Based on a wisdom tale of Japanese origin. Once upon a time, there was a stonecutter. He spent his life cutting up rocks for use in this and that and the other. He liked his work. He was a happy man. At least he thought he was, until one day he was cutting stone for the house of a rich family.

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the book Oh, the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss (New York: Random House, 1990) Preparation for Activity Read the story and plan the discussion you will lead. Description of Activity Show the group the book Oh, the Places You'll Go....

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: 10 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 songs "Just as Long as I Have Breath," Hymn 6 in Singing the...

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: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Drawing paper and color pencils, markers or pastels Writing paper and pencils Preparation for Activity Decide how best to present the song "This Little Light of Mine," Hymn...

Activity time: 20 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 Painter's tape or masking tape Leader Resource 2, WCUU Script - Advice Panel Leader Resource 3, UU Guest Panelists Leader...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Stonecutter" Preparation for Activity Read and print out the story. Description of Activity Read the story aloud. Then ask: Have you ever wanted anything badly, then found when you got it that you were just as happy without...

Activity time: 12 minutes Materials for Activity Tingsha chimes or other gentle sound instrument Leader Resource 1, Guiding Lights Paper clips Fine-point markers Tape Optional: Snacks and other supplies appropriate for a birthday party Preparation for Activity Decide how you will form groups of...

Adapted from "The Story of Henry Bergh and the First Humane Society" in the curriculum Holidays and Holy Days by Charlene Brotman and Barbara Marshfield (Brotman Marsh-Field Curriculums). Copyright 1983. Used by permission. Sometimes, anger can be a good thing. Henry Bergh's anger was....

Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Set up a circle of chairs for the number of participants, minus one. Description of Activity Have participants explore ways they connect with one another, using a game of fruit basket. To play "regular" Fruit Basket, invite the group to sit in...

Activity time: 45 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Plain tee shirts, one for each youth plus a few extra (50 percent/50 percent cotton/synthetic or 100 percent synthetic) Fabric markers in a variety of colors Tee shirt designs youth made in Activity 4, WIT Time...

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 Journey, supplement to 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 "The Earth Is Our...

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: 10 minutes Materials for Activity 8.5" X 11" sheets of paper Color pencils and/or markers Preparation for Activity If you will have time after this activity (approximately 45 additional minutes), and youth want to put their designs on real tee shirts, do the Preparation for Activit...

Activity time: 20 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 3, WCUU Script - Good Connections Paper for On-Air People's name cards, markers and string or t...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Washable fine-point color markers Leader Resource 1, Circle Possibilities Leader Resource 2, Connection Possibilities A copy of the Unitarian Universalist Principles and Sources (Session 1, Leader Resource 1 or a poster ...

Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Henry Bergh" Preparation for Activity Read and print out the story. Description of Activity Read the story aloud. Then ask: Do you agree with Henry Bergh that people have a responsibility to treat animals well?...

The First Situation is based on "Taking Justice to the Community" by Kimberly French, in UU World, September/October 2002. The Second Situation is based on "Work Camp" by Heather Robb, in UU World, September/October 2002. The Fourth Situation is based on First Situation: Life is unfair....