Activity time: 17 minutes Materials for Activity Microphone(s), video camera(s) and tripod(s), real or simulated For studio set Backdrop made in Session 1 Painter's tape or masking tape Leader Resource 1, WCUU Script - The Dream Paper for On-Air People's name cards, markers and string or tape...

Activity time: 17 minutes Materials for Activity Arts and crafts supplies such as pipe cleaners, fine-point color markers, water colors and brushes, oil pastels, construction paper, scissors (including left-handed scissors), and tape and glue sticks Clean-up supplies such as paper towels and spon...

Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Miracle on the Hudson" Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Read and print out the story....

Characters Scenelet One: Narrator, Parent, Little Kid Scenelet Two: Narrator, Pediatrician, Parent, Little Kid Scenelet Three: Narrator, Adult, UU Minister Scenelet Four: Narrator, Old Scientist, Old Scientist's Young Friend SCENELET ONE Narrator: A Parent and a Little Kid were at the beach on a...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Optional: Write the challenge question on newsprint, and post. Description of Activity Challenge questions guide a deeper inquiry for especially thoughtful individuals and groups....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copy(ies) of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Singing the Living Tradition Optional: A recording of the song and a music player Preparation for Activity Decide how best to present the song "Gathered Here," Hymn 389 in Singing the Living Tradition...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Container with participants' Big Questions notebooks (see Session 1, Alternate Activity 1, Notable Thoughts) Blank notebooks for new participants Pencils or pens Masking tape Description of Activity Remind participants that this is a time for them t...

Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, Four Questions Pencils/pens Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 2 for all participants. Read Alternative Activity 3, Challenge Question. Consider moving directly from this activity to the challenge question, if time will allow....

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Microphone(s), video camera(s) and tripod(s), real or simulated Timepiece (minutes) For studio set Backdrop made in Session 1 Masking tape Leader Resource 3, WCUU Script - The Parade Leader Resource 4, UU Mystery Messages Paper for On-Air People's...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity The story "Why? A Playlet in Four Scenelets" Optional: Materials for characters' name cards Optional: Props for characters Preparation for Activity Read and print out the story, "Why?...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Big Questions and Small Answers Leader Resource 2, UU Responses to Big Questions Optional: Single-hole punch and string or ribbon Preparation for Activity Adapt Leader Resource 1 to include only the Big Questions (and short answe...

A speaker in the Bible says to God: "Truly you are a God who hides himself, O God and Savior of Israel." This is verse 15 from Chapter 45 in the Book of Isaiah. But the Bible is not the only place people talk about God hiding. Stories from different times and cultures tell of the same thing....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Recorded music and player Long piece of mural paper and tape Paints, paintbrushes, containers for water and paints and clean-up supplies Newspaper or tarps to protect floor Optional: Color pastels, thick markers or other media Optional: Smocks or o...

Activity time: 5 minutes Description of Activity Ask the group to respond to two quotes from Rabbi Harold S. Kushner. Say that he is a Jewish rabbi in the Conservative (moderately traditional) movement and a popular author. His books include When Bad Things Happen to Good People, When All You've...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Optional: Write the challenge question on newsprint, and post. Description of Activity Challenge questions guide a deeper inquiry for especially thoughtful individuals and groups....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copy(ies) of Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Optional: A recording of the song and a music player Preparation for Activity Decide how best to present the song "Voice Still and Small," Hymn 391 in Singing the Living...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Bag or box containing participants' Big Questions notebooks (see Session 1, Alternate Activity 1, Notable Thoughts) Blank notebooks for new participants Pencils or pens Masking tape Preparation for Activity Retrieve participants' Big Questions...

Activity time: 17 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, Making Soul Masks Heavy, plain 11"x14" card stock or paper plates Scissors (including left-handed scissors) Fine-point color markers Optional: Single hole-puncher and string Optional: Long wooden craft sticks Preparation for Activity Pla...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Microphone(s), video camera(s) and tripod(s), real or simulated For studio set Backdrop made in Session 1 Painter's tape or masking tape Leader Resource 2, WCUU Script - Soul Talk Leader Resource 3, Reporter Stories Paper for On-Air People's name...

Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Soul Statements Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with Leader Resource 1 and add other statements to reflect your congregation if you wish. Description of Activity Explain that different people and different religions...