Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Questionnaire Leader Resource 1, Environmental Justice Tea Party Introduction and Roles Pens or pencils Cups, spoons and teapot A choice of herbal teas and honey Preparation for Activity Cut apart the roles in Leader Resource 1,...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story "The Chair Men" 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. Description of Activity A story invites youth to consider how...

Materials for Activity Handout 1, Oppression Continuum, or projected Justicemakers Guide, from Workshop 5 Handout 2, Ally Action 5 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 say one word that speaks to a dream they hope to fulfill. Thank first-time participants for their contributions to...

Description of Activity Imagine a world of Environmental Justice Superheroes! Publish a comic book (one edition or more) about the work that your congregation is doing to qualify as a Green Sanctuary. Or nominate members of the community outside of your congregation who are Environmental Justice...

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....

Scenario 1: My sister drives me crazy. She just goes along with whatever her friends say. Scenario 2: My history teacher told me that I need to listen more and talk less. That's the same thing my art teacher told me. I do listen. They just ramble on too long. Scenario 3: My dad always talks about...

1. Make eye contact about once every 5 seconds and whistle the entire time. 2. Make eye contact about once every 5 seconds and then yawn. 3. Keep staring at the same corner of the room and don't take your eyes off of that corner. 4. Slouch in your chair, stare down at the floor and look up about...

I want to be an ally to _____________________________________________. Phase 5: 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...

Based on information from People Building Peace, Peace News, My Hero, and Sara Cameron's website.Adults are usually regarded as the leaders in working for peace and—for good reason, as many have made a tremendous difference. Yet children can make a tremendous difference, too. Farliz Calle is one...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Write the sixth Principle on newsprint if it is not posted Description of Activity Youth examine how the sixth Principle aligns with a real-world experience of taking a stand for justice. This situation is based on real...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Peaceful music, if desired, and audio player Preparation for Activity If you are using music, cue the music and test your equipment beforehand. Description of Activity Youth reflect on personal peace....

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Bias Cards Leader Resource 3, Scenarios Preparation for Activity Decide if the group is small enough to do the activity together or if they will break into groups....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story "The Colombian Children's Peace Movement" 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....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Listening Instructions Newsprint and markers Preparation for Activity Leader Resource 1, Listening Instructions, has six instructions. Make enough copies of the resource to give half of the participants an instruction. Cut the...

Materials for Activity Handout 1, Oppression Continuum, or projected Justicemakers Guide, from Workshop 5 Handout 2, Ally Action 4 The returned handouts from Workshop 7 Pens or pencils Optional: Computer and large monitor or projector and screen Preparation for Activity If you are using the...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Taking It Home for all participants Description of Activity Invite youth to stand in a circle and say one peace-building tool they are going to use in the next week. Thank first-time participants for their contributions to the group....

Materials for Activity Bulletin board or other method of display Tacks, tape or other means of attaching material Examples of peace building from newspapers, brochures, print out from websites, hand written notes, etc Preparation for Activity Talk with the congregation's religious educator to...

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.

Scenario 1: You are a single mother with two children in elementary school. You work full-time as a sales clerk at The Gap. You make 14,250 dollars a year and have cash savings of 450 dollars. Scenario 2: You are a father with three children, ages 2, 4 and 6. You work full-time as a fire fighter,...