Margaret Fuller was born in 1810, at a time when women could not attend institutions of higher learning. Although brilliant, she was denied the educational opportunities enjoyed by her father and her male peers. She persevered in her education, on her own terms. She refused to accept the limited...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Newsprint list of your congregation's social justice projects (Workshop 1, Alternate Activity 1) Preparation for Activity Create a chart on newsprint with three columns, titled Prophetic, Parallel, and...

Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity This activity is designed to follow the Opening. After participants have shared their own names and named inspirational figures, invite each participant to find a partner with whom they have not worked. Invite them to share with their partner some...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Participant journals (Workshop 1) Writing paper and pens/pencils Alternate writing materials such as color pencils or markers Description of Activity Make sure participants have journals or writing paper, and something to write with. Invite...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Create a chart on newsprint with three columns, titled Prophetic, Parallel, and Institutional. Post the chart. Description of Activity Invite participants to reflect on the three strategies that...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "A. Powell Davies" Leader Resource 3, A. Powell Davies, Photograph Optional: Computer and digital projector Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to read or tell it to the group. Make copies for participants....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Margaret Fuller" Leader Resource 2, Margaret Fuller, Portrait Optional: Computer and digital projector Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to read or tell it to the group. Make copies for participants....

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, Henry David Thoreau Leader Resource 1, Henry David Thoreau, Portrait Optional: Computer and digital projector Preparation for Activity Review Handout 2 and make copies for participants. Prepare to project Leader Resource 1, or print a copy.

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Prophetic, Parallel, and Institutional Voices Preparation for Activity Review Handout 1 and make copies for participants. Plan to invite three volunteers to read the definitions in the handout aloud....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Worship or centering table and chalice Participant journals Copies of Singing the Living Tradition for all participants Taking It Home handout Preparation for Activity Customize the Taking It Home section of this workshop and copy for all participants.

Description of Activity Take a moment to reflect on the diversity of approaches to social justice work in your own congregation. Do you feel indifferent about or uncomfortable with any of the social justice work in your congregation?...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Worship or centering table Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Time piece (minutes) Chime or bell Copies of Singing the Living Tradition, the UUA hymnbook, for all participants Optional: Cloth for worship/centering table...

Materials for Activity Sign-in sheet and pen or pencil Name tags for participants (durable or single-use), and bold markers Workshop 1, Handout 1, Schedule Optional: Refreshments Preparation for Activity Have copies of Workshop 1, Handout 1, Schedule on hand for those who need one. Using...

A retelling of Christian scripture (Luke 10: 25- 37). A lawyer asked Jesus, "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus answered, "What is in the law? What do you read there?" The lawyer answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Index cards and pens/pencils Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Find out about social action projects in which the congregation is currently involved. Post blank newsprint. Description of Activity Hand out the index cards, asking...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A journal for each participant Pens and pencils Preparation for Activity Obtain journals. These can be simple, inexpensive notebooks, but should be sturdy enough for participants to tape/glue items to the pages. Description of Activity Distribute...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Good Samaritan" Talking stick or other small object for passing, one for each small group A chime Timepiece (minutes) Description of Activity Say, in your own words: Now that we have created a list of ideals and explored so...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape A copy of the story "The Good Samaritan" Preparation for Activity Read the story "The Good Samaritan" and prepare to read or tell it to the group....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Prepare a list of the elements of covenant you would like to suggest as the facilitator. You might consider: Start and end on time. Practice respectful dialogue. Honor diversity of opinion and...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Worship or centering table and chalice Participant journals Copies of Singing the Living Tradition for all participants Taking It Home handout Preparation for Activity Customize the Taking It Home section of this workshop and copy for all participants.