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.

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Handout 3: Tender Points (one per participant) Leader Resource 2: Tender Points Guidelines Newsprint sheet with circle diagram (see Preparation) Newsprint sheet with list of guidelines (see Preparation) Easel Pens or pencils Tables or har...

Activity time: 35 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint sheet with triangle diagram (see Preparation) Newsprint sheet with list of questions (see Preparation) Easel Copies of Handout 2: The Triangular Theory of Love (one per participant) Preparation for Activity Study Handout 2, The Triangular...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint Easel Markers Low-stick masking tape Clock, watch, or timer Bell or chime Copies of Handout 1: Saying "I Love You" Without the Usual Words (one per participant) Description of Activity Ask participants to recall how they felt during the...

Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Invite participants to take turns briefly sharing insights they have had since the previous workshop on commitment. Ask: Since the last workshop, have you changed anything about how you relate as a couple?...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of customized Taking It Home handout (see Preparation) Preparation for Activity Review the Taking It Home section of this workshop. Download it to your computer, customize it for your group, and make a printout or photocopy for each...

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 - Love Preparation for Activity Prepare the altar or centering table with the cloth you have brought, a...