Description of Activity Youth participate in spreading the "good news," Unitarian Universalist style, by supporting One Laptop Per Child to provide computing capability to children in a developing nation. Tell youth that Evangelical Christians aim to spread what they call "good news"-that is, the...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Bibles - Hebrew and Christian scriptures Preparation for Activity Obtain Bibles for everyone in the group-preferably a New Standard Revised Version, but use multiple versions if necessary. Post blank newsprint....

Activity time: 90 minutes Materials for Activity Computer with Internet access and a large monitor or a digital projector and screen and (optional) extra audio speakers Optional: Bibles Preparation for Activity Test equipment. Choose an evangelical Christian worship service to view online or as a...

Materials for Activity Optional: Bibles Preparation for Activity Choose an Evangelical Christian congregation to visit. You might want to visit a traditional black church, such as an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) congregation, or a nondenominational Christian "megachurch" if you are near one.

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: A Bible (Christian scripture), preferably the New Standard Revised Version Optional: Participants' drawings from Welcoming and Entering Preparation for Activity Recall big and small ways you have experienced...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Prepare a few words or phrases to prompt participants' prior knowledge of Evangelical Christianity....

Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Drawing paper; color markers, pencils, and/or crayons; and (optional) additional art supplies Optional: Recordings of Christian praise music, and a music player Preparation for Activity Use newsprint to make a sign that says "What Makes You Want...

A parent spends time being in the moment with their child.

Activity time: 45 minutes Materials for Activity 18-in. squares of attractive fabric, such as velvet or silk (one square per couple) 8-in. square pieces of foam core board or luan plywood (one per couple) Pencils Rulers or other straightedge tools Craft paints and fabric paints in many different...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of the Unitarian Universalist Principles (see Preparation) Preparation for Activity Download the Unitarian Universalist Principles from the UUA website. Make a printout or photocopy for each participant....

Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Refreshments Optional: Altars and other craft projects that participants have completed Preparation for Activity Plan the details of the celebration, or invite participants to do the planning....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Handout 1: Principled Commitment Participant Evaluation (one per participant) Pens or pencils Preparation for Activity You may wish to customize the evaluation form to suit the needs of your congregation....

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Couple covenants created by participants (see Preparation) Preparation for Activity Assign the "Affection Connection" in Workshop 10, and ask participants to bring their finished covenants to this workshop. Emphasize that they will be sharing their...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint Easel Markers Description of Activity Introduce the activity with these or similar words: The term "faith" has many meanings....

Activity time: 20 minutes Description of Activity Invite participants to take turns briefly sharing insights they have had since the previous workshop on love. Ask: What does it feel like to be together as a group for our last workshop?...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Tea light candles (one per participant and leader) Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice and candle Matches or lighter Optional: Singing the Living Tradition or other songbook (at least one copy; preferably on...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice and candle Matches or lighter Leader Resource 1: Order of Service - Faith and Celebration Preparation for Activity Prepare the altar or centering table with the cloth you...

Materials for Activity Name tags Markers Sign-in sheet Pen or pencil An agenda of this workshop's activities on newsprint or a digital slide (see Preparation) Optional: Computer, digital projector, and screen Preparation for Activity Using the Workshop-at-a-Glance as a guide, create an agenda...

Activity time: 45 minutes Materials for Activity Metal mint tins with hinged tops (one per participant) A variety of materials to cover and decorate the tins, such as fabric scraps, tissue paper, embroidery thread, small beads, sequins, and tiny bells Old magazines (a variety, for cutting out...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Handout 4: Who Are Unitarian Universalists? (one per small group) Pens or pencils Tables or hard surfaces for writing Newsprint Easel Markers Preparation for Activity Set up tables, or find books or other hard surfaces for writing.