Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Miriam: Sister, Prophet, Dancer" Preparation for Activity Read the story. If you want to tell it dramatically, gather props you may like to use. Description of Activity Participants will hear a story about Miriam, a prophetic...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A variety of Bibles that include the first five books of Hebrew scripture: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy A copy of Leader Resource 1, Finding Miriam in Hebrew Scripture Newsprint, markers, and tape Copies of Handout 1, Miriam...

Toribio S. Quimada was a man who knew the meaning and effects of intolerance. Born in 1917 on the island of Cebu in the Philippines, Toribio was one of thirteen children. As a child, Toribio often heard his parents discuss religion and criticize the lax principles of the Protestant church....

By the Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons; used with permission. Narrator: We have a very important guest with us today. She has come all the way from Transylvania of the mid-sixteenth century to tell us of a new innovation in her day known as Unitarianism. Please make her welcome, Princess Isabella of Poland.

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Leader Resource 3, Embracing the Religions of the World Leader Resource 4, Photo of Beltane at Charles Street Meeting House Handout 1, A Universal Religion Optional: "Reckless Borrowing or Appropriate Cultural Sharing?"...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Leader Resource 2, Freedom of Belief Optional: Computer and digital projector Preparation for Activity Print out Leader Resource 2, Freedom of Belief and familiarize yourself with its contents. Write on newsprint Henry...

Description of Activity Resiliency around Us In local, national, or international events or history, find specific examples of an individual or a community being resilient. Bring these to the group to explore and discuss....

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Leader Resource 1, Religious Tolerance Optional: Computer and digital projector Preparation for Activity Print out Leader Resource 1, Religious Tolerance and familiarize yourself with the material....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Tool of the Day - a hardhat Preparation for Activity Print the opening words on newsprint. Post the newsprint where the...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Their Souls Would Not Be Satisfied" A crown or tiara Preparation for Activity Read the story....

Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape A variety of Bibles that include the first five books of Hebrew scripture: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy A copy of Leader Resource 1, Finding Miriam in Hebrew Scripture Optional: Copies of Handout 1, Miriam Word Search...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Handout 2, Who Is Welcome in Our Congregations?...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Optional: Decorative cloth Preparation for Activity Set up a worship or centering table with the chalice and (optional) decorative cloth. Description of Activity Light the chalice and share...

Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Sign-in sheet and pen/pencil Name tags and markers Workshop 1, Leader Resource 1, Schedule Template Workshop 1, Handout 2, Time Line of UU History Preparation for Activity Create and post a workshop agenda on newsprint. The Workshop-at-a-Glance...

Adapted from "A Step Toward Racial Reconciliation", UU World, May/June 2002, permission pending. ...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity 8.5 x 11-inch paper and 6 x 8-inch envelopes for all participants Markers, decorations (such as toothpicks, ribbon, colored paper, rubber stamps, stickers, glitter, or yarn), and glue sticks Optional: A sample card that says, "I'm sorry" Preparatio...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Frozen bread dough or frozen dinner rolls for all participants Cloths to cover dough Flour (for hands), coarse salt, and butter or shortening Cookie sheets Preparation for Activity Make sure the congregational facility has an oven you can use....

Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Review the games, Human Knot and "Who Started It?" Decide how to allocate your time and, if needed, how you will form small groups. Description of Activity Try these games to illustrate concepts related to atonement....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "W.H.G. Carter and a Step Toward Racial Reconciliation" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to tell or read it to the group. Description of Activity Participants will hear a true story illustrating how some...

Preparation for Activity Extinguish the council candles. Gather participants around the chalice; if it has been extinguished, relight it. Share with the group this excerpt from a sermon, “AT-ONE-MENT,” by Rev. Nathan C. Walker: To be at-one is to witness how we fall down so that we may help...