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...

The story, "Two Brothers," in this session is based on a story widely thought to come from the Jewish Talmud that may have older roots in Muslim and Hindu culture. Contemporary versions of the story include "Brotherly Love," in Angels, Prophets, Rabbis and Kings, fromThe Stories of the Jewish...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Sheets of construction paper or craft foam in multi-cultural skin tones or various colors (including red) - enough for each class member to outline a hand Optional: Red heart stickers for all participants Pencils, scissors (including left-handed...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of Handout 1: Cinnamon Heart Ornaments (Non-edible) Ingredients for the ornament mixture Applesauce Powdered cinnamon White school glue For making the ornaments A roll of waxed paper A roll of plastic wrap A rolling pin Heart-shaped cookie...

Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Choose the songs to teach - "Make New Friends," as suggested, or another of your choice - and become familiar with the tune....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity For Tug of Friendship. Optional: A thick rope of appropriate length for the group (or, children use hands for Yurt Circle variation) For Crossing the Line....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "The Two Brothers" Optional: Two shoeboxes, markers, and mural paper (a large roll of paper) or a small bath mat Preparation for Activity Read the story, "Two Brothers." Optional: Gather the materials you will need to tell the...

Originally published in Harvest the Power: Developing Lay Leadership, a Tapestry of Faith program by Matt Tittle, Gail Tittle, and Gail Forsyth-Vail (Boston: Unitarian Universalist Association, 2008). For a short time, religious toleration was the rule of the land in sixteenth century Transylvania.

Description of Activity Engage in an activity which expresses love as a quality of our faith, through action. The group might: Create cards for shut-ins and get well cards that can be given directly to members who are ill, or can be given to your congregation's caring committee or lay ministry...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, The Transient and Permanent in Christianity Leader Resource 6, Theodore Parker, Portrait Optional: Computer and digital projector Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 2 for all participants. Print out Leader Resource 6 to show the group.

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers, and tape Tool of the Day - a glove, or pair of gloves Preparation for Activity Print the opening words on newsprint....

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Divinity School Address Leader Resource 5, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Portrait Optional: Computer and digital projector Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 1, Divinity School Address for all participants....

Materials for Activity Paper, scissors (including left-handed scissors), pencils, and markers in multicultural skin tones and/or bright colors Optional: Toolbox of Our Faith poster and a glue stick or tape Preparation for Activity Set out materials on a worktable. Description of Activity This...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Leader Resource 2, Reformation Preparation for Activity From Leader Resource 2, Reformation, choose the quote from Rev. Peter Morales or the quote from Rev. Dr. William Sinkford as the focus of this activity. Write the...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 4, The Transcendentalists Preparation for Activity Print out Leader Resource 4, The Transcendentalists and become familiar with its contents....

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Leader Resource 3, Theology and Institution Preparation for Activity Print out Leader Resource 3, Theology and Institution and become familiar with its contents. Write the word "THEOLOGY" on one sheet of newsprint and...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Leader Resource 2, Reformation Workshop 1, Handout 2, Time Line of UU History Preparation for Activity Print out Leader Resource 2, Reformation and become familiar with its contents. Write on newsprint, and post: How is...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape A copy of the story "Francis David - Guilty of Innovation" Leader Resource 1, Francis David, Portrait Optional: Computer and digital projector Preparation for Activity Print out the story and prepare to read or tell it.

An Islamic folk tale. To engage participants in the storytelling, ask for three volunteers to pantomime the actions of Mullah Nasruddin, his neighbor, and the donkey. One day, a neighbor whom Mullah Nasruddin didn't like came to see him. The neighbor asked Nasruddin, "May I borrow your donkey?"...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Optional: Faith in Action from this workshop and/or Spiritual Preparation section from Workshop 5 Preparation for Activity Download and customize Taking It Home as a handout.