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Review today's workshop together. Did participants deepen their understanding of their personal beliefs and Unitarian Universalism through the discussion of atheism and activism? Have their understanding of different faiths and concepts become more sophisticated over the course of the program?...November 15, 2013 | From Building Bridges
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Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Poster with closing words Chalice Taking It Home handout Preparation for Activity Reproduce handouts. Put up poster if necessary. Description of Activity Distribute handouts to youth....Activity | November 15, 2013 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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Materials for Activity Optional: Video camera Description of Activity Participants gather stories about finding faith. Remind participants of McCarthy's story. Through one lens, it is a story about losing faith. Through another, she found her true beliefs. Our stories are important: they are...Activity | November 15, 2013 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Leader Resource 1, Atheism/Agnosticism Background Preparation for Activity Read Leader Resource 1, Atheism/Agnosticism Background until you are comfortable present...Activity | November 15, 2013 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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Materials for Activity Small hand mirrors, enough for all participants to have one Writing materials Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Create sign reading: "What Do You See? What Can This Person Do?" Place sign, writing materials, and mirrors on welcoming table. Description of...Activity | November 15, 2013 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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If you identify as atheist or agnostic, this workshop could remind you of times in your life when your faith has put you at odds with others. Many youth identify with one of these categories and may also have had uncomfortable experiences in the larger community. Hopefully, you have found a...November 15, 2013 | From Building Bridges
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Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 15 Activity 1: Story — Losing Faith 15 Activity 2: Separation of Church and State 25 Activity 3: Why Atheists Go to Church 20 Activity 4: Fact Sheet 10 Activity 5: Time Line 3 Faith in Action: Finding Faith Closing 2 Alternate Activity 1:...November 15, 2013 | From Building Bridges
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I am neither Jew nor Gentile, Mahomedan nor Theist; I am but a member of the human family, and would accept of truth by whomsoever offered -- that truth which we can all find, if we will but seek—in things, not in words; in nature, not in human imagination; in our own hearts, not in temples made...November 15, 2013 | From Building Bridges
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Once upon a time, two sisters lived side by side. They both owned farms: One grew the sweetest grapes for miles around, the other raised vegetables. A small creek ran between the two farms. For decades, the sisters were as close as could be....Story | November 15, 2013 | For High School | From Building BridgesTagged as: Connections
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Materials for Activity Resources for planning worship Preparation for Activity At the start of the program, arrange with the religious educator, minister, and Worship Committee to reserve a slot in the worship calendar (see the Program Introduction and Workshop 1, Leader Reflection and Planning).Activity | November 15, 2013 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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Take time to celebrate and reflect on the program with your co-facilitator. Consider filling in: "I have appreciated working with you because _________." Share your perceptions of what succeeded and why, and what could be changed for the better. Provide notes to your religious educator, to help...November 15, 2013 | From Building Bridges
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter, or an LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Description of Activity Answer questions remaining from the last workshop. Invite youth to sit in a circle....Activity | November 15, 2013 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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Materials for Activity Note cards and envelopes Color pens or markers Individuals' names and postal addresses from the faith communities the group engaged Preparation for Activity Alternate Activity 1, Engagement is a youth-led worship service; if you plan to do this, have the date and details re...Activity | November 15, 2013 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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Consider the journey you have taken into the history, beliefs, and practices of multiple religions. Allow a particular faith to spring to mind. Then ask yourself: What about this faith interests me? Its history? Beliefs? Practices? Does something resonate for me personally, in the way this faith...November 15, 2013 | From Building Bridges
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Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: Review 15 Activity 2: What Is Religion For?...November 15, 2013 | From Building Bridges
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The religious community is essential, for alone our vision is too narrow to see all that must be seen. Together, our vision widens and strength is renewed. — Mark Morrison-Reed, UU minister and author In this concluding workshop, participants review the human needs that religions may address and...November 15, 2013 | From Building Bridges
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"Pagan" comes from the Latin word "paganus." Its original meaning is not clear....Leader Resource | November 15, 2013 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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Chalice Candles Altar cloth Water Cell phone Hymnbook Bowl of soil Incense Photographs of family and friends Feather Money Photographs of the sick or others in need of prayer or attention Bowl of snacks Bread for a Bread Communion Beautiful stones Writing paper and pens Mementos from deceased fam...Leader Resource | November 15, 2013 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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Emerged: Neo Paganism is based on what is assumed to be ancient, indigenous religions, but modern day Wicca is dated as beginning in 1959 and the current Neo-Paganism movement can be dated to the founding of the Church of All Worlds and Feraferia in 1967....Handout | November 15, 2013 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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Hymn 78 in Singing the Living Tradition; words by Mark Belletini; musical arrangement by Grace Lewis McLauren.Summertime has turned the starwheel, autumn is upon us. Sweet the angling sun, sweet upon the air the smell of blue mist rising. Summertime has turned the starwheel, autumn is upon us.Handout | November 15, 2013 | For High School | From Building Bridges