Activity time: 15 minutes Description of Activity Invite participants to introduce themselves and present a brief description of their own work with social justice using words such as: In this workshop, we are talking about social justice....

Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Singing the Living Tradition for all participants Optional: Keyboard or other musical accompaniment Preparation for Activity Determine whether you will sing the song or do the reading....

Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook, for all participants Chalice, candle, and lighter, or an LED battery-operated candle Appropriate stand or small table for the chalice Cloth or decorative covering for chali...

Materials for Activity Name tags, durable or single use Bold markers Paper and pen/pencil for sign-up sheet Small table Optional: Refreshments Preparation for Activity If you have not done so already, create a sign-up sheet with columns for name, address, phone, and email information and place it...

"The Wind in Both Ears," by Angus MacLean, in The Wind in Both Ears (Boston: Beacon Press, 1965).Introduce the story by explaining that the author, Angus MacLean was a Universalist, a professor of religious education, and dean of the Theological School at St. Lawrence University. His influence...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Computer with Internet access and a computer projector Optional: Copies of material printed from the Tapestry of Faith website Preparation for Activity Go online and preview these resources: About Tapestry of Faith and Tapestry of Faith PowerPoint...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Letter to Panelists Preparation for Activity Recruit a panel of people from your congregation to discuss their experience of faith development through your religious education offerings. Be sure to include a variety of perspectives.

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Meditation on Formative Stories Chime or bell Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with Leader Resource 1, Meditation on Formative Stories, reading it aloud at a slow pace until you are comfortable with it....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Wind in Both Ears" Preparation for Activity Print the story "The Wind in Both Ears" and prepare to present it. Description of Activity Read or tell the story as directed. Connect the story explicitly to religious education by saying: A...

Activity time: 15 minutes Description of Activity Participants will introduce themselves and describe something they learned in religious education that they still regard as valuable....

Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Singing the Living Tradition for all participants Description of Activity Introduce the Closing with words such as: Our approach to religious education is thoroughly rooted in our approach to religion itself....

Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook, for all participants Chalice, candle, and lighter, or an LED battery-operated candle Appropriate stand or small table for the chalice Cloth or decorative covering for chali...

Materials for Activity Name tags, durable or single use Bold markers Paper and pen/pencil for sign-up sheet Small table Optional: Refreshments Preparation for Activity If you have not done so already, create a sign-up sheet with columns for name, address, phone, and email information and place it...

Read the story aloud, and ask the questions as they come up to encourage interaction and deeper thinking about the concepts. Or, if you are familiar enough with the ideas, tell the story in your own words, being sure to emphasize the four themes: freedom of thought, or noncreedalism; on-going...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Famous Unitarian Universalists Mix and Match Leader Resource 1, Famous Unitarian Universalists Mix and Match Answers A copy of the story, "Themes in North American Unitarian Universalist History" Mural paper and tape Markers, at least 4...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Memorabilia related to the story Preparation for Activity With your co-facilitator(s), identify a core story of your congregation. The story should reflect something significant about your congregation....

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Themes in North American Unitarian Universalist History" Preparation for Activity Copy the story "Themes in North American Unitarian Universalist History" for facilitators and participants. Read and review the story....

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Famous Unitarian Universalists Mix and Match Leader Resource 1, Famous Unitarian Universalists Mix and Match Answers Pencils or pens Preparation for Activity Make copies of Handout 1, Famous Unitarian Universalists Mix and Match....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Think about your own history with faith communities so you can model a response to the introductory question. Write these questions on newsprint, and post: What congregations or other faith...

Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Singing the Living Tradition for all participants Preparation for Activity Determine whether you will sing the song or do the reading. If you will sing, decide whether to find an accompanist or if you can lead the song. Description of...