful Footprints 5 Activity 2: Story Basket and Centering 5 Activity 3: Story — Adin Ballou 8 Activity 4: Peace Pinwheels 20 Activity 5: Move It! Peace Songs Parade 15 Faith in Action: Peace Parade, Songs or Vigil Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Conflict...

Surely they hitched their wagon to a star – and though it fell to Earth, it left a pathway so bright that it still points the way to perfection. – Susan Thwang, on the Hopedale Community co-founded by Adin Ballou In this session, participants explore the sixth Unitarian Universalist Principle,...

Possible Justice Issues Protest global warming Housing for homeless families Animal rights or spay/neuter campaign Endangered species protection Peace Marriage equality Possible Actions Write and send emails, postcards or letters Create holiday cards (such as valentines) with a message; to protes...

Cut out the signpost to attach to the Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

Have you ever stopped to think about all the different people you love, and all the different people who love you? There are many kinds of love, and many ways to show you love someone. Valentine's Day is a holiday that celebrates love. People often give each other cards on Valentine's Day to show...

Preparation for Activity Arrange with your minister, music director and director of religious education a date for the group to teach and lead this song during a worship service. Ask the music director or another musical volunteer to co-lead and/or accompany the song....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape A copy of Leader Resource 2, Action Campaign Ideas Preparation for Activity Consult with your director of religious education, minister and/or social action committee to generate a list of campaign issue ideas and actions.

Activity time: 23 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Postcards or paper and envelopes; pencils, pens or other writing/drawing implements; and correct postage stamps for mailing individual cards or letters Optional: Large envelopes/boxes to collect pieces for mailing or...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Valentines for the Governor" A chime, rain stick or other calming sound instrument Optional: Fidget object basket (Session 2, Leader Resource 2) Preparation for Activity Read the story a few times. Think about how you might use...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A large basket Objects related to the story "Valentines for the Governor," such as Valentine's Day cards; wedding paraphernalia, such as a miniature bride-and-groom cake decoration; a heart-shaped box such as a gift box of chocolate candy; a photogr...

Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity If the children will have an opportunity to teach and lead this song during a congregational worship service, review Alternate Activity 3 before this session....