Russell was an amateur geologist, paleontologist, and professional teacher. He took his young charges on an overnight field trip. Sitting around the campfire he brought out a bag, took out five rocks, and held up a round, grapefruit-size rock....

Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Movie clips, no longer than four minutes each Computer or DVD player (or video player) and monitor or projector Handout 3, Multicultural Competence Worksheet Preparation for Activity Make two copies of Handout 3 for all participants. Select scenes...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, Cummings' Identity Map Pens/pencils Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 2 for participants. Description of Activity Introduce this activity with these or similar words: Part of being a culturally competent person is understanding one's...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Multicultural Competence Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 1 for all participants. Description of Activity Distribute the handout and invite participants to read it along with you. Read the definition aloud, but do not spend a great...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Workshop 13, Handout 1, What Will We Be and For Whom? Preparation for Activity Make a few copies of the handout for those who do not bring it. Description of Activity Lead a discussion of Kat Liu's essay, using these questions: What aspects of...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape A copy of the story "Russell" Timepiece (seconds) Preparation for Activity Prepare to read the story "Russell" to the group....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Lined paper and pens/pencils Taking It Home A copy of Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Preparation for Activity Write on newsprint, and post: What ideas were most interesting or challenging to you?...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Worship table or designated space Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle A copy of Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Participant evaluations from previous workshop List of this workshop's Goals...

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: 20 minutes Description of Activity Introduce the activity with these or similar words: You have a grasp of some of the issues and challenges inherent in building an antiracist/multicultural community, but these workshops have not yet explored some of the skills and ongoing practice...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Write "What are the challenges for our congregation?" on one sheet of newsprint and "What are the strengths of our congregation?" on another sheet. Post both....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Food and drink to share Preparation for Activity Find out in advance about food allergies and sensitivities. Purchase or arrange for contributions of refreshments, making sure to provide options suitable for all participants. Set out the refreshments.

Activity time: 45 minutes Materials for Activity Worship table or designated space Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Leader Resource 1, Suggested Order of Service Small rocks, pine cones, shells, or other natural objects Attractive bowl to hold objects Appropriate cloth ...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Lined paper and pens/pencils Taking It Home Handout 1, What Will We Be and For Whom? Leader Resource 2, The Fountain Preparation for Activity Write on newsprint, and post: What ideas were most interesting or challenging to you? What powerful ideas,...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Participants' journals Paper and pens/pencils Participant reflections from Workshop 12, Taking It Home List of this workshop's Goals Covenant established in Workshop 1 Optional: Meditative music and player Preparation f...

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: 100 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Handout 1, Reflection Group for People who are White or of European Ancestry Handout 2, Reflection Group for People of Color and from Racially or Ethnically Marginalized Groups Handout 3, Reflection Group for...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Lined paper and pens/pencils Taking It Home A copy of Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook OR Leader Resource 3, God Beyond Borders Preparation for Activity Write on newsprint, and post: What ideas were most interesting...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Worship table or designated space Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Leader Resource 1, Chrysalis Participant evaluations from previous workshop List of this workshop's Goals Covenant established in Workshop 1 Preparation f...

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....