From Hebrew scripture (New Revised Standard Version).1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: 2 a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; 3 a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a tim...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Research organizations in your area that provide assistance for addictions....

Materials for Activity "Bicycle Rack" newsprint sheet from Opening Description of Activity Youth discuss ethical challenges they have faced. If someone shared an experience in check-in or during any workshop activities that the group would like to explore further, do so now. This could be...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Participants' journals, and writing instruments Participants' clipboards with anklets (Workshop 1, Activity 3, Practice) Beads, and waterproof markers and/or other decorations Extra clipboards and string/hemp, and sciss...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Post two sheets of newsprint, one headed "Moderation - Up Side", the other headed "Moderation - Down Side." Post a third sheet headed "Moderation means... " and write these definitions:...

Reflect on the workshop, with your co-leader. Which activities did the group enjoy most? How were varied learning styles addressed? Are the group dynamics taking shape in a healthy way? Are there issues you should address? Did participants keep to the covenant?...

Activity Minutes Opening 15 Activity 1: Up Side, Down Side 10 Activity 2: Story — A Huge Lump of Gold 10 Activity 3: A Time For All Things 20 Activity 4: Dilemma 10 Activity 5: Practice 20 Faith in Action: Newsletter Article 60 Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Real Life Challenges Alternate...

Moderation in all things, including moderation. — Petronius, Roman author of satires The exploration of virtues begins with a focus on moderation, because moderation is a virtue that touches all the other virtues. In future workshops, youth will respond to questions such as "Can you be too...

Immanuel Kant (1724 -1804) was a German philosopher. Aristotle (384 BCE-322 BCE) was a Greek philosopher. Moral system Consequentialism: An action is right if it produces best consequence Deontology: An action is right if it follows a moral rule Virtue Ethics: An action is right if it is what a...

Based on Aesop's "The Belly and the Other Members of the Body."Once upon a time, the various parts of the brain got together to discuss their contributions to the uniqueness of the human being....

Activity time: 20 minutes Preparation for Activity Prepare several scenarios that involve making a decision. Description of Activity Participants use knowledge of brain science to examine decision making. Invite participants to role play making decisions....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Ask your religious educator and/or youth advisor for a standard covenant youth groups use in your congregation. If one exists, ask if you may build on it with the youth in this group. If no...

Reflect on the workshop with your co-leader. Did the group experience all the activities as you planned or should you make time adjustments for future workshops? Both group size and group dynamics will influence the pace. Was there a good amount of participation in discussions?...

Welcome to Virtue Ethics! Because it is important to start as you mean to continue, set aside time for your own spiritual preparation. Decide if you will prepare alone or with co-facilitators... or both. Find a comfortable location where you can spend several minutes undisturbed....

Activity Minutes Opening 25 Activity 1: Covenant 15 Activity 2: Story — The Debate Among Parts of the Brain 20 Activity 3: Practice 25 Faith in Action: Congregational Decisions Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Real Life Challenges Alternate Activity 2: Newsworthy? 30 Alternate Activity 3: The...

Every intersection in the road of life is an opportunity to make a decision. — Duke Ellington This first workshop lays the foundation for the program by demonstrating how we make decisions and how ethical decision making can shape one's character for life. The workshop presents information on...

Allocate time to prepare for each workshop, including time to do the Spiritual Preparation exercise, perhaps with your co-leader. Remember, this curriculum is primarily about the young people....

The curriculum design is modular. You can provide the series of workshops in sequence or offer stand-alone workshops. In the recurring activity, Practice, the youth create an anklet. You will want to revise or delete this activity if you are doing only a few workshops. The full series includes...

Books and Study Guides http://www.uuabookstore.org/The-Arc-of-the-Universe-Is-Long-P17039.aspx… Arc of the Universe is Long: Unitarian Universalists, Anti-Racism and the Journey from Calgary (Boston: Skinner House, 2009) by Rev. Leslie Takahashi Morris, Rev. James (Chip) Roush, and Leon Spencer...

© 2012. The Developmental Editor for this program is Gail Forsyth-Vail. Development, clarification, refinement, and expansion of our ethical thinking often occur in the midst of crisis or in response to an event or relationship that calls our world view into question. However, this program offers...