Activity time: 55 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Paper or participant journals and pens/pencils Preparation for Activity Set out paper and pens/pencils....

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: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Worship table or designated space Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Leader Resource 1, Meditations of the Heart (excerpt) Participant evaluations from previous workshop List of this workshop's Goals Covenant established in...

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: 25 minutes Description of Activity Lead a large group discussion using the questions below as guides, and close with the wrap-up points. Suggested discussion questions: What does it mean to "welcome" a person into our congregation? When do you feel most welcome in a group? What...

Activity time: 55 minutes Materials for Activity Participants' completed Marginality and Mattering reflections (Workshop 1, Taking It Home) Workshop 1, Leader Resource 2, Affirming Experiences and Marginalizing Experiences Preparation for Activity Pre-assign participants to reflection groups base...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Serial Testimony Protocol Preparation for Activity Review Leader Resource 2 and prepare to explain it. Description of Activity Explain the serial testimony protocol....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Lined paper and pens/pencils Taking It Home Leader Resource 3, The Way It Is Preparation for Activity Write on newsprint, and post: What ideas were most interesting or challenging to you? How are the sessions going for you so far?...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Worship table or designated space Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Leader Resource 1, Mattering 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....

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Write on newsprint, and post: Which voice do you identify with? Which voice makes you want to say, "I am exactly that" or "I've done/said that"?...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Affirming Experiences and Marginalizing Experiences Music (two different selections) and music player Preparation for Activity Work with your co-facilitator to select and arrange material, following the instructions in Leader...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Journal for all participants Pens and pencils Preparation for Activity Ask participants to bring a journal and writing instrument to the workshop. Or, purchase a journal or notebook for all participants. Write on newsprint, and post: What was the...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Guidelines That Promote Multicultural Dialogue Preparation for Activity Send Handout 1 to all participants in advance of the first workshop and make copies to have on hand. Post newsprint. Description of Activity Distribute Handout 1.

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Write on newsprint, and post: Why is it important for a congregation to be welcoming of different racial and ethnic groups? Review the list of possible responses to the question so you will be...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: An object that can be passed around as each participant speaks Description of Activity Invite participants to share a story that is often told about them by family or friends....

Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity Lined paper and pens/pencils Newsprint, markers, and tape Taking It Home A copy of Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist Association hymnbook Preparation for Activity Write on newsprint, and post: What do you hope to gain from...

Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Worship table or designated space Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Leader Resource 1, Telling Preparation for Activity Practice reading Leader Resource 1, Telling, aloud....

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....

It was the first gathering of a newly formed small group. The eight people who gathered in Ann's living room recognized one another, but had no real connection, except for the two married couples who were there....