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.

Preparation for Activity Invite three or four activist members of your congregation to join a panel and share their stories of why they are involved in social justice work, what they do, and how their social justice work reflects their Unitarian Universalist faith....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Worship or centering table Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Timepiece (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) Bold markers Handout 1, Schedule Optional: Refreshments Preparation for Activity Make a sign-in sheet for the workshop....

Activity time: 45 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape An object to pass (e.g., a stone, talking stick, kaleidoscope) Optional: Group photo Preparation for Activity Read Activity 1, Alternate Activity 1, and Alternate Activity 2. Choose one of these activities to guide...

Activity time: 45 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Lined paper and pens/pencils Small brown paper bags - one for each participant Optional: Group photo Preparation for Activity Read Activity 1, Alternate Activity 1, and Alternate Activity 2....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Final Evaluation Pens/pencils Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 1, Final Evaluation for participants. Description of Activity Invite participants to complete a Final Evaluation and distribute handouts and pens/pencils....

Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Workshop 23, Handout 1, Possible Next Actions Preparation for Activity Make copies of Workshop 23, Handout 1, Possible Next Actions. Write on newsprint, and post: What is your action? What are the goals of your action?

Activity time: 45 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Group photo Preparation for Activity Read Activity 1, Alternate Activity 1, and Alternate Activity 2. Choose one of these activities to guide participants in expressing gratitude. Write on newsprint, and post:...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, The Shaking of the Foundations Taking It Home Preparation for Activity Print out Leader Resource 2, The Shaking of the Foundations, and prepare to read it aloud. Download and adapt Taking It Home....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Worship table or designated space Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Leader Resource 1, Tomorrow's Child Facilitator notes and impressions from Workshop 23 List of this workshop's Goals Covenant established in Workshop 1...

Materials for Activity Sign-in sheet and pen or pencil Name tags for participants (durable or single-use) and bold markers Optional: Music and player Optional: Snacks and beverages Preparation for Activity Arrange chairs in a circle and set out name tags and markers on a table....

Activity time: 30 minutes Description of Activity Provide an open space for your invited guests to respond to the stories, wisdom, and emotion shared in the worship service. Invite participants to sit in silence and take in the responses. If invited guests need prompting, use these or similar...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Refreshments for reception Preparation for Activity Set out refreshments. Description of Activity While the reception serves a celebratory and social function, it also provides a transition for the group between worship and discussion.

Activity time: 60 minutes Description of Activity Conduct the worship service planned by the group.