Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity Name tags and markers Copies of Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Preparation for Activity Set out name tags and markers. Set up the worship table with the...

Adapted from "The Real Heroes and Sheroes of New Orleans" by Lorrie Beth Slonsky and Larry Bradshaw. Original story appeared in the Socialist Worker. The sixth strongest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded, Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast region in August, 2005....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity One three-foot sheet of paper for every small group Handout 1, A Youth Leader Is... Markers Masking tape or thumbtacks Description of Activity Youth explore what it means to be a youth leader. Divide participants into small groups and distribute...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity "Refl… on New Orleans" video by the Winchester Unitarian Society Preparation for Activity Watch a 10 minute video produced by the Winchester Unitarian Society on YouTube called "Reflections on New Orleans." Description of Activity Youth watch a...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Music player and audio of calming music Leader Resource 1, Presente Litany Opening Leader Resource 2, Names for Presente Litany Nametags with first and last names for participants and leaders...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story "It's Up to Us" Preparation for Activity Read the story until you are comfortable presenting it. Optional: Make copies of the story for youth to share and read along. Description of Activity Youth hear a story that explores the...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A basket One small beanbag stuffed animal for every youth Newsprint, markers and tape Description of Activity Youth explore the complexities of juggling numerous responsibilities. Ask for a volunteer scribe....

Materials for Activity Handout 1, Oppression Continuum, or projected Justicemakers Guide, from Workshop 5 The returned handouts from the last workshop Pens or pencils Optional: Computer and large monitor or projector and screen Preparation for Activity If you are using the Justicemakers Guide...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Taking It Home for all participants Description of Activity Distribute Taking It Home. Invite youth to stand in a circle. Thank first-time guests for their contributions to the group. End the workshop with these words: Together we have...

Description of Activity Has your congregation participated in the restoration efforts in the Gulf Coast region? Research Unitarian Universalist congregations who have done so....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Write the chalice lighting words on newsprint and post. Description of Activity Gather youth in a circle. Welcome first-time participants.

By Rev. Dr. Emily Brault. Used by permission.Rev. Dr. Emily Brault is a Unitarian Universalist minister who works as a Chaplain with the Oregon State Correctional Department. Prior to her current position working with incarcerated women, she worked at a juvenile correctional facility. This is one...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Music player A CD of calming instrumental music One sheet of tracing paper per participant Pencils Handout 2, Justice Art Hard surfaces, such as clipboards, for drawing on tracing paper Preparation for Activity Prepare Handout 2, Justice Art, as a...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Cookbooks (one for every small group) Pens and paper Description of Activity Youth explore what makes up forgiveness. Create small groups. Give each group a cookbook, paper, and pens. Tell them they will work together to create a Forgiveness Recipe.

Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Participants discuss possible steps to take toward forgiveness. State that forgiveness does not mean you condone actions. It does not have to mean you want to be in relationship with the trespasser again....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, Mirror and Window Meditation Preparation for Activity Read Leader Resource 3, Mirror and Window Meditation, until you are comfortable presenting it. Description of Activity Youth explore the idea of forgiveness on a personal level.

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story "A Circle of Forgiveness" Preparation for Activity Read the story until you are comfortable presenting it. Optional: Make copies of the story for youth to share and read along. Description of Activity Youth hear a story that...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Dictionary Leader Resource 1, Truth and Reconciliation Match Ups Leader Resource 2, Histories Basket or box Preparation for Activity Cut apart the names in Leader Resource 1, Truth and Reconciliation Match Ups....

Materials for Activity Handout 1, Oppression Continuum, or projected Justicemakers Guide, from Workshop 5 Handout 1, Ally Action 7 The returned handouts from the last workshop Pens or pencils Optional: Computer and large monitor or projector and screen Preparation for Activity If you are using th...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Taking It Home for all participants Description of Activity Distribute Taking It Home. Invite youth to stand in a circle and share a few moments of silence. Thank first-time guests for their contributions to the group....