Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity In a round-robin story, one person begins a story by speaking one sentence aloud. The next person adds a sentence, and so it goes around and around the circle until time runs out or the story reaches a logical end. Invite the group to sit in a...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of Singing the Journey, supplement to the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook, Singing the Living Tradition Optional: A recording of "Blue Boat Home" Seeds for butterfly gardens Preparation for Activity Decide whether you will teach, perform or...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Paper and pencils/pens, envelopes and postage stamps Preparation for Activity Decide with co-leaders and your religious educator who will mail the participants their letters, some months from now....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity River Scene mural (Workshop 1, Activity 2) Colorful card stock or construction paper, scissors, glue sticks, paper clips and tape Optional: Natural colored tissue paper (for sails) Optional: Music, and a music player Preparation for Activity Retrie...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Clearwater" Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the story....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity At least one large pan or tray Water Small, floating "boats" such as corks or small pieces of wood-any small, light object that will float Newspaper or tarp to cover floor Preparation for Activity Find a table or floor space where participants can...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Clear bowl to serve as a chalice A small, hardy plant (such as a spider plant or shamrock plant) Optional: Small table Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Adapt Taking It Home for your group. Prepare...

Materials for Activity Paper and pencils/pens Optional: Clipboards Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity If the congregation has a Green Sanctuary committee, invite the members to participate in this Faith in Action. Obtain information on finding and fixing leaky pipes on...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Clear bowl to serve as a chalice Cup of water A small, hardy plant (such as a spider plant or shamrock plant) Newsprint, markers and tape Optional: Gather the Spirit blog access instructions Optional: Music and music player Optional: Small table...

Permission to use "The Dog at the Well" in this curriculum granted by Marilyn McFarlane, author of Sacred Myths: Stories of World Religions (Sibyl Publications, 1996). One day Muhammad told his friends and followers a story about a thirsty man, a well, and a dog....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity If you will present the quotations below, write them on newsprint and post. Description of Activity Ask groups of three or four, of mixed ages, to create their own wise quotations about gratitude.

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Paper and pencils/pens Description of Activity Invite participants to write overdue thank you letters. As you distribute paper and pencils/pens, ask them to think of someone in their life whom they might thank. If participants cannot think of a...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Paper muffin-baking liners Marbles Pans or bowls filled with water, one for each team Newspaper or tarp to cover floor Preparation for Activity In an area where participants can splash some water, cover carpet or other vulnerable surface with a tar...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Plastic cups A pitcher of water Food coloring Eye droppers or spoons Wax paper Straws Newspaper or tarp to cover floor Preparation for Activity Prepare an area where participants can safely have fun with water. Cover any carpet or other vulnerable...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Clear plastic glasses and a pitcher of clear, cool water Rainstorm symbols (Activity 3, River Scene - Gratitude and Generosity Rainstorm Symbols) Optional: Quiet, instrumental music and a music player Preparation for Activity Fill pitcher(s) with...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity River Scene mural (Workshop 1, Activity 2) Leader Resource 1, Raindrop Template Leader Resource 2, Cloud and Lightning Bolt Templates Stiff blue, yellow, and white paper Scissors, including left-handed scissors Fine-tipped markers in various colors...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Dog in the Well" Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the story. Description of Activity Say that now you will share a story called "The Dog at the Well" which comes from the Muslim religion....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Preparation for Activity Review the song "From You I Receive", Hymn 402 in Singing the Living Tradition. If you are not comfortable leading the song, invite a musical...