Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Write the chalice lighting words on newsprint and post. Description of Activity Gather youth in a circle. Welcome first-time participants.

Based on excerpts from "Medicine of Mirth" by Mary Desmond Pinkowish and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Office" by Nancy Mann Jackson in Ode Magazine, August, 2009.Cut the sheet into three separate slips for three small groups....

I want to be an ally to _____________________________________________. Phase 7 Date What action do you want to take? What resources or materials do you need and how will you get them? What hazards or risks are involved? What obstacles might you encounter and how will you overcome them?...

For pronunciation of these words, refer to the Forvo website. How do you say "joy" in... Spanish — "alegria" (spoken by youth and children in Spain, Central America and South America) German — "Freude" (spoken by youth and children in Germany, Poland and Austria) Portugeuse — "alegria" (spoken...

Sarah Foster is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist who wanted to make the world a better place while doing something that she loved. What she loved was performing and making others laugh, so she became a clown. As a professional clown with Clowns Without Borders, Sarah has traveled to Haiti,...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Words of Joy, for all participants Two sheets of white cardstock for each participant Scissors (including left-handed scissors) Markers and colored pencils Magazines Description of Activity Youth create joyful greeting cards....

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Mural paper Paint brushes and paint Newspaper Handout 1, Words of Joy, for all participants Preparation for Activity Find space to roll out a large sheet of paper. Make sure the surface under and around the paper is protected with newspaper.

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity One copy of Leader Resource 1, Laughter Vignettes Newsprint, markers and tape Handout 1, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, from Workshop 2 Optional: Costumes and props Description of Activity Youth explore the roles of laughter and joy in emotional and...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story "Clowning for Joy in Haiti" Preparation for Activity Read the story until you are comfortable presenting it. Optional: Make copies of the story for youth to share and read along....

Materials for Activity Handout 1, Oppression Continuum, or projected Justicemakers Guide, from Workshop 5 Handout 2, Ally Action 6 The returned handouts from the last workshop Pens or pencils Optional: computer and large monitor, or projector and screen Preparation for Activity If you are using t...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Taking It Home for all participants Description of Activity Distribute Taking It Home. Invite youth to stand in a circle and do the hokey-pokey! Thank first-time guests for their contributions to the group....

Preparation for Activity Find a theater/group that works well with youth. Or, enlist actors within your congregation who would like to assist youth with this activity. Description of Activity Participants bring fun and joy to others. Laughter is 30 times more likely to happen in a group situation...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Write the chalice lighting words on newsprint and post. Description of Activity Gather youth in a circle. Welcome first-time participants.

From "The Big One: Teaching About Climate Change." Rethinking Schools magazine, summer 2009. Used by permission. Cut the roles into separate strips of paper. Read the introduction to the group before beginning the role play....

I want to be an ally to _____________________________________________. Phase 6: Date What action do you want to take? What resources or materials do you need and how will you get them? What hazards or risks are involved? What obstacles might you encounter and how will you overcome them? What...

Find someone who believes that they are hurt by environmental injustice. Who is the person? How has, or might, this individual be hurt? Find someone who believes that he/she might benefit from environmental injustice. Who is the person? How might the person benefit?...

We say the young have much to learn, but I find they know and do things unfamiliar to me, so I am pleased to learn from them when I can. Example: Two young college men asked me for a ride, because they were late to work. Their summer construction job was near my office, so I was glad to oblige....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity One paper plate and craft stick for each youth Craft items, including old magazines, felt, glitter, paint, paint brushes, scissors and glue sticks Description of Activity Youth use their imaginations to design a mask that allows people to see the...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Print the beginning of the story on newsprint and post. Description of Activity Youth explore how sharing our imaginations enriches the imaginations of others....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Costume items and props: pieces of fabric, ties, hats, pipe cleaners, rope and string Paper, pens or pencils Description of Activity Youth dream big about changing the world. Announce that it is time to change the world....