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....

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Letter to Panelists Preparation for Activity Create a panel of three to five congregation members from a variety of backgrounds, interests, cultures, perspectives, and ages who have interesting stories about the impact of the...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Brochures, events calendars, and/or lists of groups and contact people Preparation for Activity Consult with the Membership Committee and/or Volunteer Coordinator of your congregation to determine how best to let participants know about getting...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Bell or chime Bowl of stones Chalice table Preparation for Activity Place bowl of stones on the table with the chalice....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Congregational Membership Book Pen Optional: Membership packet and/or welcome gifts Preparation for Activity Invite officials of the congregation-president, minister, Membership Committee chair-to attend and welcome new members. If new members are...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity The original Parking Lot list from Workshop 1, including any questions that have been added during subsequent workshops Preparation for Activity Review the Parking Lot with co-facilitators....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Rights and Responsibilities of Membership Preparation for Activity Review Handout 1, Rights and Responsibilities of Membership. Modify it to reflect the expectations in your congregation. Print it and copy for all participants....