Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Invite participants to take turns briefly sharing insights they have had since the previous workshop on play. Ask whether couples have found ways to increase playfulness in their relationship....

Activity time: 10 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 and decide which "Affection Connection" options you will encourage participants to do. Download the Taking It...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice and candle Matches or lighter Singing the Living Tradition hymnbook (at least one copy) Leader Resource 1: Order of Service - Collaboration Preparation for Activity Prepar...

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 Optional: Copies of workshop series schedule Preparation for Activity Using the...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint Easel Markers Preparation for Activity Ahead of time, invite participants to bring toys or games to the workshop if they wish....

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Handout 2: UU Trivia Hunt (one per participant) (see Preparation) Leader Resource 2: UU Trivia Hunt Answer Key (see Preparation) Pens or pencils Clock, watch, or timer Bell (loud enough to be heard throughout the building) A variety of sm...

Activity time: 40 minutes Materials for Activity Tables (see Preparation) Newspaper, plastic tablecloths, or other means of covering the tables Writing paper (at least two sheets per couple) Pens or pencils A variety of simple art supplies (such as polymer clay, crayons, construction paper, marke...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint Easel Markers Copies of Handout 1: Playing with Principle (one per participant) Description of Activity Share these or similar words with participants: Playing together as a couple can be tremendously bonding....

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint Easel Markers Low-stick masking tape Description of Activity Ask participants to recall the guided meditation from the workshop's opening and how they envisioned interacting playfully....

Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Invite participants to take turns briefly sharing insights they have had since the previous workshop on connection. Ask whether couples have noticed anything new about the way they relate to each other. If desired, you can move this activity along...

Activity time: 10 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 Small containers of bubble solution (one per participant) Bubble wands (one per participant) Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice and candle Matches or lighter Singing the Living Tradition hymnbook (at least ...

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 Optional: Copies of workshop series schedule Preparation for Activity Using the...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint Easel Markers Low-stick masking tape Writing paper (at least one sheet per person) Pens or pencils Description of Activity Ask participants to recall the opening meditation, in which they envisioned themselves connecting with their partners.

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint sheet with prepared list of questions (see Preparation) Easel Writing paper (at least one sheet per person) Pens or pencils Tables or hard surfaces for writing Preparation for Activity Write the following questions on a sheet of newsprint...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A large ball of thick yarn (at least eight yards of length per participant) Scissors (at least one pair) Preparation for Activity If you have a skein of yarn, roll it into a ball. Description of Activity Invite participants to form a circle....

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint Easel Markers Newsprint sheet with prepared questions (see Preparation) Preparation for Activity Write the following questions on a sheet of newsprint: What bonds do you have with others?...

Activity time: 35 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint sheet with prepared questions (see Preparation) Easel Clock, watch, or timer Optional: Music and music player (see Preparation) Preparation for Activity Write the following questions on a sheet of newsprint: What can I do to help you feel...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Drawing paper Pens, pencils, crayons, and/or markers Tables or hard surfaces for drawing Preparation for Activity Set up tables, or find books or other hard surfaces for drawing. Arrange chairs so that couples can sit together and draw....

Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Invite participants to take turns briefly sharing insights they have had since the previous workshop on generosity. Ask whether couples have noticed anything new about the way they relate to each other. If desired, you can move this activity along...