The Quickest Covenant in the World

Part of Deeper Joy

Themes: Naming transcendent qualities, honoring legacy, and working together as a group.

Works well for fast-paced settings, the start of a gathering, or moments when energy is high and time is short.

Materials: Newsprint, markers.

For each question, allow for reflection then have popcorn style sharing; capture on newsprint.

1) Ultimacy: words naming what is greater than the group in which our values are rooted (transcendent, purpose, source).

2) Intimacy: words naming how participants will care for themselves and one another (care, consent, pacing, listening).

3) Legacy: words naming shared obligation to learn from ancestors and to gift descendants through this work (wisdom, repair, stewardship).

After the 3 rounds, read words aloud, ask for any must-adds or clarifications, and declare the set a provisional covenant the group can refine later if needed.