Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Turtles" Preparation for Activity Print out the story. Practice reading or telling it aloud, paying attention to the leader instructions. Description of Activity Present the story. As you read aloud or paraphrase the script,...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Timepiece that shows seconds Bell, tingsha chimes or other sound instrument Preparation for Activity Read about WIT Time in the Riddle and Mystery program Introduction. Post several sheets of blank newsprint....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Timepiece Singing the Journey; the supplement to the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Singing the Living Tradition Optional: A recording of the song, and a music player Preparation for Activity On a sheet of newsprint,...

Dorothea Dix lived in the 1800s. At a time when women had fewer choices than men did, Dorothea made extraordinary choices for herself. She did not grow up a Unitarian, but she chose to become one as an adult. Another choice she made was to work hard on behalf of other people. Dorothea made one of...

Materials for Activity All participants' Window/Mirror Panels Materials for display of Window/Mirror Panels Basket(s) of Window/Mirror panel materials: Sheets of Mylar (R) in several colors, shiny gift wrap, aluminum foil and other reflective paper Sheets of plain or construction paper A variety ...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, The Road Not Taken Pencils/pens for all participants Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Review the questions about the poem and choose those you think will resonate with your group. The questions are meant to elicit...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Pen, paper and scrap paper Newsprint, markers and tape Timepiece Chime, bell or other musical noisemaker Preparation for Activity Write on newsprint, and post: What is a Unitarian Universalist?...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity All participants' Window/Mirror Panels Leader Resource 1, Chalice Template Optional: Items that symbolize your congregation, such as a postcard with a picture of your church, an order of service, a worship notice in a local newspaper, etc., for...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Scavenger Hunt Rules Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Timepiece for each team Prizes for the winners, enough of a treat for them to share with the other group participants Preparation for Activity Review Handout 1, Scavenger Hunt List.

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A space large enough to play the game comfortably Preparation for Activity Ensure that an appropriate space for the game is arranged Become familiar enough with the rules of the game that you can lead with out referencing rules very often....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A space large enough to play the game comfortably Preparation for Activity Arrange a large, open space where participants can move around freely. Become familiar with the rules of the game so you can lead it smoothly. Prepare a list of choices the...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the Story "Dorothea Dix" A bell, chime, rain stick or other musical noisemaker Preparation for Activity Read the story. Prepare to read or tell it dramatically. Create an atmosphere to set this time apart from other activities of the session.

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Taking It Home handout Optional: A copy of Session 1, Leader Resource 2, Namaste Preparation for Activity Identify a place for participants to store their Window/Mirror Panels between sessions. Keep in mind, there may be...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Large, round mirror to hold the chalice Reflective materials, such as beads or pieces of stained glass Optional: A copy of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook, Singing the Living Tradition and Opening Words...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Large, round mirror to hold the chalice Reflective materials, such as beads or pieces of stained glass Newsprint, markers and tape Opening Words Basket and opening words (see Session 1, Leader Resource 1)...

By Mary Ann Moore, in Hide and Seek with God (Boston: Skinner House Books, 1994). Based on tales from Zen Buddhism and Hebrew scripture. Used with permission. Once there was a man who wanted to know what God was truly like....

A seven-year-old girl named Nancy asked her minister, "What prayer shall I say when I go to bed?" He wrote her back this answer. Dear Nancy, You may not have realized it, but when you asked me to suggest a bedtime prayer for you, you raised a very important question. It is a question which people...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Visual resources about body prayer. These books are recommended: Body Prayer: The Posture of Intimacy with God by Doug Pagitt and Kathryn Prill ( Colorado Springs, Colorado : Waterbrook Press, 2005) Praying with Our Hands: 21 Practices of Embodied...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Yoga mats for all participants Chairs for participants who may do modified versions of poses Leader Resource 3, Sun Salutation Preparation for Activity Identify a co-leader or adult volunteer with experience doing-preferably leading-yoga movement.

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Notebooks and pens/pencils for all participants Preparation for Activity This activity is designed to follow Activity 4, Prayer Stations. You might also wish to provide a journaling option as part of Activity 5, Window/Mirror Panel - Reflections of...