There are six Ethics Play scenarios. Scenarios stand alone from the themes of any particular session, so you may use them with any session. The roll of the dice determines which scenario you use and which question you ask. Mark questions as you use them, to avoid repetition in future sessions....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story 1, “Adam and Eve” Description of Activity If you have a bit of extra time to fill at any point, consider returning to the story of Adam and Eve and adding to the discussion with ideas like these: Hymn 207 in the Unitarian Universalist hymnal...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Two dice (extra large, if possible) of different colors Leader Resource 1, Ethics Play Roles Leader Resources 2-7, Ethics Play Scenarios Reusable nametags for roles...

Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Story 1, “Adam and Eve” Optional: Hebrew Bible Preparation for Activity Reacquaint yourself with the story of Adam and Eve, in Genesis 2 and 3. Photocopy Story 1, “Adam and Eve,” one for each participant. Description of Activity Participants...

Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity This activity asks youth to answer simple questions about who judges what is right and wrong. Prepare a clear space in which participants may easily move around. Explain that you are going to play wall-to-wall questions. You will ask a series of...

I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see. — John Newton IN TODAY'S SESSION... This was the first session of Amazing Grace: Exploring Right and Wrong. Our story was "Adam and Eve," from the Hebrew scripture. We made our own Garden of Eden from pipe cleaners and talked about how...

You might find these resources useful: Hurd, Dr. Tracey L. When Youth Lead: A Guide to Intergenerational Social Justice Ministry (Plus 101 Youth Projects) (Boston: UUA Publications, 2007). A useful resource if the group wishes to explore more options for Faith in Action. Williams, Betsy Hill;...

Here are some suggestions that can help ensure a successful Amazing Grace program: Engage youth the moment they walk through your door, and help them shed outside concerns so they may focus on your program....

As soon as your program is scheduled, prepare a calendar with the dates for each session. The more co-leaders and parent volunteers a program includes, the more useful a calendar will be. ...

A traditional Jataka tale from the Buddhist tradition. Note: The banyan tree is also known as the bodhi tree. Kings come in all shapes and sizes. A true king, however, is known not just because of the crown on his head, but because he is compassionate and rules in the best interest of his subjects.

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Poster with closing words Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Taking It Home handout Preparation for Activity Download, adapt, and copy Taking It Home for each participant. Optional: Write the closing words on newsprint, and...

Materials for Activity Newsprint or drawing paper Markers and other drawing utensils Preparation for Activity Talk to your congregation's religious educator and/or Facilities Manager to find out what changes to the workshop space would be acceptable....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 4, Beatitudes Handout 1, Lord's Prayer Preparation for Activity Cut the chart in Leader Resource 4 into pieces by cutting along all the lines. Keep the slips from Column A separate from Column B. Description of Activity Participants...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, Parables Optional: Box of costumes Preparation for Activity Cut apart the parables. If your congregation has a box of miscellaneous costumes, make it available. It is best if groups have private space to rehearse....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Credo statements and any other material created in a Coming of Age program Photographs of youth taken at congregational events Other mementos from congregational programs involving this group of youth Tape Preparation for Activity Locate records of...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, UUA Chalice Symbol Many different images of flaming chalices Preparation for Activity Print Leader Resource 2, UUA Chalice Symbol. Gather images of flaming chalices. You can find many on the UUA website....

Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Religions Time Line Sticky notes and fine-point markers World map or globe Preparation for Activity Display the time line where all participants will be able to see it....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 4, Unitarian Universalism Fact Sheet Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 4, Unitarian Universalism Fact Sheet for all participants. Description of Activity Tenets of Unitarian Universalism are summarized and reviewed in a handout....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Unitarian Universalist Background Handout 2, Source Religions of Unitarian Universalism Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 2 for all participants. Read Leader Resource 1, Unitarian Universalist Background so you will be...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Handout 1, Religious Literacy Quiz Leader Resource 1, Answers to Quiz Pens or pencils Preparation for Activity Copy the handout for all participants. Read the answers so you will be prepared to lead the activity....