Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Taking It Home for all participants Description of Activity Invite youth to stand in a circle and invite volunteers to share one way they can use language to demonstrate empathy or help create justice in the world....

Materials for Activity Description of Activity Participants demonstrate empathy for people in new surroundings. Say to participants: Even if you have never emigrated here from another country, you might have experienced what it feels like to migrate or move to a new city or school. Being the "new...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and matches or LED candle Words for chalice lighting Preparation for Activity Write the chalice lighting words on newsprint and post. Description of Activity Gather youth in a circle. Welcome first-time participants. If there are new people...

Adapted from an interview with Raziq Brown. Used by permission.At the age of 19, Raziq Brown was the recipient of the 2008 Mary-Ella Holst Young Activist Award given annually by the Unitarian Universalist Association. His activism has taken him around the world, but the initial sparks began within.

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Riddle Description of Activity The group hears a riddle about being different. Let youth know that the answer to this riddle is based on a story written by Robert May. Robert was just over 5 feet tall and as a child he was often...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Write this list on a sheet of newsprint: Observation, Feelings, Needs, Request Write these two sentences on a separate sheet of newsprint: 1. My sister is such a pig. 2....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Pens or pencils Lined paper Description of Activity Youth reflect on the word "disabled." Ask youth what comes to mind when they hear the terms "disabled people" or "a disabled person." If there is a youth in the room wi...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Mouth and Foot Paintings, or order prints onlineMouth and Foot Paintings Association. The quality will be better and you will help a worthwhile organization. You can order note cards, calendars, or prints. Prices range from 10...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story "Peace Begins with Me" Optional: Copies of Heifer International's World Ark magazine or printouts of stories from World Ark online Preparation for Activity Read the story until you are comfortable presenting it....

Materials for Activity Handout 1, Access Checklist for Meeting and Conference Planning Description of Activity Participants evaluate the accessibility of the congregation’s meeting space. Ask youth, “How accessible is our congregation?” Let youth share their observations. If further prompts...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Taking It Home for all participants Description of Activity Invite youth to stand in a circle and go around saying one thing they will take with them from today's workshop. Thank first-time participants for their contributions to the group.

Materials for Activity Local newspapers Congregational bulletin Preparation for Activity Gather newspapers, bulletins, and other sources of social justice educational events. Colleges and civic organizations often schedule speakers, as do civic organizations. Speak to members of the justice...

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 Welcome first-time participants....

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Various art materials Optional: Justicemakers Guide, if using Option 1 Description of Activity Youth express their justice commitments through art. Brainstorm a list of social justice causes that concern youth....

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Index cards and pencils Baskets or bags (1 per pair of youth) to collect treasures Description of Activity Youth will explore the congregation for signs of justice making. Ask participants if they think their congregation is actively involved in...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story "Frances Harper Bends the Arc" Leader Resource 1, Frances Harper Photo Optional: Computer with Internet access Preparation for Activity Read the story until you are comfortable presenting it. Optional: Make copies of the story for...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Preparation for Activity Create a workshop copy of this tool by taping one copy of Handout 1 to poster board for display throughout the program. Description of Activity Youth define basic human needs.

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Taking It Home for all participants Description of Activity Thank first-time guests for their contributions to the group. Gather youth in a circle and remind the group that they walk on religious ground that was cared for by those who went...

Materials for Activity Assorted materials from youth's community service or justice projects Permission slips Optional: Video camera or notepads and pens Preparation for Activity Decide as a group how you will structure the event and what you will do with the children's reflections. Make...

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....