Materials for Activity A copy of the story "A Garden Is Born (Evolution)" Preparation for Activity Read and print out the story. Description of Activity Gather the group and read or tell the story. At its conclusion, ask for reactions: How do you feel about the theory of evolution?...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Writing paper and pencils for small groups Leader Resource 1, Mysteries Timepiece A poster of the Unitarian Universalist Sources, or, copies of Session 1, Leader Resource 1 Optional: Bell, tingsha chimes or other sound instrument Optional: Newsprin...

Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Playing Detective 20 Activity 2: Story — A Garden Is Born (Evolution) 8 Activity 3: WCUU — Wonder of the World 17 Activity 4: WIT Time — Taking a Stand 7 Faith in Action: Planting New Life Closing 3 Alternate Activity 1: Notable Thoughts 5 Alternate...

Out of the stars in their flight, out of the dust of eternity, here have we come. — Robert T. Weston Big Question: How did life begin? Where are the youth who have never wondered why they exist, where life comes from, what lies beyond the first known causes? Session 4 applied faith and belief to...

Copy, divide, and distribute appropriate parts of this page to these Activity 4 On-Air People: Atheist, Theist, Agnostic, Humanist, Mystery Seeker, God as Love-ist, and Pagan. Atheist — You do not believe God exists.. You try to live by the UU Principles. You like searching through the UU Sources...

To the Co-Anchors: Today's WCUU program talks about the beliefs of different people gathered in the UU tent at an International Camp of Faith. Your job is to follow the script, read your parts, and otherwise keep things going....

Make a copy of this page with enlarged type. Cut the terms and definitions apart so they can be given to (or pinned or taped on) each youth. Theist — Believes God exists Atheist — Believes God does not exist Agnostic — Says God might or might not exist Humanist — Says people's...

Make a copy of this page with enlarged type. Cut the lines apart so they can be placed in various points of your meeting room. YOUR PARENTS YOUR MINISTER YOUR FRIENDS YOUR SCIENCE TEACHER YOUR OWN INNER SELF...

Hand a copy of this resource to your Kid for the Day at the appropriate time during your Opening. For the Kid for the Day: You have two jobs: The first is getting your group excited about hearing Today's Big Question. The second is announcing the question. 1....

Do you believe God exists? Yes _____ No_____ If your answer is yes, can you describe the God you believe in? Yes_____No_____ If you answer is no, can you describe the God you do not believe in? Yes _____No_____ Do you believe in any of the following? There is some sort of power that is higher and...

Compiled by Tirrell H. Kimball of the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church in Portland, Maine.Read — or ask volunteers to read — as many entries from this collection as time and interest allow. Twice upon a time, the religious education leader of a UU church in Portland, Maine, decided to...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity UU source materials which might include reference to God: hymnbooks (Singing the Living Tradition or Singing the Journey); several versions of your congregation's publicity, if any; several different congregational orders of service; several...

Activity time: 5 minutes Preparation for Activity Optional: Browse the Internet and see what you find to share. Description of Activity Challenge questions are offered for the more thoughtful groups and individuals participating in Riddle and Mystery....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Supplies for simple drawings - paper, colored pencils, and/or washable markers Paper towels and any cleanup supplies appropriate to your media Optional: Cat-related background music and music player Preparation for Activity Set up tables or other...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copy(ies) of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook, Singing the Living Tradition Preparation for Activity Decide how best to present the song - reading the words, singing, or playing a recording. Optional: Ask your music or choir director to make a...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Small notebook for each participant Pencils or pens Optional: Masking tape Description of Activity Remind participants that this is a time for them to record their own ideas about Today's Big Question in their notebooks. Distribute the notebooks and...

Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, What Do You Think? Pencils or pens Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with Handout 1, and make copies for all participants. Description of Activity Many youth, like many adults, may not be sure what they believe about the...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Microphone(s), real or simulated Video camera and playback equipment, real or simulated Any backdrop made in Session 1 Leader Resource 4, WCUU Script Leader Resource 5, Belief Notes Nametags on strings for On-Air People Supplies for making a tent: ...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "God Is . . ." Preparation for Activity Print and review the story "God Is . ....

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, God Sources Leader Resource 3, Godly Words Optional: Common pins or transparent tape Preparation for Activity Copy Leader Resource 2, cut the items apart, and place in various and accessible points in your meeting space....