Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Introduction to Poetry Newsprint and markers Preparation for Activity Photocopy Handout 1, "Introduction to Poetry," one copy for each participant. Write Is It a Poem? at the top of a sheet of newsprint. Prepare two columns, one with a +...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice Singing the Living Tradition, one for every other participant Preparation for Activity If hymnals are not always available, print the words below on newsprint and post in the meeting room. Description of Activity Use the Closing designed by...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Journals and pens or pencils Description of Activity Participants will think of creative ways to engage with difficult issues in their lives....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and matches Preparation for Activity During Workshop 2, Alternate Activity 2, Designing an Opening, the group will have the opportunity to create a unique workshop opening....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Food and beverages CD player and CDs (optional) Preparation for Activity Prepare snack or arrange for participants' families to donate celebration snack. Follow up with a reminder e-mail....

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint and markers Handout 1, Participant Feedback Form Pencils/pens Preparation for Activity Photocopy Handout 1, Participant Feedback Form, for all participants Description of Activity Tell participants that it is important to sit back and...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Photographs of photo-documentary opening Description of Activity Invite participants to reflect on the opening of the Families display. Share and circulate photographs of the opening. Use the following prompts as you see fit: How was the experience...

Activity time: 5 minutes Preparation for Activity Prepare a closing reading (optional). Description of Activity Gather participants in a closing circle. Pragmatics: Arrange for the return of participants' materials If needed, arrange a time to dismantle the display together Invite participants to...

Activity time: 90 minutes Materials for Activity Photo albums or scrapbooks Photo sleeves (optional) Pens Preparation for Activity Contact your congregation's religious educator and ask whether this would be a useful activity (see Description of Activity). Invite her/him to assist with the project.

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and matches Newsprint and markers Description of Activity Gather participants in a circle and welcome them. Invite volunteers to offer chalice lighting words....

Materials for Activity Photographs of photo-documentary opening (optional, but needed later in the session regardless) Preparation for Activity Print photographs taken at the opening. Description of Activity Informally display photos. Encourage casual conversation.

Activity time: 40 minutes Materials for Activity Prints of photographs taken during the last session Materials to support the final display, including photo-mounting materials, tape, glue, colored paper, stand-alone easels as needed, and other materials appropriate to the type of display you are...

Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Sketch with participants the "work plan" for this session and any logistics that are critical to accomplish during it. Check in with participants about their photo-documentary work. Be sure to attend to any concerns participants' may have as you...

Activity time: 5 minutes Description of Activity Gather participants in a closing circle. Pragmatics: Remind participants about additional work times that are scheduled before the opening. Arrange and/or confirm youth co-leaders for the last session (optional)....

Materials for Activity Paper and pens or a computer Preparation for Activity Let your newsletter editor know that program participants will be submitting information to share with the congregation. Find out when the deadline is for publication. If your congregation does not have a newsletter,...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and matches Description of Activity Gather participants in a circle and welcome them. Invite a participant to lead chalice lighting if one is not already assigned. Light the chalice using participants' words or your own. You might ask...

Materials for Activity Large paper, oak-tag, or poster board Markers Description of Activity Create Posters Create posters and/or a flyer advertising the opening of the Families display. Make sure that logistical information, including day, time, and place, is clearly represented....

Materials for Activity Materials that are required to begin the Photo-Documentary display (see Session 11, Activity 2, Creating the Photo-Documentary Display) Preparation for Activity If you feel you need more than one session to complete the final project, and scheduling time outside of class is...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint and markers Paper and pencils Preparation for Activity Copy Five Elements of Prayer (below) on newsprint. Description of Activity Introduce this activity by saying, "In this program we've done a lot of different kinds of representations,...

Activity time: 40 minutes Materials for Activity Personal identity objects Digital cameras for class use Paper and writing implements Participant artifacts, including drawings, family trees, instant photos, and sketches/photos of church from participants' point of view (optional) Newsprint and...